September 7, 2023
Pitt Public Health researchers uncovered new genetic traits influencing Alzheimer's risk
Led by Ilyas Kamboh, professor of human genetics and epidemiology, the group found that, in addition to known gene variants associated with disease risk, there are at least 15 more variations in the APOE.
August 7, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Christa Lese Martin, PhD
For Christa Lese Martin (PhD, HUGEN ’96), you might say the future was in her genes.
Though she had a high school interest in the biological sciences, Martin’s career path gained focus as she prepared for college. “I learned about the field of human genetics and decided then and there that was it,” she says. “And I haven’t turned back.”
June 29, 2023
Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony
30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.
May 30, 2023
To prevent heart attacks, doctors try a new genetic test
“I predict it will be part of routine care,” Dr. Christa Martin, Human Genetics alumna and Geisinger’s chief scientific officer, said.
May 15, 2023
Student accolades and honors
The School of Public Health recognizes awards and achievements made by students during the spring semester.
May 15, 2023
Faculty accolades and honors
The School of Public Health celebrates honors and achievements made by faculty members during the spring semester.
May 4, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Pitt Public Health faculty award recipients
Two faculty members were presented teaching awards at this year’s graduation ceremony
November 17, 2022
A half century-long journey
50 years of Pitt’s Genetic Counseling Program…and counting
November 8, 2022
Air pollution raises mortality risk, worsens lung function in fibrotic ILD
Healio- In patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, exposure to small particulate matter was linked to increased mortality, poor lung function and faster disease progression.
October 24, 2022
Polynesian study yields new clues to genetic causes of high cholesterol
UPMC- The discovery of a genetic variant that is relatively common among people of Polynesian ancestry, but incredibly rare in most other populations, is giving clues to the genetic underpinnings of high cholesterol in all people.