Public health research focused on chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease) explores their multifactorial etiology and develops intervention strategies to prevent and treat these pressing public health problems. SPH researchers are at the forefront of exciting breakthroughs in understanding, preventing, and managing chronic diseases.
Faculty List
![Joseph Gaugler](/sites/directory.sph.umn.edu/files/2023-01/gaugler-joe.jpg)
Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging
![Peter Huckfeldt](/sites/directory.sph.umn.edu/files/2023-01/huckfeldt-peter.jpg)
Vernon E. Weckwerth Professor in Healthcare Administration Leadership
![Ruby Nguyen](/sites/directory.sph.umn.edu/files/2023-03/nguyen-ruby.jpg)
Morse-Alumni Distinguished University Teaching Professor and Professor
![Irina Stepanov](/sites/directory.sph.umn.edu/files/2023-01/stepanov-irina.jpg)
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Mayo Professor in Public Health