School of Public Health

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Discover how our research impacts communities at home and abroad

Centers and programs

Our specialty centers are actively involved in research activities that span public and community health. Find out how we're making a difference in environmental health, biostatistics, addiction treatment and prevention, epidemiology and more.

Research

Faculty and students of the School of Public Health conduct state-of-the-art research in a wide range of areas related to public health.

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Global health initiatives

In collaboration with the School of Public Health, the Larson Institute for Health Impact and Equity offers international fieldwork programs, research opportunities and global engagement efforts that provide hands-on training experiences for students.

Upcoming events from the School of Public Health

Apr 09

09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

Apr 13

03:30 PM Lectures & Seminars

Apr 14

01:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

Apr 17

10:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

School news

Chad Kingsley and Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci on the set of Brewing Better Health.

Brewing Better Health highlights the power of public health partnerships and celebrates National Public Health Week

A conversation with Northern Nevada Public Health District Officer Chad Kingsley, M.D.

Karla Wagner, Ph.D., joins Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH at a kitchen table for Turkish coffee.

Brewing Better Health Episode 3: What Respect Makes Possible with Karla Wagner

Karla Wagner, Ph.D., joins Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH, for a conversation about harm reduction, trust and why respect is central to public health

International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium returns March 5 at Nevada

From economic security to wellness, Nevada symposium centers women’s “Whole Lives”