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March 24, 2024

 

SPH This Week.

Latest News, Research, and More

 
 
 
 

DEAN'S NOTE

Staying Mindful of Less Visible Conflicts

In a new Dean's Note, Dean Sandro Galea discusses how we should not become numb to the violence and suffering occurring throughout the world. Read the note.

 
 
 

RSEARCH

Researchers Identify Novel Genetic Variants Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study led by Chloé Sarnowski, Yanbing Wang, Anita DeStefano, and Gina Peloso applied whole genome sequencing to pinpoint specific genes and genetic changes of interest in genetic regions previously associated with Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to inform future treatment and prevention strategies. Learn more.

 

VIEWPOINT

Algorithms, Misinformation, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict

BU alum August Watters (CFA'12) shares his thoughts on the root causes of the Israel-Hamas war and how the public health community should respond. Learn more.

 
 

ALUMNI NEWS

Caretaker Turned Changemaker: Alum’s Global Health Nonprofit Answers Calls for Healing

As the founder and executive director of Justice Health Initiative, Alex Gitungano (SPH'19) connects underserved patients in Africa and beyond to life-changing medical care. Read more.

 

RESEARCH

Combating Digital Redlining ‘Is Imperative for Advancing Health Equity’

A new commentary by Monica Wang, Cristina Gago, and Kate Rodriguez in JAMA examines how discriminatory disinvestment in broadband infrastructure perpetuates health inequities and provides recommendations on how the US can achieve national digital equity through healthcare, research, public outreach, and legislation. Read more.

 

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The internet is a basic utility, yet the historic systems designed to prevent marginalized communities from accessing home loans are limiting access to broadband today.

 

KATE RODRIGUEZ
MPH STUDENT, ON THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN AMERICA

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THURSDAY

MAR

28

1–2:30 p.m.

 
 

The Future of PEPFAR 

PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE

Join SPH for this conversation about the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, which will explore the current PEPFAR funding landscape and reflect on our progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

 
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AWARDS

Professor Earns National Award for Excellence in Teaching

Christopher Louis received the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award for Healthcare Management and Leadership from the Association of University Programs in Health Administration for his longstanding commitment to healthcare management education. Learn more.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

'The More Diverse the Field, the More Stories We’ll Tell'

Melody Goodman, senior executive vice dean and professor of biostatistics at New York University School of Global Public Health. spoke with PHP fellow Abby Varker about her work in biostatistics and the importance of narrative, data-driven storytelling. Read more.

 

ACTIVIST LAB PODCAST

UNBROKEN VOICES: A Journey of Surviving Sexual Violence with Sharon and Cecilia from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

In this episode of the Activist Lab podcast Less Seen, Less Heard: Stories from the Margin, Craig Andrade speaks with Sharon, project director at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), and Cecelia, a survivor speaker volunteer at BARCC, about how to navigate narratives on sexual violence through resiliency, positive transformation, and profound strength that emerges in between. Listen to the podcast.

 
 
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In the Media.

 

CBS NEWS

More Women Are Drinking Themselves Sick. The Biden Administration Is Concerned.

Quotes Rachel Sayko Adams, research associate professor of health law, policy & management.

 

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

Flaring and Venting at Industrial Plants Causes Roughly Two Premature Deaths Each Day, a New Study Finds

Quotes Jonathan Buonocore, assistant professor of health law, policy & management, and doctoral student Erin Polka.

 

NBC PALM SPRINGS

Vintage Clothing Retro Resurgence Impacting the Economy, Environment

Mentions research by alum Dielle Lundberg (SPH'19).

 
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Millions of social media users turn to TikTok and other platforms for health information. So what could the current Congressional push to ban TikTok in the US mean for online health communication? PHP fellow Abby Varker discusses the proposed legislation. Check out the video.

 
 
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