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Charles Branas retweeted
Th term "lived experience" is everywhere now, often as a credential. But what are its origins? A sharp explainer by @sagelattman traces its German roots to Erfahrung (wisdom gained over time) + Erlebnis (what you've actually lived through). @VitalCityNYC vitalcitynyc.org/the-origins…
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She vast experience and vision - worth listening to her on @VitalCityNYC podcast earlier this year: vitalcitynyc.org/renita-fran…
Charles Branas retweeted
Today, Professors Quarraisha & Salim Abdool Karim will be honored with the 2024 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award in recognition of their global contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Congratulations!! #LaskerLaureates @LaskerFDN @CAPRISAOfficial
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Charles Branas retweeted
The increase in gun-thefts from cars in the last ten years has been staggering. New report from @Everytown shows the trends city-by-city. Just one of the ways that everyday gun owner practices have huge implications for everyone's safety. everytownresearch.org/report…
Charles Branas retweeted
Find out more about the Online MS in Epidemiology @ColumbiaMSPH
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Register to attend a virtual Open House: Thurs, April 11, 6:00-7:00pm, EST columbiacuimc.zoom.us/meetin…
Charles Branas retweeted
Fantastic news! The best is yet to come for @ColumbiaMSPH
#ICYMI Columbia Mailman ranks third in @NIHFunding, securing $74M in 2023, a 61% ⬆️ since 2018. Major grants target minority health, arsenic/uranium health impacts & children's environmental health. Faculty expansion & stellar research drive this success.
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Charles Branas retweeted
Please use this gift link to read the full @washingtonpost editorial coverage of the 2023 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms held last wk, where hundreds of researchers presented "innovative ways to save lives" & more wapo.st/47pdrPZ
Charles Branas retweeted
CONGRATULATIONS to @CUEpidemiology doctoral student Ariana Gobaud (@ArianaGobaud) on being awarded the Impact Science Award at the 2023 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms last week!!! (continued) #2023FirearmResearchConf
Charles Branas retweeted
Introducing…the #HealthEquity Research Production Model— a paradigm that champions accountability by placing #equity at the forefront, in the research stage. My framework prioritizes equity in research papers, grants, teams, and community engagement.
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Charles Branas retweeted
Belatedly learned my @NMInDepth series "Blind Drunk" won @INN's 2023 award for best investigative journalism among small media outlets. Grateful for the recognition and humbled to be among so many other great awardees.
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Charles Branas retweeted
Thanks Andrew for the summary. This study is unique in that it links individual gun permit data to crime victimization. The main takeaway is that stolen guns from legal owners can be an important source of neighborhood gun crimes. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
Charles Branas retweeted
📣Students/postdocs/trainees: There is still time (until July 31) to apply for travel awards to attend the National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms in Chicago this November. For more info and to apply please visit firearmresearchsociety.org/t…
Charles Branas retweeted
The view from the entrance to @ColumbiaMSPH today is spectacular- the weekly Fort Washington Greenmarket is in full swing and people from all parts of @ColumbiaMed are really enjoying being outside in Haven Plaza.
Charles Branas retweeted
Did you know that Dr. Salim Abdool Karim's new book, "Standing Up for Science", is now available for purchase worldwide AND as an ebook? Check out this thread 👇for links to various vendors. @ProfAbdoolKarim @CAPRISAOfficial
Now available for international readers. Purchase your copy of #StandingUpforScience via the below links.
@ProfAbdoolKarim @CAPRISA.
Charles Branas retweeted
As #Phoenix looks poised to break a half-century record by hitting 110F for a 19th straight day, I re-up my interview with @MayorGallego for @ThinkGlobalHlth about the necessity of building more resilient, sustainable cities, there and everywhere. thinkglobalhealth.org/articl…
Charles Branas retweeted
Infectious diseases and the Sustainable Development Goals: progress, challenges and future directions. New @NatureRevMicro commentary from Drs. Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim. @CAPRISAOfficial @ProfAbdoolKarim
Full text available at rdcu.be/dg9J7
Charles Branas retweeted
Who’s most likely to smoke weed, and is it older NPR listeners? @DeborahHasin offers expert insight in this @washingtonpost piece. @ColumbiaPsych washingtonpost.com/business/…
Charles Branas retweeted
In 1776 🇺🇸 life expectancy was 36 years.
Half of children died before their 5th birthday.
Diseases like smallpox—not combat—were the greatest threat to Washington’s army.
We’ve come a long way. And we largely have public health to thank.
More here ⬇️
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Charles Branas retweeted
Put your safety first this 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆 @KidsAtColumbia pediatric emergency medicine specialist @drashblanch says she’s witnessed firsthand the unfortunate injuries in children caused by fireworks.
For more info on how to celebrate safely, visit columbiamed.link/3D0UxBS