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Epidemiology

Dr. Frank Richards Jr
Posted inEvents

From Africa to the Americas: Dr. Frank Richards Jr. on the Fight to End River Blindness

by Carl DimitriFebruary 28, 2023March 10, 2023

SPH Black History Month keynote lecturer gives perspective on the history of river blindness in America and his team’s eradication efforts.

Climate & Health seminar series
Posted inEvents

Climate & Health Seminar Series Kicks Off Asking: “Will climate change cause the next pandemic?”

by Carl DimitriFebruary 14, 2023March 10, 2023

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.

Professor Joseph Braun discusses Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes
Posted inResearch

Breathe Easy: Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

by Carl DimitriJanuary 9, 2023March 10, 2023

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.

Posted inFaculty

Meeting Demand: Key Strategies for Effective Distribution of Naloxone in Rhode Island

by Carl DimitriDecember 20, 2022January 9, 2023

A new study from epidemiologists at Brown examines the efficiency of different naloxone distribution methods to reduce health inequities and save lives.

Hand with medicine bottles
Posted inResearch

Real-Time Health Communication

by Abdullah Shihipar, MPH'20November 30, 2022February 16, 2023

In the age of pandemics and misinformation, questions of how and when public health researchers should communicate their findings and influence public policy, grow in importance. One group at the School of Public Health has found new ways to translate public health research into action.

Monkeypox virus
Posted inFaculty

Meeting the Moment

by Janie HayesNovember 29, 2022February 16, 2023

In tackling monkeypox head on, Brown faculty members bypass the ivory tower in favor of the streets.

Posted inResearch

Do No Harm

by Andrew IliffFebruary 28, 2022November 15, 2022

The front line in one of the most important battles in public health is sandwiched between a luxury hotel and a shuttered restaurant in Providence’s Downtown Historic District.

Posted inFaculty

Pandemics in Global Perspective

by Destry JensenFebruary 24, 2022April 19, 2022

The Brown University School of Public Health has adapted curriculum to best equip students with an understanding of how to prevent, mitigate, and respond to future health crises.

Jackson MS
Posted inFaculty

Idea Pioneer

by Brown Public HealthFebruary 23, 2022July 26, 2022

Epidemiologist Erica Walker returns home to study the environmental quality of Jackson, Mississippi.

Enyonam Odoom
Posted inStudents

Student Spotlight: Enyonam Odoom, MPH ’21, generalist track

by Destry JensenJanuary 10, 2021August 11, 2022

Profile of MPH student Enyonam Odoom

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