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

SPH This Week
June 2, 2019
 
 
 
Message from the Dean
 
SPH Permanent Committees Composition, 2019+
 
 
 
Upcoming Signature Program
 
A Conversation About Cities and Health
 
 
Jun 4
3 to 5 p.m.
 
 
National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC
 
 
 
 
Dean's Note
 
 
What Will Happen to Women’s Health If Abortion Is Banned?
 
Access to legal abortion is under threat in the US as never before in the post-Roe era. What will happen if abortion does become illegal in many states?
 
 
Research
 
 
When Sound Becomes Noise
 
Community Noise Lab creator Erica Walker works with local communities to identify, measure, and seek solutions to noise pollution and its health effects.
 
 
PHX
 
 
Seats Still Open in Summer Institute Programs
 
There’s still time to sign up for several programs, including Story Maps, GIS, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, SAS, data visualization, and Essentials of Biostatistics with JMP.
 
School News
 
 
‘We Need to Listen First’
 
Ahead of Dean's Seminar, Lisa Simpson, president and CEO of AcademyHealth, on effective data translation and urban health issues among children.
 
 
In Conversation With
 
 
‘We’re All Part of One Community’
 
Alum Devin Larkin, director of Bureau of Recovery Services for Boston Public Health Commission, on Water Squad and importance of community engagement.
 
 
Public Health Post
 
 
Good Samaritans in the Opioid Epidemic
 
Lay responders to an opioid overdose may be reluctant to call 911, despite their knowledge of Good Samaritan protections.
 
School News
 
 
Student Receives Kinzer Scholarship for Health Administration Leadership
 
Jenna Pradhuman is third SPH student in as many years to win David Kinzer Scholarship from American College of Health Executives.
 
 
Research
 
 
Rare Gene Mutations May Prevent Heart Disease
 
Rare variants in APOB gene linked to lower triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels, and 72-percent lower risk of coronary heart disease.
 
 
SPH Snapshot
 
 
SPH Snapshot: May 20-31, 2019
 
Scenes from the past two weeks on campus, from a Spring Celebration to a Think. Teach. Do. reception.
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
USA Today
 
States Call Pornography a Public Health Crisis; Porn Industry Decries ‘Fear Mongering’ — quotes Emily Rothman, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Fox News
 
Ali Noorani: Court Ruling Allowing US to Send Asylum Seekers to Mexico Endangers Vulnerable Migrants — opinion by alum Ali Noorani.
 
 
Boston Herald
 
Proposed Bill Targeting Drug, Gun Traffickers with Stiffer Penalties — quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Psychology Today
 
A Reminder That Education Helps Us Live Healthier — opinion by Dean Sandro Galea.
 
 
Independent
 
Gay and Transgender Women Have Lower Cancer Survival Rates, Study Reveals — quotes Ulrike Boehmer, associate professor of community health sciences.
 
 
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Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
 
DEAN'S SEMINAR—A Conversation About Cities and Health
 
Tuesday, June 4, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC.
 
 
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SEMINAR—Red in a Sea of Blue: A Public Health Perspective
 
Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Bakst Auditorium.
 
 
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
 
Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Founders Room.
 
 
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Alice Bisbee Conference Room 922.
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Minneapolis—SER Conference
 
Thursday, June 20, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
 
 
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