Navigating the Fringes of Health Care: the Role of Makeshift Medicine in the U.S.
We sat down with doctoral candidate Patrick Kelly to discuss the needs of marginalized Americans who seek care on the periphery of our formal health care system.
Empowering the Next Generation of Health Data Scientists
Brown University’s NextGen Scholars Program is breaking barriers and paving the way for diversity and innovation in data science.
From Africa to the Americas: Dr. Frank Richards Jr. on the Fight to End River Blindness
The School of Public Health’s Black History Month keynote lecturer gives perspective on the historical roots of river blindness in America and the Carter Center’s eradication efforts.
First Cohort of IFL Fellows Showcase Their Projects at Pitch-a-Thon
Brown’s Information Futures Lab fellowship program provides dedicated practitioners with the resources, time, and support to develop and test pilot projects that address information disorders and digital literacy.
Climate & Health Seminar Series Kicks Off Asking: “Will climate change cause the next pandemic?”
The seminar focused on the connection between a warming planet and public health, with a call for a concerted, interdisciplinary effort across universities, hospitals and governments.
Learn by Doing: Reducing Social Isolation
MPH student Kristen Smith is working to create tools and resources that lower the burden of loneliness for homebound older adults.
Balancing Privacy and Pandemic Prevention: MAPPS Workshop Explores Ethics in Data Collection
In the age of targeted ads, wearable technology, and social media, data gathering is often at odds with the right to protect one’s privacy. But what if this data could predict the next pandemic?
HIV in Houston: A Study on the Potential Impact of Medicaid Expansion and ART/PrEP
HIV rates in Houston, Texas could decrease significantly with the expansion of Medicaid and increased use of preventive and antiviral medications, according to a new study.
Breathe Easy: Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
Researchers from Brown’s School of Public Health and School of Engineering along with the Silent Spring Institute find low-cost DIY air filters effectively improve indoor air quality.
Meeting Demand: Key Strategies for Effective Distribution of Naloxone in Rhode Island
A new study from epidemiologists at Brown examines the efficiency of different naloxone distribution methods to reduce health inequities and save lives.
Firearms on YouTube: Exploring American Information Ecosystems
A pioneering study by researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and Harmony Labs examines firearm-related information on YouTube
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On Campus
An Eye toward the Future:
Meet Interim Dean Ronald Aubert
When Dean Ashish Jha left Brown for a temporary assignment as the White…
Pandemic-Proofing the Future
The Pandemic Center celebrated its official opening on Wednesday, October 12 at the…
New Gift, New Leadership, New Vision
The Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute has a new vision, new faculty, and…
Reaccredited for seven years
The Brown University School of Public Health has been reaccredited for for the…
