USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, Nov. 25

Features

The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF students

The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the University of South Florida.

10 states had abortion measures on the ballot – where they passed, where they failed, and what it all means

The COPH's Dr. Katherine Drabiak breaks down the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot measures on abortion and offers a health law perspective on evolving abortion laws, misconceptions and their impact on health care decisions.

Research

COPH students and alumni shine at APHA 2024 with prestigious awards and groundbreaking research

Students from the COPH were recognized for their exceptional contributions to public health research and practice at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in October. Their innovative work ranged from road safety and genomics to food security and maternal and child health.

New study by COPH professor focuses on role of state medical boards and the spread of misinformation

Misinformation is common in social media and politics, as we know all too well. But what about the medical profession? Do some physicians willingly spread distortions, and if so, should they be disciplined?

USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use

A groundbreaking new study will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.

Accolades

Rolando Trejos and his commitment to social justice

Rolando Trejos’ journey into public health advocacy began by chance, but his drive for social change is rooted in his personal experiences. Growing up in Panama, he recognized early on that societal systems weren’t built to provide the same opportunities to everyone.

Grads Made Good

The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose

For Stefania Alastre Arcusa, life has been a series of challenges and triumphs that led her to the COPH and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Take Note

Featured Media

Meet the new dean of the College of Public Health

Welcome to “Inside USF: The Podcast,” created especially for University of South Florida faculty, staff and alumni.

Meet Dr. Sten Vermund! He brings decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to the USF Health College of Public Health, which he will lead beginning in January.

More videos

Upcoming Events

Outstanding Alumni Award Nomination Deadline

Sunday, Dec. 1

DrPH Webinar Series Empty Buckets: Addressing Burnout, Overwhelm and Frustration

Thursday, Dec. 5

COVID Conversations: What Have We Learned?

Dec. 6-7

COPH Graduate Graduation Celebration

Friday, Dec. 13

USF Commencement and Ceremonies

Dec. 13-14

Winter Break, USF Closed

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3

First Day of Spring Classes

Monday, Jan. 13

COPH and LGBTQ+ Alumni Societies: Stampede of Service

Saturday, Jan. 18

Activist Lab Bootcamp

Jan. 30-31

Florida Outstanding Woman Nomination Deadline

Monday, February 10

View all events

Media Mentions

White Meat vs. Dark Meat: Is One Really Healthier Than the Other?

Real Simple - November 9, 2024

Searches for women's health topics surge since Election Day

The National Desk - November 12, 2024

Floridians sign up for Obamacare unsure if program will survive under Trump

The Tampa Bay Times - November 13, 2024

USF Study: Burnout from Hurricanes, COVID Examined

Mirage News - November 15, 2024, Medical Xpress - November 15, 2024

Costly mistakes Floridians should avoid during open enrollment

Insurance Newsnet - November 17, 2024

Floridians sign up for Obamacare unsure if program will survive

Florida Trend Health Care - November 19, 2024

What to know about open enrollment amid uncertainty about ACA's future

WUSF FM - November 21, 2024

Genetics and Your Health

WMNF 88.5FM MidPoint - November 20, 2024

Class Notes

Cassandra Delapaix, MPH, is a research project manager at Brown University School of Public Health.

Kambria Haire, PhD, MPH, is a science advisor with the immunization services division in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Samantha Spedoske, MPH, is a site team leader for HIV Integrated Program at Cook County Government.

Adrianna Woltman, MSPH, is an EHS engineer at Intel Corporation.

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