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UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health Est. in 2003, the UC Irvine Wen School of Population and Public Health is dedicated to health equity for all.

Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women. Of the 7.4 million people age 65 and older with Alzhei...
09/30/2026

Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women. Of the 7.4 million people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s in the United States, 4.5 million are women.

At this year's Orange County Women's Health Seminar, Keynote speaker and leading researcher in stroke and brain health Rebecca Gottsman will review potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in women.

Register to attend today to find out more about this fascinating topic! Link in bio for information!

We are so excited to share the great news that Wen Public Health has been awarded the coveted “Best Zot! Zot! Zot!” Awar...
09/29/2026

We are so excited to share the great news that Wen Public Health has been awarded the coveted “Best Zot! Zot! Zot!” Award — presented to Dean Boden-Albala at this year’s convocation ceremony! What does this award represent? At the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony, Wen Public Health had the most spirited Zot Zot Zot! chant. Catch Dean Boden-Albala walking around campus with the award from here on out!

Are you protecting your brain health early enough? 🧠✨This , experts at Wen Public Health are reminding us: up to 45% of...
06/26/2026

Are you protecting your brain health early enough? 🧠✨

This , experts at Wen Public Health are reminding us: up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable.

Research from Dr. Bernadette Boden-Albala shows brain health is shaped by more than personal habits — it’s influenced by the communities we live in and the systems we rely on.

And Dr. Karen Lincoln’s work highlights how stress, access to care, and social inequities impact cognitive aging — especially in underserved communities.

💡 The takeaway: Brain health is both personal and public.

Because supporting brain health means showing up — for yourself and your community.

We asked our graduate students to share what they love most about being in the graduate program at Wen Public Health. Th...
06/25/2026

We asked our graduate students to share what they love most about being in the graduate program at Wen Public Health. Their stories say it best. 💙💛

Swipe through to hear what they had to say.

Want to know more about what grad life is like? Connect with our current graduate students and alumni to learn from their firsthand experiences. Join us July 17th from 12-12:30pm PDT for a casual, virtual conversation. https://na2.hubs.ly/H06kgxD0



Image 1: Man in beige cap lecturing. Text highlights UC Irvine Wen Public Health’s faculty who know students by name, with a student quote about their approachability and support.
Image 2: Diverse group of smiling students conversing together, symbolizing a strong sense of community.
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Image 4: Two tickets for a student and alumni networking event.

✨ Big news in cancer research at With a $1.8M grant, David Richardson is leading a global study on how low-dose radiat...
06/22/2026

✨ Big news in cancer research at

With a $1.8M grant, David Richardson is leading a global study on how low-dose radiation exposure impacts long-term cancer risk.

Tracking 300,000+ workers across the U.S., U.K., and France, this research will help answer critical questions about leukemia, solid cancers, and how age at exposure matters — while shaping future public health and safety standards.

As everyday exposure increases — from medical imaging to workplace settings — this work couldn’t be more important.

👉 Read more about the grant and research: https://publichealth.uci.edu/2026/06/15/uc-irvine-researcher-receives-1-8-million-nih-grant-to-study-cancer-risks-from-low-dose-radiation-exposure/

06/20/2026

before day one.

UC Irvine Wen Public Health research finds that a father’s health, diet, stress, and mental well-being can shape a child’s long-term risk of obesity — even before conception.

“Fathers have historically been overlooked in maternal and child health research and intervention efforts,” said Matthew Landry, PhD, RD, assistant professor of global health and biobehavioral sciences and a registered dietitian nutritionist.

💡 The good news: healthy changes may help reverse some risks — and support the next generation.

❤️ Supporting dads’ health = healthier families.

➡️ Read the full study: https://publichealth.uci.edu/2026/06/04/dad-bods-may-influence-childhood-obesity-risks/

Video description: Images of fathers with children and family, with text overlay about UC Irvine research on paternal health and child obesity risk, highlighting Father's Day.

06/17/2026

“What surprised you most?”

As commencement season comes to a close, we asked our students and recent graduates to reflect on their experience, and one theme came up again and again.

Community. 💙💛

While they expected to gain knowledge and professional skills, many were surprised by the friendships, support systems, and connections they built along the way.

Sometimes the most meaningful part of graduate school is not just the knowledge you gain. It’s the people who help you grow.

Their reflections are just one part of the story.

Join us for a 30-minute casual, virtual conversation with current students and alumni as they share their experiences, insights, and what life in our graduate program is like. Free to attend.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H069lK20



Students and recent graduates share what surprised them the most about their graduate school experience, including community, friendships, research opportunities, and professional growth.

A public health high point 👏🎓Just one day after being hooded by their mentors, our largest-ever cohort of doctoral gradu...
06/17/2026

A public health high point 👏🎓

Just one day after being hooded by their mentors, our largest-ever cohort of doctoral graduates’ steps boldly into what’s next.

These 28 scholars — shaped by a defining era in public health — leave UC Irvine ready to lead, innovate and drive change where it matters most.

From advancing disease prevention to addressing global health challenges, their work is already making an impact. And this is just the beginning.

🔗 Read more about this record-setting achievement.
https://publichealth.uci.edu/2026/04/09/a-public-health-high-point/

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As our Master of Public Health (MPH) students prepare to cross the stage, we're celebrating how far they have come and a...
06/12/2026

As our Master of Public Health (MPH) students prepare to cross the stage, we're celebrating how far they have come and all they have accomplished along the way. From childhood photos to graduation portraits, these images reflect the years of growth, perseverance, and purpose.

We are proud to recognize the Class of 2026 and the impact they are preparing to make in public health. Swipe through to meet a few of our graduating MPH students and read about their journeys. 💙💛

06/12/2026

The Public Good: Insights & Impacts — June Highlights

This month’s issue features milestones, research, and stories driving public health forward:

🎓 A public health high point: Wen Public Health celebrates a record setting year with its largest cohort of doctoral graduates — highlighting growing demand for public health leadership and the next generation tackling global and local health challenges.

🌎 From community exposure to advocacy: Doctoral student Karen Valladares turns her early exposure to environmental injustice into research focused on reducing harmful exposures and advancing health equity in impacted communities.

🔬 A new name, expanded vision: The Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention is now the Department of Global Health & Biobehavioral Sciences — reflecting a stronger focus on the interplay between biological, behavioral, and global factors shaping health.

Plus:
➕ Faculty Focus
➕ Findings That Matter
➕ In the Media
And more!

👉 Read the full June issue of The Public Good at https://publichealth.uci.edu/news-and-media/newsletters-publications/.

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