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EP176 Tanzania Fieldwork: Climate Change and Systems Thinking with Bethel Abraham and Sona Fall

January 22, 2026
MPH students Bethel Abraham and Sona Fall share stories about their study abroad in Tanzania, which focused on low-cost strategies for waterborne diseases and waste management.
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New Research: Ghost Gun Recoveries Associated with Suicide Rates in California

January 20, 2026
The rate of privately manufactured firearms, or “ghost guns,” recovered by law enforcement is associated with an increase in firearm suicide rates in California.
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Lab Spotlight: HealthRight Last Mile Populations Lab

January 19, 2026
HealthRight interns are integral members of the team, supporting the development and implementation of programs, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
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New Research: Exclusive Breastfeeding May Protect Against Postpartum Depression

January 16, 2026
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed in the first months after giving birth are less likely to experience postpartum depression (PPD).
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Sickle Cell Disease: 115 Years Later—A Path Forward for Equity and Innovation

January 8, 2026
Recapping the Sickle Cell Disease: 115 Years Later Symposium, a partnership between the ISEE Lab and the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity (IEHE).
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Dr. Adolfo Cuevas Receives Early Career Impact Award

December 18, 2025
Dr. Adolfo Cuevas, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences, has been named a recipient of the Early Career Impact Award by the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences.
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Dr. Rumi Chunara Named Distinguished Member of Association for Computing Machinery

December 12, 2025
Dr. Rumi Chunara has been named a distinguished member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
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Cool Course: Data, AI, and the People’s Health

December 8, 2025
Using real-world case studies and datasets, students in a new NYU School of Global Public Health class explore how algorithms are shaping our health.
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Practice Spotlight: Umaima Abbasi

December 8, 2025
Hailing from Pakistan, Umaima enrolled in GPH after earning her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Her interests center on vaccine-preventable diseases, with aspirations to design immu...
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Public Health Changemaker: Sylvie Curci, MPA/MPH '15 Making Progress Through Preparedness

December 8, 2025
Sylvie Curci, MPA/MPH '15 volunteered at a hospital in Haiti, working largely offsite with community organizers, and was preparing to travel there for her final thesis when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake ...
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