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Posted inFaculty

Investigating the Link Between Forever Chemicals and Cancer

by Carl DimitriJuly 19, 2023July 20, 2023

Professor Tongzhang Zheng digs deeper into disease etiology.

Posted inResearch

Clean Air Simplified

by Carl DimitriJune 26, 2023June 27, 2023

A study led by Professor Joseph Braun found that inexpensive, easy-to-assemble Corsi-Rosenthal boxes effectively filter out indoor air pollutants.

Posted inResearch

Understanding Cannabis Messaging and Motives: Q&A with Kristina Jackson

by Carl DimitriJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Brown researchers are exploring the factors that influence cannabis use in a groundbreaking study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Woman looks out a hospital window at a giant penny
Posted inResearch

The Values of Medicare: How do we value the care of vulnerable Americans?

by Andrew IliffJune 12, 2023June 29, 2023

For much of the 20th century, Americans lived without a health care safety net. Many, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, had no health insurance. They paid out of pocket for care, and when care became too costly, they struggled, fell ill, and often died. For millions of Americans, the value of care was determined by the contents of their bank account.

Black stethoscope on Puerto Rico flag background
Posted inFaculty

Understanding the drivers of migration among patients from Puerto Rico with Alzheimer’s and related dementias

by Carl DimitriMay 12, 2023May 17, 2023

Brown researcher receives NIA grant to study migration patterns and health care

Methadone capsule
Posted inResearch

Overcoming Barriers to Opioid Treatment: A Study of Medicaid Prescription Caps

by Carl DimitriMay 2, 2023May 17, 2023

With over $3.5M in support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Brown investigators hope to identify best practices for navigating Medicaid policies and ultimately improve patient and population health.

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Posted inStudents

From Food Insecurity to Maternal Health: Research Matters at Brown

by Carl DimitriApril 28, 2023May 17, 2023

The Brown University Graduate School’s annual live TED Talk-style event brings together diverse graduate student researchers for short talks on why their research matters.

Older woman in wheelchair
Posted inResearch

Antipsychotic use in assisted living communities varies greatly across U.S. states, study finds

by Carl DimitriApril 25, 2023May 17, 2023

Lacking federal guidelines, health care professionals in state-regulated facilities determine dosing for seniors with dementia, greatly impacting the care residents receive.

illustration of medical equipment
Posted inStudents

Navigating the Fringes of Health Care: the Role of Makeshift Medicine in the U.S.

by Carl DimitriMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

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.

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Posted inEvents

Balancing Privacy and Pandemic Prevention: MAPPS Workshop Explores Ethics in Data Collection

by Carl DimitriJanuary 26, 2023April 25, 2023

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?

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