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. Youngji Jo Awarded NIH K01 to Advance Chronic Disease Care

Dr. Youngji Jo, Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences, was awarded a K01 titled “Evaluating the Impact of Integrated and Differentiated HIV–NCD Service Delivery through Mathematical Modeling.” The project develops a behavior- and systems-aware model to evaluate integrated service delivery for multimorbidity management. Drawing on the Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)’s large... Continue reading

things no one tells you about pursuing an MPH

Not all MPH programs are built the same

If you’re considering a Master of Public Health (MPH), you’ve probably already looked at course lists, admissions requirements, and career options. But there are a few realities about MPH programs that aren’t always obvious when you’re researching schools. Choosing the right program can shape your professional network, career opportunities, and overall graduate school experience. Before... 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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Department chairman Doug Brugge sits down with our faculty to discuss their interesting paths to public health research.

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