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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A Healthbeat report examines how funding cuts and DEI rollbacks are affecting domestic violence survivors and the organizations that support them. Prof Denis Nash states “Cuts like these reduce prevention, de-escalation, and safe exits from dangerous situations.”
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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.
Take a look at the winning poster here: cunysph.me/3OUPR9Q
#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
awesome new OpEd out by one of @cunysph.bsky.social PhD students! congrats Ira! #shameonICE www.thenation.com/article/soci...
#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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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
🔗 bit.ly/PublicHealthUnderPressure
A new 10-year regional study led by #CUNYSPH alum Thinh Toan Vu finds that people living with both HIV and hepatitis B face significantly higher risks of kidney dysfunction than those with HIV alone.
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In a Times Union op-ed, #CUNYSPH alum & post doctoral fellow Alexa D’Angelo writes that health insurance shouldn’t dictate marriage, jobs, or family decisions—and why the New York Health Act could change that.
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A new #CUNYSPH study led by Associate Prof. Onur Baser finds that Medicaid psychiatric waivers are linked to fewer hospitalizations, ER visits, and incarcerations for adults with serious mental illness—highlighting the impact of policy on care and outcomes.
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🎉 Congratulations to Postdoctoral Fellow Brianna Baker on being selected for the NIH-funded START fellowship, a highly competitive program supporting early-career addiction researchers using the nation’s largest child and brain development studies.
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Research from #CUNYSPH alum Fiona Fogarty, Assoc Prof Brian Pavilonis, & Prof Suzanne McDermott shows that meconium can be a powerful, low-cost way to track prenatal exposure to environmental metals, offering new tools for protecting maternal & child health. cunysph.me/49JH0ie
Deborah Levine, Community Engagement Director at #CUNYSPH and The Harlem Health Initiative, has been appointed to the New York State Cannabis Education Advisory Panel. She’ll help ensure cannabis education is science-based, culturally responsive, and community-centered. cunysph.me/4qSPZ7A
Regarding the NYC nurses’ strike, Al Jazeera English quotes Prof Bruce Y Lee: “[the severe flu season] leads to an increase in the number of people who need to be seen in emergency rooms…making this a particularly difficult time to not have all healthcare professionals available.” cunysph.me/3YMVbxX
Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.
Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work on Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.
We are proud to share the 2025 Annual Report for CUNYSPH—released during a milestone year as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.🎉
Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, & supporters who make this work possible. Together, we are shaping a healthier, more equitable future.
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Newly published research out of @cunysph.bsky.social shares insights about how and where New York’s youngest residents are being exposed to environmental metals before they are even born.
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Join us in supporting global research on Health in All Policies. 🌍
By completing this survey, you can help improve understanding of how these policies affect health outcomes across sectors and communities: cunysph.me/hiap
🗓️Deadline January 31
🏥 An Al Jazeera English report on U.S. health policy quotes #CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee, who warns that rising uninsured rates will flood emergency rooms, delaying care and worsening long waits for everyone.
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In an op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns that another government shutdown could severely weaken the public health response during an already brutal flu season. The consequences could put lives at risk.
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💊 High costs and insurance barriers are keeping injectable PrEP out of reach. In a new brief report, CUNY SPH doctoral alumna Alexa D’Angelo, Distinguished Prof. Christian Grov, and colleagues urge policy action to avoid repeating past HIV prevention mistakes.
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