Boston University School of Public Health

SPH This Week

April 12, 2020

Upcoming Signature Programs

COVID-19: The Health Consequences of the Consequences

Apr 16

4 to 5 p.m.

Online

Q&A

‘What Happens to People inside Their Homes?’

Emily Rothman is studying how COVID-19 could be affecting domestic violence.

PHX

Mini Master of Public Health

To ensure access to education around pressing public health issues, SPH now offers a free, online Mini-MPH through Population Health Exchange.

Viewpoint

Rationing Ventilators: Pandemic Myths That Deserve to Die

Here are some of the myths, many old ones, that have resurfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that should be put to rest.

Research

Opioid Prescriptions Linked to Obesity

Over a quarter of long-term opioid prescriptions in the US are attributable to higher BMI, mainly through joint and back disorders.

School News

Alum's Book Examines Cultural Impact of Food Rationing in Cuba

In Food in Cuba, Hanna Garth examines the struggle to acquire healthy and culturally relevant food amid shortages and economic hardship.

Q&A

The Problem with ‘Patient Zero’ in Coronavirus News

Helen Jenkins on why journalists should not use “patient zero” or “party zero” to describe a person or social event believed to have caused a local COVID-19 outbreak.

Reflection

Remote Teaching Reflections: Lisa Sullivan

The SPH community has risen to the challenge of this monumental shift to remote teaching and working.

Public Health Post

Profile: Daniel E. Dawes

Daniel E. Dawes on how the mechanics of politics and policies shape the COVID-19 response, and how the pandemic has changed his work as a health equity advocate.

PHX

Summer Institute: Essentials of Biostatistics with SAS JMP®

Get an introduction to the use of biostatistics in the field of public health using SAS JMP® and earn a BU credential.

School News

‘We All Need to Be the Chief Health Strategist’

At a recent Coronavirus Seminar, health policy and advocacy experts examined the flaws of US public health infrastructure and discussed how to achieve a robust public health system of the future.

School News

Faculty Spotlight: Lawrence Long

Lawrence Long conducts research on HIV prevention and care with multi-disciplinary teams across the globe, including USAID projects in South Africa.

School News

Staff Spotlight: Clara Chen

At BEDAC, the school's data analytics center, Clara Chen oversees operations and serves as a project manager, data manager, and analyst on 10 to 15 projects at a time.