Faculty in the News
Mailman School of Public Health faculty are renowned scientists, practitioners, and educators working on the forefront of critical public health issues in the U.S. and around the world. They are frequently called upon by journalists to discuss their work and to comment on vital issues and events of our day.
Below are some examples of topics and 2013 publications where our faculty members have been cited for their research findings and expert commentary.
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Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds, April 23, 2013 A study reveals that obese men are more likely to have benign prostate biopsies yield precancerous legions on follow-up biopsies. Dr. Andrew Rundle shares the significance of his research’s findings. |
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Why It Took Decades of Blaming Parents Before We Banned Lead Paint, April 22, 2013 The lead industry’s fight against regulation in many ways parallels the soda industry’s current resistance against moderation. Drs. David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz chronicle the history and point out the similarities in these two battles. |
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Holy Virus Treasure Trove, Batman! April 22, 2013 The virus hunters led by Dr. Ian Lipkin of the Center for Infection and Immunity have found a plethora of ancient viruses in bats that may help in the discovery of vaccines for human viruses, such as Hepatitis-C. |
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Doctor: ‘In the Chaos We Saw Heroism’ in Boston, April 16, 2013 The bombing of the Boston Marathon showed us the worst, and brought out the best. Dr. Irwin Redlener discusses some of the positive first responses to the disaster. (video) |
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Aging Expert: Longer Lives Present Opportunities, Challenges, April 12, 2013 “What would you do with 30 more years of life?” Dean Linda P. Fried warns about waiting too long to invest in our future needs. |
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Latino Neighborhoods: Improving Health Through Ethnic Pride? April 3, 2013 Americans of Latino decent tend to live longer than their white counterparts. Dr. Anna Abraido-Lanza talks about what scientists are calling the “barrio advantage.” (audio) |
March
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Feeding Babies Too Early, Wednesday March 27, 2013 New research suggests that feeding babies solid food too early may increase their chances for obesity later in life. Dr. Sally Findley discusses the possible causes and consequences behind these findings. (audio) |
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50 Women Who Shaped America's Health, March 18, 2013 The Huffington Post’s Healthy Living honor 50 women who significantly influenced public health. Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr was included for her work with ICAP and underserved populations. |
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How to Give Difficult Feedback, March 11, 2013 What are the most effective approaches to good leadership in a hospital setting? Dr. Thomas D’Aunno takes us through an extended example of how to lead a team of physicians with varied backgrounds. |
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Despite Obesity Rise, U.S. Calories Trending Downward, March 6, 2013 It appears Americans are cutting the calories, but not the weight. Dr. Y. Claire Wang provides insight into why this may be the case. |
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Nurses Spar with Doctors as 30 Million Insured Seek Care, March 4, 2013 As the shortage in primary care providers grows, nurse practitioners want to expand theeir roles, but medical doctors have concerns. Drs. John Rowe and Bobbie Berkowitz share their thoughts on this issue. |
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BPA Linked to Increased Asthma Risk, March 2, 2013 A study by the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health suggests that bisphenol A, which can leach from plastic into food, increases the risk of asthma in young people. Dr. Kathleen Donohue, the study's lead author, explains. (video) |
February
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Is the Pope Frail? February 27, 2013 Frailty may have led to Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement. Dean Linda P. Fried speaks on the causes of age related frailty and how to prevent it’s onset in later life. |
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The Drowning City, February 19, 2013 Rising sea-levels could be the end of major coastal cities, such as New York. Dr. Irwin Redlener shares his concern after experience the aftermath of New York’s hurricane Sandy. (Audio) |
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Closeness in a Relationship: Is it Overrated? February 14, 2013 A healthy relationship isn’t measured in just overall closeness. Dr. David Frost’s study suggests that it is how close we want to be compared to how close our partners want to be that matters most in a relationship. |
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Folic Acid for Pregnant Mothers Cuts Kids Autism Risk, February 12, 2013 |
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Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths, February 12, 2013 New York City’s drug overdose rate has tripled between 1990 and 2006. Dr. Magdalena Cerda speaks on rising opioid abuse in urban areas. |
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A Delicate New Balancing Act in Senior Healthcare, February 9 2013 |
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Air Pollution Boosts a Child's Chance of Getting Cockroach-Related Asthma, February 6, 2013 |
January
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The Best Performing CEOs in the World, January-February 2013 |
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The Preppers Next Door, January 27, 2013 |
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Is the Tide Turning on Childhood Obesity?, January 11, 2013 |
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Flu Forecasters Help Predict How to Best Combat the Virus, January 7, 2013 |
