SPH researchers begin study on subconcussive hits in football

Posted on September 17, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

By Catherine Winkler

Among the typical bright lights and high-pitched whistles of a local high school football practice, there are a few not-so-typical additions to the field: computerized mouthguards, sensors transmitting data and laptops assessing G-force, with IU professors and Ph.D. students on the sideline. It’s all part of a new study focusing on subconcussive hits in high school football athletes over time, and it comes at a particularly pivotal moment for the sport: participation in high school football has declined dramatically in recent years thanks to concerns over concussions. (more…)

Dr. Brian Dodge Co-Chairs NIH Workshop on Bisexual Health Research

Posted on September 16, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

To advance the understanding of bisexual health disparities and how to address them, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office will host the first ever Workshop on Bisexual Health Research on September 23 to bring together over 20 of the top scientists in North America with expertise in bisexual health, measurement, and other disciplines. (more…)

Dr. Howell participates in Thailand faculty exchange

Posted on September 13, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Dr. Brandon Howell, a lecturer at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, participated in a faculty exchange at the National Institute of Development Administration’s (NIDA) Graduate School of Tourism Management in Bangkok, Thailand this past summer. (more…)

CSHP doctoral candidate Elizabeth Bartelt awarded 2019 Emerging Scholars in Family Planning grant

Posted on August 27, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Bartelt, a Center for Sexual Health Promotion (CSHP) doctoral candidate at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, has been awarded a 2019 Emerging Scholars in Family Planning grant, a highly competitive funding mechanism that aims to support trainees in establishing significant and innovative family planning research portfolios. (more…)

Dr. Carrie Lawrence named member of Exemplar of Professionalism Honor Roll

Posted on August 23, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Dr. Carrie Lawrence, an assistant research scientist at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, has been named a member of the IU School of Medicine Exemplar of Professionalism Honor Roll. (more…)

Gun violence symposium offers public health approach to growing crisis

Posted on August 14, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

According to the American Public Health Association, gun violence is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S. Guns kill more than 38,000 people and cause nearly 85,000 injuries each year. Recent mass shootings keep gun violence in the headlines and the public divided over how to respond. (more…)

Prevention Insights awarded key SAMHSA grant in ongoing national expansion

Posted on August 7, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

In yet another significant step towards its national expansion, Prevention Insights at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington has been awarded the National Evaluation of the Technology Transfer Center (TTC) Program grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (more…)

“Rising Stars in Health Sciences Symposium” hosts underrepresented minority scholars

Posted on August 6, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

“Just looking at this picture makes my heart smile and feel optimistic for the future. Portrayed here are brilliant researchers, surgeons, professors, doctors, and health leaders from all underrepresented minorities. In this picture are also incredible human beings who are kind, brave, passionate, resilient, strong, and generous. Knowing that you are amongst the rising stars of global health makes me believe that everything is possible, and the future will be better because of you, your research, your ability to lead by example, your brilliant minds, and your golden hearts.” — Liliana Aguayo, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Northwestern University

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and partners recently hosted the inaugural “Rising Stars in Health Sciences Symposium.”

The symposium, which focused on networking, science, mentoring, and career development, was tailored to underrepresented minority (URM) scholars who are in the early stages of their careers, including advanced Ph.D. students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career faculty. Attendees were selected from institutions across the United States based on their academic experience, productivity, and recommendations from senior scientists.

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IUSPH alumnus receives White House award for early-career scientists

Posted on July 31, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

An IU School of Public Health-Bloomington alumnus is among the recipients of a prestigious national honor for early-career scientists. (more…)

Dr. Guerra-Reyes pens new book about birth care in Peru

Posted on July 29, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Dr. Lucia Guerra-Reyes, a Peruvian medical anthropologist and an assistant professor at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, has written a new book, Changing Birth in the Andes: Culture, Policy, and Safe Motherhood in Peru. (more…)

Dr. Mayo-Wilson receives $238,975 grant from the Arnold Foundation

Posted on July 26, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson, an associate professor at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Dr. Sean Grant, an assistant professor at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health in Indianapolis, have received a $238,975 research grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. The grant will be used to improve research that informs health and social policy. (more…)

“Rising Stars in Health Sciences Symposium” at IU Bloomington July 16-18

Posted on July 12, 2019 by IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and partners are hosting the inaugural “Rising Stars in Health Sciences Symposium” July 16-18, 2019. (more…)