Boston University School of Public Health's latest news, upcoming events, and announcements.
SPH
This Week
December 13, 2015
SIGNATURE EVENT
Public Health Forum Series
Nanomedicine, Public Health & Uncertainty
Tuesday, December 15, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
DEAN'S NOTE
Learning about Prevention
Five thoughts about the science of prevention and its role in population health promotion.
NEWS
Alcohol Use Drives Up Depression among Military Service Members
Most National Guard troops are resistant to symptoms, but alcohol intensifies depression among high-symptom group.
Shift Needed in Focus of Infertility Research
Underlying infertility, not assisted reproductive technology, should be explored as key factor in birth outcomes.
Student Helps Establish Maternal Health Monitoring Program in Haiti
[VIDEO] Brittany Tusing worked with child and maternal health service that operates mobile prenatal clinic.
In the Classroom: Students Get Practice with Press
A visit from SPH Communications helps epidemiology students learn to talk to media.
IN THE MEDIA
The New York Times
U.S. Reports a New Low in Deaths of Infants quotes Eugene Declercq, professor of community health sciences.
Stat
Many E-Cigarette Flavorings Have Dangerous Chemicals, Study Finds quotes David Ozonoff, professor of environmental health.
Boston Magazine
Combination Therapy Raises Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women, Study Says quotes Lynn Rosenberg, professor of epidemiology.
FEATURED EVENTS
School Assembly for Faculty & Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 8:45 am 10:50 am, Hiebert Lounge.
Muslim at BUMC: A Conversation
Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 pm 7:00 pm, Keefer Auditorium.
SPH Holiday Party for Faculty & Staff
Thursday, December 17, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
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