The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center’s work advancing the mental health of LGBTQ+ persons embraces intersectional perspectives and recognizes that the struggle of any oppressed people is a struggle for all of us. This year, we enter Pride month amidst nationwide civil unrest and uprising. Thousands of people from all walks of life have taken to the streets to express their anguish and outrage over the perpetual injustice faced by Black persons in the United States, specifically at the hands of law enforcement.
On Wednesday, May 13, faculty, staff and SPH leaders convened for the virtual spring assembly where faculty and staff were honored for their outstanding service and commitment to the school.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Assistant Research Professor Dr. Rodman Turpin (he/him) found his passion for HIV prevention and health equity fairly early in life. “I have always had a deep investment in the health of my community, the Black gay, bisexual, queer, and same-gender loving community,” Dr. Turpin said. Through his post-undergraduate work in medical laboratory science, he learned that research can be a powerful way to advocate for the health of marginalized populations.
Two faculty members from the School of Public Health, Shannon Jette and Elizabeth Aparicio, received Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year awards from the University of Maryland Graduate School.
To advance its mission to support LGBTQ+ mental health, the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Aparicio, assistant professor of behavioral and community health as the Deputy Director of Clinical Training and Intervention and Dr. Jessica Fish, assistant professor of family science as Deputy Director for Research and Evaluation.
As we usher in the new year and decade, we’re looking back at the School of Public Health’s successes in innovative research, service and education in 2019.
Here are our top 10 most popular stories published this year.
