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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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A Wholesome Experience in Kodaikanal

Public Health Nutrition
January 22, 2024
Aakanksha Kuwar details her summer experience as an MPH student at Kodaikanal International School in India, learning about local farming practices, farmer attitudes, and chemical farming's impact.
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Education is Key: Internship Fuels Lessons in Prevention

Epidemiology
December 12, 2023
MPH student Deepthi Velamuri’s summer internship conducting research on colorectal cancer disparities showed her the importance of education and public health advocacy in boosting screening rates.
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Transformative Insights at the 19th Annual ICUH conference

Global and Environmental Health
December 1, 2023
At the 19th Annual International Conference on Urban Health, William N. Rom Climate Change and Health Fellows delved into the intersection of urban health, equity, and climate change.
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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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