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Recent news announcements from the Division of Public Health Sciences including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH receives the Brinker Award
Congrats to Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH., chief of PHS, on receiving the Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Population Science at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This award, in its inaugural year, is presented to a researcher who has made pivotal advancements in implementing science, cancer care delivery, health services research, epidemiology and/or developed […]
Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction
AI method spots subtle changes over time, enhances accuracy of determining 5-year risk. Read more
For Your Health – Making Time for Our Health During the Holidays
Making time to go for a walk has amazing benefits — providing a boost to energy and mood, and even helping with better sleep. Learn more
How winter fruits like cranberries can brighten days and bolster health
Cranberries are a holiday mainstay — but there are loads of reasons for them to remain in your regular diet rotation throughout the year, from yogurt parfaits at breakfast to cranberry-glazed grilled chicken at dinner. Learn more
Pedal the Cause Raises $5.2 Million in 2024 for Cancer Research
Rain dampened the bike ride at Pedal the Cause this year, but it didn’t subdue enthusiasm to fund lifesaving cures. The nonprofit raised $5.2 million in 2024 – funds that will go to innovative research at Siteman Cancer Center and its pediatric program, Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Read more