Public Health

Specialized curriculum in Copenhagen and Stockholm for students in biology, pre-health sciences, public health and neuroscience.

Alumni Olivia Varney, Hannah Allen and Jamie Albright, who majored in public health studies, Elon student Jenna Nelson and faculty members, Alexis Moore and Cindy Fair, all presented at the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine in Washington, D.C.

Professor Cynthia “Cindy” Fair delivered Elon University’s 2016 Distinguished Scholar Award Lecture on Tuesday with stories of her research into the lives of young people born with HIV, and the challenges they face transitioning from pediatric care into adult health care settings. 

The professor of human service studies will deliver the Elon University Distinguished Scholar Award Lecture on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theatre.

A study co-authored by Elon University Professor Cynthia Fair in JAMA Pediatrics gives healthcare providers clearer goals for helping young patients with chronic illnesses transition successfully to adult care settings.

Personal experience has driven Elon University senior Kayla Harvey to study the way collegiate varsity student-athletes recover from the type of head injuries that each year affect millions of Americans.

As she applies to serve with the Peace Corps in Peru, Lily Merritt, who finishes her degree program this month, is the first student to complete the requirements of a new track focused on global health in Elon University’s Peace Corps Prep Program.

The newest cohort of scholars will participate in a program that helps Elon University faculty integrate sustainability into an existing course.

Jamie Albright '13 and Professor Cynthia Fair shared original HIV/AIDS research at a conference of the American Public Health Association.