SPH Black History Month keynote lecturer gives perspective on the history of river blindness in America and his team’s eradication efforts.
On Campus
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.
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.
An Eye toward the Future:
Meet Interim Dean Ronald Aubert
When Dean Ashish Jha left Brown for a temporary assignment as the White House coronavirus response coordinator in March of 2022, Ronald Aubert Ph.D. was appointed interim dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.
Pandemic-Proofing the Future
The Pandemic Center celebrated its official opening on Wednesday, October 12 at the Brown University School of Public Health.
New Gift, New Leadership, New Vision
The Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute has a new vision, new faculty, and new leadership. And thanks to the Hassenfeld Family Foundation, it also has a new gift of $3 million to support its work. This gift comes as newly appointed director Michael Silverstein MD has drawn up an ambitious ten-year plan, Vision 2032.
Reaccredited for seven years
The Brown University School of Public Health has been reaccredited for for the maximum award of seven years.
Brown School of Public Health launches Long Covid initiative
To meet the challenges brought on by this emerging syndrome, the Brown University School of Public Health has launched a Long Covid initiative.