
Illuminating the Future of Health
See yourself as part of the future of health here at the University of Delaware. From classroom experiences, clinical opportunities, study abroad and more, you’ll learn interdisciplinary approaches that will help you develop the knowledge and skills to be part of the next generation of health-focused leaders in your field.
Recent News in CHS
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Physical Therapy Department welcomes new faculty
February 21, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryThe Department of Physical Therapy has welcomed one new faculty member for the 2025 spring semester. Sheri Silfies joined the department as an associate professor. Learn more about her and what inspired her return to the state of Delaware. -
Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences Welcomes New Faculty
February 20, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryThe Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences welcomed one new faculty member for the 2025 spring semester. Nicole Pekarek joined the department as an assistant professor. Learn more about her and what inspired her to pursue a career in academia. -
Inspired on Decision Day
February 10, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryFrom Decision Day to campus leader, Zoe Lehtonen, a senior medical diagnostics major and CHS Advisory Board member, empowers future Blue Hens.
Advancing hope
Biswas-Fiss is leading an interdisciplinary research team consisting of Sam Biswas, professor of MMSC, Shawn Polson, associate director of UD’s Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Barry Bodt, a senior biostatistician in the Epidemiology program. Together, they’re developing a machine-learning model that could revolutionize understanding these genetic variants.

