Public Health

The group developed tools to teach bystanders to "be the help until help arrives."

UF College of Public Health and Health Professions doctoral student Lina Modjarrad, M.P.H., recently traveled to the Hague, Netherlands, to present her research, "Childhood Maltreatment and Disordered Eating Trajectories: Sociodemographic Moderators" at the 2026 International Conference on Eating Disorders, hosted by the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Acra and her team studied the effects of "forever chemicals" on zebrafish, which share 70% of their genome with humans.

PHHP honored more than 650 undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D. and professional graduates in spring ceremonies.

Laurie Gauger, Molly Jacobs and Alexandra Rodriguez received college and university honors.

Nine students were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom, campus and the broader community.

By working directly with lawmakers and constituents, students bridge the gap between academic training and real-world health policy.

She presented her health behavior theory research at the annual meeting of the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health.

Alumna Megan Luechauer, M.P.H. '24, found a field outside of a traditional hospital setting where she is already making an impact.

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.