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International Research
Dr. Kathryn Jacobsen's research in Sierra Leone and Ecuador uses math and statistics to predict the spread of diseases such as hepatitis A, influenza, and tropical infections in order to prevent them. Above, one of Dr. Jacobsen's research assistants interviews mothers in Ecuador about the health care of their children. Read more about Dr. Jacobsen's work in Dimensions.
CHHS Research
Faculty members in the College of Health and Human Services are engaged in a growing number of research activities to improve health and quality of life, as well as the health care system. Areas of emphasis currently include:
- Health Economics, Health Care Financing, and Health Care Reform
- Aging
- Chronic Illness, Disability, and Rehabilitation Sciences
In The News
GCH Faculty Report on Hepatitis A Published by the World Health Organization
February 4, 2010 - Dr. Kathryn Jacobsen's report, "The Global Prevalence of Hepatitis A Virus Infection and Susceptibility: A Systematic Review" was recently published by the World Health Organization. Read the Report.
Convocation Speaker Announced
January 29, 2010 - Dr. Bill Hazel, the newly appointed Secretary of Health and Human Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia, will be speaking at the CHHS Convocation on Thursday, May 13, 2010.
Promotion for Academic Outreach Director
January 27, 2010 - Assistant Dean for Academic Outreach, Dr. Mona Ternus, has been selected for promotion to the rank of Colonel, USAFR. Her Promotion date is expected early in 2010. In addition to this top honor she has been selected to attend one of the Military’s Top Level Schools, The Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) in the fall of 2010.
Dimensions 2010
January 20, 2010 - The latest edition of Dimensions, the official publication of the CHHS, is now available. Read the latest edition.
Dean announces Director of the CHHS Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics
January 15, 2010 - Dr. Len Nichols joins CHHS in his new position on March 1, 2010. Dr. Nichols will be leaving his position as the Director of the Health Policy Program at the New American Foundation. Learn more about Dr. Nichols.
CHHS Publication Nets Industry Award
December 21, 2009 - Dimensions, received an award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III Awards Program. The magazine won a Special Merit Award in the Magazine Publishing Improvement category. The annual publication is produced jointly by University Relations and the CHHS Dean’s Office. Learn more about the award.
GMU Experts Working on All Aspects of Alzheimer's Research
December 14, 2009 - At George Mason University, experts in many different fields have been focusing their investigations on various aspects of the disease, from caring for patients who have Alzheimer’s and financing that care, to finding new ways to delay, prevent and treat this devastating health threat. Mr. Andy Carle and Dr. Mark Meiners are featured in this report. Read the report in the Sun Gazette.