Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health threats of our time, and over the past decade, the Pew Charitable Trusts has been at the forefront of efforts to address it. A recent independent evaluation of Pew’s antibiotic resistance project—led by experts including Sarah Moreland-Russell, an associate professor at Washington University in St. […]
A Ph.D. student in Public Health Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Milena Franco Silva is on a mission to address spatial and health disparities through transdisciplinary research. Her path to public health began in her hometown of Curitiba, Brazil, where she grew up navigating the stark contrasts between the rural landscape of Balsa […]
Read the article on the Prevention Research Center at WashU, highlighting our commitment to addressing public health challenges through our research.
The findings underscore the critical role of social and built environment characteristics in influencing COVID-19 spread and mortality patterns.
By expanding the study of social networks in community-level D&I research, researchers and practitioners can better leverage their potential to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities at the community level. Social networks are both tools for connection as well as a pathway to health equity. Read more here.
WashU officially launched the program this fall, which offers an interdisciplinary approach to public health.
“The Impact of Public Health at the Brown School” panel featuring some of PRC’s faculty.
Amy Eyler and Chris Gill lead through change and share their experiences and strategies for navigating a significant shift to Workday student. They both bring unique perspectives, offering valuable insights on the importance of proactive preparation and adaptability.
Sarah Moreland Russell, PRC faculty, is part of a WU-CDTR (WashU Center for Diabetes Translation Research) team working on analyzing a comprehensive Medically Tailored Meals intervention for adults with type 2 diabetes. The aim is to address policy and effectiveness surrounding the intervention and similar community-based nutrition programs.
Beth Dodson, PRC faculty, emphasizes the urgent need to improve physical activity among children. As a member of the 2024 Report Card Research Advisory Committee, she advocates for evidence-based policies, such as safe biking routes and increased physical education, to combat declining activity levels nationwide.
Washington University in St. Louis researchers are exploring mindfulness to enhance cognitive health in Latinx older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s. Backed by an NIH grant, the project adapts mindfulness to cultural contexts, fostering community and addressing stress. This study aims to evaluate mindfulness as a potential protective factor against dementia.
Washington University in St. Louis has received a $3 million NSF ADVANCE grant to promote equity among STEM faculty. The AIM for Equity initiative leverages civic mindfulness to address systemic barriers, focusing on intersectional gender and racial equity. Programs will support inclusive policies, leadership training, and faculty well-being institution-wide.