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June 24, 2026

With AI, researchers discover new way to detect sudden cardiac death risk

UCBPH In the Media

The Atlantic Council
The Middle East’s greatest killer is not what you think
By Dr. Daniel Zoughbie of the UCB/UCSF CGHDDE
Blue Cross Blue Shield News Center
Blue Shield of California and UC Berkeley celebrate School of Public Health 2026 graduates
Features Professor Kimberly MacPherson
USA TODAY
Lynn Barr building in-need communities with long-term experience
Features UCBPH alumna Lynn Barr

Topics

Research Highlights

With AI, researchers discover new way to detect sudden cardiac death risk
As California warms, cases of dengue fever are expected to grow
Violence against women remains high — particularly for marginalized groups

Faculty Highlights

For this environmental health researcher, science is an ‘act of hope’
UC Berkeley appoints Rachel Morello-Frosch as inaugural associate provost for energy, climate, and environment
Meet our new faculty: Pini ​Perera

School News

UC Berkeley School of Public Health celebrates its 81st commencement
UC Berkeley Public Health surges to No. 6 in U.S. News Rankings
Bridging the Pacific: UC Berkeley and JP Morgan Bring Healthcare’s Global Stage to Asia

Health Policy

With AI, researchers discover new way to detect sudden cardiac death risk
New study reveals few pharmacists prescribe “game-changer” HIV prevention drug
Lack of medical interpretation puts California’s most vulnerable at risk

Environmental Health

As California warms, cases of dengue fever are expected to grow
For this environmental health researcher, science is an ‘act of hope’
UC Berkeley appoints Rachel Morello-Frosch as inaugural associate provost for energy, climate, and environment

Social Impact

UC Berkeley School of Public Health welcomes third cohort of Impact Fellows
Solving rural health’s thorniest problems
Harnessing real-world data to bring life-saving drugs to the public sooner

Our Community

Students

Undergrad Destiny Brijettney Ceja wins Henrik L. Blum Award for Distinguished Social Action
Shrida Pandey graduates from UC Berkeley School of Public Health with a tassel of awards
Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Misha Afnani centers work on health inequities

Alumni

The science of de-escalation: Dr. Joe Griffin on healing communities and interrupting urban violence
A transformational legacy for public health
UC People: Mary Blackburn, public health pioneer

Opinions

How worried should you be about Ebola?
Expert Q&A: Why climate health research matters more than ever under new federal stance
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm

School Communications

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Media Inquiries

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Elise Proulx
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eliseproulx@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-4707

Sheila M. Kaplan
Writer / Public Relations Manager, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
sheilakaplan@berkeley.edu

Media and Publications

Explore our multimedia projects focused on public health initiatives and policies, addressing both personal health and community well-being. Features include:

  • The Other 80 Podcast
  • Health and Wellness Publications
  • 75th Anniversary Magazine
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