The USF College of Public Health (COPH) staff working on the recently launched, interdisciplinary Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) has received a USF Outstanding Staff Award. DISTA offers public health professionals additional training and skill development to help advance their careers. The COPH recipients include Andres Abril, Ann Marie […]
This year, multiple USF College of Public Health staff members were awarded the 2022 Outstanding Staff Awards for representing the core values of USF and demonstrating their commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Nominated by fellow colleagues, these individuals showed commitment to inquiry, innovation, integrity and inclusion through their projects […]
For more than 35 years, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) has played an active role in advancing the public’s health—at home and around the world. On Sept. 23, Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the USF COPH, gave her 17th State of the College Address in-person and virtually to faculty, staff and administration. […]
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 46 percent of U.S. youth—or 34 million children—have had at least one adverse childhood experience by age 18, and more than 20 percent have had two or more. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events such as the death or incarceration of […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) is introducing a new way of learning and teaching beyond the degree programs. The COPH Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) was developed in response to proposed legislation to address public health workforce gaps, including positions required to prevent, prepare for and respond to public […]
Want to be part of the next generation of scientists that tackle real-world problems like climate change, pandemics and disease prevention? The USF College of Public Health (COPH) genomics program is offering a new micro-certificate that provides professionals with a foundational understanding of the field of genomics and precision medicine […]