Advances Magazine – School of Public Health – University of Minnesota
Fall 2025
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The Advocates: Fighting for Public Health
In a time of growing mistrust and shrinking funding, School of Public Health researchers are redoubling their efforts to advocate for a healthier future.
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Wild Warnings: The Rise of Animal-borne Diseases
Experts at the School of Public Health are advancing the detection and prevention of diseases that spread between animals and humans through a One Health approach.
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The Human Side of AI in Healthcare
Since an artificial intelligence (AI) medical consultant made its debut more than 50 years ago, the use of AI in hospitals and other clinical settings has advanced and spread to multiple facets of healthcare.
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From the Dean
As we share this year’s issue of Advances, I’m struck by the critical role our community plays as advocates for public health—especially at a time when trust in science and public health has been tested like never before.
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Expanding our Depth, Breadth, and Reach
A round up of school news and initiatives over the last year.
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Learning, Leading, and Leveling the Field in Health Equity
The Health Equity Work Group is celebrating twenty years of advancing healthier communities through collaboration.
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Protecting Young Minds
The School of Public Health is spearheading a collaborative research effort—partnering with institutions and communities—to understand how Type 1 diabetes’ impacts children's brain development.
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Research Findings
A selection of SPH research findings over the last academic year.
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Turning Experience Into Evidence
Doctoral student Ifrah Abshir is helping reshape health systems to serve marginalized communities.
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Creativity, Innovation, and Data
Working as a data scientist in pharmaceuticals isn’t necessarily the career path Craig Meyer envisioned when he was a visual art major on a pre-med track at the University of Minnesota.
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Alumni Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 School of Public Health alumni award recipients