Colorado School of Public Health

Faculty spotlight 🔦

Get to know Dr. Debashis Ghosh, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics & Informatics, and his impactful work bridging biostatistics, AI, and public health, from pandemic modeling to cancer research.

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New research from ColoradoSPH highlights a growing global public health challenge: heat as a “hazard multiplier” for workers.

A decade-long study of sugarcane workers in Guatemala shows how extreme heat, often exceeding 100°F, can lead to kidney injury and chronic disease, even in otherwise healthy individuals.

The findings underscore a critical reality: as temperatures rise, so do risks for outdoor workers worldwide.

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The Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI) recently released a Three-Year Impact Report (2023-2026).

This report highlights FIPI’s growth from a bold idea into a nationally recognized leader in firearm injury prevention. It celebrates what is possible when researchers, clinicians, firearm owners, community partners, survivors of violence, students, practitioners, and more come together around the belief that we all have a role to play in preventing firearm injuries.

Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/VBd6CaV

Today we honor —a historic day that blends somber reflection and joyous celebration. For us, it is a time to remember the contributions of African Americans to our nation, and specifically to the field of public health.

ColoradoSPH faculty and staff are participating in the ASPPH Sections Retreat this week in Bonita Springs, FL.

Director of Admissions & Student Affairs, Laura Hager, presented at the retreat and shared her expertise on recruitment, enrollment, and alumni support.

A new study following participants for 20+ years found that people with prediabetes who adopted lifestyle changes—like regular physical activity, healthier eating, and modest weight loss—had a 21% lower risk of developing multiple chronic conditions later in life.

➡️ The takeaway: Prevention works. Early, sustained lifestyle changes can support healthier aging, independence, and lower healthcare costs.

🔗Read more about the study: https://buff.ly/LmGPmWo

Our Biostats community recently volunteered with Food For Thought - Denver , and loved every minute of it. From quick teamwork to lots of smiles, it was such a rewarding way to give back together.

Huge thank you to everyone who showed up and represented our community so well!

Today we celebrated our U.S. News and World Report #14 ranking! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enjoy cupcakes and ice cream. We wouldn't be where we are without you.

A new outbreak of Ebola in central Africa has already sickened hundreds and claimed dozens of lives with the number continuing to grow.

ColoradoSPH’s Daniel Pastula, MD, MHS, breaks down why proven public health strategies can stop the spread of an outbreak and why global cooperation is essential to making them work.

See how the fundamentals of biodefense can change the course of an outbreak.

Read here: https://buff.ly/fYpr7MC

What does the global burden of foodborne disease look like today?

New research published in The Lancet Global Health helps answer that question.

Co-authored by Dr. Elaine Scallan Walter, a professor at ColoradoSPH, and an international team of researchers, the study provides updated World Health Organization (WHO) estimates of the global, regional, and national burden associated with 42 foodborne infectious and chemical hazards from 2000–2021.

The findings offer critical insights for improving food safety and protecting public health worldwide. As today is , we're proud to celebrate research that helps turn data into action and supports safer food systems for all.

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