Key Research Areas: Epidemiology, International Public Health, Public Policy, Addictions, and Health Psychology—focusing on issues like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, addictions, and sexual health.

Our esteemed faculty is diverse and committed to enhancing the community while making significant advancements in teaching and public health initiatives.

The Department of Public Health Sciences' educational responsibilities are focused on medical and dental students, residents, the public health workforce, and other health care professionals.

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Dr. Angela Bermúdez-Millán Keynote Speaker for Health Symposium

Faculty News

We were proud to have Dr. Angela Bermudez-Millan, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences, serve as the keynote speaker at the 63rd Connecticut High School Science and Humanities Symposium hosted by UConn Health. Dr. Bermúdez‑Millán shared her work as a public health nutrition researcher, focusing on the social determinants of health... Continue reading→

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PHS Shines at CPHA Conference 2026

Events

The Connecticut Public Health Association (CPHA) held its Annual Conference on Tuesday, March 10, at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. This year’s theme was entitled: Public Health Matters: People. Purpose. Progress. This highlighted how public health grows from the collective actions we take to support healthier communities. Reflecting that theme, the Department of Public Health... Continue reading→

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Department chairman Doug Brugge sits down with our faculty to discuss their interesting paths to public health research.

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