February 25, 2024

SPH This Week.

DEAN'S NOTE

Reaffirming Our Support for LGBTQ+ Rights, and in Particular, Those of Trans and Nonbinary People

In a new Dean's Note, Dean Sandro Galea reflects on the tragic death of a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma. Read the note.

RESEARCH

New Study Finds Strong Connection Between Cognitive Symptoms and CTE Pathology

The new study coauthored by Yorghos Tripodis, Eukyung Yhang, Zachary Baucom, Brett Martin, and Joseph Palmisano provides data that could make it easier for researchers to diagnose the neurodegenerative disease during life. Learn more.

ALUMNI NEWS

Alum Is Inaugural Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Policy Start Fellow

Leedya Senbetta (SPH’23) has worked to become familiar with the state’s finance and public policy landscape to brief the foundation’s partners on consequential health policy issues, such as MassHealth redeterminations. Learn more.

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

Alabama Court Ruling That Frozen Embryos Are Children and Its Impact on the Future of IVF Treatment

Nicole Huberfeld spoke to BU Today about the Court’s recent decision and how it “may influence other state supreme courts." Read more.

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The challenges of the moment should not obscure the progress we have made in this area. This progress should give us hope that continued progress remains possible.

DEAN SANDRO GALEA
ON THE FIGHT TO PRESERVE LGBTQ+ RIGHTS

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THURSDAY

FEB

1–2:30 p.m.

Public Health Data Science: The Next Decade

PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE

Join SPH, the Population Health Data Science Program, and faculty of BU's Computing & Data Sciences for this conversation that will explore the evolution of data science in the context of public health, where the field is headed in the next decade, and how we can strengthen public health research, analysis, and recommendations.

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

PHPod: Censorship In the Classroom—Book Bans and Challenges, Part 2

In this episode of PHPod, PHP fellow Kara Schmidt speaks with Leah Watson, senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union Racial Justice Program, about book bans happening across the country and censorship in the classroom. Read more.

SCHOOL NEWS

ICYMI: What Constitutes the “Core” of Public Health?

Current and past on-campus MPH core course instructors weigh in on the importance of the core curriculum in producing the next generation of capable and caring public health professionals. Learn more.

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Bringing Solutions to the Table: Food Insecurity in America

As rates of food insecurity continue to rise across the country, cities are exploring innovative solutions to address the nutritional needs of their diverse communities, writes PHP fellow Adna Jaganjac. Read more.

VIEW ALL NEWS

In the Media.

THE GUARDIAN

COVID Death Toll in US Likely 16% Higher Than Official Tally, Study Says

Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.

TELEGRAM & GAZETTE

Will New State Dental Insurance Law Actually Benefit Patients?

Guest column by Katherine O'Malley, policy analyst of health law, policy & management.

USA TODAY

Alabama Justice Invoked ‘The Wrath of a Holy God’ in IVF Opinion. Is That Allowed?

Quotes Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law.

THE GUARDIAN

‘Safe’ Air-Quality Levels in US, UK and EU Still Harmful for Health, Study Says

Quotes Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health.

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

A Big Hospital Chain Sold Its Utah Facilities and Left. Now Doctors and Others Say They’re Missing Millions in Payments.

Quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management.

VIEW ALL MEDIA MENTIONS

Keep up with SPH on Instagram.

As the EPA ramps up efforts to ban nine PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," student content creator Audeaneh Saberi takes a look at the nebulous and unregulated "clean" beauty industry and the use of these harmful toxins in "non-toxic" or "naturally derived" products. Check out the video.