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American Cancer Society Awards College of Health Institute for Indigenous Studies Nearly $1.8 million

Project aims to reduce smokeless tobacco use among American Indians.

Rendering of Lehigh University's HST Building

Health, Science and Technology Building Takes Shape

Lehigh’s new HST Building will open in Fall 2021.

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Reducing Health Disparities in Native Populations

Christine Makosky Daley and Sean Daley lead a team of researchers in a holistic approach to well-being.

Beth Dolan

A Conversation with Beth Dolan, Interim Dean of the College of Health

Dolan is working to expand the curriculum, seek out partnerships, recruit faculty and promote the college's innovative approach to tackling health problems.

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Researchers: Air Pollutant is Likely Contributor to Most Severe Asthma Species

For the first time, an analysis identifies non-atopic childhood asthma as more than a set of symptoms, but a distinct disease, driven by early exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene from fossil fuel combustion.

Christine Makosky Daley

COH Appoints Christine Makosky Daley as First Department Chair

Daley will chair the Department of Community and Population Health.

Erica Hoelscher

Erica Hoelscher Appointed Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff in College of Health

Hoelscher will help develop tenure and promotion guidelines for the college.

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International Women’s Day: Fathima Wakeel Presents at Women in Data Science GM Multiregional Conference

Wakeel discusses how to frame population health disparities during the pandemic using maternal and child health epidemiological approaches.

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Forecast: the Impacts of Vaccines and Variants on the U.S. COVID Trajectory

Thomas McAndrew, a computational scientist in Lehigh's College of Health, and colleagues incorporate data from experts and forecasters.

Anand Jagota

Anand Jagota Appointed New Associate Dean of Research in College of Health

Jagota retains his academic appointment with the Rossin College while taking on his new administrative role.