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An Intentional Pioneer: Adolf Kofi Awua, PhD, MA '22
June 25, 2026
Adolf Kofi Awua came to public health through an unconventional path. "As a biochemist in Ghana I was focused on the development of protocols for the molecular identification of the Human Papillomavir...
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Minding the Gap in Health Care and Communicative Tech
March 25, 2021
As our lives are moving online, communicative technology has gained popularity, but the newest technology still has benefits and drawbacks when it comes to access for Black and Latino neighborhoods.
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New Screening Guidelines for the Leading Cause of Cancer Death
March 12, 2021
Dean Cheryl Healton discusses the new screening guidelines that have proven effective in detecting early lung cancers.
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A Conversation Exploring the Persistent and Lethal Threat of White Supremacy
March 10, 2021
A panel of experts discussed white supremacy in the U.S. from multiple viewpoints. Presented by NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, the John Brademas Center, and GPH.
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Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19
Epidemiology
March 5, 2021
Dr. Emily Goldmann discusses the "hidden mental health pandemic" and stresses the critical need for research and interventions to address it.
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Alumni Spotlight: Ashlee Wisdom
February 26, 2021
A Q&A session with GPH alum Ashlee Wisdom, co-founder and CEO of Health In Her HUE, a digital health startup aimed to create a seamless healthcare experience for Black women and women of color.
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NYU Masterclass Makes Sense of Inequality and Scientific Study in the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 24, 2021
Dr. Danielle Ompad provided attendees with tips on how to read scientific papers about health inequalities in the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a masterclass series hosted by the NYU Cross-Cutting Init...
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Exploring Commercial Determinants of Cancer
Public Health Nutrition
February 19, 2021
February is National Cancer Awareness month -- an opportune time to showcase new developments in the fight against the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease. One sign of
Alumni Spotlight: Domenique Harrison
February 18, 2021
A Q&A session with GPH alum Domenique Harrison, founder and racial equity consultant of Domenique Michelle, LLC, psychotherapist, and curriculum developer/trainer.
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A Real Shot in the Arm
Global and Environmental Health
February 12, 2021
Answering the call to vaccinate thousands of New Yorkers, Dr. Jack Caravanos gives us an inside look at the day of a vaccination site volunteer.
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