Faculty member named Fellow of Gerontological Society of America
SPH-B is thrilled to announce that Assistant Dean for Faculty Success Rich Holden, Ph.D. was recently awarded Fellow status in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
SPH-B graduate leaves legacy of STEM education for local youth thanks to faculty support
A full-time environmental investigator for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the founder of the Girls, Inc. of Monroe County, Indiana annual Science Fest, Alford is dedicated to promoting careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to young girls—thanks in large part to the continued encouragement and support of her faculty mentor Patricia Silveyra, Ph.D., chair of the SPH-B Department of Environmental and Occupational Health.
Otile is dedicated to advancing Hoosier Sport Global to include a summer exchange program where SPH-B students can engage with youth in Apac for college credit, while students from Apac can come to IU Bloomington and experience everything the campus has to offer.
SPH-B faculty receives Outstanding Service Award from national organization
Associate Professor Angela Chow received the Outstanding Service Award from the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Asian Caucus at their May biennial meeting.
SPH-B research intern’s poster presentation on mild cognitive impairment wins first place
Each year, the Indiana University-Bloomington Center of Excellence for Women & Technology (CEWIT) hosts a campus-wide Women’s Research Poster Competition open to both graduate and undergraduate students whose research overlaps with technology. Sophomore Nithya Murthy, who has for the past year worked in the Jordan Lab as part of the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) Department of Health & Wellness, earned the First Place Outstanding Research Award in the category of Health and Behavioral Sciences for her poster entitled, "Impact of Mild Cognitive Impairment Subtypes on the Geospatial Movement of Seniors."
A family affair: Father/daughter duo graduate from IU in the same weekend
For SPH-B undergraduate student and long-time Hoosier Reginald “Reggie” Johnson, nothing is more important than family. And at this week's Indiana University Commencement—on his 45th birthday—he will become the first person on his side of the family to graduate from college, earning his bachelor of science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management. That same weekend, his daughter Liv Clements will graduate with her bachelor of arts in from IU's The Media School.
SPH-B Organizational Announcement: Jerono Rotich, Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Her experience over the last several years has perfectly positioned her to fulfill these new responsibilities.
HRSA grant expands telehealth resources to support mental well-being of rural Hoosiers
Through federal funding and a key partnership with Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center (MHHCC), faculty in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) Department of Applied Health Science are making mental health resources more readily available to a growing number of residents in rural southern Indiana.
Two faculty members selected for IU Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching
The School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) is pleased to share that two of our distinguished faculty in the Department of Kinesiology—Clinical Associate Professor Cassandra Coble, Ph.D. and Professor Donetta Cothran, Ph.D.—have been named members of the historic IU Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET). Coble and Cothran, both of whom in recent years have won the IU Trustees Teaching Award, will be formally inducted next month at the annual FACET Retreat at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County, Indiana.
"Troubling:" SPH-B faculty member publishes evidence of racial bias in quality of care
To physicians and researchers, the data is stark: Black patients are more likely to experience vascular disease–related limb amputation than their non-Black counterparts. While the statistics are clear, the reasons for this disparity have long been debated. And for decades, Associate Professor Corey Kalbaugh has wrestled with the dialogue around this issue.
School to launch groundbreaking new undergraduate degree program in sexual and reproductive health
An informative webinar is scheduled for Monday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m. EDT.
The two qualifying classes are co-taught by GRCC instructor Jean Wright and SPH-B faculty member Dr. Deb Getz, CYC-P, clinical associate professor in the Department of Applied Health Science, who is president of the Child & Youth Care Certification Board (CYCCB).
Ph.D. student honored with selective Indiana University award for teaching
Khan is in her third and final year of the Ph.D. program. Her teaching journey as an AI began in 2022 when she took a required teaching course with her award-winning mentor and clinical professor Catherine Sherwood-Laughlin.
The appointment was effective March 1, 2025.
Sophia Salem's role will have significant impact on APHA initiatives and Salem's own professional development.
Forbes highlights postdoctoral researcher in “30 Under 30 in Healthcare” feature
Applied Health Science postdoctoral research fellow Hannah Javidi, Ph.D. is expanding the creative possibilities of empowering adolescents in America to harness the power of sexual consent.
Professor Rich Holden named James A. Caplin, M.D. Chair in Evidence-Based Public Health
The Indiana University Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Assistant Dean for Faculty Success Rich Holden, Ph.D. to the James A. Caplin, M.D. Chair in Evidence-Based Public Health.
Faculty lead webinars for United Nations Medical Workforce
Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) faculty across a range of disciplines are presenting a series of webinars for the United Nations Medical Workforce. Two sessions, welcoming a total of 200 participants, have taken place so far in 2025—and three more are scheduled in March through June.
Faculty expert on human health risk assessment elected Fellow of Academy of Toxicological Sciences
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Kan Shao was recently named a Fellow of the prestigious Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS). The distinction was granted, according to the organization, "following a thorough review of his scientific credentials by his peers."
Award for Ph.D. student’s research highlights positive outcomes from increased tourism accessibility
When it comes to improving the collective travel experience of people with disabilities (PWDs), Ph.D. student Chenggang Hua in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) Department of Health & Wellness Design keeps challenging the U.S. tourism industry to broaden their horizons.
Decorated faculty member named Fellow of National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education
Her appointment as a NAKHE Fellow comes shortly after Dr. Rotich received the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) School of Health and Human Sciences
Throughout a career spanning more than 25 years, Paul Pedersen has made an indelible impact on the SPH-B Sport Marketing and Management Program—so it comes as no surprise that the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) would present him with the 2025 Distinguished Research Award.
Prestigious award highlights faculty member’s contributions to sexual consent research among youth
A hot-button issue amongst today’s youth is sexual consent, a topic that William L. Yarber Endowed Professor in Sexual Health Kristen Jozkowski, Ph.D. has spent the last several years studying and shaping with her professional expertise.
Two SPH-B community members chosen for campus-wide Staff Merit Awards
Candidates are nominated by colleagues for their contributions to “fostering a positive work environment and encouraging continued excellence." The goal of the recognition is to foster a continued spirit of community and gratitude.
Associate Professor Misty Hawkins, Ph.D. partners with Shelley Johns, Psy.D. from the IU School of Medicine and Jennifer McChristian, M.S.W., D.S.W., L.C.S.W. from IU Indianapolis to creat THRIVE NOW, a three-phase research program to develop healthy weight and wellness programs for Black breast cancer survivors.
Faculty member honored by APHA for early-career excellence in public health law
"Receiving this award has been both humbling and motivating," shares Dr. Camplain. "It’s a reminder that my hard work is being recognized and that I need to continue striving for meaningful change."
Student and faculty member’s wide-reaching impact lauded by Indiana Public Health Association
The Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA) recognized two members of the SPH-B community for their extraordinary contributions to the field of public health.
School to Celebrate Distinguished Alumni, Scholarship Recipients, and Award-Winning Faculty
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) will gather at 5 p.m. this Thursday in Alumni Hall at the Indiana Memorial Union for their annual Awards Gala, an elegant and joyful event to honor scholarship winners, outstanding educators, and Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
Hoosier Sport program garners national recognition; introduces impactful undergraduate course
Since its establishment in May of 2023, Hoosier Sport has become an unstoppable force in helping kids in rural Indiana experience the transformative power of sport and physical activity to shape healthier futures, thanks to the community outreach efforts of SPH-B students under faculty leadership.
Faculty member receives $900k to tailor dementia caregiving app for Hispanic populations nationwide
When loved ones are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), caregivers are often unprepared to effectively provide support. The challenges increase for many Hispanic families living in the U.S. for many reasons; one being support materials and resources aren’t available in their spoken language.
Faculty member and high school student create water safety program for inner-city kids
In recent years, water safety has become synonymous with Bill Ramos, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Health & Wellness Design. A member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and native Hoosier, Dr. Ramos has made significant inroads putting water safety in the national spotlight, even aiding in the rollout of the first-ever U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan last year.
Indiana Latino Institute recognizes early career faculty member
Last month, Assistant Professor Michelle Del Rio, Ph.D. in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) was only one of three professionals statewide whom the Indiana Latino Institute named to the "Elevated Latinos Under 40" Leadership Award Series.
Postdoctoral fellow awarded funds to alleviate harms of food insecurity in central Indiana
The diversity supplement will support research led by several investigators including SPH-B faculty.
Richard Cleland wins national award for distinguished public service
IU School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Cleland is the 2024 recipient of the Atkinson Stern Award for Distinguished Public Service.
Recent research shows an often-overlooked high rate of hypertension associated with HIV. Starting with Indianapolis, faculty member Karla Galaviz, Ph.D. is leading the way in hypertension screening interventions for those living with HIV.
Drew Capone, Ph.D. in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is the recipient a two-year, $414,616 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Quelimane Urban Environment and Sanitation Transformation (QUEST) project in Mozambique.
Faculty member nationally recognized by FDA for crucial contributions to food safety testing
Quietly and dutifully, faculty member Eduardo Ximenes, Ph.D.is spearheading vital research to make food safer for everyone nationwide.
Department chair awarded more than $500k to study skin cancer prevention via social media
The focus on the younger population is vital, as data shows that if a person gets five or more blistering sunburns before age 20, the likelihood of getting skin cancer increases three-fold
A longer life doesn't necessarily translate to a better life—particularly if aging persons develop cognitive conditions that affect their ability to care for themselves and others. This important distinction drives ongoing research by Associate Professor Molly Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Faculty member named Fellow of National Academy of Recreational Therapists
SPH-B is thrilled to announce that long-time faculty member Jared Allsop, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Health & Wellness Design, was recently elected as a Fellow of the prestigious National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART).
Doctoral student awarded $98k to jumpstart a research career on substance use and chronic pain
Ph.D. student Alynna Summit awarded two-year NIDA F31 fellowship grant to study the relationship between chronic pain and substance use.
School to Honor Creators of Groundbreaking 1989 Story, "When AIDS Comes Home"
The SPH-B Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention (RCAP) will award photojournalist Michael A. Schwarz and medical reporter Steve Sternberg, creators of the August 1989 Atlanta Journal-Constitution feature "When AIDS Comes Home: The Life and Death of Tom Fox," with the 2024 Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award.
Last summer, Priscilla Barnes, associate professor in the Department of Applied Health Science—with help from her former doctoral student Josephine Mwangi—spent 13 days in Kenya building relationships with Kenyatta and Kabarak Universities.
For many older adults, stress is a natural part of daily life. But could it contribute to their cognitive decline?
SPH-B leader helps develop and facilitate discourse among scholars from around the world
Dr. Keith’s dedication to prehabilitation made her a perfect moderator for "The Foundation for Improving Rehabilitation Service Delivery and Care across the Life Course: Continuity and Person-Centered Care and the Lived Experience of Health."
Students internationally recognized for for recent research linking travel and mental health
Doctoral students Chenggang Hua and Xing Yao in the Department of Health & Wellness Design are spearheading an emerging research trend studying the therapeutic effects of travel participation on alleviating depression in trauma survivors.
Faculty member trailblazes for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia caregiver support
For Dean’s Eminent Scholar and Associate Professor Nicole Werner, Ph.D., teamwork is key to her research on caring for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD).
Professor receives several high-profile honors
Dong-Chul Seo, professor in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) Department of Applied Health Science, continues to garner accolades for his commitment to the advancement of science.
No experience necessary: Undergraduate students participate in formative summer research
Ten students from around the country who completed the six-week Research Experience in Asthma and Lung Disease for Emerging Adaptive Leaders (REAL-DEAL) came into the program with little or no experience with this subject—and left knowledgeable and empowered.
