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UC Berkeley and Dr. Ziad Obermeyer received California Life Sciences' Academic Discovery of the Year Award for #MedicalAI research identifying a deep learning–derived ECG biomarker to detect sudden cardiac death risk. @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduUC Berkeley and Dr. Ziad Obermeyer receive Academic Discovery of the Year Award from California Life SciencesThe award recognizes a California academic institution, research institute, or non-profit whose scientific finding has the potential to reshape human health.
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UC Berkeley School of Public Health welcomes Dr. Leonardo "Leo" Martinez as assistant professor of #epidemiology! His research focuses on tuberculosis prevention, transmission, & health outcomes in vulnerable populations like children & people with HIV. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduMeet our new faculty: Leo ​MartinezDr. Martinez’s research uses epidemiologic and quantitative methods to study tuberculosis prevention, transmission, and long-term health outcomes.
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Congrats to Dr. Mahasin S. Mujahid, #Epidemiology Chair at UC Berkeley Public Health! 🎉 She received the 2026 Abraham Lilienfeld Award from the American College of Epidemiology for her #HealthEquity research, leadership in the RURAL study, and mentoring 100+ scholars. 🏅 f.mtr.cool/rrc9iz4lac

f.mtr.coolProfessor Mahasin S. Mujahid receives Abraham Lilienfeld AwardMujahid was celebrated for her transformational contributions to the field of social epidemiology and received the award at the ACE annual meeting.
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Help us center diversity in #PublicHealth education! To break down financial barriers and tackle health inequities, our Public Health Alumni Association is raising $14,000 to provide seven students with a $2k fellowship. Donate and share before 10/31/26! 🐻   crowdfund.berkeley.edu/phaa26 #UCBerkeley

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We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Lesley Park to the UC Berkeley School of Public Health faculty 🎉 ! Joining us from Stanford Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, she brings expertise in HIV & cancer epidemiology as PI for the Veterans Aging Cohort Study. f.mtr.cool/kv05a6eo6r

f.mtr.coolMeet our new faculty: Lesley ParkDr. Lesley Park is an epidemiologist whose research focuses on HIV, cancer, and aging using large-scale data from the US Veterans Health Administration.
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Dean’s Speaker Series: Lynn Barr on Reimagining Public Health | 10/6, 5:30-6:30 PM Caravan Health & UC Berkeley’s Rural Health Innovation Program founder Lynn Barr joins faculty director Kimberly MacPherson to discuss lessons on policy change & improving rural health care.

f.mtr.coolDean’s Speaker Series: Lynn Barr on Reimagining Public Health (ZOOM ONLY)Please join the UC Berkeley School of Public Health on ZOOM for a Dean’s Speaker Series: Lynn Barr on Reimagining Public Health.
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A new UC Berkeley study reveals that tau protein buildup—a hallmark of #Alzheimer's —disrupts slow brain waves during deep non-REM sleep. This breakdown impairs memory consolidation, showing how sleep loss accelerates cognitive decline.

f.mtr.coolStudy: Treatments to prevent tuberculosis offer long-lasting protectionA new study directly compares how long tuberculosis preventive treatment remains effective across settings with very different levels of TB infection rates.
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A new UC Berkeley study shows that rapidly administering post-exposure #antivirals could prevent over 50% of healthcare worker deaths during #Ebola outbreaks, but researchers found that delivery delays and supply disruptions can drop this benefit below 20%.

f.mtr.coolFast delivery of preventative medication could offer a lifeline to healthcare workers combatting EbolaUC Berkeley researchers show that healthcare worker–targeted antiviral PEP could avert workers’ deaths and preserve medical response capacity.
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Could new oil and gas well construction heighten #ValleyFever risk? Research from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health found that people living within five km of a new well site faced 11% higher odds of contracting the infection from soil-disturbing dust. #OilDrilling #PublicHealth bit.ly/4h3KvoB

publichealth.berkeley.eduNew oil and gas well construction may increase Valley fever riskA new UC Berkeley study found the odds of infection near new oil and gas wells were 11% higher.
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The decrease is credited to Richmond's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Operation Peacemaker Fellowship, a #PublicHealth initiative whose street-outreach workers mentor active firearm offenders to help them make positive life choices. #StopGunViolence publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduViolence prevention program responsible for 61% decline in gun violence deaths and injuriesA UC Berkeley study finds the city of Richmond’s gun violence program led to three times the national decline in violence.
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Public Health Research with Results: For 50+ years, the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley Public Health has turned research into safety standards that empower vulnerable workers to exercise their workplace rights. #WorkerSafety ow.ly/ZWVu50ZGJuf @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

ow.lyKeeping California’s workers safeHow UC Berkeley’s Labor Occupational Health Program helps workers understand their workplace safety rights.
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A study including researchers from UC Berkeley Public Health, UC San Diego, CADPH, and UC Merced found California's changing landscapes directly affect #Valleyfever risk, with infections spiking near dry terrain and certain crops. #EnvironmentalHealth ow.ly/W85X50ZGfWg

ow.lyChanges to California’s landscapes may influence Valley fever riskA new study links higher disease rates to certain agricultural and natural landscapes near California communities.
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Research with Results: Dr. Sean Darling-Hammond's THESIS lab finds that as early as preschool, Black students face disproportionate discipline. But, replacing punishment with restorative practices improves academic, behavioral, and mental health outcomes. #ChildHealth ow.ly/9Qa250ZzxKy

ow.lyBlack students are punished more often—but new approaches can make schools more equitable for everyoneDr. Sean Darling-Hammond’s lab conducts research into how K-12 school practices impact students’ sense of belonging, mental health, and wellbeing.
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In sub-Saharan Africa, pregnant & lactating women are at higher #HIV risk, but often excluded from #PrEP clinical trials. A new report led by the #UCBerkeley Forum for Collaborative Research advocates protecting women through research, rather than from it. #MaternalHealth ow.ly/ZRh550ZyIUu

publichealth.berkeley.eduWhy researchers should include pregnant and lactating women in HIV prevention researchEnsuring pregnant and lactating women are meaningfully involved in research and decision-making is key to sustainable, equitable HIV prevention.
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In a new MS Now op-ed, Professor Ann Keller reflects on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diaries & the realities of leading through a #PublicHealth crisis: "Experts need to be allowed to admit when they’re wrong — and share what they are learning." www.ms.now/opinion/fauc... #Covid #FauciHearings

ms.nowOpinion | Fauci’s diaries show he changed his mind often. That’s what scientists are supposed to do.Ann Keller: Public health experts need to be allowed to admit when they’re wrong — and share with the public what they are learning.
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Could #CRISPR safely curb #InvasiveSpecies? 🐀 Professor John Marshall & @innovativegenomics.bsky.social researchers modeled Y-linked genome editors—a breakthrough technique to safely suppress invasive rodents—without the spread of gene drives or the hazards of rodenticide. ow.ly/pniz50ZvZks

ow.lyA new approach to controlling invasive rodent populations with CRISPRA new paper models a new approach to controlling rodent populations: Y-linked genome editors, or YLEs.
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UC Berkeley researchers launched Knit Health to create a new healthcare #AI trained on real doctor decisions rather than medical literature. Co-founder, Chief Scientist, and UC Berkeley #PublicHealth #CausalInference expert Maya Petersen provided key expertise. ow.ly/2ebU50ZvYyZ #HealthCare

ow.lyUC Berkeley researchers, entrepreneurs create first healthcare AI model trained to understand clinical decisionsHow experts in healthcare economics, computational health, biostatistics, and behavioral design came together to build a new kind of healthcare AI.
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In a new Q&A, Chair of #EnvironmentalHealth Sciences Justin Remais discusses rising #WestNile virus cases linked to #GlobalWarming, as well as the health risks to vulnerable populations. How to best protect yourself? Avoid #mosquito bites using preventative measures. ow.ly/avXO50Zu04V

ow.lyHow worried should you be about West Nile Virus?Dr. Justin Remais of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health on how to protect yourself from this mosquito-borne disease.
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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of #InfectiousDiseases and #Vaccinology Charlie Whittaker, who has received a #UCBerkeley Research Opportunity Program seed grant. 🌱 His project wil explore how climate change and expanding human activity could shape future pandemic risk.

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New resesarch from @hrcberkeley.bsky.social and Physicians for Human Rights led by Assistant Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology and ER doctor Rohini Haar shows that crowd-control weapons can cause lasting harm. @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #PoliceViolence Read more: ow.ly/eO5O50ZnTZH

ow.lyWidespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement at Immigration Enforcement ProtestsLaw enforcement agents misused crowd-control weapons during protests against immigration enforcement operations in 412 verified incidents.
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Researchers from #UCBerkeley, #MIT, and the University of Chicago identified a new AI-discovered ECG biomarker that could help identify high-risk patients missed by current screening. https://ow.ly/lFGY50Zhoxq

ow.lyWith AI, researchers discover new way to detect sudden cardiac death riskA UC Berkeley-led project trained an AI system on hundreds of thousands of EKGs. The resulting risk predictions are much better than existing methods.
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Dr. Joe Griffin, ED of Youth ALIVE! & UC Berkeley Public Health alum, bridges grassroots advocacy and academia with the G-VITAL Institute, interruping #GunViolence through community-led solutions. #PublicHealth #UCBerkeley publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduThe science of de-escalationDr. Joe Griffin, executive director of the violence prevention program Youth ALIVE!, on healing communities and interrupting urban violence.
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UC Berkeley Public Health is excited to welcome its third cohort of Impact Fellows, bringing together 10 accomplished leaders from #HealthCare, policy, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy! 🎉 #SocialImpact publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/new...

publichealth.berkeley.eduUCBPH welcomes third cohort of Impact FellowsThe Impact Fellows program is grounded in the belief that universities exist to create change in the world by bridging the gap between knowledge and action.
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#UCBerkeley #PublicHealth study: California’s rates of #ViolenceAgainstWomen have remained stagnant for nearly 20 years; Black women are injured 4x more than white women. Community-based programs & targeted investments could help reduce violence. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduViolence against women remains high — particularly for marginalized groupsA UC Berkeley study of California hospital data reveals persistent racial disparities and the higher risks faced by Black, multiracial and Indigenous women.
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Congrats 🎉 to neurobiology/public health major Destiny Brijettney Ceja, honored with the 2026 Henrik L. Blum Award for Distinguished Social Action (with seven nominations)! She plans to attend medical school after a gap year to pursue a career in medicine informed by #PublicHealth. ow.ly/8sOJ50YZ5hS

ow.lyUndergrad Destiny Brijettney Ceja wins Henrik L. Blum Award for Distinguished Social ActionThe award is given annually to a graduating student whose public health activities symbolize a spirit of social justice and democratic action.
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Congrats to DrPH student Bhavya Joshi, who won the 2026 Meredith Minkler Award! 🎉 A research fellow at the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center, she will also give the graduate student address at our 2026 commencement May 19. A true public health powerhouse! 🌟 Full story: ow.ly/wfz750YVafn

ow.lyGlobal public health researcher Bhavya Joshi receives Meredith A. Minkler AwardThe prize is given to a student who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community-based research, organizing, social justice, and/or advocacy.
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As a child in Nipomo, CA, Assistant Professor of #EnvironmentalHealth Sciences davidjxgonzalez.bsky.social witnessed industrial pollution's impact on humans & wildlife, sparking a lifelong commitment to environmental equity & fueling his research to protect vulnerable communities. ow.ly/tST550YQRGS

ow.lyFor this environmental health researcher, science is an ‘act of hope’Dr. David J.X. Gonzalez works to protect communities from environmental harms like air pollution and oil and gas emissions.
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Big news! 🌟 #UCBerkeley has named environmental health expert Rachel Morello-Frosch as the inaugural Associate Provost for Energy, Climate, and Environment. Starting July 1, she’ll lead interdisciplinary research to tackle global crises. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduUC Berkeley appoints Rachel Morello-Frosch as inaugural associate provost for energy, climate, and environmentThe public health expert and Berkeley professor will unite scholars across campus to address crucial environmental challenges.
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People around the globe rely on harmful #biomass fuels for cooking and heating that cause millions of deaths. A new Lancet series featuring UC Berkeley Public Health #EnvironmentalHealth research highlights clean, reliable energy as the solution. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/spo...

publichealth.berkeley.eduGlobal access to clean energy is an under-recognized determinant of healthA new Lancet series on energy and health has pulled together the strong but previously fragmented evidence of the health hazards caused by biomass fuels.
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UC Berkeley Public Health alum, Caravan Health founder and #RuralHealth champion Lynn Barr has pledged a historic $90 million estate gift to fund scholarships at the school for future healthcare leaders. 🌟 #PublicHealth #HealthCare ow.ly/pnEg50YKvSz

ow.lyA transformational legacy for public healthA $90 million estate pledge from distinguished alumna Lynn Barr is set to transform UCBPH by providing scholarships to public health leaders of tomorrow.
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UC Berkeley School of #PublicHealth is now ranked #6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! 🌟 Our programs also hit the top 10 in Social Behavior (#8), Environmental Health (\#9), Epidemiology (\#9), and Health Policy (\#9). 🐻💙💛 https://ow.ly/XA2p50YGNVT #UCBerkeley #USNewsRankings

ow.lyUC Berkeley Public Health surges to No. 6 in U.S. News RankingsUCBPH was also ranked as a top 10 school for Environmental Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, and Health Policy & Management.

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On April 16, join experts as they discuss a series of Cases in Global Social Medicine published in The Lancet. The cases centre real clinical cases from around the world that together form a practical social medicine toolkit. Register to attend ➡️ spkl.io/63323AF9xb

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New research from Brian TaeHyuk Keum shows that when #AsianAmerican parents transmit cultural traditions and beliefs to their sons, it helps them build resilience against discrimination, and gain confidence in their identity. #AsianHealth #PublicHealth #MensHealth ow.ly/terF50YzSbg

ow.lyHow instilling pride in their cultural heritage helps Asian American men flourishA new study demonstrates that parental maintenance of heritage culture socialization consistently produces positive outcomes in Asian American men.