As part of one of America’s leading public research institutions on a campus including seven health sciences colleges, our experts are dismantling disparities, championing environments that allow all people to thrive and finding the best tools to prevent disease and support long, healthy lives.


Signature research

From reducing harm from tobacco and vaping to increasing access to screenings that lead to speedy identification and treatment for cancer, our researchers are national leaders in tackling today’s greatest public health challenges.

 

 
Fernanda L. Schumacher
Assistant Professor
Biostatistics

“As a Latina and first-generation college student, I personally know the power of transformation that access to information, education and research opportunities can have. Biostatistics allows me to contribute to public health by planning and analyzing studies, in addition to developing statistical methods to handle complex problems.”


Public health science

Gulan Pari

Public Health Buckeyes: Gulan Pari

MS student strives to empower women, girls in Pakistan
Minseung Kim

Public Health Buckeyes: Minseung Kim

PhD student explores relationship between microbes, the environment, human health
a grid of four smiling faculty.

New CPH seed grants support public health innovation

Projects focus on cancer screening, vaccine design, radium and heavy metal exposure, firearm safety
Jianyong Wu

Science Spotlight

Scientist: Jianyong "Jamie" Wu, assistant professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Research summary: Wu recently published a study focused on using AI to better understand the environmental drivers of fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke.

Study’s aim: "We want to find ways to help mitigate harmful wildfire smoke, and understanding the various factors that contribute is an important step forward."

Key finding: "The findings advance understanding of the complex mechanisms driving wildfire smoke emissions and emphasize the urgent need for geographically tailored adaptation strategies."

How could this advance your field? "This study advances environmental health research by demonstrating how interpretable AI can reveal the complex environmental drivers of wildfire smoke. The framework supports region-specific mitigation and public health strategies to address rising wildfire risks."

 

Researcher resources

The Office of Research supports the research needs of faculty and staff from grants and contracts management to professional development and training that elevate research practices in the College of Public Health.

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