Faculty in the News: March - May, 2008

Below are selected citations of news stories organized by academic department, compiled by the SPH Office of Communications. Please submit additional articles or comments to sph.communications@umich.edu.

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Archived Citations (sorted by month and faculty member)

Biostatistics

"Researchers at University of Michigan target cancer," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, April 19, 2008
Laura Scott, "Potential association of type 2 diabetes genes with prostate cancer," States News Service, March 31, 2008
Noah Rosenberg, "U-M researchers release most detailed global study of genetic variation," Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly, March 23, 2008
Noah Rosenberg, "Global genetic variations unveiled," The University Record, March 04, 2008
Noah Rosenberg, "U-M researchers release most detailed global study of genetic variation," Michigan Today, March 01, 2008

Environmental Health Sciences

"EPA official ousted while fighting Dow," Trading Markets.com, May 02, 2008
"EPA forces exit of official who confronted Dow about dioxin dangers," Chicago Tribune , May 01, 2008
"Dexter resident Jody Gray ate right, exercised and lost 157 pounds," The Ann Arbor News, April 15, 2008
"Scientists at University of Michigan describe research in life sciences," Biotech Law Weekly, April 11, 2008
"EPA finds elevated dioxin level in sample," Saginaw News, April 04, 2008
"Studies conducted at University of Michigan, Department of Environmental Health Sciences on life sciences recently published," Biotech Law Weekly, March 28, 2008
Howard Hu, "What's in your water?," The Detroit News, March 22, 2008
Alfred Franzblau, "Reports on environmental health findings from University of Michigan, Department of Environmental Health Sciences provide new insights," Biotech Law Weekly, March 21, 2008
Olivier Jolliet, "Toxin Agency Uses 'Unscientific Method'," The Washington Independent, March 18, 2008
Stuart Batterman, "Scientists take exception to report," Fort Worth Star-Telegram , March 16, 2008
Stuart Batterman, "Scientists take exception to report," star-telegram.com, March 16, 2008
Niladri Basu, "Michigan SPH faculty member chosen as Environmental Health Science Communication Fellow," ASPH Friday Letter, March 07, 2008
"Michigan SPH Student Receives 2008 Perry J. Gehring Award," ASPH Friday Letter, March 07, 2008
Gerald Keeler, "Ice crystals, mercury implicated in Arctic pollution," The University Record, March 04, 2008
Niladri Basu, "Ten outstanding scientists chosen as Science Communication Fellows," Environmental Health News, March 01, 2008

Epidemiology

"Recent findings from University of Michigan highlight research in malaria," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, May 24, 2008
Ana Diez Roux, "New cardiovascular disease study results from University of Michigan described," Cardiovascular Device Liability Week, May 18, 2008
Maryfran Sowers, "Researchers at University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology target menopause," Aging & Elder Health Week, May 18, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Avian Flu: Podcast," Medscape.com, May 12, 2008
Sandro Galea, "Experts available on Myanmar, Southeast Asia, cyclone formation," States News Service, May 09, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Are we safe from germs?," Daily Press, May 08, 2008
Lynda Lisabeth, "Scientists at University of Michigan describe research in life sciences," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, May 03, 2008
"Studies from University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology provide new data on malaria epidemiology," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, May 03, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Are we really safe from germs?," RISMedia, April 30, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Antibacterial soaps versus alcohol," Juliana's Tea Shop Corner, April 24, 2008
Sarah Burgard, "Sleep study," Orlando Sentinel, April 23, 2008
"Prof. wins BioMed's first women's advancement award [alumna: Maureen Phipps]," Brown Daily Herald, April 21, 2008
"New malaria prevention research reported from University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, April 19, 2008
Sandro Galea, "Studies find Katrina's legacy still haunts," U.S. News and World Report, April 19, 2008
Sandro Galea, "Alcohol abuse increases after Hurricane Katrina; large burden of post-traumatic stress in population," States News Service, April 18, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Researchers chart how new flu strains travel," Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2008
Sarah Burgard, "U-M study: Work hassles hamper sleep," Eurek Alert, April 17, 2008
Sarah Burgard, "Work hassles hamper sleep," States News Service, April 17, 2008
Hal Morgenstern, "Cancer cause near Santa Susana Field Lab disputed," Daily News Los Angeles, April 12, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Branswell on the Nanjing H2H cases," H5N1, April 09, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission; 1 survives," Google-sina.com, April 08, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese report human-to-human bird flu transmission," Indonesian Circle, April 08, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese report human-to-human bird flu transmission," Indonesia News Blog, April 08, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission: one survives," The Canadian Press, April 07, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission; 1 survives," The Spec.com, April 07, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission; 1 survives," Topix, April 07, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission; 1 survives," Breitbart.com, April 07, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Chinese doctors report human-to-human bird flu transmission; one survives," The Canadian Press, April 07, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Are we safe from germs? ," Ohio.com, April 05, 2008
Kirk McCrea, "Research from University of Michigan provides new data on influenza," Genetics & Environmental Law Weekly, April 05, 2008
Matthew Boulton, "Research on public health reported by scientists at University of Michigan," Biotech Law Weekly, April 04, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Are anti-bacterial soaps worth it?," MSN Health and Fitness, April 02, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Germ warfare: Illness prevention may cause unwanted illness," The Daily Orange, March 25, 2008
Betsy Foxman, "Michigan SPH Professor and UCLA Alum to Receive Honor," ASPH Friday Letter, March 21, 2008
Stephen A Eklund, "People making news," Detroit Free Press, March 19, 2008
George Kaplan, "Series explores socio-economic status, vulnerability to illness," The University Record, March 17, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Another "soap" opera," CCPA Monitor, March 15, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Flu Outbreak Closes Hong Kong Schools ," The New York Times, March 14, 2008
George Kaplan, "Film looks at disparity in health," Ann Arbor News, March 13, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Hong Kong taking no chances on flu outbreak," International Herald Tribune, March 13, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Hectic season exposes gaps in flu preparedness," CIDRAP, March 10, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Researchers at University of Michigan, Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health have published new data on cytomegalovirus genetics," Genetics & Environmental Law Weekly, March 08, 2008
"Dr. Kenneth R. Elwell of Hendersonville died on Monday, March 3, 2008, at Pardee Memorial Hospital," blueridgenow.com, March 07, 2008
Jennifer Dowd, "Studies from University of Michigan reveal new findings on epidemiology," Health & Medicine Week, March 03, 2008
Zhenhua Yang, "Research on tuberculosis reported by scientists at University of Michigan," Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly, March 02, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Germ warfare," Good Housekeeping, March 01, 2008
Ronald Davis, "Officials at the American Medical Association say the Chicago-based group's president has pancreatic cancer ," Chicago Tribune, March 01, 2008

Health Behavior & Health Education

Marcia Inhorn, "Recent findings from University of Michigan highlight research in male infertility risk factors," Disease Risk Factor Week, May 18, 2008
Vic Strecher, "Summit on Behavioral Telehealth to Delve Into Telemedicine Applications to Manage Diseases," Wireless News, May 11, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Reducing dust mites may not ease asthma," South Bend Tribune, May 07, 2008
Vic Strecher, "Second annual summit on behavioral telehealth delves into leading-edge telemedicine applications to manage diseases, promote wellness, and change behavior," PR Newswire, May 07, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Dust mites outlast heroic efforts to help asthma patients," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, May 03, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Health & Fitness," Record Searchlight , April 28, 2008
Vic Strecher, "Personalized web messages helping people kick the habit," Canada.com, April 24, 2008
Vic Strecher, "Web messages help smokers quit," Canada.com, April 23, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Social Studies," The Globe and Mail, April 22, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Dust mite hype," Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "In war against dust mites, there's no winning ," msnbc.com, April 17, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Public health professor: Evidence-based advice needed ," inthenews.co.uk, April 16, 2008
Derek Griffith, "Scientists at University of Michigan report research in preventive medicine," Disease Prevention Week, April 15, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Study: 'U' students, like animals, have offered sex for benefits: Findings show men were more likely to offer gifts for sex ," Michigan Daily, April 15, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Animal Bargaining," Channel 4 WCAU-TV CH 10 (NBC) Philadelphia , April 14, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "When the price of loving grows dear," philly.com, April 14, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Like penguins and hummingbirds, humans too trade sex for resources," Hindustan Times, April 11, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Just like penguins and other primates, people trade sex for resources," Science Blog, April 10, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Just like penguins and other primates, people trade sex for resources," States News Service, April 10, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Parental guidance: It's all about the family," The Star-Ledger , April 06, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Scientists' Views Vary on Whether Humans Are Meant to Be Monogamous," Fox News, March 20, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Are Humans Meant to be Monogamous?," Live Science, March 19, 2008
Derek Griffith, "Series explores socio-economic status, vulnerability to illness," The University Record, March 17, 2008
Scott Roberts, "Dementia diagnosis may relieve patients," Associated Press, March 13, 2008
"Vision Action Network's leader, Sia Lindstrom, will serve Washington County in a new way ," Beaverton Valley Times, March 13, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "His Cheating Brain," Newsweek, March 12, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "The Cheating Man's Brain," UK MSN, March 11, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Why Power and Prostitution Go Together," Live Science, March 11, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Why Power and Prostitution Go Together ," Yahoo News, March 11, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Urban kids who feel safe look to future, avoid danger," The University Record, March 10, 2008
Daniel Kruger, "Urban kids who feel safe look to future, avoid danger," States News Service, March 04, 2008

Health Management & Policy

"New anxiety disorders study findings have been reported from University of Michigan," Health Insurance Week, May 18, 2008
"Anand Parekh Named Deputy Asst. Secretary ," India West, May 05, 2008
Margaret Kruk, "New life sciences research from University of Michigan described," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, May 03, 2008
"Add your voice to those speaking out on behalf of the uninsured [alumnus: Marianne Udow-Phillips] ," Ann Arbor News, April 27, 2008
Ken Warner, "Michigan Department of Community Health announces public health Symposium," US States News, April 18, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Scientists May Be Putting Their Own Names on Papers Written by Companies," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 16, 2008
"Former U-M soccer players take action to help kids in Tanzania," The Detroit News, April 11, 2008
"Embertson working on Olympics, degree," Detroit Free Press, April 06, 2008
Clifford Douglas, "Appeals court panel throws out class action over light cigarettes," The New York Times, April 04, 2008
Jeffrey Alexander, "Is Sarbanes-Oxley a Prescription for Hospitals?," Miller-Mccune, April 01, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "The Price of Prevention," Governing Magazine, April 01, 2008
Dean Smith, "The Uninsured in the U.S. Healthcare System," Journal of Healthcare Management, April 01, 2008
"More women move into top jobs at health insurers [Patricia Hemingway Hall]," The Providence Journal, March 23, 2008
" Steve Wiegand: Different players, same tune [Nathan Sinai]," sacbee.com, March 20, 2008
Leon Wyszewianski, "HRMC sale, merger possible," The Asheville Citizen-Times, March 16, 2008
"Foundation awards funds [Dr. Mary Cretens]," Daily Press, March 13, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "First over-the-counter store brand Omeprazole offering in U.S. market creates new option for frequent heartburn sufferers," PR Newswire, March 12, 2008
Leon Wyszewianski, "Experts: Bad systems at HRMC," The Asheville Citizen-Times , March 09, 2008
"Hospital CEO: key is health network [Alumni: Elliot Joseph ]," Courant.com, March 02, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Getting all the buzz: value-based plans that do away with copays, increase incentives are all the rage," Employee Benefit News, March 01, 2008
Daniel Eisenberg, "Prevalence and correlates of self-injury among university students," Journal of American College Health, March 01, 2008
Daniel Eisenberg, "Scientists at University of Michigan discuss research in anxiety disorders," Mental Health Business Week, March 01, 2008

SPH General

"Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Environmental Health Sciences report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences," Biotech Law Weekly, May 16, 2008
"Experts: Nothing beats plain soap and water," Muskogee Phoenix , May 08, 2008
"Ypsilanti chamber honors Jean and Jim Nelson for community service," The Ann Arbor News, May 07, 2008
"Mexico's Former Minster of Health to Speak on Border Health Risks, Opportunities [julio Frenk: alumnus]," UA News, May 06, 2008
"Globetrotters chairman to address UI graduates [Andrew Sorenson]," The News-Gazette.com, May 05, 2008
"An interview with John Steward, region 10 RVP," Red Orbit, May 02, 2008
"Google.org executive director Dr. Larry Brilliant addresses Michigan SPH graduates," ASPH Friday Newsletter, May 02, 2008
"Michigan receives grant to provide free and open, online electronic health professions educational materials," ASPH Friday Letter, May 02, 2008
"Gene that prolongs life after heart failure evident in some African-Americans," Record [Washington University in St. Louis], May 01, 2008
"Dental experts blast tobacco companies for expanding smokeless product lines, urge Congress to pass bills giving FDA oversight of tobacco products [Joan McGowan: Dental public health]," Business Wire, April 30, 2008
"The American Phytopathological Society to celebrate 100th anniversary in Minneapolis [Gilbert Omenn]," The High Plains Midwest/AG Journal, April 21, 2008
"USC Upstate plans for May commencement [alumnus: Andrew Sorenson]," University of South Carolina Upstate, April 16, 2008
"A Healthy Career: Public health officer lauded for accomplishments [Gerry Chase]," Traverse City Record Eagle, April 10, 2008
"Photo of the month," ASPH Friday Letter , April 04, 2008
"Gov. Granholm proclaims week of April 14 as public haelth week," US States News, April 01, 2008
"The new women's health threat," Fitness, April 01, 2008
"Eco-friendly inhalers will cost kids with asthma more green," Health News Digest, March 31, 2008
"Fighting with spouse can be good for your health [Emeritus: Harburg, Julius, Schork]," CNN, March 27, 2008
"Healthy body helps keep mind healthy," fwdailynews.com, March 23, 2008
"Kaiser Health Disparities Report: A weekly look at race, ethnicity and health," kaisernetwork.org, March 14, 2008
"You realize, 'Wait, I can do this': U-M undergraduates in Africa and around the world," Michigan Today, March 11, 2008
"Health officer ties inequality, illness," Ann Arbor News, March 09, 2008
"Q&A with Ellen Clement, county health officer," Ann Arbor News, March 09, 2008
"Michigan SPH Expands Partnership with Tianjin CDC in China After Spring Break Trip," ASPH Friday Lettter, March 07, 2008
"APUS appoints new dean to their School of Public Safety and Homeland Security [Alumni: Michael Jackson]," eMediaWire, March 04, 2008
"SPH first college student group to work with China CDC ," The University Record, March 04, 2008
"The Value Chain Case for Health Care Reform," Chicago Fed Letter, March 01, 2008