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

  • Rooted in Health: Public Health Sciences Cookbook
    Welcome to a space where public health takes root. It’s a celebration of what we plant, nurture, and share as a community committed to health and well-being. At the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences, we believe public health starts in the places we live, learn, work, and grow. From the food on our tables […]
  • Welcome Our New Faculty: Dr. Jianghong Li
    We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jianghong Li to the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences. Dr. Li joins our faculty as a social and behavioral scientist with more than 25 years of experience conducting applied research alongside underserved and marginalized populations experiencing health disparities. Dr. Li’s work is deeply rooted in community-based and community-engaged […]
  • Welcome Jessie Gleckel to Our Department!
    We are thrilled to welcome Jessie Gleckel to our department, a seasoned leader in public health whose extensive experience spans practice, research, and evaluation on local, national, and international stages. Her impressive career has seen her excel in roles at prestigious organizations, such as PATH, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Public Health […]

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 – Judy Lewis

Public Health Sciences in the Community

World Food Day

World Food Day - The Students

World Food Day - Stacey Brown

MPH Practicum Interviews

Research Connections at UConn Hartford