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Zita Lazzarini, J.D., M.P.H. recieves Faculty Recognition Award
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→
Dr. Helen Swede, Guest Editor of the journal Nutrients
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”.
Maria (Mayte) Restrepo-Ruiz, PhD, is now an assistant professor
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 at The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards
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→
PHS Welcomes Dr. Youngji Jo
Youngji Jo, PhD, joins us as an assistant professor from the Boston University Clinical HIV/AIDS Research Training Program, Boston Medical Center. She has studied infectious diseases such as TB and HIV in the US and internationally, using statistical modeling to assess cost effectiveness of interventions and inform policy decisions. Dr. Jo is an Assistant Professor/... Continue reading→
PHS Welcomes Dr. Wenqi Gan
Wenqi Gan, MD, PhD, joins us as an associate professor in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Gan received systematic training in clinical and preventive medicine, environmental and occupational health, especially methodological training in epidemiology and biostatistics. He has a medical degree in Preventive Medicine from Shanghai Medical University, and a PhD in Environmental Epidemiology from the... Continue reading→