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Noncommunicable Diseases Headlines

 Explore the latest public health research and insights about noncommunicable diseases.

Johns Hopkins Receives New Grant to Study the Relationship between Heat and Chronic Kidney Disease

Dinesh Neupane, an assistant scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, received a grant, together with the University of Gothenburg, from the Swedish Research Council to examine the relationship between heat and chronic kidney disease among migrant and non-migrant workers in Nepal.

Department of International Health

Noncommunicable Diseases Faculty Experts

Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of noncommunicable diseases? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Elizabeth Selvin
Professor
Epidemiology

Elizabeth Selvin, PhD '04, MPH, leads research at the nexus of epidemiology and clinical practice, focusing on diagnosing and screening for diabetes and prediabetes.