Boston University School of Public Health's latest news, upcoming events, and announcements.
 
 

SPH This Week

March 4, 2018
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Signature Program
 
Think. Teach. Do. DC
 
 
Mar 6
6 to 8 p.m.
 
 
Foley & Lardner, 3000 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC
 
 
 
 
Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
Dean's Note
 
 
Have We Reached a Tipping Point on Guns?
 
The Parkland shooting has been accompanied by unprecedented attention being paid to the firearm epidemic. Have we reached a tipping point that can catalyze action?
 
 
Podcast
 
 
The Jellyfish and Memory Edition
 
Looking at science behind supplement aimed at improving memory, plus debate on conflicts of interest in industry research.
 
Research
 
 
US Firearm Injuries Growing More Severe
 
Firearm injuries represent mounting burden on US healthcare system.
 
 
Research
 
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Texting Can Enhance Medical Education
 
Mobile education intervention leads to increased self-study behaviors and better performance on standardized medical exams.
 
 
In Conversation With
 
 
‘It’s Important to Do What We Can’
 
Julia Raifman on how policy affects health of LGBT populations, why US government needs to start counting transgender people, and translating research into action.
 
viewpoint
 
 
If at First You Don’t Succeed....
 
In clinical research, it is critical that we learn the lessons of our data and experiences in order to get that proverbial second bite of the apple.
 
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
ABC News
 
5 Common Reasons Lawmakers Don’t Change Gun Laws — quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Teen Vogue
 
Florida May Declare Porn a Public Health Risk — quotes Emily Rothman, associate professor of community health sciencesa.
 
 
Houston Chronicle
 
As DACA Deadline Looms, Churches Open Doors — quotes alumnus Ali Noorani.
 
 
Bustle
 
How Is Yogurt Good for You? A New Study Linked It with Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in Adults— quotes Elizabeth Hatch, professor of epidemiology.
 
 
FiveThirtyEight
 
Why Dozens of Mass Shootings Didn’t Change Americans’ Minds on Guns — quotes Dean Sandro Galea.
 
 
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HIV Inter-Professional Update
 
Join students and healthcare professionals from across the Medical Campus for an inter-professional update on HIV. The focus of the conference is the importance of a team effort to provide quality comprehensive care to people living with the disease.
 
 
 
 
 
Beyond Marginalization: Supporting Life in the Community
 
Project Connect operates on the edges of the mental health system by providing individuals with serious mental illness opportunities to develop community connections.
 
 
 
 
 
Online Course: Essentials of Biostatistics with JMP (NEW)
 
June 4-29, 2018 | Instructor: Lisa Sullivan, Associate Dean for Education, Professor of Biostatistics. Get a comprehensive introduction to the use of biostatistics in the field of public health using SAS JMP©. Register today!
 
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. DC
 
Tuesday, March 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Foley & Lardner, 300 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC.
 
 
DEAN'S SEMINAR—#ENOUGH: Community Forum on Gun Violence
 
Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SEMINAR—Disagreeing on Difficult Issues: Sexual Harassment
 
Monday, March 19, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
School Assembly for Faculty & Staff
 
Tuesday, March 20, 8:45 am – 10:50 am, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
DEAN'S SEMINAR: SHINE LECTURE—Is Patient Privacy Dead?
 
Tuesday, March 20, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
 
Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Crosstown 305.
 
 
PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM—Value-Based Pricing: Panacea, Building Block, or Pipe Dream?
 
Wednesday, March 21, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
DEAN'S SEMINAR—Public–Private Collaboration: A Path to Sustainable, Affordable, Equitable, and Patient-Centric Health Care
 
Monday, March 26, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, March 27, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wilkins Board Room.
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Chicago–ACHE Conference
 
Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, River Roast, 315 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL.
 
 
DEAN'S SYMPOSIUM—Teaching Public Health
 
Wednesday, March 28, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
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