11/4/2009
Drexel Hosts Philadelphia Site of National Town Hall Meeting on Adults with AutismThe School of Public Health will host a special, Town Hall meeting on Friday, November 13, 2009 to focus on the unique needs of adults with autism. The conference, which will be held at the Paul Peck Center, is one of 16 similar meetings that are being organized by a national consortium around the country that day.
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10/30/2009
Terese Casey visits School, Witnesses to Hunger Terese Casey, wife of Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, visited the School of Public Health on October 26 to meet the organizers and participants of the School's Witnesses to Hunger program.
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10/23/2009
Global Health Risk Leader Welcomes New StudentsThe Drexel School of Public Health honored newly-enrolled students at its annual Welcoming Ceremony and reception on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in the historic rooms of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
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10/12/2009
Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk | See ABC News and U.S. News & World ReportIndividuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a five-year period, according to a report in the October 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The lead author of the report was Dr. Amy Auchincloss of the Drexel University School of Public Health.
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10/7/2009
Major Autism Conference at Drexel Explores Communicating Research FindingsThe Drexel University School of Public Health hosted a major conference on the communication of scientific findings of autism research that featured leading researchers, scientists, journalists, families and health care providers on October 6, 2009 – October 7, 2009 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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10/6/2009
Book Sheds New Light on Health Reform DebateDr. David Barton Smith, a professor of health management and policy, examines the underlying structural problems that have produced disparities in treatment, escalating costs, unsafe and inadaquete care, the demoralization of committed health care professionals and the calls for reform in his new book this month. Dr. Smith has extensive experience as an educator, researcher and consultant in health care policies and has authored additional books on this topic. Read More...
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10/6/2009
NIH Awards $1.1M to SPH's Autism Center of ExcellenceThe Drexel University School of Public Health received a $1.1M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) network. The study was established with a more than $14M Autism Centers of Excellence grant from the NIH, as well as $2.5M from Autism Speaks.
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10/5/2009
Drexel Leads Health Reform PanelAmid national debate on health reform, experts in public health, medicine, health policy, health law and insurance discussed what the proposed reforms mean for patients and providers during a panel discussion on Oct. 5 at Drexel University. The even was sponsored by the Drexel University School of Public Health and the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University.
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10/1/2009
SPH Researcher to Help Guide Phila's Child Welfare ProgramsDr. Sandra Bloom, a professor of health management and policy at the School of Public Health, was invited this month to serve on the Child Welfare Advisory Board for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services. The appointment is for a one-year term. Read More...
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9/21/2009
SPH Welcomes Class of 2011 and Returning StudentsThe SPH welcomes the Class of 2011 and returning students to the fall term. The new class enters as one of the largest, strongest and most diverse classes in the history of the School of Public Health.
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9/21/2009
APHA Conference 2009 Returns to PhiladelphiaThe American Public Health Association will hold its annual conference back in Philadelphia this November, and the School of Public Health is happy to serve as its host school once again. Faculty members from the SPH will present research and lead discussions throughout the conference, and the school will have a major presence at the conference and across the city.
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9/18/2009
Five New Faculty Members Join the SPH this FallThe Drexel University School of Public Health welcomes five new faculty members that will start during the fall 2009 term. The new faculty bring significant classroom teaching experience and a wide-variety of research prominence, including health care, drug abuse, epidemiology, health disparities and tobacco policy. Read More...
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9/17/2009
Research Grounded in Human Rights Helps Ensure the Right to FoodA powerful research program at the Drexel University School of Public Health uses the technique of "photovoice" to show how the right to food is a human right. The research and its human rights framework was captured in a recent edition of the international journal, "Health and Human Rights." Read More...
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9/16/2009
Analysis of Health Reform Examines Impacts for Racial and Ethnic MinoritiesDr. Dennis Andrulis, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Center for Health Equality at the School of Public Health, recently partnered with The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Health Policy Institute and Health Management Associates to analyze major health care reform legislation by assessing its implications for racial and ethnic minorities. Read More...
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9/15/2009
Drexel Hosts Major Autism Conference Oct. 6 - 7The Drexel University School of Public Health will host a major conference on the communication of scientific findings of autism research that will feature leading researchers, scientists, journalists, families and health care providers on October 6, 2009 – October 7, 2009 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.Read More...
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9/5/2009
Report Finds CA Leading Advances, Yet Still Struggles with Diversity PreparednessA report finds that while California is one of the nation's leading states in bringing its racially and ethnically diverse communities into emergency preparedness efforts, there remain persistent barriers to meeting their needs when fires, floods, disease and other events occur. The authors of the report also fear that the economic crisis, El Nino and an H1N1 outbreak, could further impede efforts.
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Faculty and Alumni Named to Pennsylvania Public Health Leadership Positions
September 2009
Dr. Longjian Liu, a professor at the School of Public Health, and Onyeka Iloabachie, MPH, CPH, an alumnus of the School of Public Health, were recently named to the board of the Pennsylvania Public Health Association. More...
Sacramento-Based Executive MPH Program Begins
September 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health’s Executive MPH program at the new Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, California started its inaugural cohort in late August 2009. More...
Drexel Offers Free Education for Post 9/11 Military Veterans
August 2009
Military Veterans will receive a free education at the School of Public Health thanks to Drexel University's participation in the GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program. The offer extends to all of the school's graduate and doctoral programs.
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Study May Help Shape HIV Prevention Efforts
July 2009
A recent study found that childhood sexual abuse is associated with significantly increased frequencies of sexual behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM). Dr. Seth Welles, an epidemiologist and professor at the Drexel University School of Public Health, led the study, which may help to shape future HIV prevention efforts. More...
Drexel Researchers to Study Public Trust in Emergency Systems
June 2009
Two researchers at Drexel University will collaborate on a new study to investigate issues related to trust in emergency warning systems by studying recent fire alarm incidents in public housing. Dr. Jennifer Taylor, a professor and safety science expert at the School of Public Health, and Dr. Lisl Zach, a professor at Drexel University's College of Information Science and Technology, will lead the study. More...
Report Links Diet with Left Ventricle Function and Heart Disease
June 2009
Dr. Longjian Liu, an associate professor at the School of Public Health, indicated in a new report that the intake of foods with a high glycemic index, such as high fat meats, cheeses and processed foods, are associated with unfavorable functioning of the left ventricle (LV) and this association might be mediated by metabolic dysfunction. More...
Drexel and PA Dept. of Health Receive CDC Cancer Education Award
June 2009
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, and researchers at the Drexel University School of Public Health, were recently awarded First Place for a poster presentation of their cancer education research. The award was given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. More...
Study to Explore Earliest Possible Causes of Autism
June 2009
A network of leading autism researchers from three regions across the country today launched one of the largest research studies of its kind to investigate early risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The network, called the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI), will follow a cohort of up to 1,200 pregnant women who already have a child with autism. The study is considered one of the best-equipped to discover biological markers and environmental risk factors for autism due to its elevated autism risk pregnancy cohort, wide ranging data collection with extensive bio-sampling, length of time it follows pregnant women and their babies, and multi-disciplinary team of expert investigators. More...
2009 Student and Faculty Achievement Awards
June 2009
The School of Public Health presented its 2009 School Awards (and Student Posters) for graduating students and their community preceptors on June 4th. Tradionally bestowed in the days before graduation, the awards recognize graduating students and faculty for their achievements and service to the School of Public Health and local community. More...
Witnesses to Hunger Gives Federal Policy Briefing on Poverty, Nutrition
June 2009
This briefing, held in Washington, DC, concerned developing policies relating to poverty, affordable housing, nutrition, and children's health. More...
SPH Hosts "Against the Odds" Exhibit
May 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health hosted the traveling exhibit "Against the Odds: Making a Difference in in Global Health" from the Association of Schools of Public Health. More...
School Faculty Discuss H1N1 (Swine) Flu in Media
May 2009
Please continue to check for updates about the swine flu case, locally, nationally and overseas.country. More...
Dr. Turchi Elected to Leadership Position to Help Children with Disabilities
April 2009
Renee M. Turchi, MD, MPH, an assistant professor at the School of Public Health, was recently elected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the Council on Children with Disabilities at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). More...
SPH Offers Executive Program at Sacramento Center
April 2009
The School of Public Health announced that it would be offering its Master's of Public Health (MPH) Executive Program at Drexel University's new Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, CA beginning in the fall 2009 term across the country. More...
SPH Offers First Undergraduate Public Health Course
April 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health is offering the first undergraduate public health course in the University’s history this term, school officials recently announced. The launch of a new undergraduate course in public health at Drexel University is not only a milestone for the university, but is part of a growing movement of undergraduate public health education across the country. More...
SPH and National Public Health Week: April 6-12
April 2009
SPH students are celebrating National Public Health Week this year with a series of events across Philadelphia. The activities include a movie screening, ASPH webinar, Center City health fair and hunger walk. Watch This is Public Health Video. More...
Dean Gold Interviewed on WFMZ-TV: Watch Video
April 2009
Marla J. Gold, MD, Dean of the School of Public Health, was interviewed Thursday morning, April 9, on WFMZ – TV News. More...
Panelists at Drexel Discuss Hunger
April 2009
"For the first time in recent memory, a Philadelphia mayor is taking an active interest in combatting hunger, advocates said yesterday at a panel discussion about hunger as a public-health issue." More...
SPH Receives Grant to Track Public Health Indicatiors
April 2009
The School of Public Health announced that it received a $250,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help measure the impact of the Foundation’s grants and programs to improve the quality and impact of public health. More...
Prof. Bowleg Profiled in CURVE Magazine
March 2009
Dr. Lisa Bowleg, an associate professor at the Drexel University School of Public Health and an expert in LGBT issues and health in African American communities, is profiled in the "Out in Front" section of the April 2009 edition of Curve Magazine. More...
SPH Welcomes New Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
March 2009
Warren Hilton started this month as the school's new assistant dean for student affairs. Warren brings more than a decade of experience in student leadership, counseling and career advisement. He joins the school from Moravian College, and previously held a student affairs position at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research areas include leadership, workforce issues and student development. More...
Dr. Chilton Brings National Attention to Hunger in U.S.
March 2009
An Associated Press article on Dr. Mariana Chilton, a professor and expert on children and food insecurity in America, appeared nationwide at the end of February. Featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Miami Herald and more, the article follows a CNN story and other coverage of her "Witnesses to Hunger" study. More...
SPH Hosts "Green Kick-Off" Fair
March 2009
Drexel University's School of Public Health and College of Nursing and Health Professions hosted a building-wide, "Green Kick-Off" event for all faculty and staff of the two schools on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Bellet Building. More...
SPH Receives $2.5M from Autism Speaks
February 2009
The SPH received a $2.5M grant from Autism Speaks to support the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) network. The award is part of a $5M grant from Autism Speaks to investigate genetic and environmental risk factors for autism via a collaboration between two of the nation’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) supported Autism Centers of Excellence projects. Dr. Craig J. Newschaffer will lead the EARLI network. More...
School Hosts Matt Phillips Exhibition
February 2009
The School of Public Health hosted "Monotypes by Matt Phillips" at the Rincliffe Gallery from February 18 through March 20, 2009. More...
Drexel to Sponsor PA's First Environmental Justice Conference
February 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health will be co-sponsoring a first-of-its-kind conference this spring, to educate and improve communication among members of environmental justice communities, community organizations, private sector organizations and government officials. More...
Trauma Expert, Dr. Sandra Bloom, Joins SPH
February 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health recently announced that Sandra Bloom, MD, will join the area’s only accredited school of public health as a professor of health management and policy. Dr. Bloom is a board certified psychiatrist who is internationally known for her work on the impact of traumatic experiences on individuals, families, organizations, and cultures. More...
Drexel Public Health Expert Comments on Recent Salmonella Outbreaks
February 2009
Alison A. Evans, ScD, a professor at the Drexel University School of Public Health, recently commented on the challenges and opportunities presented by the recall of certain peanut butter and peanut-containing products that are associated with the recent Salmonella Typhimurium outbreaks. More...
SPH Receives Merck Grant for Community-Based Research
February 2009
The Drexel University School of Public Health recently received a grant of $60,000 from Merck & Co., Inc., to expand the community-based research projects carried out by students at the school. Dr. Mary Hovinga, the associate dean for academic affairs and a professor at the School of Public Health, will administer the grant. More...
SPH Receives $110,000 for Anti-Hunger Research
January 2009
Dr. Mariana Chilton received two donations totaling $110,000 to support her work with The Philadelphia GROW Project and "Witnesses to Hunger" research project. The donations were made by donors who wished to remain anonymous. More...
SPH Community Gathers to Experience Presidential Inauguration
January 2009
Students, faculty and staff from the Drexel University School of Public Health packed one of the largest campus auditoriums (and its lobby) on Tuesday, January 20, to watch the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama. Photos from the event captured the moment. More...
DrPH Program to be Spotlighted at World Congress on Public Health
January 2009
Faculty members and researchers from the School of Public Health have been invited to present their paper about the school’s DrPH Program in Community Health and Prevention at the 12th World Congress on Public Health, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey from April 27 – May 1, 2009. More...
Dr. Andrulis Moderates NIH Panel on Health Disparities
December 2008
Dr. Dennis Andrulis presented research and moderated a panel discussion at the NIH Summit: "The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities" in Maryland on December 17, 2008. More...
School of Public Health to Lead Conference on Autism
December 2008
The Drexel University School of Public Health was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from Autism Speaks to lead a national conference on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) research in the Fall of 2009. The conference will examine ethical and risk communications issues of ASD research, as well as help address health disparities in the communication of autism research findings. More...
Pfizer Awards "Moments in Leadership" Grant to School
December 2008
The Drexel University School of Public Health was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from Pfizer Inc. to lead a Grand Rounds lecture series that focuses on leadership in core areas of public health. The School of Public Health was one of only twelve schools nationwide to receive the grant from Pfizer Inc. More...
Pfizer Visiting Professor Speaks on Diabetes
December 2008
The Drexel University School of Public Health was awarded one of only eight Visiting Professorships in Diabetes from Pfizer this year. Dr. Frank Hu, MD, PhD, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard University, gave the lecture, "Understanding the Complex Causes of Diabetes: Improving Guidance for Prevention and Management," on Wednesday, December 10 at the School of Public Health. Additional workshops and seminars were held earlier in the week. More...
Prof. Bowleg Honored on World AIDS Day
December 2008
The Penn Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Community Advisory Board (CAB) honored
Prof. Lisa Bowleg on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day.
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