Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Professor Jeffrey Lazarus who is featured among the measuresHE Talent 100! The inaugural Talent 100 features top researchers across six key domains. Dr. Lazarus is featured at #54 in the Health Sciences category.
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In an OpEd for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns RFK Jr. is funding flawed research to justify anti-vaccine claims, undermining scientific integrity and threatening public trust in evidence-based health policy.
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#CUNYSPH study suggests improvements to NYC’s Green Carts program. Researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute found that, while the city's Green Carts provide a vital source of affordable fresh produce in low-income neighborhoods, limitations threaten sustainability.
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In an OpEd for The Nation Magazine, #CUNYSPH PhD student and adjunct prof Ira Memaj argues ICE’s detention of pregnant people reflects a long history of state control over reproduction, citing medical neglect, abuse, and systemic violations of reproductive justice.
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Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues.
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In a The Guardian report on the transport of pregnant immigrant girls to avoid providing abortions, #CUNYSPH Prof Diana Romero states the “total disregard” for the rights of pregnant & nursing detainees is a “dramatic violation” of international law & public health practices.
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Featured on the Bioethics in the Margins podcast, #CUNYSPH Prof. Emeritus Nick Freudenberg explores the commercial determinants of health: examining how corporate practices shape health outcomes and what it means for public health policy and equity.
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In a rapid survey study of 76 HIV clinics and programs in 32 countries, #CUNYSPH doctoral alumna Ellen Brazier, Distinguished Prof Denis Nash, and colleagues found nearly half reported disruptions in service delivery after the U.S. halted most foreign aid in Jan 2025.
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Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Assoc Prof Sean Haley who attended the 2026 Fulbright Gala Presentation Dinner where he was recognized for his 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar award by U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Chief of Staff Victoria Roberts!
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In an Al Jazeera English article on the FDA declining Moderna flu vaccine review, #CUNYSPH Prof Bruce Lee says "Many of the policies and decisions we’ve seen have been rolling back vaccine policies long supported by the science…the concern is that this is part of a larger trend.”
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#CUNYSPH and the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute support NYC Health + Hospitals’ new Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map: an open-source tool helping clinicians, public health, and emergency teams track outbreaks and respond to emerging threats.
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A new #CUNYSPH study by Dr. Thinh Toan Vu finds NYC adults with multiple chronic diseases are more likely to use mental health treatment, but disparities persist across race/ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and income.
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Five #CUNYSPH faculty received $121,750 in AI Innovation Fund grants to expand AI literacy, strengthen teaching, and support responsible AI use across the curriculum. Congratulations to Professors Spring Cooper, Ann Gaba, Bruce Y Lee, Nash Rochman, and Karmen Williams!
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#CUNYSPH Fall 2025 Study Abroad fellows reflect on their semester at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, sharing insights from studying public health in a global setting and how the experience shaped their academic and professional goals.
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#CUNYSPH Center for Innovation in Mental Health Director Victoria Ngo and Program Manager Francesca McLaren presented at the 2026 Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in Iloilo City, Philippines, highlighting global collaboration to advance mental health equity.
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A new international study by #CUNYSPH researchers including Assistant Prof. Karmen Williams and alum Ilse Siguachi finds most clinical AI tools are not yet ready for safe, equitable bedside use, highlighting urgent gaps in AI safety and oversight.
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#CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns men’s health is about more than testosterone, calling for action on chronic disease, mental health, prevention, and access to care in an op-ed for The Hill.
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#CUNYSPH researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute examine a Hudson Valley initiative advancing food sovereignty, helping farmers and community groups build more equitable regional food systems and strengthen local control over food.
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A new national study led by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser finds that postpartum depression rose significantly among women and adolescents living in low‑income areas of states that banned or severely restricted abortion following the Dobbs decision. cunysph.me/4rqbPA0
Interview with #CUNYSPH doctoral grad Alexa D’Angelo highlights research on long-acting injectable PrEP, exploring how high costs, insurance coverage gaps, and delivery challenges may limit access to this highly effective HIV prevention option.
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In a HuffPost piece on the Trump administration’s concern that the US could lose its measles elimination status, #CUNYSPH assistant prof Rachael Piltch-Loeb states “We don’t have a great shot of reversing this trend if we don’t have a trusted public health authority.”
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#CUNYSPH Ferguson RISE Fellow Sofia Pesantez received Best Overall Poster at the Microbes in Wastewater symposium for research on hospital-based wastewater surveillance of influenza and COVID-19 in an NYC hospital system.
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#CUNYSPH research on the U.S. burden of long COVID, by teams from ISPH, CATCH, and PHICOR, was featured among the Infectious Diseases Society of America journals’ outstanding papers of 2025, highlighting its impact on infectious disease scholarship.
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🎉Dean Ayman El-Mohandes has been named to City & State NY's 50 Over 50 list! His leadership has elevated #CUNYSPH to a top-20 national ranking and continues to open doors for the next generation of public health leaders. cunysph.me/4kSVv8y
#CUNYSPH launches “AI, Health, and Digital Spaces,” a new Journal of Health Communication section exploring how AI and digital platforms are reshaping health information, and advancing scholarship at the intersection of technology and public health.
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Bullying isn’t just mean, it’s dangerous. A new #CUNYSPH study by alum Khushboo Agarwal with Professors Sasha Fleary, Philip Kreniske & Chloe Teasdale finds that U.S. high school students who are bullied face much higher odds of suicide attempts, especially girls.
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Congratulations to Deborah Levine, #CUNYSPH Community Engagement Outreach Director and HHI Director, on receiving the Icon Award from the Taylor–Moses Institute for Health Professions 🎉
Her leadership & dedication to community engagement continue to advance health equity across Harlem & beyond.
Gay and bisexual men in the U.S. face steep systemic barriers to accessing affordable, LGBTQ-affirming mental health care according to a new #CUNYSPH study by alumni Alexa D’Angelo & Rifa Ehsan with Professors Emma Tsui, Naomi Zewde & Christian Grov.
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In a New Lines Magazine op-ed, #CUNYSPH Harkness Fellow Sabrina Das discusses the evolution of abortion care in a post-Roe America. Das reflects on the harm caused by Roe’s fall—and a collective, ground-up movement reshaping care through solidarity, innovation, & shared knowledge. cunysph.me/49GJOg5
In a time of rapid change, how can public health move forward? Join leaders from Public Health Solutions, #CUNYSPH, & the NYC government for a timely panel on policy, funding, and strategic decision-making.
📅 Tuesday, Feb 24 | 5:30 PM EST
📍 CUNY SPH Auditorium
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