Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa

Economic Evaluation Research Group (EERG) Website Obesity and Weight Management Certificate Program


Student Profile: Kiran Thapa

Kiran Thapa, a Ph.D. candidate in epidemiology & biostatistics at the UGA College of Public Health, studies how adverse experiences in childhood can impact health across the lifespan. “One of


Thapa named CPH Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Janani R. Thapa has been named Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the University of Georgia College of Public Health. She will guide the College’s initiatives to foster a


CPH Research Day

February 9, 2024 | The Classic Center  Over 100 faculty, staff and students from the UGA College of Public Health gathered on Friday, February 9, for the College’s inaugural Research


CPH In the Media: December 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2023: A pilot study led by faculty from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and College


CPH In the Media: November 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of November 2023: Research led by Janani Thapa, associate professor of health policy & management, on depression rates


CPH In the Media: October 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of October 2023: Andrea Swartzendruber, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics,  was quoted in a story in Stateline


Depression, anxiety common among college students

Study underscores role of building culture of belonging for minority students Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of


CPH In the Media: July 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of July 2023: Statistic provided by the Traffic Safety Research & Evaluation Group were referenced in a op-ed


CPH In the Media: June 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of June 2023: Georgia Public Broadcasting featured a recent UGA study co-authored by health policy researcher Janani Thapa