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Study discovers potential target for treating aggressive cancer cells

October 21, 2020

New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells.

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Early-career biostatistics scholar from Brown wins prestigious Packard fellowship

October 15, 2020

Brown School of Public Health faculty member Lorin Crawford will receive $875,000 over five years to pursue research in statistics, genomics and applied mathematics.

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Tuned lighting helps nursing home residents get better sleep, study finds

October 6, 2020

A study led by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that using tuned LED lighting cut in half the number of sleep disturbances among older residents in long-term care.

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When disasters strike, nursing home residents face considerable risk

October 6, 2020

With a focus on nursing home deaths after Hurricane Irma in 2017, study finds the effects of natural and other disasters on long-term care populations are vastly underestimated.

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Dr. Ashish Jha: For public health leaders, ‘expertise plus humanity’ is key to success

October 1, 2020

A prominent global voice on COVID-19 and the new dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, Dr. Jha weighs in on lessons from the pandemic and how educators can best train future leaders in health and medicine.

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Virtual event series to examine causes, consequences of health disparities in U.S.

September 30, 2020

In “Decoding Disparities,” presented by Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School and School of Public Health, experts will discuss adverse impacts on the health of Black and Indigenous individuals and people of color in America.

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Firearm injuries cost a health insurer $8.2 to $41.2 million to treat, study finds

September 28, 2020

Using insurance claim data from five states, a team of researchers led by Brown University physician-scholar Megan Ranney found that health care costs skyrocket in the six months after a firearm injury.

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Brown establishes new Cancer Center dedicated to research, clinical developments

September 22, 2020

An outgrowth of the Joint Program in Cancer Biology established by Brown and Lifespan, the center will focus efforts on world-class research, developing new therapeutics and addressing patients’ unique needs.

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COVID-19 Biobank at Brown and Lifespan fuels critical research amid pandemic

September 15, 2020

A bank of biological samples created by medical scholars and clinicians could help Brown researchers answer pressing questions about diagnosing and treating COVID-19.

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Imaging rapid drug effects in the human brain

August 25, 2020

Brown University researchers outline a method of showing how drugs affect the brain within minutes to hours of being taken.

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Cesar Orduña: Delivering free virus tests to Rhode Island’s underserved

August 12, 2020

Since May, a Brown senior and other students have played an instrumental role in providing COVID-19 tests to low-income, uninsured Rhode Island residents, many of whom are working on the front lines amid a global pandemic.

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Quality of care at rural hospitals may not differ as much as reported, study suggests

August 10, 2020

A Brown University School of Public Health research team found that differences in diagnosis coding practices has resulted in artificially inflated mortality rate comparisons to other hospitals.

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Inconsistent EPA regulations increase lead poisoning risk to kids, study finds

August 6, 2020

As new lead protection rules from the Environmental Protection Agency move toward finalization, research shows that tens of thousands of children are at increased risk under the current set of inconsistent standards.

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In upcoming events, Dr. Fauci, Brown scholars to discuss nation’s challenges, readiness to reopen

July 30, 2020

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, one of the world's leading infectious disease physicians, will join incoming Brown School of Public Health dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha for a publicly accessible, live-streamed event on Aug. 7.

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$6.2 million grant renews Alcohol Research Center on HIV funding for five years

July 22, 2020

The grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will fund the center, based at Brown’s School of Public Health, as researchers work to reduce the impact of alcohol misuse on the HIV epidemic.

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Expanded access to treatment in prisons and jails can reduce opioid overdose deaths by 31.6%, study finds

July 22, 2020

Using a microsimulation model, researchers at Brown predicted the number of opioid-related overdose deaths related to three different treatment options over the course of 8 years.

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Brown to fund biomedical technologies with commercial potential, patient benefits

July 20, 2020

Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact awards projects focused on analyzing infant cries for signs of opioid withdrawal, developing a malaria vaccine and accelerating medical solutions into commercial technologies.

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Study helps to settle debate on roles of REM and non-REM sleep in visual learning

July 20, 2020

A study by a team of Brown University researchers sheds new light on the complementary roles of REM and non-REM sleep in visual perceptual learning.

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Drug treatment could improve effectiveness of immunotherapy for cancer patients

July 7, 2020

The MDM2 gene promotes tumor growth and interferes with immunotherapy in some cancer patients — a new study from a Brown University research team suggests that an MDM2-inhibiting drug could help address this problem.

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Emergency physician shows everyday readers why ‘Sex Matters’ in health care

June 26, 2020

Dr. Alyson McGregor, cofounder of the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine at Brown, discusses the difference sex makes in medical research and care in her new book, “Sex Matters.”

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Scientists devise new ‘bar code’ method to identify critical cell types in the brain

June 25, 2020

A discovery by researchers at Brown’s Center for Translational Neuroscience could pave the way for future studies aimed at developing solutions to ALS and other vexing neuromuscular diseases.

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Brown’s medical school leads the way in establishing first USMLE regional testing site

June 25, 2020

In the face of COVID-19, leaders at the Warren Alpert Medical School worked with the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination on a solution enabling medical students to take essential licensing exams that had been cancelled.

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For underrepresented scholars, fellowship will fund Brown MPH to train new generation of leaders

June 15, 2020

A new Health Equity Scholars fellowship program from Brown’s School of Public Health and Tougaloo College is aimed at expanding diversity among public health leaders and addressing racism as a public health problem.

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Past stressful experiences do not create resilience to future trauma, new study finds

June 11, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new research finds that past stressors and traumatic events increase vulnerability to mental illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Brown physician-scholar testifies on COVID-19 before U.S. House committee

May 21, 2020

Megan Ranney, an associate professor of emergency medicine, urged the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis to ramp up manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment.

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Study finds low proportion of individuals with autism receive recommended genetic tests

May 13, 2020

Tests can identify or rule out abnormalities, but a study from the R.I. Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment finds that most people with autism spectrum disorder don’t receive them.

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School of Public Health celebrates high-impact student research online

April 30, 2020

With students studying remotely as a result of COVID-19, Brown’s School of Public Health created a platform for students to share poster presentations on their research virtually.

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Research reveals new target that could be a foundation for malaria vaccine

April 22, 2020

In a study that could lead to a new vaccine against malaria, researchers have found antibodies that trigger a “kill switch” in malarial cells, causing them to self-destruct.

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Amid COVID-19 crisis, more than 30 Brown med students graduate early to begin hospital work

April 17, 2020

Fourth-year medical students at the Warren Alpert Medical School who have completed requirements and elected to graduate early will join the fight against COVID-19 both locally and in residencies nationwide.

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Researchers use 21st century genomics to estimate Samoan population dynamics over 3,000 years

April 14, 2020

A new study estimating the size of the Samoan population using contemporary genomic data found that the founding population remained low for the first 1,500 years of human settlement, contributing to understanding the evolutionary context of the recent rise in obesity and related diseases.

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Conversations on COVID: Exploring genetic links to COVID-19 severity

April 7, 2020

An assistant professor of dermatology at Brown’s medical school is investigating whether the genetic cause of hair loss could help to explain greater severity and more fatalities among male COVID-19 patients.

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Conversations on COVID: Flattening the curve in jails and prisons

April 6, 2020

Stemming the tide of COVID-19 cases in jails and prisons isn’t just about protecting those who are incarcerated; it’s also about saving the lives of those living outside prison walls, says Brown professor Josiah Rich.

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Mindfulness app may help address physician anxiety, burnout

April 1, 2020

Many physicians live with significant anxiety — now more than ever — but a new study from Brown researchers suggests that app-based mindfulness training can help.

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Conversations on COVID: Applying lessons from the fight against Ebola

March 26, 2020

Dr. Adam Levine helped to find effective treatments for Ebola — now, he’s working with a global relief organization to ramp up the medical response to COVID-19 in high-risk countries.

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Conversations on COVID: Breaking the anxiety cycle

March 25, 2020

Dr. Jud Brewer, director of research and innovation at Brown’s Mindfulness Center, explains how practicing mindfulness can curb the spread of coronavirus anxiety in individuals’ personal lives and social circles.

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Conversations on COVID: Pitching in to help hospitals, health care workers, health officials

March 24, 2020

When clinical rotations at the Warren Alpert Medical School were paused, third- and fourth-year students found new ways to support Rhode Island’s frontline health care workers fighting coronavirus.

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For Brown’s medical students on Match Day, a virtual community and celebration

March 20, 2020

With soon-to-graduate students from the Warren Alpert Medical School placing in medical residency programs across the country, Match Day was a time to celebrate, even without the ability to convene in person.

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With Ritalin and similar medications, the brain focuses on benefits instead of costs of work, study finds

March 19, 2020

New research from cognitive neuroscientists at Brown and Radboud Universities has pinpointed how stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall can change people’s motivation to complete difficult tasks.

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Health care experts issue recommendations for COVID-19 stimulus bills

March 18, 2020

Dr. Megan Ranney, an associate professor of emergency medicine and health services, policy and practice at Brown, coauthored recommendations detailing a set of public health and financial measures to combat the historic health crisis.

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Brown researchers take charge in improving Alzheimer’s research, treatment

March 1, 2020

Through collaborations with neurologists, psychiatrists, biologists and more, projects spearheaded by Brown researchers aim to improve care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.

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Accomplished physician, public health scholar named School of Public Health dean at Brown

February 26, 2020

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, faculty director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, will work to advance academic excellence and provide strategic direction for the school, effective Sept. 1, 2020.

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Federal certification enables Brown med school graduates to treat opioid use disorder nationwide

February 3, 2020

Warren Alpert Medical School Class of 2020 graduates will be the first in the nation to graduate with training that allows them to prescribe medications to treat opioid use disorder in any U.S. state.

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Report outlines integrated care recommendations for opioid use and infectious disease

January 24, 2020

Dr. Josiah Rich, an addiction specialist and Brown professor, contributed to a report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine on how to integrate care for the intertwined epidemics of opioid use and infectious disease.

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Brown medical anthropologist weighs in on coronavirus in China

January 24, 2020

As coronavirus spreads to multiple countries, Katherine Mason, an assistant professor of anthropology at Brown, detailed lessons learned from the outbreak of SARS and cautioned against public panic.

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Statewide autism study finds later diagnoses for girls, high rates of co-occurring disorders

January 20, 2020

A study analyzing the first 1,000 patients from the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment found that girls receive autism diagnoses an average of 1.5 years later than boys, and people with autism often have co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.

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Reward improves visual perceptual learning — but only after people sleep

January 17, 2020

A new study from Brown researchers finds that rewards improve performance on a visual perceptual task only if participants sleep after training.

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Researchers to test wearable device for weight loss

January 10, 2020

A collaboration among scientists at the University of Alabama, the Miriam Hospital, Brown and other universities will evaluate a device that monitors what you eat and delivers smartphone prompts.

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Big data, small state: R.I. database offers the potential for efficient, improved health care

December 18, 2019

Researchers at the Brown-based, federally funded Advance-CTR program are using Rhode Island’s All-Payer Claims Database to improve health care and train the next generation of health care scholars.

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New industry partnership to accelerate research on flu vaccines for the elderly

December 13, 2019

A three year $2.1 million research agreement with Insight Therapeutics will enable a team of Brown researchers to compare the effectiveness of flu vaccines in approximately 1,000 nursing homes.

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New grant will fund clinical trial of a novel approach to treating Alzheimer’s

December 10, 2019

A major grant from the Alzheimer’s Association will enable researchers to test a drug that could reduce brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s patients and possibly slow the progression of the disease.

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