By Vanessa Aguirre By the time she was 14 years old, Latasha Allen knew she wanted to be an epidemiologist. She was fascinated by how diseases spread from person to person, and this kick-started her desire to learn more about the field of epidemiology through formal education. Allen would go on to receive her… Read more »
By: Katie Allen, PhD candidate, Health Policy & Management, Fairbanks School of Public Health The Indiana Addiction Data Commons (IADC) is a specialized resource that supports access to diverse data sources spanning clinical and social determinants of health. This resource is available to researchers, public health professionals, community organizations, and policymakers to address the addiction… Read more »
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Amy Shackelford Employer: ISCTE – Lisbon, Portugal Current position: Early stage researcher – PhD student Location: Lisbon Degrees: Bachelor of Social Work – IUPUI; Master… Read more »
Researchers at Indiana University and the University of Washington are interviewing people working in food service, delivery, or provision to understand their work experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. People working in the food industry (groceries, restaurants, delivery, factories) during COVID have had a higher risk of getting the illness. Through this study, researchers are aiming… Read more »