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New Research: Record High: Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults

June 3, 2025
Older people who use marijuana today have higher income, education levels according to a recent analysis led by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research.
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Student Highlight: 2024 MPH Candidate Karen Nassar, PharmD

Public Health Policy and Management
April 16, 2024
From a hospital pharmacy in Beirut, Lebanon to the halls of GPH, MPH candidate Karen Nassar came to NYC on a mission to broaden her knowledge of health care systems. Check out her brief Q&A!
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2023-2024 SBS Scholar Seminar Series

Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 16, 2024
The SBS Speakers Series for 2023-2024 featured speakers from the NYU Social Sciences who are investigating critical public health problems from their disciplinary perspective.
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Local Solutions for Global Challenges

Global and Environmental Health
April 3, 2024
Just in time for the Public Health Week focus on Protecting, Connecting and Thriving, Liz Carr and Emily Zambiazzi discuss how local, community-based knowledge can enhance public health interventions.
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Gun Violence Interventions: A Symposium on Hospital-Based Programs

March 27, 2024
The GPH Global Center for Implementation Science convened experts to discuss strategies for implementing and scaling hospital-based violence intervention programs to reduce its devastating impact.
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A Powerhouse Course in Women’s Health

Public Health Policy and Management
March 20, 2024
In Women's History Month, four GPH students delved into global women's health in Florence. They learned about gender-based violence and empowerment, visiting organizations like ACISJF and Casa Serena.
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Urban Health Equity: J Term in London

Global and Environmental Health
March 6, 2024
Under Jo Ivey Boufford's guidance, GPH students at NYU London worked with local stakeholders on urban health projects, gaining practical insights into disparities and preparing for global impact.
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ENAR 2024 Data Fest: Biostatistics Professional Development Series

Biostatistics
March 5, 2024
Three student groups from the Department of Biostatistics won the ENAR DataFest competition by analyzing NHANES data to understand declining blood pressure control among US adults with hypertension.
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Revolutionizing Young Women in Rwanda: Educate the Community for Health and Wellbeing

Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 21, 2024
Alumna Julyssa James continuous to hone her passion for improving health literacy within her community by serving on the board of the non-profit organization Komera.
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New Strategies in Nairobi: Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics

Global and Environmental Health
February 7, 2024
GPH students, UNICEF staff and Kenyan health management professionals gathered for the 16th BCSE course. Split into seven teams, they developed strategies to address current public health challenges.
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