Improving global oral health through prevention, innovation

Mentoring a new generation of diverse epidemiologists

Putting an end to AIDS in Kenya

Finding game-changing solutions for global health

Rebuilding Liberia’s post-war health system

Building bridges with industry to improve workplace safety

Pioneering methods to understand environmental exposures

Protecting the most vulnerable during emergencies

Why did you decide to major in public health? I’ve always wanted to help people with their health, but I wanted to do it in a way that wouldn't put limits on who or how I helped. Doctors and nurses, though very important jobs, work to make a difference in the health of people who are already sick or injured. Public health workers are focused on preventing poor health among large populations of people.

Tackling the world’s worst HIV epidemic

Investigating virus-host interactions to control infection

Advancing HIV prevention and treatment worldwide

Expanding access to effective mental health care

Why are you passionate about public health? As a Mexican-American, I’ve seen firsthand the health concerns of an immigrant community. Studying public health will give me the skills I need to help those most vulnerable.

Using nutrition to eliminate health disparities in chronic disease risk