On the Heights: February 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Environmental Health Sciences
Global Public Health faculty pilot projects receive seed funding
Five researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health have been awarded seed funding to prepare international research projects on a range of global health challenges, including gene therapy ethics, childhood nutrition, national food policy, cholera vaccine allocation, and occupational safety.
Are Super Bowl cheers bad for your ears?
The Super Bowl is America's most-watched broadcast and also, it seems, the nation's loudest single event—a distinction that means the cheers, jeers, parties, bars and big screens may be as rough on the eardrums as a defensive end is on a quarterback.
Apple Hearing Study reveals prevalence of tinnitus
About 78% of participants in the Apple Hearing Study, conducted by the University of Michigan, have experienced tinnitus—the perception of sound that others do not hear.
Dolinoy, Peterson reappointed as department chairs at Michigan Public Health
Today, the University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the reappointments of two key leaders at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Karen E. Peterson will extend her tenure as chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences, and Dana Dolinoy as chair for the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Both chairs are set to serve additional three-year terms starting September 1, 2024.
Michigan Public Health honors faculty, staff, students for excellence, impact
Students, faculty and staff from the University of Michigan School of Public Health were recognized during the third annual Public Health Honors. The event applauded the extraordinary efforts and successes of individuals who have gone above and beyond in the areas of public health research, education and community service.