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Dr. Moses Mulumba Appointed to the Lancet/PPATS Commission on Prevention of Viral Spillover

By Maya McMillian Dr. Moses Mulumba, Associate Professor of the College of Public Health (CPH) with a joint appointment with the Center for Health Policy at UNTHSC, was appointed to the Lancet/Preventing Pandemics at the Source (PPATS) Commission on Prevention of Viral Spillover. The Lancet/PPATS Commission aims to prevent future pandemics by reducing the risk […]

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Maya McMillian Joins CPH as the Newest Communications Manager

By Maya McMillian The College of Public Health welcomes Maya McMillian, MEd, to the team to assume the position of Communications Manager. Maya will lead special projects across the college and manage communications via social media platforms, website content and any HSC collaborative efforts. Maya earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications at the height of […]

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HSC professor uses newspaper writing to advocate for public health

By Sally Crocker What can an ocean spill of millions of LEGOs teach us about cooperation? Dr. Scott Walters, a Regents Professor in the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, has found a way to make public health messages more relatable and accessible to the […]

Public health researcher warns of the drug kratom’s dangers and advocates for legislation governing this substance of concern

By Sally Crocker An herbal substance called “kratom” that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects has exploded in vape shop sales over the last few years. While people report using kratom to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and cravings – especially from opioid use – as well as for pain, fatigue and mental health conditions, there […]

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Dr. Stacey Griner awarded NIH grant to lead HSC team in tackling the rise of congenital syphilis in Texas

Congenital syphilis, a devastating yet preventable condition, is on the rise in Texas, prompting urgent action from researchers and public health leaders. Dr. Stacey Griner, a leading researcher in sexually transmitted infections and implementation science, has been awarded a two-year NIH-funded research grant to address this growing crisis. Griner serves as assistant professor of population […]