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Women’s History Month: Women in Statistics Conversation Panel

Biostatistics
April 15, 2025
The Department of Biostatistics at NYU GPH proudly hosted a dynamic and inspiring event that brought together accomplished female leaders from academia, healthcare and industry to share their journeys...
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Cross Continental Experience Blog: Adiós C-C MPH, Hello Future!

May 13, 2020
A student experience blog by C-C MPH student Jonelle Boafo reflecting on the cohort's time in the program, as graduation nears.
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Could Nicotine Moderate the Severity of COVID-19?

Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
In light of recent research, Dr. Raymond Niaura explains smokers -- and perhaps nonsmokers -- might benefit from targeted nicotine treatment should they contract COVID-19.
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The Hidden Meanings of Wearing a Mask

Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
Dr. David Abrams discusses the psychology behind the decision to wear or not to wear a face mask during a time of pandemic.
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Cross Continental Experience Blog: The COVID-19 Impact

May 4, 2020
A student experience blog by C-C MPH student Jonelle Boafo reflecting on the social epidemiology issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Rising Pandemic of Stigma: Impacts of Stereotypes & Prejudice

Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 1, 2020

Picture Source: Time Magazine 

 

Because the COVID-19 pandemic originated in China, stigma against Chinese/Asian Americans has escalated. Against a backdrop of historical discrimination against

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Resilience in a Pandemic of Isolation

Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 24, 2020
As social distancing takes a toll on most of us, Dr. David Abramson tells us that this as the time where we must activate our resilience to overcome the lonesomeness of this pandemic.
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Go To Your Room

Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 22, 2020
Julia Cartwright reflects on the new circumstances Mother Nature has presented and how this pandemic forces us to isolate, reassess what truly matters, learn from our mistakes, invest in prevention an...
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Training First Receivers on Infectious Disease Health & Safety, Including PPE

April 21, 2020
Dr. Jack Caravanos Creates NIH-Funded Training Videos for Emergency Department Staff in Light of COVID-19.
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No Room for Racism in COVID-19 Response

Undergraduate Programs
April 16, 2020
Undergraduate Student Cassi Niedziela reflects on history's exploitation of minorities for health and stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic should not be a repeat of such actions.
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