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.

Latest News

  • Faculty Promotions Announced
    The Department of Public Health Sciences is proud to share exciting news about faculty promotions recently approved by the Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. Dr. Jennifer M. Cavallari has been promoted to Professor. Dr. Shayna D. Cunningham has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Dr. Ellis C. Dillon has been promoted […]
  • Dr. O’Grady Awarded NIH/NIDA Grant on Overdose Prevention
    Dr. Megan O’Grady, Associate Professor in Public Health Sciences, received funding as a co-investigator for a newly awarded NIH/NIDA UG3-UH3 grant titled “Preventing Overdose in Supportive Housing: Stepped Wedge Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multi-Sector, Upstream Intervention” lead by NYU Langone (PI: Doran). This 2-phase, 7-year grant will partner UConn Health, Rutgers, and NYU to […]

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Public Health Sciences in the Community

World Food Day

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