Dr. Antonio Williams of the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington is featured in the new documentary VICE VERSA: One Man and His Shoes, a film that explores the global phenomenon of Nike’s Air Jordan sneaker. (more…)
A Special Message from Dean David B. Allison – No Person of Conscience Can Stand Silent
by Dean David B. Allison
No Person of Conscience Can Stand Silent.
I will not recount the events surrounding George Floyd’s horrific death. They are there in full shocking display for all who have eyes to see. (more…)
Dr. Daniella Chusyd featured on Apple Podcasts
Dr. Daniella Chusyd has been featured on two Apple Podcasts this year. (more…)
Dean’s Alliance Strengthened, Revitalized
The School of Public Health-Bloomington is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Dean’s Alliance advisory board, consisting of high profile leaders and scholars. Since 2005, the institution has relied on Dean’s Alliance board members for strategic planning guidance and advice. “Historically, the Dean’s Alliance has helped us to navigate challenges and take advantage of opportunities—particularly as we’ve worked to raise our profile as a data-driven, research-focused institution,” IU School of Public Health-Bloomington Dean David Allison explains.
The prestigious group also has provided support for School of Public Health students, faculty, and programs. Moving forward, the Dean’s Alliance will continue to advance the quality, reputation, and financial strength of IU School of Public Health-Bloomington.
To that end, Allison recently welcomed four new members. They include Life Biosciences Executive Officer Mehmood Khan, M.D.; ConscienHealth Principal and Founder Ted Kyle; Martha Lemert, a partner with Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom; and John Restiano, a senior partner with Dalimonte Rueb Stoller.
“The Alliance as a whole includes experts with truly wide-ranging professional expertise,” Allison says. “They come from all over the world and all walks of life. That diversity broadens our perspective and our capabilities.”
It also serves to further strengthen the position of the School of Public Health-Bloomington. “Over the next few years we hope to continue to raise the visibility and impact of the school,” Allison continues. “With additional members and our sense of renewed vigor, I’m confident we can accomplish those goals.”
The Dean’s Alliance board is scheduled to meet on June [4-5], 2020.
For more information about the Dean’s Alliance and each of its [18] members, visit
https://publichealth.indiana.edu/alumni/deans-alliance.html.
To request an interview with Dean David Allison or a member of the Dean’s Alliance, please contact [Mary A. Cunningham at 812-855-4106 or email cunninma@iu.edu.]
Online searches for coronavirus spiked after first case reports, dwindled shortly after
Americans’ interest in seeking information about the novel coronavirus online spiked the day after the first case of COVID-19 was announced in their state but decreased back to baseline levels in less than two weeks, according to a study by researchers at Indiana University. (more…)
Hurry! Register for online summer classes!
There’s still time to register for online summer classes from the School of Public Health-Bloomington. But you must act soon. Jump start your education or explore other topics with options for non-degree seeking students as well as students from our other campuses.
American Society of Nutrition recognizes IU SPH researchers
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation recently announced the 2020 recipients for its National Scientific Achievement Awards and its Class of 2020 Fellows. (more…)
Department of Health & Wellness Design becomes the newest academic department in school
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington is renaming and transitioning the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies and honing its focus and mission to become the Department of Health & Wellness Design.
The Indiana University Trustees gave final approval to the name change on May 5, 2020. The school has already begun the process of rebranding the department and you will continue to see changes across the summer. This change aligns the department with a forward-thinking and innovative public health model that leverages the dedication, expertise, and passion of our exceptional faculty.
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Six scholars are each eligible for a $5,000 Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge Award as part of the Emerging Luminaries in Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism Symposium
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington hosted the inaugural Emerging Luminaries in Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism Symposium in the fall of 2019. The goal of the symposium was to highlight up-and-coming scholars in the areas of nutrition, exercise, and metabolism. The symposium also featured the announcement of the Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge.
The Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge was created to encourage all scholars who attended the Emerging Luminaries Symposium to pursue innovative research proposals in collaboration with faculty from the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. Twenty-six emerging scholars from across the United States participated in the symposium and six scholars have submitted grant proposals deemed eligible for a $5,000 award by a panel of judges at the School. To be considered eligible for the award, scholars needed to submit a quality proposal by March 30, 2020 intended for extramural federal (e.g., NIH; NSF) research funding and consistent with the mission of the NIH to advance fundamental knowledge to promote human health, extend life, and reduce disability. To receive the award, scholars need to submit proof of the research proposal to a federal agency by the end of 2020.
Scholars eligible for the awards include the following:
- Dr. Andrew Brown – Indiana University Bloomington
Dr. Michelle Cardel – University of Florida
Dr. Daniella Chusyd – Indiana University Bloomington
Dr. Blair Johnson – University of Buffalo
Dr. Cordelia Running – Purdue University
Dr. Colby Vorland – Indiana University Bloomington
David Allison, Dean of the Indiana University School of Public Health, noted, “We are thrilled to see emerging scholars continue to work hard to advance the science to improve our knowledge across the disciplines of nutrition, exercise, and metabolism. We also are delighted that our Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge has helped to inspire collaboration and stimulate innovative thinking in research.”
The symposium and the Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge Award were sponsored by the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington with unrestricted support from our generous sponsors. For more information on the Symposium and the Grant Proposal Partnership Challenge please visit http://go.iu.edu/2bNf
New app to help 2 rural Indiana counties track COVID-19 symptoms
Indiana University and rural health care providers are joining forces to track patient reports of COVID-19 symptoms, analyze the virus’s spread and help residents make informed health care decisions. (more…)
School of Public Health-Bloomington to honor students with virtual graduate recognition
Though Indiana University spring commencement has been postponed due to the global pandemic, the university and the School of Public Health-Bloomington still plan to honor its graduates in May with some virtual pomp and circumstance. (more…)
Research Day Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to this year’s award winners of the IU School of Public Health Research Day held on April 29! Links to the award-winning presentations of Ryli Hockensmith, William Clark, Kristina Hunter-Mullis, and Madeleine Nowak can be found below. (more…)