Epidemiology Results

New dean brings collaborative global health leadership to Michigan Public Health

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, brings decades of experience in infectious disease, policy and global partnerships to lead the school at a critical time

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, was appointed dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, bringing global health leadership in infectious disease, policy, HIV prevention, tuberculosis vaccine access and community partnerships. His collaborative approach emphasizes scientific rigor, trust, health equity and preparing future public health leaders for impact.

Common weed killer may affect hormones tied to pregnancy and fetal development, new research finds

Higher glyphosate levels were linked to hormonal shifts in a study of pregnant women in Puerto Rico.

Researchers measured glyphosate and its breakdown product AMPA in urine samples from pregnant women, then tracked how levels corresponded to shifts in estrogen, thyroid hormones, and CRH—a hormone tied to labor and stress response.

On the Heights: May 2026

Stay informed with the latest from the University of Michigan School of Public Health community in our monthly digest. Faculty expertise in action, new research, policy advocacy, and community engagement highlight our continued commitment to advancing public health and creating positive change.

University of Michigan School of Public Health ranks #4 among best schools of public health in the nation

The school also ranked highly in several specialty areas

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #4 in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.

How does extreme weather affect community health? A University of Michigan researcher explains

Environmental epidemiologist Carina Gronlund on the surprising links between housing, heat and health equity—and what can be done about it

University of Michigan’s Carina Gronlund investigates how Detroit’s neighborhoods, weather and housing shape health risks. Her research connects extreme heat, pollen and poor housing to sleep, cognitive health and disease—advancing environmental justice, public health, and community resilience amid shifting climate conditions.

On the Heights: February 2026

February highlights include faculty expertise on AI-driven cancer research, youth violence prevention, farmworker housing policy, epigenetics and ultra-processed foods, and a new state advisory appointment.