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June 8, 2025
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
IN MEMORIAM
The School of Public Health community is mourning George Annas, a visionary health law pioneer who served as a supportive mentor and ethical beacon for a generation of students and colleagues. He died on May 30 after a brief illness. Read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS
The deep cuts to federal funding for scientific research are disheartening and dangerous, but the show must go on, writes Dean Ad Interim Michael Stein. Read more.
RESEARCHA new study by Patricia Fabian linked medical records and geospatial neighborhood and housing data among children with asthma and found that those who lived in homes with more roaches and rodents had worse lung functioning. Read more. |
SCHOOL NEWSMembers of the SPH community share recommendations for the books, podcasts, shows, and other content that has resonated with them as they study, research, and practice public health. Read more. |
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If there is one thing Prof. Annas taught me, it was overwhelming hope in the face of adversity. It is knowing that we can and will continue to protect human rights, even if it feels bleak right now. He will be so deeply missed at BUSPH and far beyond.
ALIANNA HIGGINS
PHD CANDIDATE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY, REFLECTING ON THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF PROFESSOR GEORGE ANNAS.
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SCHOOL NEWS
The School of Public Health and the School of Law cohosted the prestigious event, which is the leading conference worldwide on the topic of health law. Read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTFirearm violence in public housing has been shown to increase with rising temperatures, but access to air conditioning may mitigate this risk, writes PHP fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond. Read more. |
SCHOOL NEWSFive students earned awards for their standout photo, video, and infographic entries promoting health. Read more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Remote monitoring devices offer a promising way to track patient vitals and alert providers to changes before they become life-threatening, writes PHP fellow Rowena Lindsay. Read more.
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In the Media.
NEW YORK TIMES
Mentions research by Brooke Nichols, associate professor of global health.
NATURE
Quotes Madeleine Scammell, professor of environmental health.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management.
THE COOL DOWN
Quotes Nina Brooks, assistant professor of global health.
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