School of Public Health

Working to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities impacting our communities.

Learn how roles such as health analysts, educators, program planners and scientists collaborate to keep our community safe.

Learn more about the School of Public Health

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Discover how our research impacts communities at home and abroad

Centers and programs

Our specialty centers are actively involved in research activities that span public and community health. Find out how we're making a difference in environmental health, biostatistics, addiction treatment and prevention, epidemiology and more.

Research

Faculty and students of the School of Public Health conduct state-of-the-art research in a wide range of areas related to public health.

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Global health initiatives

In collaboration with the School of Public Health, the Larson Institute for Health Impact and Equity offers international fieldwork programs, research opportunities and global engagement efforts that provide hands-on training experiences for students.

Upcoming events from the School of Public Health

Apr 16

All Day

Clubs and Organizations

Donate to Karma Box in honor of Collegiate Recovery Week at Nevada's Recovery & Prevention (NRAP)

Apr 16

10:00 AM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

The Golden Thread: LIVE WEBINAR SERIES

Apr 16

12:00 PM

Clubs and Organizations

Yoga + Meditation w/ NevadaCARES at NRAP lounge patio

Apr 16

05:45 PM

Clubs and Organizations

Watch UNR vs Oregon State Baseball w/ NRAP at Nevada's Recovery and Prevention (NRAP)

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School news

Nicholas Murray and Stella Thornton smiling next to each other.

Neuromechanics Lab leads a state-wide collation for concussion management

The School of Public Health’s Neuromechanics Lab pilots preventative concussion care

Assistant Professor Li Li standing next to student, Paola Miramontes on a stairwell.

School of Public Health promotes interdisciplinary research

Assistant Professor Li Li partners with Environmental Science student, Paola Miramontes to conduct research on liquid crystal monomers

A research laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

University of Nevada, Reno and Arizona State University awarded grant to study future of biosecurity

Mitigating risks associated with pandemic pathogen, high-risk biological agents focus of nearly $870,000 NIH-funded project

The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. To request a copy of the school's most recent self-study and/or final report, please email lbenbrahim@unr.edu.