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Dr. Linda Collins Elected Fellow of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
February 23, 2026
The Academy recognized Dr. Collins as the principal developer of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), a framework that has fundamentally changed the development, optimization, and testing of c...
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Intervention Optimization: GPH’s Answer to the Public Health Challenge of Behavior Change
Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 19, 2023
SBS Faculty present their research as they are on the vanguard of a movement to reinvent the scientific paradigm for development of behavioral interventions.
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EP113 Tackling an Asian American Infodemic with Shahmir Ali and Stella Chong
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 6, 2022
Join Shahmir Ali and Stella Chong as they explore the impact of social media misinformation on Asian American communities during COVID-19.
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The Public Health Challenge of Displacement: The War on Ukraine
Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 26, 2022
This event described on-the-ground events in Ukraine followed by an analysis from social science/public health perspectives.
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#LetBlackGirlsBeGirls
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 5, 2021
Dr. LeConté Dill amplifies the need to end adultification bias especially amongst our law enforcement and calls for us to #LetBlackGirlsBeGirls.
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Control the Vectors & You Control the Virus
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 16, 2020
Dr. Thomas Kirchner gives us insight into a research project on COVID-19 transmission and vector control.
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Adjusting the Focus on Latinx Health
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 2, 2020
Dr. Ana Abraído-Lanza brings our attention to the work of Latinx public health trailblazers like Dr. Oxiris Barbot and how she strives to improve the health of the Hispanic community.
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A Desperate Need for Justice Reform
Social And Behavioral Sciences
September 25, 2020
Dr. LeConté Dill reflects on a recent GPH event where a powerful discussion was held on the flaws and fissures of the U.S justice system and the desperate need for reform.
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Could Nicotine Moderate the Severity of COVID-19?
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
In light of recent research, Dr. Raymond Niaura explains smokers -- and perhaps nonsmokers -- might benefit from targeted nicotine treatment should they contract COVID-19.
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The Hidden Meanings of Wearing a Mask
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
Dr. David Abrams discusses the psychology behind the decision to wear or not to wear a face mask during a time of pandemic.
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