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James Agbodzakey, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Advanced Professional MPH program.

Emma Bebarta, MPH ’26 , is a graduating student in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Swarnima Bhattacharya, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Advanced Professional MPH program.

Aliya Malik, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Executive MPH program.

This series spotlights some of the amazing faculty in the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases department at the Yale School of Public Health. The research conducted by our EMD colleagues addresses some of the most urgent global health challenges. Here, Debbie Humphries talks about her impactful work as a faculty member.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry about what role the CDC should play in helping Americans exposed to hantavirus.

The Yale School of Public Health, in partnership with the Slifka Center for Jewish Life, hosted a dialogue focused on building community in a time of division. Through a fireside-style conversation, participants explored how to stay connected across differences, emphasizing the importance of listening, curiosity, and compassion. Drawing from both public health practice and Jewish communal experience, the discussion highlighted that disagreement is not a barrier to belonging, but an opportunity to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships.

With tick season in full force, here are the most common diseases they spread in the U.S., where they most commonly occur and the symptoms to watch for.

Tick season has arrived, which means that between now and September in the United States, you're more likely to discover a tick on your skin after spending time outdoors. In fact, emergency room visit...