SPHHP Alumnus Michael Bloom Selected for Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award
Published March 31, 2026
Buffalo, NY – UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions congratulates Michael Bloom, PhD, an SPHHP alumnus, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s highest honor for faculty at public and private colleges and universities. He was recognized for his exceptional achievements in teaching, research and public service.
Presented by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Outstanding Faculty Awards have recognized excellence in higher education since 1987. Institutions across the Commonwealth nominate faculty members, with a panel of peers and a committee of public and private sector leaders selecting the final recipients. This year, 81 nominations were narrowed to 21 finalists and ultimately 12 awardees.
About Michael Bloom
Bloom is a professor of epidemiology at George Mason University College of Public Health, where he teaches graduate-level courses and mentors the next generation of public health professionals. His research focuses on the health effects and sources of exposure to environmental pollutants, particularly in relation to human reproduction and fetal development. He is also deeply committed to addressing health disparities and supporting vulnerable populations.
A prolific scholar, Bloom has co-authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. His research has been supported by major funders including the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Fulbright Program.
Bloom earned his PhD in epidemiology from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York and completed postdoctoral training in reproductive epidemiology at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Bloom’s work sits at the intersection of environmental health and reproductive epidemiology, advancing understanding of how environmental exposures impact human health from the earliest stages of life. Through his teaching, mentorship and research, he continues to make meaningful contributions to public health while training future leaders in the field.