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Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Andrew Ryan, director of Brown’s Center for Advancing Health Policy Through Research, discusses a new study that found a $5,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses could save Medicare enrollees $1,200 a year.

Researchers find that weather and climate patterns can help predict the timing and severity of flu outbreaks across diverse regions, and that flu spreads more easily in very dry and very humid air.

A smartphone-based memory test helped researchers identify when alcohol-induced blackouts were unlikely, a finding that could advance efforts to study and prevent one of drinking's most dangerous consequences.

Judson Brewer, professor of behavioral and social sciences and the director of research and innovation at Brown’s Mindfulness Center, on how your brain is wired to replay danger until it feels resolved.

New research published by scientists at Brown’s School of Public Health found that people who received the widely available shingles vaccine had a 24.6% lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia. 

New research published by scientists at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that a widely available vaccine could be a key tool in fighting dementia.

Brandon Marshall, a professor of epidemiology, says he hopes to secure funding for a formal research study to test the benefits of using GLP-1 drugs as a treatment for addiction. 

Craig Spencer, an Ebola survivor and associate professor of the practice of health services, policy and practice, provided commentary in this article. 

Liz Tobin-Tyler, a professor of health services, policy and practice at the School of Public Health, offered commentary about reproductive coercion in abusive relationships in this article.

A growing wave of intentionality is reshaping our happy hours and weekend rituals—without the hangover. For Brown researchers, this shift reflects a growing body of evidence that drinking alcohol, even in moderation, comes with serious health risks.

Francesca L. Beaudoin, who was recently named dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, discussed her new role, previous experience and academic background in this interview.

The School of Public Health’s largest ever graduating class was honored at Brown University’s 258th Commencement and Reunion Weekend, held May 22–24, 2026. This year’s festivities were a profound testament to the resilience, dedication and vibrance that define Brown's public health community.

Jennifer Nuzzo, professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, provided commentary in this article on the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak.

Each week, Judson Brewer, professor of behavioral and social sciences and the director of research and innovation at Brown’s Mindfulness Center, leads a group of students and researchers in mindfulness exercises while running up Providence’s Jenckes Street hill.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate over 400 graduates along with student and alumni award winners at the annual SPH pre-Commencement Community Celebration hosted by Dean Francesca Beaudoin.

This opinion column was co-authored by Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice Michael Silverstein, who served as the chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Craig Spencer, an associate professor of the practice of health services, policy and practice, wrote this essay about the Ebola outbreak in Congo.

Sarah Ackley, an assistant professor of epidemiology, co-led a study that found a statistical approach, quantile aggregation, may overstate links between amyloid reduction and cognitive outcomes.

In a unique MPH capstone course, Brown graduate students learn the art of listening, grant writing and giving back.

Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice David Meyers led a study that found payments to Medicare Advantage brokers more than doubled between 2014 and 2022.

Brown University researchers say an analytic method can exaggerate the causal link between amyloid reduction and cognitive benefits of new Alzheimer’s drugs.

Hayden Rooke-Ley, a senior fellow in health services, policy and practice, is quoted in this story about the role of private equity in healthcare. 

Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, is quoted in this story about an emerging Ebola outbreak. 

As they prepare to trade the classroom for public health practice, two soon-to-be graduates of Brown’s intensive 5-year undergraduate/MPH program reflect on their shared journey, the experiences that have shaped their commitment to public health and their reasons for optimism in uncertain times.

Latest edition reveals persistent regional disparities in civic health and civic information – and opportunities for change.

Infectious disease expert Jennifer Nuzzo answers essential questions about the spread of the ANDV strain of hantavirus at sea.

William Goedel, an associate professor of epidemiology and an affiliate of the Pandemic Center in the School of Public Health, will track the movements of World Cup teams and fans in case a communicable infection breaks out. 

Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, criticized what many experts see as a muted response by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak. 

Nurse Ashley Stacy-Boddapati, MPH ’25, the School of Public Health’s inaugural Emerging Leader Award honoree, founded a grassroots organization that’s tackling childhood lead poisoning in North Carolina and beyond.

Kalli Green, a graduate student studying public health, authored a study that found the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices model did not significantly increase rates of home dialysis or kidney transplantation over four years. 

Using newly obtained federal data, Brown health policy researchers provide one of the clearest looks at how federal regulators impose Medicare Advantage penalties over a 13-year period, and how they fail to.

Jennifer Nuzzo, a professor of epidemiology and the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, offered commentary in this article.

Members of the AIM Lab outline shifts in Maternal Health Policy.

Joseph Braun, a professor of epidemiology at Brown, provided commentary about PFAS and phthalate compounds in infant formula.

Five new partnerships will pair Brown faculty with Rhode Island organizations to address critical issues facing the state, including private equity in healthcare, substance use disorders and nursing home stability.

Meat is on the top, grains are at the bottom, scientists are concerned. Nutrition expert Professor Jennifer Sacheck helps to deconstruct the controversial new food pyramid and what it means for your health. She breaks down the new dietary guidelines, how much protein Americans actually need and how the beef lobby may be influencing everything from SNAP benefits to cafeteria trays.

Interim Dean Francesca Beaudoin honored the “tremendous drive” of faculty, staff, students and partners during the 4th annual ceremony and celebration.

The latest issue of Rhode Island’s leading medical journal highlights a decade of research, impact and community partnerships.

The findings of the working paper offer a behind-the-scenes look at what can happen as major health insurers expand into owning and operating physician practices.