Public Health Buckeyes

Bhargavi Sriram

MPH student chases passion for women’s health

Bhargavi Sriram, MPH, Epidemiology

Bhargavi Sriram shares what she’s enjoyed most about being a student in the college's BSPH/MPH combined degree program

Molly Mills in lab

PhD student explores antibiotic resistance in Ohio, Brazil

Molly Mills, PhD, Environmental Public Health

Molly Mills, a PhD student specializing in environmental public health, is helping piece together clues to mitigate the global antibiotic resistance crisis through her work with professor of Environmental Health Sciences Jiyoung Lee.

Neha Checka

BSPH student uses advocacy to improve social, health equity

Neha Checka, BSPH, Public Health Sociology

BSPH student Neha Checka is passionate about social and health equity. Through her advocacy and volunteer work she has witnessed the impact of health care disparities and was drawn to public health to make a difference in health policy that can result in improvements in equity and access to health care for underprivileged populations.

Andreas Teferra

PhD student explores link between tobacco use, health care access

Andreas Teferra, PhD, Epidemiology

Andreas found Ohio State to be a great fit for his research interests in tobacco use and regulation. Its diverse student body, access to abundant resources and location in a vibrant, multicultural city were icing on the cake.

Mahrukh Naqvi

BSPH student cultivates passion for community health

Mahrukh Naqvi, BSPH, Environmental Public Health

Muhrukh found public health to be a major with a comprehensive understanding of community health and pathway with multiple experiences and ways to get involved to shape her future.

Trevor Moffitt

PhD student strives to improve substance use treatment outcomes

Trevor Moffitt, PhD, HBHP

Drawing on previous experience and education, Trevor found the power of Ohio State's public health programs to apply his interests and expertise in mental health counseling to advance research for peer supporters.

Nicole Vavro

Master of Health Administration student strives to make an impact for all patients

Nicole Vavro, MHA

After seeing clinical and structural inequities in health care firsthand, Nicole wanted to help reduce the barriers. Ohio State's MHA is helping strengthen her business and leadership skills to do just that.

Lamuel Bean

Gates Scholar strives for excellence in education, research

Lamuel Bean, PhD, Epidemiology

Lamuel has high hopes to become a future leader in public health and have a major impact in resolving cardiovascular disease.