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Sarah Dobson’s passion for epidemiology, supported by her growing commitment for using reliable data to solve public health problems, was cultivated through various internships and the invaluable advice of her mentors. Pursuing an MPH at Michigan Public Health allowed Dobson to delve deeper into the field and become fascinated with the intersection of climate change and public health.
As a student in the Global Health Epidemiology program at Michigan Public Health, Allison Baumgartner is taking the lead in tackling some of the most pressing health challenges in low and middle-income countries. Over spring break, she traveled with 14 of her classmates to Grenada, a trip organized by the Public Health Action Support Team. Then, she spent eight weeks in Araihazar, Bangladesh, during her summer internship and research collaboration with the University of Chicago Research Bangladesh.
Recognized for his advocacy, particularly for people of color, Darius Moore, MPH ’24, has been instrumental in leading seminars and conferences during his tenure at Michigan Public Health. Now a doctoral student in Health Behavior & Health Equity at Michigan Public Health, his work in HIV prevention has solidified his status as an exceptional individual poised to make a lasting impact.
Barbara Israel’s career at the University of Michigan School of Public Health has been defined by her unwavering commitment to community-based participatory research (CBPR), health equity and her students. Israel, professor emerita of Health Behavior & Health Equity, has spent the majority of her career fostering and supporting community-academic partnerships aimed at understanding and addressing social determinants of health inequities.
Sari Reisner, associate professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has always been interested in equity and social justice. Reisner is specialized in LGBTQIA+ population health, with deep expertise in transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse population health.
Growing up in a rural community, where food security was an integral aspect of daily life, sparked a deep appreciation for nutrition and community health for Jennifer Garner. Garner, a registered dietitian and community-engaged nutrition interventionist, is the John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on developing collaborative programs to enhance food and nutrition security, crucial for individual and community well-being.
Amani Abuelenain, a Master of Public Health student in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, recently completed a summer internship with the Center for IPE. During her internship, she developed a passion for multidisciplinary teamwork and gained valuable experience in developing curriculum, operational work and relationship building.
For Veera Baladandayuthapani, his ascension to chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is deeply rooted in his passion for public health.His career is highlighted by significant contributions to cancer research and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jennifer Head, an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, investigates how our changing climate has led to emergence and transmission of infectious disease with a particular focus on primary fungal infections.
Sarah Mayberry, WDIV-TV Detroit senior medical producer and Michigan Public Health alumna, leverages her expertise to bring accurate, life-saving health information to the public, enhancing awareness and promoting well-being.