For more than 80 years, the Gillings School has been committed to ground-breaking research, exceptional teaching and effective practice. Our work supports preparedness for disease outbreaks and natural disasters, clean air and water and vibrant communities that foster healthy people and families.  

Local and global public health are inextricably linked. Our work with climate and the environment acknowledges that contaminants in our air and water are not constrained by national borders. By focusing on practice, we ensure decision-makers benefit from evidence, and we support communities as they identify and respond to their unique health challenges. 

Featured Initiatives

Gillings Research

Acceleration Fund for Research

Provides support for Gillings faculty, students, and staff to address critical public health challenges through research.

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Dean’s Acceleration Fund

Provides flexibility for our dean to support emerging challenges and innovative projects across the school. 

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Global Public Health Travel Fund

Provides support for graduate and undergraduate student travel as it relates to practicum and other educational opportunities.

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Departments

Biostatistics Give Now to Biostatistics
Environmental Sciences and Engineering Give Now to Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Epidemiology Give Now to Epidemiology
Health Behavior Give Now to Health Behavior
Health Policy and Management Give Now to Health Policy and Management
Maternal and Child Health Give Now to Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition Give Now to Nutrition
Public Health Leadership and Practice Give Now to Public Health Leadership and Practice