Capital & Main reports on the “devastating” impact of USAID’s termination, citing a #CUNYSPH ISPH study and investigator Ellen Brazier whose survey found nearly half of clinics across 32 countries faced service disruptions, with 28% reporting medication availability challenges. cunysph.me/3PKTzDn

In an interview for the ReGEN Podcast, #CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee explores the intersection of AI and medicine, highlighting how systems modeling, digital health, and AI can transform healthcare delivery and public health. cunysph.me/4sTqVyb

A decade of research from the Center for Systems and Community Design (CSCD) at #CUNYSPH helped inform New York City’s new $50 million plan to reconstruct 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods cunysph.me/4snfRd0

A Ms. Magazine OpEd by #CUNYSPH Senior Assoc Dean Terry McGovern, Harkness Fellow Sabrina Das, & the #SRJHub’s Katherine Hartley warns the expanded global gag rule weaponizes foreign aid, imposing ideology over evidence, worsening a global maternal health crisis. https://cunysph.me/4uAqZ7I

Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Professor Jeffrey Lazarus who is featured among the measuresHE Talent 100! The inaugural Talent 100 features top researchers across six key domains. Dr. Lazarus is featured at #54 in the Health Sciences category. cunysph.me/4uDmsS0

In an OpEd for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns RFK Jr. is funding flawed research to justify anti-vaccine claims, undermining scientific integrity and threatening public trust in evidence-based health policy. cunysph.me/4sYU9fs

#CUNYSPH study suggests improvements to NYC’s Green Carts program. Researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute found that, while the city's Green Carts provide a vital source of affordable fresh produce in low-income neighborhoods, limitations threaten sustainability. cunysph.me/4rJ1e2u

In an OpEd for The Nation Magazine, #CUNYSPH PhD student and adjunct prof Ira Memaj argues ICE’s detention of pregnant people reflects a long history of state control over reproduction, citing medical neglect, abuse, and systemic violations of reproductive justice. cunysph.me/4sUkmM6

Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. cunysph.me/40EMwPa

In a The Guardian report on the transport of pregnant immigrant girls to avoid providing abortions, #CUNYSPH Prof Diana Romero states the “total disregard” for the rights of pregnant & nursing detainees is a “dramatic violation” of international law & public health practices. cunysph.me/4sOFL9d

Featured on the Bioethics in the Margins podcast, #CUNYSPH Prof. Emeritus Nick Freudenberg explores the commercial determinants of health: examining how corporate practices shape health outcomes and what it means for public health policy and equity. https://cunysph.me/473Gifi

In a rapid survey study of 76 HIV clinics and programs in 32 countries, #CUNYSPH doctoral alumna Ellen Brazier, Distinguished Prof Denis Nash, and colleagues found nearly half reported disruptions in service delivery after the U.S. halted most foreign aid in Jan 2025. cunysph.me/4slmcWo

Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Assoc Prof Sean Haley who attended the 2026 Fulbright Gala Presentation Dinner where he was recognized for his 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar award by U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Chief of Staff Victoria Roberts! cunysph.me/41jviH3

In an Al Jazeera English article on the FDA declining Moderna flu vaccine review, #CUNYSPH Prof Bruce Lee says "Many of the policies and decisions we’ve seen have been rolling back vaccine policies long supported by the science…the concern is that this is part of a larger trend.” cunysph.me/4kSXlX0

#CUNYSPH and the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute support NYC Health + Hospitals’ new Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map: an open-source tool helping clinicians, public health, and emergency teams track outbreaks and respond to emerging threats. cunysph.me/4rXrrei

A new #CUNYSPH study by Dr. Thinh Toan Vu finds NYC adults with multiple chronic diseases are more likely to use mental health treatment, but disparities persist across race/ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and income. cunysph.me/4kQbV1u

Five #CUNYSPH faculty received $121,750 in AI Innovation Fund grants to expand AI literacy, strengthen teaching, and support responsible AI use across the curriculum. Congratulations to Professors Spring Cooper, Ann Gaba, Bruce Y Lee, Nash Rochman, and Karmen Williams! cunysph.me/3MYByAy

#CUNYSPH Fall 2025 Study Abroad fellows reflect on their semester at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, sharing insights from studying public health in a global setting and how the experience shaped their academic and professional goals. cunysph.me/4kSM4Gj

#CUNYSPH Center for Innovation in Mental Health Director Victoria Ngo and Program Manager Francesca McLaren presented at the 2026 Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in Iloilo City, Philippines, highlighting global collaboration to advance mental health equity. cunysph.me/4kN7eFv

A new international study by #CUNYSPH researchers including Assistant Prof. Karmen Williams and alum Ilse Siguachi finds most clinical AI tools are not yet ready for safe, equitable bedside use, highlighting urgent gaps in AI safety and oversight. cunysph.me/4tRmvJx

A Healthbeat report examines how funding cuts and DEI rollbacks are affecting domestic violence survivors and the organizations that support them. Prof Denis Nash states “Cuts like these reduce prevention, de-escalation, and safe exits from dangerous situations.” cunysph.me/4kVnYe4

#CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns men’s health is about more than testosterone, calling for action on chronic disease, mental health, prevention, and access to care in an op-ed for The Hill. cunysph.me/4kRYkXl

#CUNYSPH researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute examine a Hudson Valley initiative advancing food sovereignty, helping farmers and community groups build more equitable regional food systems and strengthen local control over food. cunysph.me/4u80Hd5

A new national study led by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser finds that postpartum depression rose significantly among women and adolescents living in low‑income areas of states that banned or severely restricted abortion following the Dobbs decision. cunysph.me/4rqbPA0

Interview with #CUNYSPH doctoral grad Alexa D’Angelo highlights research on long-acting injectable PrEP, exploring how high costs, insurance coverage gaps, and delivery challenges may limit access to this highly effective HIV prevention option. cunysph.me/4aKaaxZ

In a HuffPost piece on the Trump administration’s concern that the US could lose its measles elimination status, #CUNYSPH assistant prof Rachael Piltch-Loeb states “We don’t have a great shot of reversing this trend if we don’t have a trusted public health authority.” cunysph.me/4b3Tva5

#CUNYSPH Ferguson RISE Fellow Sofia Pesantez received Best Overall Poster at the Microbes in Wastewater symposium for research on hospital-based wastewater surveillance of influenza and COVID-19 in an NYC hospital system. Take a look at the winning poster here: cunysph.me/3OUPR9Q

#CUNYSPH research on the U.S. burden of long COVID, by teams from ISPH, CATCH, and PHICOR, was featured among the Infectious Diseases Society of America journals’ outstanding papers of 2025, highlighting its impact on infectious disease scholarship. cunysph.me/4aQl6dD

🎉Dean Ayman El-Mohandes has been named to City & State NY's 50 Over 50 list! His leadership has elevated #CUNYSPH to a top-20 national ranking and continues to open doors for the next generation of public health leaders. cunysph.me/4kSVv8y

awesome new OpEd out by one of @cunysph.bsky.social PhD students! congrats Ira! #shameonICE www.thenation.com/article/soci...

#CUNYSPH launches “AI, Health, and Digital Spaces,” a new Journal of Health Communication section exploring how AI and digital platforms are reshaping health information, and advancing scholarship at the intersection of technology and public health. cunysph.me/4t7DcjD

Bullying isn’t just mean, it’s dangerous. A new #CUNYSPH study by alum Khushboo Agarwal with Professors Sasha Fleary, Philip Kreniske & Chloe Teasdale finds that U.S. high school students who are bullied face much higher odds of suicide attempts, especially girls. cunysph.me/4qpk1zr

Gay and bisexual men in the U.S. face steep systemic barriers to accessing affordable, LGBTQ-affirming mental health care according to a new #CUNYSPH study by alumni Alexa D’Angelo & Rifa Ehsan with Professors Emma Tsui, Naomi Zewde & Christian Grov. cunysph.me/4q6w702

In a New Lines Magazine op-ed, #CUNYSPH Harkness Fellow Sabrina Das discusses the evolution of abortion care in a post-Roe America. Das reflects on the harm caused by Roe’s fall—and a collective, ground-up movement reshaping care through solidarity, innovation, & shared knowledge. cunysph.me/49GJOg5

In a time of rapid change, how can public health move forward? Join leaders from Public Health Solutions, #CUNYSPH, & the NYC government for a timely panel on policy, funding, and strategic decision-making. 📅 Tuesday, Feb 24 | 5:30 PM EST 📍 CUNY SPH Auditorium 🔗 bit.ly/PublicHealthUnderPressure

A new 10-year regional study led by #CUNYSPH alum Thinh Toan Vu finds that people living with both HIV and hepatitis B face significantly higher risks of kidney dysfunction than those with HIV alone. cunysph.me/3Nr6Wrt

In a Times Union op-ed, #CUNYSPH alum & post doctoral fellow Alexa D’Angelo writes that health insurance shouldn’t dictate marriage, jobs, or family decisions—and why the New York Health Act could change that. cunysph.me/4qYr7v8#CUNYSPH

A new #CUNYSPH study led by Associate Prof. Onur Baser finds that Medicaid psychiatric waivers are linked to fewer hospitalizations, ER visits, and incarcerations for adults with serious mental illness—highlighting the impact of policy on care and outcomes. cunysph.me/4bokC0r

🎉 Congratulations to Postdoctoral Fellow Brianna Baker on being selected for the NIH-funded START fellowship, a highly competitive program supporting early-career addiction researchers using the nation’s largest child and brain development studies. cunysph.me/45I5E1i

Research from #CUNYSPH alum Fiona Fogarty, Assoc Prof Brian Pavilonis, & Prof Suzanne McDermott shows that meconium can be a powerful, low-cost way to track prenatal exposure to environmental metals, offering new tools for protecting maternal & child health. cunysph.me/49JH0ie

Deborah Levine, Community Engagement Director at #CUNYSPH and The Harlem Health Initiative, has been appointed to the New York State Cannabis Education Advisory Panel. She’ll help ensure cannabis education is science-based, culturally responsive, and community-centered. cunysph.me/4qSPZ7A#CUNYSPH

Regarding the NYC nurses’ strike, Al Jazeera English quotes Prof Bruce Y Lee: “[the severe flu season] leads to an increase in the number of people who need to be seen in emergency rooms…making this a particularly difficult time to not have all healthcare professionals available.” cunysph.me/3YMVbxX

Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work on Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.

We are proud to share the 2025 Annual Report for CUNYSPH—released during a milestone year as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.🎉 Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, & supporters who make this work possible. Together, we are shaping a healthier, more equitable future. cunysph.me/ar2025

Newly published research out of @cunysph.bsky.social shares insights about how and where New York’s youngest residents are being exposed to environmental metals before they are even born.

Last chance📢 Join us in supporting global research on Health in All Policies. 🌍 By completing this survey, you can help improve understanding of how these policies affect health outcomes across sectors and communities: cunysph.me/hiap 🗓️Deadline January 31

🏥 An Al Jazeera English report on U.S. health policy quotes #CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee, who warns that rising uninsured rates will flood emergency rooms, delaying care and worsening long waits for everyone. cunysph.me/49nBi6s#CUNYSPH

In an op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns that another government shutdown could severely weaken the public health response during an already brutal flu season. The consequences could put lives at risk. cunysph.me/3L8dXfX

💊 High costs and insurance barriers are keeping injectable PrEP out of reach. In a new brief report, CUNY SPH doctoral alumna Alexa D’Angelo, Distinguished Prof. Christian Grov, and colleagues urge policy action to avoid repeating past HIV prevention mistakes. cunysph.me/3YAIw0P

CUNY SPH, HHI, and NYC PRI stand with NYC Health. Weakening the childhood vaccine schedule puts lives at risk. Vaccines save lives. Read Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC Health Commissioner’s statement. on.nyc.gov/childhoodvaccines CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy #VaccinesSaveLives