In this session of Thinking Public Health, we will reflect on the recent political violence. Our discussion will consider the broader forces that drive individuals and groups toward violence, the specific role of firearms in escalating conflict, and how health — as a shared value and collective good — can serve as a bridge to unite […]
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Lora Iannotti, MA, PhD, the Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor and co-director of the Food and Agriculture Mission (FARM) Innovation Research Network at the School of Public Health, gave a talk titled, “Why the 3 E’s of the E3 Nutrition Lab matter for public health.” See here for a recording of the talk.
Notes from Sept. 2, 2025, Assembly
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The COVID-19 pandemic devastated communities throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Many of the voices most affected remain unheard. A new book, "Novel Virus, Old Divides: How COVID-19 Touched Every Piece of Life in St. Louis," presents the stories of 54 St. Louis residents during the pandemic. Visual storytelling of their experiences offers insight into community resilience, health […]
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Abigail Barker, MA, PhD, a research associate professor at the School of Public Health, gave a talk October 8, 2025, titled, “Missouri Medicaid Policies to Build a Systematic and Evidence-Informed Approach to Maternal and Infant Health.” See here for a recording of the talk.
The FARM Food Futures Forum was the inaugural convening of Washington University School of Public Health’s Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM) Innovation Research Network. The forum brought together leading voices from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector to engage in critical dialogue on transforming food systems to support human and planetary health. […]
Rodrigo Reis, MS, PhD, professor of public health at the School of Public Health, will give a talk titled “Advancing People, Health and Place Research and Impact.” The talk will be on the Danforth Campus in 118 Brown Hall and also available over Zoom.
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Topic: Public health in the age of MAHA Public health is going through a period of unprecedented upheaval, catalyzed by policies wrought by the Trump administration, and spurred by the MAHA movement. Long-standing approaches are being reconsidered, with renewed debates around vaccines, shifting attention to unconventional areas of nutritional policy — for example, proposals to […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms health-care delivery and population health strategies, fundamental questions emerge about ensuring equitable access, maintaining ethical standards, and translating cutting-edge algorithms into meaningful real-world impact. This symposium brings together leading experts to explore how we can harness the potential of Al while safeguarding against bias and ensuring its benefits reach all […]