Department of Public Health Sciences

Dr. Rhee was awarded $361,030 NIH grant for his nationwide project titled “Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes of Electroconvulsive Therapy Use in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia.” Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) can be an effective treatment modality for severe neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) (e.g., agitation and depression) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). However, no... Continue reading→

Zita Lazzarini, J.D., M.P.H. Winner of UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award The 2023 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award recipient is Zita Lazzarini, J.D., M.P.H. She is recognized for her advancement of medical education at UConn and dedicated public service to the State of Connecticut. Continue reading→

Nutrients is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of human nutrition published semimonthly online by MDPI. Dr. Helen Swede is a guest editor for the special issue “Vitamins and Micronutrients in Cancer”.

Having received her PhD in our department in 2021 for her study titled, “Armed Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence and Women’s Mental Health: An Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study.” She will continue her work with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood as well as teach a course on Global Health in the Program in Applied Public Health Sciences.... Continue reading→

Dr. Stacey Brown will be honored for her powerful impact on the community at The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards. From the event coordinators: From UConn Today: “On, Friday, June 24, 2022, June Archer & Eleven28 Entertainment will celebrate the power of family, friends and community, as we honor the past, the present and... Continue reading→