Meet Our Faculty: Associate Professor Amee Manges
Working with a public health physician almost 25 years ago set Associate Professor Amee Manges on her path to specialize in molecular epidemiology.
Great cycling infrastructure prevents catastrophes: A Q&A with Professor Teschke
After media coverage of Professor Kay Teschke’s research on cycling crashes on streetcar or train tracks, SPPH got an update about the response to Dr. Teschke’s research and future work in this area. Photo credit: Ken Ohrn
Healthcare coverage, access to contraception, and child mortality rates improved since 2000
Healthcare coverage, access to contraception, and child mortality rates have improved since the Millennium Development Goals were adopted in 2000, according to new research involving SPPH faculty. Photo credit: GBD 2015 SDG Collaborators
New breast screening methods ‘should be encouraged’
New breast screening methods should be encouraged, a case study has said.
The health policy puzzle of pharmacare: A Q&A with Professor Steve Morgan
Just what is ‘pharmacare’ and why is it important? In advance of his talk for the first in a revamped Grand Round series, Professor Steve Morgan explains what pharmacare is – and why now is the time to act.
Academics never really retire: SPPH celebrates career of Professor Emeritus Sam Sheps
Academics never really retire. That is according to Professor Emeritus Sam Sheps, and indeed, judging by his future plans, he may soon be adding to his 58-page resume, despite celebrating his retirement from SPPH this week, after 35 years in the field.
HIV drug research reflected in WHO guidelines
Research conducted by a team including SPPH scientists has been reflected in changes in the World Health Organization consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection.