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University of Michigan School of Public Health faculty Paul Fleming and Bill Lopez discuss two new books on policy, prevention and social justice during “Libros at Lunchtime.” Fleming’s Imagine “Doing Better” explores why policies backfire and how prevention thinking can reshape society; Lopez’s “Raiding the Heartland” documents deportation trauma and community resistance.
University of Michigan School of Public Health celebrates global research impact as a citation study names 58 faculty among the world’s top 2% most cited scientists. Recognized across all six departments, Michigan Public Health pairs interdisciplinary expertise with real-world solutions, national No. 4 ranking, and six faculty in the top 0.1% worldwide.
Melissa Creary, associate professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity and Global Public Health, turns a delayed childhood sickle cell diagnosis into two decades of science, policy and advocacy. From building CDC surveillance to researching racism and “bounded justice” in Brazil, she centers lived experience and community voices—insisting innovation like gene editing must deliver equity, not stigma.
University of Michigan senior Owen Chun earned a CDC John R. Lewis Scholarship, taught himself database coding to help communities access HIV resources, and leads 80 students in public health advocacy. Chun is the president of the Star Wars Club at the university. He credits the club with helping him make connections and build community across campus.
Michigan Public Health faces unprecedented challenges to life-saving research. As federal funding threats emerge, alumni and supporters must act now—share research stories, advocate for public health, and provide critical financial support. Your contribution secures discoveries that save lives worldwide.
What if the power behind the programs that keep us leashed to our devices actually delivered good health, disease prevention—even digital vaccinations? Rahul Ladhania, assistant professor of Health Informatics, Biostatistics and Health Management & Policy at Michigan Public Health, is part of a team of global researchers doing the painstaking work of subverting the formidable powers of computer algorithms into a force for good.