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Join us for All Eyes on Measles—the first event in FIU Academic Health Center's new Faculty Lecture Series—and learn from one of our top public health experts. Dr. Mary Jo Trepka, Chair and Professor of Epidemiology at Stempel College, will discuss the history of measles, its current resurgence, and its impact on public health.

 

This lecture is open to all FIU students, faculty, and staff. It is offered at no cost and lunch will be served.

 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

                              SASC, 160 | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus

 

About Dr. Mary Jo Trepka

 

Dr. Mary Jo Trepka is a professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. She is board certified in preventive medicine and public health and was trained as an epidemic intelligence service officer by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before joining FIU in 2003, she served as Miami-Dade County’s epidemiologist and was responsible for the surveillance and control of infectious diseases.

 

About the Faculty Lecture Series

 

The Faculty Lecture Series is an initiative designed to connect students, faculty, staff, and the broader community with timely, expert-led insights on today’s most pressing health-related topics. The lecture series was created by the Academic Health Center team to feature presentations by FIU faculty and leading healthcare experts on a range of subjects including emerging research, medical innovations, public health issues, and the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and policy. Each session offers attendees the opportunity to engage with experts, deepen their understanding of current health challenges, and explore the future of health and medicine.

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