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June 1, 2023 News from SPH

Fond Farewell: Akilah Dulin Departs Brown for Tulane

After more than a decade at Brown, Akilah Dulin, associate professor of behavioral and social sciences, has accepted the role of chair of the Department of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences at Tulane’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Popular Science

The deadliest viruses in human history, from COVID to smallpox

May 30, 2023

Where does COVID-19 fall among the deadliest viruses of all time? Professor Jennifer Nuzzo breaks down the ways we measure the danger of a virus, as well as the factors that made COVID different from previous outbreaks.

May 27, 2023 News from SPH

Alumni Spotlight: Women’s Health Pioneer

Dr. Jeffrey Peipert named 2023 Alumni Impact Award winner for his landmark work and dedication to reproductive health care.

May 25, 2023 News from SPH

Ever True: Megan Ranney Departs Brown for Yale

Megan Ranney MD, MPH’10, an innovative public health leader, educator, physician and a leading voice on urgent health issues, will depart Brown after two decades to serve as the dean of Yale’s public health school.

May 16, 2023 News from SPH

Preparing for Pandemics: What if you could disrupt the next pandemic before it starts?

The Pandemic Center, the School of Public Health’s newest research center, was launched last fall with the mission of using positive disruption to stop pandemics and other biological emergencies before they can gain momentum and upend our lives and livelihoods.

May 16, 2023 News from SPH

Empowering Families, Changing Lives

The Elizabeth Burke Bryant Hero Award recognizes individuals who have had a profound influence on the well-being of children and families in Rhode Island.

May 12, 2023 News from SPH

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

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

May 11, 2023 News from SPH

Brown Undergraduate Journal of Public Health showcases student talent

The student-led publication spotlights public health inequities in its second edition.

May 9, 2023 News from SPH

Congratulations to the 2023 Nora Kahn Piore Award Winners

The award is made annually to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical students undertaking research in health services, with a focus on health status and access to health care by poor and underserved populations.

May 9, 2023 News from SPH

New study led by Brown researchers sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

Standardizing reporting of abnormalities could minimize mortality, healthcare costs and unnecessary medical interventions.

May 8, 2023 News from Brown

Brown researchers to study ability of Rhode Island’s first overdose prevention center to counter overdose crisis

The NIH-funded project, a partnership with NYU Langone Health, will evaluate the effectiveness of overdose prevention centers as well as the impact on surrounding communities.

May 4, 2023 News from SPH

From Oklahoma to Ukraine

Brown’s Online MPH program connects public health practitioners across the globe.

May 2, 2023 News from SPH

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

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.

May 2, 2023 News from Brown

When naloxone isn’t enough: How technology can save lives when people use drugs alone

Researchers from Brown and Rhode Island Hospital are working with Rhode Island community members to understand how apps, monitors and other emerging technologies can help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

May 1, 2023 News from SPH

Dr. Francesca Beaudoin appointed Department of Epidemiology chair

Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, associate professor of epidemiology and of emergency medicine, has been appointed chair of the Department of Epidemiology.

April 28, 2023 News from SPH

From Food Insecurity to Maternal Health: Research Matters at Brown

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.

April 25, 2023 News from SPH

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

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

April 21, 2023 News from SPH

Final installment of seminar series examines the role public health plays in the climate crisis

Climate & Health Seminars explored the intersection of public health and climate change, from pandemic preparedness to global supply chains

April 19, 2023 News from SPH

Celebrating the 2023 Dean’s Awards

To recognize excellence among its students, staff and faculty, the Brown SPH community gathered together to cheer and congratulate its members.

April 18, 2023 News from SPH

School of Public Health professors secure funding to disrupt pandemic challenges

Projects to address testing and misinformation receive research support from Peterson Foundation fund

April 13, 2023 News from Brown

Aliza Kopans: Working to promote digital wellness for generations to come

From organizing grassroots campaigns to advocating for policy change, the Brown sophomore is on a mission to make screen time safer, healthier and more empowering for young people.

April 12, 2023 News from Brown

Contaminated drinking water alerts cause up to 10% school absence rates in Jackson, Mississippi

A Brown-led research team compared boil water alerts and unexcused absence rates in Jackson’s public schools to show the wide-ranging negative effects of water contamination on children’s health.

April 11, 2023 News from SPH

Following Your “True North:” The 24th Annual Barnes Lecture with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis

Deputy coordinator for the White House National Mpox Response delivers National Public Health Week keynote lecture

April 6, 2023 News from Brown

Non-drug interventions for patients with Alzheimer’s are both effective and cost-effective, study shows

A Brown-led research team used a computer simulation to show that compared to usual care, four dementia-care interventions saved up to $13,000 in costs, reduced nursing home admissions and improved quality of life.

March 16, 2023 News from SPH

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

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.

March 15, 2023 News from SPH

RI community-based care management program yields promising results for high-risk patients

Programs aim to help patients maintain good health, avoid hospitalization or institutionalization, and reduce health care costs.

March 15, 2023 News from Brown

Brown’s Hassenfeld Institute leader appointed vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Dr. Michael Silverstein, director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, will help lead a national task force working to improve health nationwide by making recommendations about clinical preventive services.

March 13, 2023 News from SPH

Empowering the Next Generation of Health Data Scientists

Brown University’s NextGen Scholars Program is breaking barriers and paving the way for diversity and innovation in data science.

February 28, 2023 News from SPH

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

The School of Public Health’s Black History Month keynote lecturer gives perspective on the historical roots of river blindness in America and the Carter Center’s eradication efforts.

STAT News

A bipartisan approach to pandemic security? It’s within reach

February 27, 2023

Professor Beth Cameron writes that Americans should be worried—and hopeful—that the Biden administration has announced the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency.

February 16, 2023 News from SPH

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.

February 14, 2023 News from SPH

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.

February 9, 2023 News from SPH

Leader in global health security Dr. Wilmot James joins Brown School of Public Health

Dr. James brings his invaluable perspective to our School’s research in pandemic preparedness.

February 6, 2023 News from SPH

Learn by Doing: Reducing Social Isolation

MPH student Kristen Smith is working to create tools and resources that lower the burden of loneliness for homebound older adults.

January 31, 2023 News from Brown

Brown physician-scientist Dr. Megan Ranney appointed dean of Yale School of Public Health

An innovative public health leader, educator, physician who serves as a leading voice on urgent health and medicine issues, Ranney will depart Brown after two decades to serve as dean of Yale’s public health school.

January 26, 2023 News from SPH

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

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?

January 26, 2023 News from SPH

Call for Abstracts: Public Health Research Day 2023

Public health research abstracts are welcome from Brown University students and trainees at all levels conducting public health research. We also welcome abstracts from our community and agency partners interested in presenting their datasets.

The Providence Journal

'Enormous problems:' Animal sedative found in local drug supply increases overdose risk

January 20, 2023

Professor Alexandra Collins is studying Rhode Island’s local drug supply and the risks posed by the addition of the animal tranquilizer Xylazine.

January 19, 2023 News from Brown

Leaders convene with Brown public health scholars to discuss solutions to Rhode Island’s opioid crisis

As deadly synthetic opioids poison communities nationwide, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and law enforcement officials, and researchers at Brown’s School of Public Health, to discuss a coordinated response.

January 16, 2023 News from SPH

HIV in Houston: A Study on the Potential Impact of Medicaid Expansion and ART/PrEP

HIV rates in Houston, Texas could decrease significantly with the expansion of Medicaid and increased use of preventive and antiviral medications, according to a new study.

January 11, 2023 News from Brown

Pharmacists can start patients on road to recovery from opioid use disorder, study shows

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that pharmacies can offer a safe and accessible treatment starting point for patients with opioid use disorder and keep them better engaged than usual care with a physician.

January 9, 2023 News from Brown

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

A new study conducted by researchers at Brown and NYU provides additional evidence that expanding Medicaid can contribute to better health for new parents.

January 9, 2023 News from SPH

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.

December 23, 2022 News from Brown

A type of simple, DIY air filter can be an effective way to filter out indoor air pollutants

A study from researchers at Brown University and Silent Spring Institute found that inexpensive, easy-to-assemble Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants.

December 22, 2022 News from Brown

In some U.S. ZIP codes, young men face more risk of firearm death than those deployed in recent wars

A study led by Brown University researchers puts the risk of firearm-related death in perspective and calls attention to the urgent need for violence reduction interventions in the U.S.

December 20, 2022 News from SPH

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

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

Information Futures Lab

Information Futures Fellows Join Brown School of Public Health To Tackle Information Crisis

December 14, 2022

Pilot Projects Include Narrating Climate Futures, Supporting Infodemics Managers and Building Hyperlocal Models for Health Communication

December 12, 2022 News from Brown

Hoping for a quieter city, residents look to Brown research lab to analyze noise pollution in Providence

By reporting noise levels across the city, Brown's Community Noise Lab is aiding local community members who are working to build awareness, action on the public health consequences of excessive noise exposure.

December 6, 2022 News from SPH

Firearms on YouTube: Exploring American Information Ecosystems

A pioneering study by researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and Harmony Labs examines firearm-related information on YouTube

December 6, 2022 News from Brown

Brown launches accelerated MPH for physicians, health professionals with advanced degrees

A one-year master of public health degree program will enable health care professionals to broaden their scope from patients to populations, thereby expanding the field of public health.

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