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A scientist prepares a dose of a vaccine in an injection needle for a clinical trial.

Analyzing Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Chris Barker, PhD in Biostatistics '81, explains the biostatistical science behind the phase 3 trials of a vaccine candidate in a study at UIC from Moderna, a biotech company.

A collection of homemade face masks.

Confrontations on Mask Usage

Dr. Mark Dworkin told the Chicago Tribune confrontations over mask usage underlie the basic public health realities and guidelines for use of face masks.

Members of the New York National Guard help distribute food to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Highlights Food Insecurity Risks in SNAP

Sabrina Young, PhD in Health Policy and Administration student, is examining food insecurity among Americans who are close to but not at the maximum SNAP benefit.

Airborne Transmission of Virus Should be Focus

Lisa Brosseau told the MIT Technology Review a growing body of evidence is pointing toward airborne transmission as the primary source of COVID-19 infection.

Illinois National Guard members process a COVID-19 test.

Student Guardsman Profiled by Tribune

With the Illinois National Guard's deployment winding to a close, the Chicago Tribune profiled their mission, including MPH student Samuel Rene's role in COVID-19 testing.

A lab technician processes a COVID-19 test.

New Study Highlights Role of Disparities

Uchechi Mitchell tells the New York Times factors like obesity, heart disease and severe asthma are inextricably linked to structural racism.

Philip Ricks headshot.

Contact Tracing for Communities of Color

Alumnus Philip Ricks with the CDC is leading a nationwide effort to design contact tracing for communities of color that addresses longstanding health inequities.