Population and Public Health Sciences at USC

@uscpphs

Through discovery, training and action, we are solving public health and health equity challenges, from local to global, for today and tomorrow.

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Joined October 2016

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · May 13

2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT:✨Our students, faculty, and staff didn’t just study population & public health sciences—they shaped it! 🔍Explore our highlights: research breakthroughs, community partnerships, and incredible achievements. @KECKSchool_USC @USC stories.keck.usc.edu/pphs2425/#grou…

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jul 1

✨ Announcing the appointment of Ricky Bluthenthal, PhD, as chair of @uscpphs. @RNBluthenthal has served as interim chair since July 2024. Dr. Bluthenthal will provide strategic leadership to advance the department’s research, education, and community partnerships.

uscpphs's tweet image. ✨ Announcing the appointment of Ricky Bluthenthal, PhD, as chair of @uscpphs. @RNBluthenthal has served as interim chair since July 2024. Dr. Bluthenthal will provide strategic leadership to advance the department’s research, education, and community partnerships.

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Keck School of Medicine of USC@KECKSchool_USC · Jun 24

Social media posts hold a powerful and sometimes harmful influence. @uscpphs researchers found that teens who see social media posts showing cannabis or e-cigarettes are more likely to later start using those substances or to report using them. keck.usc.edu/news/e-cigaret…

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jun 19

✨New @USC study links wildfire smoke exposure and heat stress to adverse birth outcomes. Learn how by reading this recent publication led by our postdoctoral researcher Roxana Khalili, PhD. @KECKSchool_USC @ResearchAtUSC @RNBluthenthal keck.usc.edu/news/new-usc-s…

uscpphs's tweet card. Related News Prenatal maternal stressors linked to higher blood pressure during first year after birth, study shows March 4, 2025 Blood pressure patterns during pregnancy predict later hypertension...

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · Jun 18

Get the latest in global health from IIGH! Subscribe to our newsletter for event alerts, opportunities, and updates on our policy initiatives, education, research, and student engagement. Subscribe today: tinyurl.com/SubscribetoUSC…

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · Jun 18

📍Live from Geneva, Switzerland: IIGH at USC brings students into the heart of global health diplomacy! 🇨🇭

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Keck School of Medicine of USC@KECKSchool_USC · Jun 12

From community programs to global research projects, we’re making an impact far beyond campus. @uscpphs launched an interactive map tool showcasing examples of Departmental project sites worldwide. Explore more👇 🔗 bit.ly/3SOgRXr

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · Jun 11

We are excited to announce the incredible cohort for the 2025 Sexual Rights for Social Change Academy! ✨

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jun 3

We’re excited to see this out! Thanks @NIH_NIEHS ! @uscpphs @KeckMedicineUSC @DeanMeltzer @RNBluthenthal

NNetwork for Exposomics in the United States@nexusexposomics · Jun 3

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (@NIH_NIEHS ) Environmental Factor published a great article highlighting the work and collaboration that took place the Exposome Moonshot Forum last month! 🔗factor.niehs.nih.gov/2025/6/feature… @GaryWMiller3 @RimaHabre_ScD @chiragjp

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · Jun 9

📍Live from Geneva, Switzerland: IIGH at USC brings students into the heart of global health diplomacy! 🇨🇭

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jun 9

📰Faculty member Arun Durvasula, PhD, wrote an article for @ConversationUS on 'How your genes interact with your environment changes your disease risk − new research counts the ways.' @KECKSchool_USC @RNBluthenthal @ResearchAtUSC theconversation.com/how-your-genes…

uscpphs's tweet card. Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body − and can clarify how diseases develop.

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · Jun 4

🎉 Congratulations to this year’s Breman Fellowship recipients!

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jun 4

Meet the 2025–2026 Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine & Health fellows: Students will conduct research and clinical work in a country of their choice, deepening their understanding of global health issues through hands-on experiences. @RNBluthenthal keck.usc.edu/news/meet-the-…

uscpphs's tweet card. Related News Alumni Spotlight: Meet Taleen Barsoumian, an alumna specializing in the field of gene therapy for patients September 20, 2023 Samantha Garcia, PhD, Awarded Funding from the National...

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · Jun 3

✨Our faculty, Drs. Vaia Lida Chatzi and Max Aung are studying the health impacts of PFAS, a group of manmade chemicals linked to fatty liver disease, fertility issues, learning delays, hypertension, cancer & other ailments. @KECKSchool_USC @ResearchAtUSC today.usc.edu/battling-forev…

uscpphs's tweet card. Chatzi and Aung’s work in PFAS evolved from treating patients to preventing disease entirely.

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Carolyn Meltzer, MD@DeanMeltzer · May 13

Exciting discussion at #ExposomeMoonshot conference ⁦@RimaHabre_ScD⁩ ⁦@KECKSchool_USC⁩

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USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health@USCGlobalHealth · May 28

📍Live from Geneva, Switzerland: IIGH at USC brings students into the heart of global health diplomacy! 🇨🇭

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Population and Public Health Sciences at USC@uscpphs · May 29

How are children’s lives impacted by disasters and how prepared are we at addressing their needs? 📝MD/MPH student Christine Raj, provides insights published in a FEMA funded report. 💡Read about her work and other student stories in our annual report. stories.keck.usc.edu/pphs2425/index…

uscpphs's tweet card. Department Name 2022 Annual Report