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SPH Reads: Everything is Tuberculosis
Public Health Conversation for the 2026 SPH Reads selection: Everything is Tuberculosis by author John Green. More details to come.
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In Conversation with Thea James
This Public Health Conversation Starter features Dr. Thea James, who serves as Vice President of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, and Co-Founder for BMC Health Equity Accelerator, in conversation with Yvette Cozier, BUSPH Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. This Starter is part of SPH Reads, our school-wide […]
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In Conversation with Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba
This Public Health Conversation Starter features Dr. Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, who serves as Research Associate Professor at BUSPH in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management, in conversation with Yvette Cozier, BUSPH Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. This Starter is part of SPH Reads, our school-wide reading program hosted by […]
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The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM ET (6:00 - 7:00 PM GMT +1:00)
Online
This event wass part of our SPH50 programming, in celebration of 50 years of public health research, education, and practice at BUSPH. This year we’re hosting a series of bespoke programs that will ask local, national, and global leaders to share their goals for the future of public health. For this event, that took place […]
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Annual Shine Lecture: The Stop Shackling Project: Making an Impact for Patients’ Rights
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
In person & online
Boston University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights presents the annual Cathy Shine lecture. The lectureship honors the memory of Cathy Shine and her dedication to the rights of all those in need of care. This year’s program will focus on Research and advocacy from the Stop Shackling Patients Coalition, which […]
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The Future of Public Health in the United States
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 PM ET
In person & online
This event was part of our SPH50 programming, in celebration of 50 years of public health research, education, and practice at BUSPH. This year we’re hosting a series of bespoke programs that will ask local, national, and global leaders to share their goals for the future of public health. For this event, we invited a […]
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In Conversation with Thomas Whalen
This Public Health Conversation Starter features Dr. Thomas Whalen, who serves as Associate Professor of Social Sciences at BU College of General Studies, in conversation with Yvette Cozier, BUSPH Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. This Starter is part of SPH Reads, our school-wide reading program hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, […]
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The Future of Public Health in Boston
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Online
This event is part of our SPH50 programming, in celebration of 50 years of public health research, education, and practice at BUSPH. This year we’re hosting a series of bespoke programs that will ask local, national, and global leaders to share their goals for the future of public health. For this event, we are asking […]
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Public Health and New Media: Modes of Persuasion
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Online
This event explored public health communication, with a focus on new media platforms such as Twitter (X), TikTok, and others. Speakers shared best practices for communicating reliable and trustworthy public health information and for combating misinformation and disinformation during this ongoing period of federal uncertainty. This event was cohosted with BU College of Communication and Public Health Post.
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AI, Public Health, and Ethics (Bicknell Lecture)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Online
Dr. William J. Bicknell endowed this annual lectureship to provide “a periodic but regular infusion of iconoclasts and original thinkers who will bring ideas… that stretch, upset, stimulate, and leave us with renewed energy and commitment.” Speakers were asked to consider the ethics of artificial intelligence use in the field of public health both nationally […]
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