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PHHP students honored at International Student Achievement Awards ceremony

University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions graduate students Daniel Acosta, Amadou Barrow and Veronica Herlinda Lima Bornas were recognized at the UF International Center’s International Student Achievement Awards ceremony held November 19 at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. The awards program recognizes students who have distinguished…

Adaeze Anamege wins best student paper award at APHA

Adaeze Anamege, a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Ph.D. student in epidemiology, was honored with a Greg Alexander Outstanding Student Paper award sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health section of the American Public Health Association. Anamege presented her paper, “The Role of Social Support…

PhD Students Engage with Renowned Epidemiologist During Seminar

PhD students have the unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned epidemiologists and public health experts through seminars and professional development programs. These events foster invaluable connections and insights that help students advance in their academic and professional careers.

Megan Still works to increase access to surgical care in Sierra Leone

At the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, students are making a global impact through research and service. One notable example is Megan Still, M.D., a neurosurgery resident at UF Health and a Master of Science student in the department of epidemiology. Still combines her clinical…

Devin Valdes awarded John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship

Devin Valdes, a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Master of Public Health student with a concentration in epidemiology, is this year’s recipient of the Dr. John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship. “Receiving this scholarship greatly supports my career goals in public health by alleviating financial burdens…

M.P.H. student selected as Pathways to Practice scholar  

Parvathy Prasanna Surendran, a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Master of Public Health student, has been selected for the Pathways to Practice Scholars program.   Sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center, the Pathways to Practice Scholars program provides public health students with the opportunity…

Supporting next generation AI research

Michael Aaron Sy Program: Ph.D. in epidemiology Project: Sy will investigate the use of AI coupled with next generation pathogen genomic sequencing to detect antimicrobial resistance among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Findings could guide drug treatment decisions and improve health outcomes. Mentors: Panayiotis (Takis) Benos, Ph.D., William Bushnell…