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February 9, 2026
News from Brown
Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources
A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.
Building on decades of research supporting mindfulness for stress reduction and cardiovascular health, a new study finds that a mindfulness trial, originally designed to lower blood pressure, significantly reduced depression symptoms, especially for those with early-life adversity.
Researchers find that differences in drug availability are driven more by when companies submit drugs for approval than review speed, especially for medicines that offer little added benefit to patients.
January 30, 2026
News from Brown
Childhood lead exposure associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence
A federally funded study led by Brown University researchers links increased childhood blood lead concentrations with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence, with larger increases when exposure occurred later in childhood.
A local pilot study between School of Public Health researchers and Meridian Senior Living has paved the way for a CDC-funded initiative to keep seniors safer across the country.
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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Available to in-person MPH students matriculating in Fall 2026 and beyond, the new methods-based curriculum emphasizes rigor and flexibility.
What does it take to lead a top-tier School of Public Health? For Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, the journey started in the chaos of the ER. In this episode of Humans in Public Health, we sit down with Interim Dean Beaudoin, who has experienced Brown from every possible angle: as a medical resident, a student, a member of the faculty, a department chair and administrative leader. Now, she steps into the role of Interim Dean.
February 11, 2026
News from Brown
Leaders gather for an authentic, lively conversation about health care policy in Rhode Island
A summit hosted by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issues facing the state.
February 9, 2026
News from Brown
Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources
A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.
February 7, 2026
News from Brown
Brown University students, faculty and staff unite to remember, grieve and heal as a community
As community members continue on a path toward recovery, a campus-wide memorial service honored the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, whose lives were lost in December.
Building on decades of research supporting mindfulness for stress reduction and cardiovascular health, a new study finds that a mindfulness trial, originally designed to lower blood pressure, significantly reduced depression symptoms, especially for those with early-life adversity.
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Scientific American
As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the disease back for good?
Professor of Epidemiology Jen Nuzzo on continuing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and possibility of losing measles elimination status.
Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist at SPH, comments on flu spoke seen in December.
Distinguished Senior Fellow Stephanie Psaki argues that the world is at a rare moment in history where science could stop the next pandemic before it starts — if we choose to act.
The Boston Globe
Why undermining vaccines will endanger Americans’ freedom
Dean Ashish Jha explains why undermining vaccines will endanger Americans’ freedom in the Boston Globe.
The Independent
Experts predict egg prices will only increase — here’s why
Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, commented on the top worries around bird flu in the U.S.
Commenting for PBS Newshour, Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist who directs the Pandemic Center at the Brown University School of Public Health says the manner in which the ACIP was reshaped in recent months, and Kennedy’s statements and actions on vaccines, has worked to undermine public health workers and institutions.