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Mar 14, 2023

A new study that includes Dr. Thomas Jaenisch from ColoradoSPH, describes a novel path to early diagnosis of dengue, the most common mosquito-borne viral illness, in areas of the world where lab tests to confirm the disease are not available.

Feb 8, 2023

FunSalud, a research team co-founded by Edwin Austrias, professor of epidemiology, is searching for emerging infectious diseases through mosquitos. "We're trying to focus on pathogens that just happen to be in the blood that the mosquito happened to suck up," says Dan Olson, part of the team and assistant professor of epidemiology.

Jan 20, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Stephen Berman, long-time director of the Center for Global Health, who passed away on January 17. Steve was a true champion for children, and this loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.

Nov 28, 2022

Eric Simões, professor of epidemiology , is principal investigator of two ongoing studies on the use of a monoclonal antibody against RSV in infants. “RSV remains the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in infants and results in seasonal epidemics globally each year,” he says.

Mar 27, 2022

In the wake of the peak of the Omicron variant, Stephen Berman, director of the Center for Global Health, discusses how Colorado should prepare for the emergence of new strains of SARS-CoV-2. Berman suggests strengthening our surveillance systems and public-health capacity as methods to prepare for future, more dangerous variants.

Oct 14, 2021

A recent research article authored by Stephen Berman, Center for Global Health director, highlights a case study that demonstrates how a life course approach to maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent programs was implemented effectively in a rural Central American community.

Aug 16, 2021

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Committee of Rotary District 5450 has raised funds for student awards for attendance at a WASH-related Conference or Applied Field Research Project.

Jun 11, 2021

In an op-ed in the Colorado Sun, Dr. Stephen Berman, professor of epidemiology and director of the Center for Global Health, outlines why a global strategy to fight COVID-19 in needed and the role that wealthier countries should play.

Jun 7, 2021

A COVID-19 vaccine trial for kids under 12 is launching at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The trial will be led by Dr. Eric Simões, pediatric infectious disease expert and professor of epidemiology.

Jun 4, 2021

A randomized trial found that rapid respiratory virus testing does not impact the antibiotic prescribing patterns of emergency department physicians treating children with influenza-like illnesses.

Aug 8, 2020

Jun 4, 2020

Center for Global Health director Stephen Berman wrote an op-ed for the Colorado Sun about the vital importance of the WHO's work with mothers and children.

Feb 12, 2020 by Colorado School of Public Health

At a recent educational panel, ColoradoSPH faculty set out to set the record straight on what we know, what we don't know and what we need to know about the novel coronavirus.

Sep 3, 2019

As the global climate changes, diseases associated with heat are spreading, but our medical system isn't prepared for the proliferation of diseases into new areas and increases in heat-related cardiovascular disease.

Aug 27, 2019

ColoradoSPH @ CSU alum Brittney Sly got an MPH in global health and health disparities. Now, she's putting her coursework into practice, working with women in Rwanda to address malnutrition in their community.

Jul 31, 2019

A collaboration between a nonprofit organization co-founded by Center for Global Health investigator Michael Matergia and an Indian nonprofit shows positive outcomes of using lay educators to provide health education, screening, and treatment in rural schools.

Apr 30, 2019

The Nonsubtypable strain of Influenza bas ignited in-depth partnerships between ColoradoSPH and Indonesia.

Apr 9, 2019

The Fogarty International Center at NIH conducted an in-depth Q&A with ColoradoSPH Dean Jonathan Samet about air quality and global health issues.

Feb 1, 2019

For Saskia Bunge-Montes, a 2016 graduate of ColoradoSPH, the best part of a typical day is that it’s not typical at all. Bunge-Montes is Director of Community Programs and Education for the ColoradoSPH’s Center for Global Health and the Center for Human Development, the University of Colorado’s first international public-private partnership.

Oct 11, 2017

The Big Decisions program, presented by ColoradoSPH's Center for Global Health, is a 10-lesson curriculum geared to teach adolescents about the importance of being informed before making important life-choices.