Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty will be available to discuss a range of public heath issues and provide expert insight at the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting on November 2-6 in Boston, Mass. The Bloomberg School is the world’s top school of public health, with more than 2,100 students and 1,400 faculty who have ongoing research in more than 130 countries. Bloomberg School faculty at the meeting and exposition—which attracts more than 13,000 participants—will addresses current and emerging health science, policy and practices issues to prevent disease and promote health.
Areas of interest expertise include:Food Insecurity: Published recently in a white paper, Bloomberg School researchers can address the potential health impacts and health-related costs of proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what it means for consumers.
Keshia Pollack, PhD, MPH Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementDirector, Occupational Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Training ProgramJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Toxicity in Drugs and Chemicals: Bloomberg School experts examine the current state of toxicity evaluation programs and can discuss recommendations to keep the public safe.
Mary A. Fox, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Gun Violence and Policy: Bloomberg School experts can address issues surrounding gun violence and current research in the wake of several mass shootings.
Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementDirector, Center for Gun Policy and ResearchJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Colleen Barry, PhD, MPPAssociate Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementAssociate Chair, Research and Practice Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Emma McGinty, PhD, MSAssistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Disaster and Emergency Response Participation: Bloomberg School experts will examine and discuss how ability and willingness contribute to a public health worker’s decision to participate in an emergency response.
Lainie Rutkow, JD, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Health and Safety of Health Workers Serving in Situations of Conflict: In countries of conflict such as Syria, health services and human rights are severely challenged. Bloomberg School experts can discuss the role of health workers, necessary skills and the challenges of working in regions of conflict.
Leonard Rubenstein, JDSenior Scientist, Department of EpidemiologyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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