Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, our expert researchers have worked tirelessly to protect Michiganders from COVID-19. They have been outspoken in their resolve to protect the community, help to get racism declared a public health crisis, and serve as advocates to reduce health disparities.

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Our public health faculty are working on nationally funded research and community outreach projects related to COVID-19.

The National Institutes of Health awarded Dr. Todd Lucas and partners $1.2 million for the Serological Sciences Network for COVID-19 initiative, the nation’s largest coordinated effort to study the immune response to COVID-19. 
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The $1.4 trillion federal COVID-19 spending bill includes $4.5 million in funding to continue the Flint Registry through 2021. 
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Leadership During a Crisis
Dr. Debra Furr-Holden appointed to the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities, the Greater Flint Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Inequity, and the New York City African American COVID-19 Task Force.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha appointed to the Protect Michigan Commission.

Dr. Renee Canady appointed to the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities.

Dr. John Clements serving on the Protect Michigan Commission Rural Workgroup.

Promoting Public Health in Michigan in the Face of COVID-19
Strengthen your understanding of public health and why it is important in the fight against COVID-19, and beyond.
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At the Forefront with Dr. Deb
This podcast highlights the work and experiences of people at the forefront of the health equity revolution.
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