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The field of public health has become more visible than ever before—each month host Megan Hall MPH’15 interviews researchers who make this work possible, in this podcast from the School of Public Health.
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See all news A new study highlights how geography and regulations can block a lifesaving treatment for people in custody.
April 1, 2026
News from Brown
Liver screening at health clinics can save lives, according to pilot study in Rhode Island
A small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.
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Jada Owens: Pivot to policy
After witnessing stark racial disparities in Alzheimer’s care, Jada Owens pivoted from medicine to policy. The Brown Health Equity Scholar is headed to D.C. for a one-year Winston Fellowship to help shape the future of U.S. health care.
March 31, 2026
News from Brown
Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers, study finds
An analysis of lung screening data led by Brown University researchers helps identify which abnormalities detected outside the lungs may warrant follow-up attention and treatment.
Using new statistical methods, researchers from Brown University find that rapid treatment of at least 70% of residents with antivirals within 48 hours reduces hospitalizations by 21%.
The pathway program for high-demand public health fields will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector.
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Information Futures Lab welcomes 2026 visiting fellows
The Information Futures Lab at Brown University has announced its 2026 visiting fellows, a group of interdisciplinary leaders dedicated to addressing the global information crisis and building healthier communication networks.
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Making the data speak
Biostatistician Ying Ma’s work in genomics is shaping personalized treatments for the world’s most challenging diseases.
The School of Public Health’s new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion discusses what brought him to Brown, his goals across the school and how he’ll measure success.
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Inside Brown’s new statistics curriculum
By eliminating redundant coursework, expanding elective opportunities and introducing R programming earlier in the program, the Department of Biostatistics is pivoting toward a deeper, student-focused and computational approach to the field.
March 5, 2026
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White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds
A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA.
March 5, 2026
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Growth in telemedicine has not improved mental health care access in rural areas, study finds
While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas.
Continuum Magazine, the official publication of the School of Public Health, takes a closer look at our research, students and faculty in order to unearth the stories that drive our work. Explore the Continuum Magazine tag to read compelling interviews, event round-ups and opinion pieces from SPH.
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Tracking Measles
With measles spreading and long-trusted sources of public health information falling short, Professor Jennifer Nuzzo breaks down the outbreak, the state of public health communications and the Pandemic Center’s tracking report, which publishes key infectious disease data every week.
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People-Centered Science
In an era where the value of scientific research is increasingly undermined, Brown University public health scholars remain steadfast, showing how high-quality public health science protects people, shapes policy and transforms the health of our nation.
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Market power
With private equity firms gobbling up health care facilities at a skyrocketing pace, researchers in the School of Public Health are working to uncover how rapid health care consolidation impacts patients, prices and physician practices.
Research News
All SPH Research News A small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.
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An analysis of lung screening data led by Brown University researchers helps identify which abnormalities detected outside the lungs may warrant follow-up attention and treatment.
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Using new statistical methods, researchers from Brown University find that rapid treatment of at least 70% of residents with antivirals within 48 hours reduces hospitalizations by 21%.
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Faculty News
See all Faculty News An alumna, physician and longtime academic leader, Beaudoin reflects on her path from the emergency department to the dean’s office and the vital role of community in a time of both healing and continued momentum.
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A school transformed
Over the past five years, the Brown University School of Public Health has undergone a profound transformation, evolving into one of the nation’s most impactful public health institutions. During the tenure of Dean Ashish K. Jha, the school navigated unprecedented times in public health and higher education, emerging more inclusive, more interdisciplinary and deeply prepared for the challenges ahead.
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School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha to depart Brown
After arriving in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jha will leave at the end of December 2025 to dedicate time to an initiative to confront pandemic and biosecurity threats.
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The field of public health has become more visible than ever before—each month host Megan Hall MPH’15 interviews researchers who make this work possible, in this podcast from the School of Public Health.