HSPH
researchers advising government officials on Gulf oil spil
 As BP's ruptured Deepwater Horizon
well continues gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, HSPH researchers Robert Herrick and James Shine are sharing data and recommendations with government officials charged
with managing the disaster. Read more |
What's
on the Menu? Sebastian's Managers Talk about Healthy Eating
 The employees at Sebastian's Café face a tall order. Housed in the
same school as a renowned Department of Nutrition, they need to deliver
high-quality, healthy food options each day, while satisfying different
budgets and tastebuds. How do they manage? Read morePhoto by Kent Dayton |
Around the School
New appointment Caroline Buckee began her appointment as assistant professor of epidemiology on July 1. Her current focus is on the human malaria
parasite, Plasmodium falciparum.
Report proposes research agenda on pregnancy intentions of HIV-positive women The report, issued by HSPH's Program on International Health and Human Rights, identifies key gaps in current knowledge, and urges a
multidisciplinary research approach to help HIV-positive women in resource-limited settings stay
healthy and shape their families. Read the full report and a shorter
document that highlights the most pressing research priorities.
Participants recognized for "taking the stairs" in
HSPH eco-campaign More than 150 HSPH members competed in this year's "Take the Stairs" campaign, an effort organized by the green team EcoOpportunity. Read more
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