DPHS October 2021 Graduate Programs Newsletter

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Department of Public Health Sciences

October 29, 2021

STUDENT AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Prevention Science and Community Health Division Postdoc

Public Health’s Dr. Emily Cherenack Will Conduct Advanced Post-doctoral Research on Mental Health, HIV and the Microbiome


Dr. Emily Cherenack, who is a post-doctoral scholar at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, has been granted a Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (also known as an F32) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to pursue advanced research and training relevant to the microbiome.

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Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health Program

Student examines resilience with a personal lens Ruth Gaelle St. Fleur, a current Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health candidate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences, has constantly dealt with resilience throughout her life. Now, for her dissertation, St. Fleur is examining how resilience can impact the quality of life and physical health of cancer survivors by focusing on biomarkers of inflammation that often increases with stress.

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OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Teaching Assistant Application The Teaching Assistant Application is now open. Students interested in working as a Teaching Assistant in the Spring 2022 semester are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is October 27, 2021. Click on the link to apply: https://bit.ly/3jzXsZc.

Registration Registration for the Spring 2022 semester starts on November 8, 2021. Students are encouraged to start scheduling appointments with their academic advisors.

PHSA BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK


The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) organized a week of activities in celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Donations will be accepted to contribute to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. If you would like to donate to the Sylvester fundraiser, please reach out to PHSA at umiamiphsa@miami.edu.

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JOIN CANE2CANE


The Department of Public Health Sciences has joined the Cane2Cane (C2C) Career & Mentorship Network by launching two groups: Public Health Sciences Group and MPH Capstone Group. The C2C platform offers a space for University of Miami students and alumni to connect with alumni, faculty/staff, and friends of the U for mentoring opportunities, career advice, knowledge sharing, and networking.

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PREVENTION SCIENCE DIVISION SHOWCASE: DR. ADAM CARRICO


Watch the video recording of the DPHS Division Showcase featuring Dr. Adam Carrico’s research with the Prevention Science and Community Health Division. If you weren’t able to attend the presentation but would like to learn about Dr. Carrico’s research, please click on the link below to watch a recording of the session.

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HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND POLICY DIVISION SHOWCASE


Join the Health Services Research & Policy Division Showcase featuring HSRP faculty, including Dr. Nelson Arboleda, Dr. Tyler Bartholomew, Dr. Viviana Horigian, Dr. Kathryn McCollister and Dr. Jose Szapocznik. This is an opportunity for faculty to share findings about their research and connect with students who may be interested


and able to contribute to various projects. The DPHS Division Showcase will take place on Monday, November 1st from 12 - 1 p.m.

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ADDITIONAL EVENTS Nov 02

6:00 pm

Nov 09

12:00 pm

Meeting with Dean Ford on the formation of UMMSM Society of Black Physicians and Scientists

Division Showcase: Prevention Science and Community Health

PUBLIC HEALTH GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Graduate Programs in Public Health

Delta Omega Honor Society

Public Health Student Organization

Public Health Journal Club


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For media inquiries regarding the Graduate Programs in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences, please contact Orlando Garcia, at ogarcia0427@miami.edu, Begoña Rovira, MBA, MA, at brovira@miami.edu, and Veronica Bustabad at vbb10@miami.edu.

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