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. Stacey Brown Keynote Speaker-2026 Women’s Advance Conference

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Dr. Stacey Brown was invited to deliver the keynote address at the UConn Women’s Advance Conference. Her presentation, Leading While Human: Authenticity, Courage, and the Small Acts That Change Us, encouraged attendees to think differently about leadership, emphasizing connection, courage, visibility, and the everyday interactions that shape people’s lives. Through stories drawn from public health,... Continue reading→

Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

UConn Department of Public Health Sciences Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

This season, our department is proud to support 3 impactful initiatives dedicated to serving CT residents: Community Service Officer Jim Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program, Hands On Hartford, and Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.

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Faculty Discussions

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

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Faculty Conversations – Scott L. Wetstone, MD

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