I have spent the last 30 years of my life studying or working at schools of public health.

(But you look so young. How is that possible?)

(Thank you - too kind!)

Anyway, this gives me perspective to say that recent policy changes will be specifically devastating for US public health research. 🧵

Read this excellent op-ed from Andy Papachristos calling for a balanced approach to violence reduction. Support for policing, but protecting important investments in community violence intervention too. www.newsweek.com/make-america...

Feeling creative? 🖼️ We need you! SER & SPER are hosting a Fun Run/Walk in Boston during the SER Annual Meeting, that includes a t-shirt for every participant and we need a design! The winning artist will receive complimentary meeting registration for 2025. Submit here:

When young people are shot and killed, they lose decades of potential: the potential to grow up, have a family, contribute to society, and pursue their passions in life.

These losses are felt across families, neighborhoods, and communities.

Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Redlining, Root Causes, and a Firearm Injury Scholarship of Consequence | AJPH | Vol. Issue

800 researchers
400 scientific presentations
250 institutions from across the country
24+ academic disciplines represented
19 sponsoring organizations
17 exhibitors
15 board members
5 society committees
…and a deep belief and hope that all of this work can and will make a difference❤️‍🩹 (1/2)

have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?

I’ve been really happy to find so many of my gun violence prevention colleagues here where the skies are blue, and you should follow them too! check out my starter pack of GVP activists, survivors, and mountain movers ⬇️
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I've been at BUSPH for almost 5 months (!) I'm especially excited to work with w/@bostonu.bsky.social colleagues to field outstanding social epidemiology training focused on current priorities. My colleague Jon Jay's work on gun violence (& his new course) exemplifies: sites.bu.edu/riselab/cour...