Findings

Throughout this issue of Findings, you’ll see the many reasons why we can Look to Michigan Public Health for a healthier future in a changing world. Our world is rapidly evolving and increasingly globalized. At the same time, ever-changing policies and laws at the local, state and federal levels have the ability to deeply impact the field of public health. Now more than ever, we need strong public health leaders at the ready, using the latest tools and innovations to advance a healthier world for all. This is where Michigan Public Health steps in.

Findings is the alumni magazine of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and is published twice each year.

The future is here

AI is not only enhancing the way knowledge is generated and shared, but it’s also redefining the potential for healthcare and public health advancements. Behind its research might, the University of Michigan School of Public Health leads the charge in this transformative paradigm shift.

The first line of defense

Fungal pathogens are often somewhat of an apparition, an unexpected and seemingly invisible opponent of good health, until they are exposed under a laboratory lens or on a chest X-ray. Jennifer Head is helping to compose the book on understanding these potent vectors of disease, which sometimes can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia, tuberculosis or cancer.

Embracing AI in the classroom

A group of students in an artificial intelligence class taught by Frederique Laubepin at Michigan Public Health created WanderWell, an AI-powered app offering 24/7, stigma-free support. By utilizing GPT-4 technology, a language model developed by OpenAI, these students designed WanderWell to deliver empathetic, culturally competent care, harm reduction strategies, and access to local resources and emergency services.

Game on

What if the power behind the programs that keep us leashed to our devices actually delivered good health, disease prevention—even digital vaccinations? Rahul Ladhania, assistant professor of Health Informatics, Biostatistics and Health Management & Policy at Michigan Public Health, is part of a team of global researchers doing the painstaking work of subverting the formidable powers of computer algorithms into a force for good.

Leading on a global stage

Ever since her time at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Jasmina Cunmulaj, MPH ’22, envisioned being able to influence policy decisions and promote better global public health practices at an impactful level. Now, as the strategic partnerships and leadership manager at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), she is positioned to make those dreams a reality.

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Findings

The future is here

The first line of defense

Embracing AI in the classroom

Game on

Leading on a global stage

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