The record flooding in Texas and the approach of Hurricane Irma offer a stark reminder in the importance of advance planning for the impacts of climate change.
Pressroom
As leaders in the field, our faculty are often asked to testify before Congress or are interviewed by major news outlets about their research or opinions on current public health events. The Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations assists members of the media and elected officials in finding and contacting faculty experts for congressional testimony, newspaper and magazine article interviews or radio and television appearances.
Questions? Contact Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations
Kathy Fackelmann
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmann
gwu [dot] edu
Archive
Study Demonstrates Courts’ Critical, Underappreciated Role in Climate Policy
Researchers have identified that the number of federal and state climate lawsuits has been growing since 2006 in the most extensive study to date.
More TV & Less Physical Activity Ramps up Risk of Walking Disability
A new study observed that prolonged sitting and TV watching was particularly harmful–especially when combined with low levels of total physical activity.
Susan Anenberg recently became a fulltime faculty member and has expertise in global environmental health issues.
A new report found that U.S. policy response fails to adequately address antibiotic resistance.
Alumni Profile: Robert Steiner, MPH ’00
A profile of Rob Steiner – public health professional, water expert, entrepreneur and investor.
The Environmental Injustice of Beauty
Commentary calls for policies to protect women, especially minority women, from exposure to toxic chemicals in beauty products.
HPM Presentations at AcademyHealth Conference
The presentations and posters at the event showcase the vibrant and diverse research being done in the department.
Extreme Heat Linked to Climate Change May Adversely Affect Pregnancy
New research shows pregnant women are vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Computational Biology Institute Updates Classification for Freshwater Crayfishes
A new paper published in the Journal of Crustacean Biology provides an updated classification system that includes all the known crayfishes worldwide.