Shrinking the effects of the obesity epidemic If we can't stop Americans from getting heavier, can we at least develop drugs that prevent them from getting sick with obesity-related diseases? Read more
From pond to pump HSPH student Ramon Sanchez sees the future of energy production-and cleaner, healthier skies--in tiny green algae. Read more
New research
Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer A new study of men with prostate cancer finds that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of overall mortality and of death due to prostate cancer. HSPH researchers and colleagues also found that men who did more vigorous activity had the lowest risk of dying from the disease. Read more
Violence against mothers linked to 1.8 million female infant and child deaths in India "Being born a girl into a family in India in which your mother is abused makes it significantly less likely that you will survive early childhood. Shockingly, this violence does not pose a threat to your life if you are lucky enough to be born a boy," said HSPH's Jay Silverman. Read more
Around the School
Faculty appointment Alan Geller was appointed senior lecturer on society, human development, and health.
Awards
Barry Bloom was named a Fellow of The American Association for the Advancement of Science"for his many contributions to and leadership in the areas of infectious diseases, vaccines, and global health." He will be recognized at the Fellows Forum to be held on February 19 during the AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Learn more
Marilyn Cornelis, a research associate in the Department of Nutrition, was awarded a Young Investigator grant from NARSAD: The Brain and Behavior Research Fund. She plans to "explore the complex interplay of multiple genetic and environmental factors in the development of depression and anxiety disorders."
Faculty book
Thomas Smith has co-authored the book A Biologic Approach to Environmental Assessment and Epidemiology (Oxford University Press, 2010) Learn more
Researchers: Are you using mobile technology? If you are using mobile technology for your research, or are interested in doing so, you are invited to join a School-wide group forming to share ideas and identify potential sources of funding. Contact Sam Harp to learn more.
Shrinking the effects of the obesity epidemic
From pond to pump
Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer
