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How Nutritionists Evaluate What Americans Should Eat

Public Health Nutrition Research
March 21, 2025
From pyramids and plates to patterns and processing, NYU GPH’s Andrea Deierlein digs into the science behind the newest federal dietary guidelines.
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New Student Research: Centering Community-based Knowledge in Food Security Response and Climate Resilience in Southern Madagascar

Global and Environmental Health Research
December 1, 2023
The Student-led Climate-Related Food Security team from the Applied Global Health Initiative published a review in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Opportunities and Challenges

Research Public Health Policy and Management
November 29, 2023
Dr. Jonathan Purtle's team is conducting a five-year study on the implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which has held potential to save lives and enhance mental health.
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GPH Research Digest 5.2

Research
November 21, 2023
Stay up to date on GPH research publications, grants and awards, presentations and panels as well as featured news!
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Analytics in Action: My Summer Internship in Neuroscience

Epidemiology
November 15, 2023
Afra Shamnath, a second-year MPH student recounts her summer internship analyzing datasets for a multiple sclerosis clinical trial at NYU Langone Health’s Neuromodulation Lab.
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Ultra Processed is Ultra Risky

Epidemiology PhD Program
November 15, 2023
NYU postdoctoral fellow Filippa Juul discusses the issue and solutions surrounding ultra-processed foods, which are high in additives, low in nutrients, and linked to various chronic diseases
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How is Disability a Part of DEI?

November 8, 2023
Join ADA advocates, professionals, and researchers for an engaging conversation about the Americans with Disabilities Act’s role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Building AI Through a Public Health Lens

Biostatistics
November 1, 2023
Dr. Rumi Chanara discusses AI's rapid progress and societal impact, advocating for a public health approach to its development. community involvement and local expertise to address societal issues.
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HealthTech Horizons: Innovations for a Healthier World

Biostatistics Public Health Policy and Management
October 28, 2023
Dr. Bill Weeks, Dr. Rumi Chunara, and Vincent Lopez discuss the game-changing innovations from AI to big data to telemedicine that are shaping the future of healthcare.
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Theory Tested by Fire

Epidemiology Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 18, 2023
Discover the challenges of recovering from the Maui wildfires, highlighting the support from individuals, public health practitioners, communities, and organizations like the Red Cross and FEMA.
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