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Tackling Toxic Algae
Harmful algal blooms are increasing in California, and a project led by Bradman and Opoku is reviewing research, data, and community input to understand human exposure and identify ways to monitor, reduce, and prevent related health risks.
UC Merced Agricultural Experiment Station Adds Fire, Insect and Soil Researchers
Joyce is an entomologist who works with insects that impact agriculture and public health, and works with beneficial insects to control pests. She is affiliated with the Sierra Nevada Research Institute. “I am excited to continue working with local farmers and to promote the use of beneficial insects and alternatives to insecticides,”...
Coffee and Cookies
Join us for Coffee and Cookies, a fun and casual way for Public Health undergraduate students to connect with peers and faculty! 
A new Merced photo exhibit centers the labor behind our food. How it evolved from a research project
Click to read insights from the “De Mis Manos a Tu Mesa” exhibit from Dr. Nancy Burke
De Mis Manos a Su Mesa
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Newsletter: Voices of Public Health

Our biannual Public Health newsletter, Voices of Public Health, highlights our department's contributions to public health, including student and faculty research, community engagement, achievements, and more!

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