MPH in Health Systems Administration and Global Health Leadership

04/11/2025

💉🧠 The link between Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health:
Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life by 50%.

A new study, led by our very own Prof. Stephen Levine, together with Prof. Arad Kodesh from the Department of Community Mental Health and Meuhedet Health Services, and Prof. Abraham Reichenberg from the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York , examined whether being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in midlife raises the likelihood of schizophrenia in later years.

Published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, the study found that people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are at a 50% higher risk of developing schizophrenia compared to those without diabetes.
The findings are based on a 15-year follow-up of tens of thousands of Israelis 🇮🇱 and reveal a surprising link between a common metabolic disorder and one of the most severe psychiatric illnesses.

📖 Read more about the study here: 👇
https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaf159

🗞️ Featured in:

🔹 The Jerusalem Post- https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-869400

🔹 The Times of Israel- https://www.timesofisrael.com/type-2-diabetes-patients-more-likely-to-develop-schizophrenia-israeli-researchers-find/

02/11/2025

🎯 Meet the Lab
At our School of Public Health, we are proud to host the Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory, led by Prof. Geffen Kleinstern.
The lab strives for a deep understanding of the genetic and epidemiological factors that drive cancer and precancerous conditions, with the goal of transforming knowledge into prevention, prediction, and advanced clinical management.

🔬 Watch the video about Prof. Geffen Kleinstern and her lab here >>
https://zuckermanstem.org/video/assoc-prof-geffen-kleinstern-zuckerman-stem-leadership-faculty-program/

📖 Read more about the lab team in our School of Public Health 2025 Yearbook, pages 19–23 (Hebrew only)
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYUISewKY/qYtFiX2Yid_QGOdb9j0log/view?utm_content=DAGYUISewKY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8526e7ff27

26/10/2025

Exciting day at the School of Public health- University of Haifa!
Today we officially welcomed the 2025-2026 cohort of our International MPH Program, a truly diverse group from across the world, each bringing unique expertise in health sciences and public health.
We’re thrilled to begin this journey together, exploring health systems administration and global health leadership, learning from one another, and growing as future public health leaders.

Here’s to a year of collaboration, discovery, and impact! 💙

📸✨ Check out photo!
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26/10/2025

23/07/2025

University of Haifa Researchers Win Prestigious ISF ‘Beresh*t’ Grants

We’re proud to share that two University of Haifa scholars have been awarded nearly ₪10 million in Beresh*t grants from the Israel Science Foundation—supporting top researchers returning to Israel after postdoctoral training abroad.

🎓Dr. Ziv Ben Zion is leading the STRONG project on stress recovery as a force for national growth.

🎓Dr. Luna Jamal Salameh is exploring the brain-body connection with powerful medical applications.

These researchers embody the University’s spirit of excellence, innovation, and impact. With 50 ISF research grants and 4 equipment grants awarded to the University this year, we continue to lead in cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines.

23/07/2025

What a journey it has been...
Yesterday, we had the honor of celebrating with our current 2024-2025 academic year cohort of students who almost officially completed their master’s degree.
Well done! 👏

We also awarded diplomas to our last year cohort- Class of 2023-2024.

May this milestone be just the beginning of a fulfilling path ahead in your careers, your communities, and your continued pursuit of knowledge.

23/07/2025

a year later 2025

08/07/2025

Is there a connection between diabetes medication and brain function? 🧠
According to a new study from UHaifa’s School of Health - yes, big time!
Led by Prof. Galit Weinstein, the study on 84,798 adults aged 65+ with type 2 diabetes revealed that newer-generation diabetes medications were linked to up to 39% lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s!
This kind of impact is exactly why we train future public health leaders 🎯

If you’re ready to be part of research that changes lives, our international MPH program is the place to start.
Learn more here 👉 https://uhaifa.org/program/mph/

08/07/2025

On Sunday 6.7.25 ,Maayan Hoffman, Executive Editor & Strategist, ILTV News filmed an new episode of the ILTV News Podcast with our International MPH program Co-director, Dr. Shirra Freeman, our recent graduate, Madison Lewis, and Ms. Galit Diamant, Director of MA Marketing in University of Haifa's International school.
They spoke about innovation, resilience, climate-health, cliff collapses, and what happens when purpose meets education on a mountaintop in Haifa.

📺Watch the episode from Tuesday (08.7.25) at 15:00 on ILTV News: "Can Global Health Leadership Start in Haifa?" https://youtu.be/Gq3r9Ls_m9w?si=VtDtfYRE-IAK7gkU

📸 (From left) Galit Diamant, Maayan Hoffman, Madison Lewis and Dr. Shirra Freeman
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The image was taken from Maayan Hoffman's LinkedIn account- All rights reserved.
University of Haifa International Graduate Programs

01/07/2025

Our Dr. Ziv Ben-Zion

Virtual chatbots that simulate conversations with famous actors or sci-fi characters can have real-world consequences.

22/06/2025

⚠️ Update on University of Haifa Amid Security Situation:

Due to the current security situation in Israel, we have moved all classes and academic activities online. Since Sunday, all in-person lectures, labs, and campus events are paused until further notice.

The University has also activated 24/7 emotional and academic support services to help students and staff during this challenging time.

We stand in solidarity with our partners, students, and faculty at University of Haifa. Their safety and resilience remain our top priorities as they continue their important work and studies, even in the darkest moments.

May we only know peaceful days ahead!