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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CPES Research Highlighted by Pew: Promoting Public Health via Cross-Sector Data Sharing

Research

We’re proud to share that research and expertise from the Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics (CPES) at UConn Health, led by Dr. Megan O’Grady, were featured in a recent article published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlighting Connecticut’s leadership in cross-sector data sharing to strengthen public health policy and practice. The Pew article, “Improving... Continue reading→

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Department of PHS Proudly Supports the Black Family Wellness Expo

Community, Events

On March 21, 2026, the Department of Public Health Sciences was proud to sponsor and host a table at the Black Family Wellness Expo. It was a powerful community event dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing health disparities through education, connection, and access to resources. The Expo brought together families, community organizations, and health advocates... 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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