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UGA researcher receives $2.82 million grant to track tuberculosis transmissions in Africa

Christopher Whalen, the Ernest Corn Professor of Epidemiology in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics in the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has received a five-year, $2.82 million grant to understand how tuberculosis is transmitted in urban environments in Africa.

UGA College of Public Health cancer survival study uncovers wide racial disparities

African Americans in Georgia, especially in rural areas, have drastically poorer survival rates from cancer. These disparities are much larger when compared to national data, according to the findings from a study recently published in the journal Cancer by a team of researchers in the University of Georgia College of Public Health.

UGA grant to help government workers manage weight and reduce type II diabetes

Mark Wilson, head of the department of health promotion and behavior in the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has received a grant to test different versions of a diabetes prevention program in workplace settings. The $3 million, five-year grant will fund a six-month weight management program aimed at reducing caloric intake and bolstering physical activity among employees of municipal governments in Georgia.

UGA College of Public Health professor appointed to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

College of Public Health to offer Ph.D. In epidemiology

The University of Georgia will become the first institution of higher education in the University System of Georgia to offer a doctoral degree in epidemiology after a move approved by the Board of Regents during its September meeting. The university's College of Public Health will start classes in fall 2012.

Miles named head of Institute of Gerontology in UGA’s College of Public Health

Dr. Toni Miles has been named the director of the University of Georgia's Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health, effective Aug. 1. Miles replaced Leonard Poon, who recently retired after serving as the Institute's director for 26 years.

UGA dean appointed to board of newly created state Department of Public Health

Phillip L. Williams, dean of the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has been appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the state Board of Public Health, which will oversee the newly created Department of Public Health.

UGA post-doctoral researcher awarded fellowship with American Society for Microbiology/CDC

Carrie Futch, a post-doctoral researcher with the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has been named a recipient of a post-doctoral fellowship in infectious disease and public health microbiology through the American Society for Microbiology and Centers for Disease Control.

Early leaders in AIDS battle will share history, insights at UGA College of Public Health panel

Four of Georgia's early influential leaders on HIV/AIDS issues will share their experiences during a panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the University of Georgia Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences.

UGA College of Public Health posts record fall enrollment, increased diversity

Continuing a trend of sustained growth, the University of Georgia College of Public Health has set another record for enrollment: nearly 800 students are currently enrolled in the college's undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.