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October 20, 2024
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
RESEARCH
The Postpartum, Lifestyle & Cardiovascular Evaluation Study, a survey-based, online study led by Samantha Parker Kelleher, Idalis Chestnut, and BMC researchers will capture information about the health complications and social needs that patients experience after having a baby. Learn more.
RESEARCH
A new study led by Breanna Biondi and Rachel Epstein has found that Asian and Black individuals are 25 percent less likely than White individuals to be tested for hepatitis C, and fewer than 10 percent of women with opioid use disorder who tested positive for hepatitis C virus received treatment for the virus. Learn more.
SCHOOL NEWSThe Department of Environmental Health, with support from BU's Emerging Scholars Program, is hosting four early-career scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups for a year-long fellowship focused on networking, professional development, and mentorship. Learn more. |
FREE ASSOCIATIONSIn a new format for the Free Associations podcast, hosts Matthew Fox and Jessica Leibler, and guest host Salma Abdalla discuss the effect of nighttime ambient light on risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Listen to the podcast. |
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What really drew me in was the chance to be part of a community where my experiences and perspectives would be valued, not as tokenism, but as an important contribution to the larger conversation around environmental health.
RACHIT SHARMA
EARLY-CAREER SCHOLAR, ON WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO SPH'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
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October 24-25
You are invited to join SPH and the School of Law for a symposium celebrating our Health Law Program and the 50th volume of the American Journal of Law and Medicine. Panels include reflections on the history and future of the field of Health Law and the contributions of its founders and key scholars (from left): Frances Miller, professor of law emerita, Wendy Mariner, emerita professor of health law, policy & management, and George Annas, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor.
OCT
23
1–2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE
As part of our fall election series, this program will consider the intersection of the 2024 election and violence, reflecting on the various causes and consequences of violence, as well as the actions we can take to prevent violence.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
PHP fellow Jude Sleiman takes a look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding immigration, past and present. Read more.
Q&AEmily Goldmann, also a clinical associate professor of epidemiology, discusses what led her to SPH and why the innovative format of the Online MPH is changing the virtual learning experience for the public health workforce. Read more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTCombining weight training with aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of both cardiovascular- and cancer-related deaths among older adults, writes PHP fellow Lia Musumeci. Read more. |
In the Media.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Quotes Dean Sandro Galea.
HEALTHDAY
Quotes Jonathan Jay, assistant professor of community health sciences.
BLOOMBERG
Quotes Matt Motta, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
We're nominated for an Anthem Award!
SPH's Free Associations podcast has been selected as a finalist for the Anthem Awards! These annual awards honor the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. Click here to cast your vote for Free Associations and then watch this clip from the latest episode of the podcast, featuring hosts Matthew Fox and Jessica Leibler, and guest host Salma Abdalla.
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