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Walk with a Doc bridges clinical care and community connection

June 6, 2025

By blending exercise, health education and social support, community walking groups led by Brown medical faculty and students empower Rhode Islanders to take steps toward better health.

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Outbreak tracker from Pandemic Center at Brown informs action, builds awareness on infectious disease

June 5, 2025

The user-friendly weekly report provides valuable information about the spread of infectious diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 to physicians, public health leaders and the public.

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Brown medical school graduate to emphasize love as key to success, fulfillment in medicine

May 15, 2025

At the Commencement ceremony for the Warren Alpert Medical School’s Class of 2025, Alisa Pugacheva will reflect on the importance of appreciating patients, colleagues and the practice of medicine.

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Zainab Iftikhar: Helping humans use artificial intelligence to better support mental health

May 14, 2025

The Brown Ph.D. student collaborates with psychologists and computer scientists across campus to find ways AI can support, but not replace, human-centered mental health counseling.

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New center at Brown to study the intersection of climate, environment and human health

April 28, 2025

During a campus conversation to celebrate the launch of the Center for Climate, Environment and Health, panelists explored the impacts of climate change on human health and the research that will drive life-saving solutions.

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U.S. maternal deaths doubled during COVID-19 pandemic, among other findings in new study

April 28, 2025

Public health researchers untangle two decades of maternal mortality data and find that while early increases were driven by reporting changes, real increases followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Novel study at Brown shows how late-life health traces back to what happened in the womb

April 16, 2025

The New England Family Study, launched in 1959 and now led by a Brown epidemiologist, spans three generations of participants and unlocks key insights for healthy aging.

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Three-quarters of survey respondents supported an overdose prevention center in their neighborhood

April 10, 2025

An assessment by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health revealed that before the opening of an OPC in Providence, people living and working in the area were generally supportive.

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Research showcase celebrates the innovation and ideas of Brown public health students

April 8, 2025

National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds

April 2, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.

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Two Brown professors elected AAAS fellows

March 27, 2025

The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society honored Brown faculty members from molecular biophysics and biochemistry and evolutionary biology for significant and lasting contributions to their fields.

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Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the U.S., yet falling in many peer nations

March 24, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that avoidable mortality rose across all U.S. states from 2009 to 2021, while it declined in most other high-income countries.

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A bumper crop of Brown medical students celebrate Match Day spring ritual

March 21, 2025

At Match Day 2025, a near-record number of students from Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School received their residency placements.

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Brown’s Hassenfeld Institute leader to chair U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

March 13, 2025

Dr. Michael Silverstein, director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, will lead a national task force working to improve health nationwide by making recommendations about clinical preventive services.

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Treating kids’ health, inspiring medical careers — an A+ plan takes shape in Central Falls school

March 11, 2025

Through a first-of-its-kind SMART Plus Clinic, doctors and medical students from Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School are boosting middle schoolers’ health outcomes, academic success and career preparation.

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Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?

March 11, 2025

Eight scholars from Brown University looked back at the pandemic with an eye toward how its lessons can help the United States and other nations prepare for the next global health crisis.

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Brown University researchers show how humans learn to optimize working memory

February 24, 2025

New findings from scientists from the Carney Institute for Brain Science explain memory limits and shed light on dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson’s, ADHD and schizophrenia.

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Biological clock plays critical role in driving teens’ late-day eating habits

February 17, 2025

Researchers found that adolescents in the obese weight range ate more food later in the day than their peers of healthy weight, and that their eating behaviors were strongly influenced by their internal body clock.

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Researchers discover how opsin 3, a light-sensitive brain protein, regulates food consumption in mice

February 14, 2025

Researchers at Brown University and Cincinnati Children’s found that suppressing opsin 3 in the brain of mice makes them eat less, raising new questions about the mechanisms involved in regulating human metabolism.

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Video: Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo on preparing for the next pandemic

January 31, 2025

In a video interview, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health explains why another pandemic is on the horizon — and why that needn’t induce panic.

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More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs

January 28, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.

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Fewer than 1% of U.S. clinical drug trials enroll pregnant participants, study finds

January 17, 2025

An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

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Searching for cures for antibiotic resistance on the road to scientific and personal discovery

January 16, 2025

In an intensive Winter Session course at Brown, undergraduates learned lab techniques and performed experiments as they sought breakthrough discoveries to inform future antibiotic treatments.

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What the surgeon general’s warnings about alcohol mean for individual drinkers and public health

January 14, 2025

In a Q&A, Peter Monti, a professor of alcohol and addiction studies at Brown University and a leading researcher of alcohol and disease exacerbation, shared his perspective on alcohol and cancer.

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Scientists at the Center on the Biology of Aging are rapidly advancing research on aging

January 7, 2025

Now settled into a state-of-the art space that fosters collaboration and discovery, Brown scientists are tackling the emerging field of aging research with the goal of extending healthy longevity.

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For optimal marathon performance, check training plan, gear, nutrition, weather — and air quality?

December 18, 2024

Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.

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How a shared super-resolution microscope propels breakthrough brain research at Brown

December 17, 2024

Researchers at the Carney Institute for Brain Science are taking creative approaches with a super-resolution microscope to advance their neuroscience investigations in different directions.

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Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security

December 11, 2024

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.

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Hospital payment caps could save millions of dollars for state employee health plans

December 11, 2024

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.

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What to know about the first overdose prevention center in the U.S., from the researchers studying it

December 10, 2024

With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.

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Dominique Pablito: Advancing science while inspiring fellow Indigenous students in STEM

November 26, 2024

As she investigates cancer treatments and pursues her own path toward becoming a physician-scientist, the Brown University doctoral student is supporting fellow Indigenous students interested in science and medicine.

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$13 million grant to Brown to enable research on impact of health policies on people with Alzheimer's

November 19, 2024

Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health will lead a federal grant to address urgent health policy gaps for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Silverstein: How social media can impact child health, and what to do about it

November 13, 2024

Before a conference on social media’s mental health impacts on children and families, the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute spoke about the importance of grasping the true nature of social media’s grip.

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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

November 11, 2024

An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.

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Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat

November 8, 2024

Biologists at Brown University found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.

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Brown epidemiology scholar Jennifer Nuzzo elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 21, 2024

The professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health received the honor in recognition of her work to measure and improve national preparedness for infectious disease threats.

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Brown researchers show how gut hormones control aging in flies and how it relates to human biology

October 16, 2024

The discovery of a gut-to-brain regulation pathway in flies calls for additional consideration on how certain medications can be used to treat obesity and diabetes in humans.

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Putting pressure on mini-brains helps to model compression injuries

October 16, 2024

A research team led by Diane Hoffman-Kim, an associate professor of neuroscience and engineering at Brown, found a way to use cortical spheroids to study a type of brain injury that develops over time.

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Brown launches master’s degree in health informatics

October 10, 2024

The two-year master’s program merges the fields of data science, technology and health care to uniquely position graduates to harness the potential of AI to improve health care delivery.

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Federal government may be paying twice for care of veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

October 4, 2024

An analysis by researchers at Brown's School of Public Health shows how the federal government may be paying twice for care for veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the Veterans Health Administration.

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With $3.8M grant, new Brown center to research health impacts of climate change on aging populations

October 2, 2024

Funding from the National Institute on Aging will enable Brown researchers to study the negative health effects of climate change and develop practical solutions that promote healthy aging.

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With $12.3M federal grant, Brown to expand research on substance misuse and chronic disease

October 2, 2024

With renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation will build on its research to understand mechanisms linking substance use with chronic disease.

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People navigate social networks same way they navigate transportation networks: by studying maps

September 24, 2024

A study by cognitive scientists at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science deciphered how the human brain represents the complex social connections among acquaintances, friends, and friends of friends.

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New Brown medical students don white coats, take important step toward medical careers

September 23, 2024

The Warren Alpert Medical School offered a ceremonial welcome to the 148 medical students who comprise the Class of 2028 at its annual white coat celebration.

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Brown unveils design for signature life sciences research facility in Providence

September 12, 2024

Renderings for Danoff Laboratories show a state-of-the-art facility for integrated research ranging from molecular-level science, to biotech innovations, to patient therapies and interventions.

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Study shows fentanyl’s role in Oregon overdose spike after policy decriminalizing drug possession

September 5, 2024

A study by public health researchers at Brown University found that decriminalization of drug possession was not associated with an increase in fatal drug overdose rates in Oregon.

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Petranea Smith: Engaging with the community to help people get vaccinated

August 29, 2024

With a commitment to community engagement, the public health graduate student and aspiring physician is spending her summer helping underinsured Rhode Islanders access protective health care.

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Brown researcher to study environmental health impacts of wood pellet production

August 22, 2024

Erica Walker of the Brown University School of Public Health received a federal grant to assess the effects of wood pellet plants in Mississippi on the health of residents in surrounding communities.

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Cutting-edge technology at Brown to support new discoveries on diseases by Rhode Island scientists

August 20, 2024

A $1.2 million National Institutes of Health grant will bring a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to Brown to advance the work of researchers studying the biology of disease and exploring potential treatments.

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Q&A with Brown biochemist on RNA, the molecule causing global excitement among scientists

August 13, 2024

Juan Alfonzo, the director of Brown’s new RNA Center, discusses the formerly “forgotten cousin” of DNA and explains what the center is doing to maximize RNA’s potential.

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