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HIV study

Disparities in HIV Care for Older African Americans

Study examines why older African Americans, among the most likely to contract HIV, often lack care
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Lakeshia Watson MPH

Student Profile: Lakeshia Watson, MPH

Lakeshia knew from a young age that she was going to be a sexual health activist and advocate. At UMD, she is exploring the social and structural factors of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among vulnerable populations.
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Study Abroad in Bolivia: Summer 2019

Study Abroad in Bolivia: Summer 2019

Apply by March 1, 2019 to study abroad in Bolivia this summer!
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Edward Grant

Alumni Profile: Edward Grant (MPH, Biostatistics '13)

Alumnus Edward Grant (MPH, Biostatistics '13) is assistant director of biostatistics for DP Clinical Inc. His work helps improve the quality of life of those suffering from rare diseases.
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Lakeshia Watson

Student Profile: Lakeshia Watson, MPH

February 8, 2019
Lakeshia Watson is a PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Origionally...
Natalie Slopen

Natalie Slopen Interviewed for NJTV Series on Childhood Trauma

February 7, 2019
Natalie Slopen, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, shared her...
Living with HIV

Study Examines Why Older African Americans May Not Receive Needed HIV Care

February 5, 2019
HIV disproportionately affects older African Americans: they face higher rates of infection and...
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Maryland Today: Equal Protection, From Floods

January 31, 2019
This story was origionally published in Maryland Today on Thursday, Januray 31 and written by...
Edward Grant

Alumni Profile: Edward Grant (MPH, Biostatistics '13)

January 9, 2019
Edward Grant received his Master of Public Health degree in 2013 with a concentration in...
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