Originally from the Midwest, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alum Michelle Pizarro and her family moved to Largo, Fla., when she was an infant. After graduating with her bachelors in humanities and religious studies from USF in 2007, Pizarro said she wanted to learn more in a different field. […]
The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) master of health administration (MHA) program held its inaugural MHA Pinning Ceremony and Reception to honor and celebrate the commitment of its students on Sept. 22. Sponsored by Tampa General Hospital and MHA Advisory Board members, the ceremony, brought together faculty, staff, alumni […]
Rain Freeman, a USF College of Public Health (COPH) PhD student concentrating in epidemiology, recently presented research about the effects of red tide on preterm birth at the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) conference held in Chicago in August. She conducted the research, “Florida Red Tides and Preterm Birth,” […]
While most countries prohibit the modification of human embryos using technologies like mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) and human germline genome editing, scientists and policymakers are increasingly calling for more relaxed restrictions. These technologies alter one’s germline (the cells that pass on genetic material), providing, proponents say, a way of eliminating […]
Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), delivered the college’s annual State of the College address in person to a packed Samuel P. Bell, III auditorium on Sept. 22. This year’s presentation highlighted the college’s people, passion and potential. “Our people are the foundation of everything […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) lost a dear friend and colleague with the recent passing of Dr. Steven Mlynarek. In lieu of flowers, he asked that you consider a donation to the Jade Lynn Mlynarek Endowment Fund at Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, Mont. You may direct donations […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together roughly 40 health care marketplace Navigators—specially trained people who help those searching for health insurance “navigate” the enrollment process—and representatives of health education partners from around the state to meet, network and, most importantly, collaborate. The meeting took place in […]
Cesar Esmeraldi and Elizabeth Volmy, USF College of Public Health (COPH) health sciences majors in their senior year, were recently elected to lead the USF student government. Esmeraldi is student body president while Volmy serves as student body vice president. The duo, who won in a runoff election last spring, […]