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Study Finds New York State Has Higher Incidence Rate for Most Prevalent Cancers
Researchers, including PRI Epidemiology and Modeling Co-Lead Wan Yang, recently published an article in Scientific Reports entitled “Cancer incidence trends in New York State and associations with common population-level exposures 2010–2018: an ecological study.” Authors include Haokun Yuan,…
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Laws That Punish Drug use During Pregnancy Likely Lead to Worse Health Outcomes for Families
Contrary to some claims, laws that criminalize or otherwise punish drug use during pregnancy are more likely to worsen rather than improve health outcomes, according to a paper by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The…
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Apply Now: Grand Challenge Competition for Innovations in Public Health Emergencies
Firefly Innovations, the premier public health entrepreneurship platform of the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, in partnership with the New York City Pandemic Response Institute (PRI) announce the Grand Challenge Competition for Innovations in…
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New Study Evaluates The Completion Rates of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Surveys in NYC
In an article recently published in BMC Public Health entitled Evaluating completion rates of COVID-19 contact tracing surveys in New York City, authors, including PRI Epidemiology and Modeling Co-Lead Jeffrey Shaman and PRI Faculty Member Sen Pei, identified factors associated…
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New Guide for Embedding Equity in Crisis Preparedness and Response
The American Medical Association’s Embedding Equity in Crisis Preparedness and Response in Health Systems guide, made in collaboration with a number of organizations*, including the NYC Pandemic Response Institute, supports health care professionals in embedding equity and racial…
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PRI Convenes Inaugural Governing Board
The New York City Pandemic Response Institute (PRI) marked a significant milestone toward its mission of advancing racial equity, building resilience, and promoting public health preparedness throughout NYC and around the globe by formally convening its Governing Board…
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Quality Health Communication Is Critical to Optimal Adult Immunization
In an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, CUNY SPH Distinguished Lecturer & PRI Communications Faculty Co-Lead Scott Ratzan and colleagues call for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to “raise its persuasive communications game” on adult immunization…
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A Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Could Save Billions of Dollars if Ready Before Next Pandemic
Editor’s Note: This study was developed in support of the NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI). A new study suggests once developed, having a universal vaccine in advance of the next coronavirus epidemic/pandemic can save up to 7 million…
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The Parasitic Nature of Resilience: Advocating for Community Renewal in Public Health Preparedness
The concept of community resilience, society’s ability to maintain essential functions, despite disturbance, is a cornerstone of public health preparedness. In an article recently published in Health Security entitled Parasitic Resilience: The Next Phase of Public Health Preparedness…
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Researchers Examine Trends in Suicide Among Black Women in the United States, 1999–2020
Editor’s Note: One of the authors of the article referenced is Jeffrey Shaman, PRI Epidemiology and Modeling Co-Lead. In a Priority Data Letter recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, researchers explore the epidemiology of suicide among…
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Studying Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 During the Delta wave in New York City
In a new study co-authored by PRI Epidemiology and Modeling Co-Lead (Columbia MSPH/CPID), Jeffrey Shaman, researchers explore community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the Delta wave in New York City. The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) emerged in late 2020 and…
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Seeking Your Submissions for a Special PRI Curated Journal on Health Communications Issue: Climate Communication Challenges
The relevance of climate change on human health is largely underappreciated across many groups. Communicating the health consequences of climate change can help individuals and communities better prepare, cope and adapt to climate-driven health threats. The multifaceted spatiotemporal…
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We’re Hiring: Implementation Manager, PHEPR
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Showcase Your Work at The PRI Innovation Forum Demo Expo! (Deadline Extended!)
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PRI and CUNY SPH Partner to Share Flu, COVID-19, RSV & Norovirus Resources You Can Share
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Students Reimagine Public Health Communication Though Summer Projects with PRI
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NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map to Monitor and Prepare for Outbreaks