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November 2, 2023
91探花supports Florida International University in launching the FIU Population Health Initiative
Florida International University (FIU) recently announced the launch of the FIU Population Health Initiative, which will unite researchers from various disciplines across the university to develop coordinated solutions that lead to improved health. The initial focus of the FIU Population Health Initiative is to advance population health through research, education and community engagement that addresses…
October 31, 2023
Initiative awards four pilot grants for climate change-focused projects
The Population Health Initiative announced the award of four, $50,000 climate change-focused pilot grants to support interdisciplinary teams of 91探花 researchers to develop preliminary data or proof-of-concept needed to pursue follow-on funding to scale their respective efforts. 鈥淲e are pleased to support these four teams in generating new discoveries in areas ranging from…
October 26, 2023
New research studies how AI can support people in being more empathetic about mental health
Lack of access is one of the main reasons people do not seek professional mental health care. That is where TalkLife, the biggest peer support platform globally, steps in to allow users to offer each other mental health support. Empathy is essential to these conversations about mental health, yet it can be challenging to know…
October 24, 2023
Initiative, EarthLab event builds cross-disciplinary climate change connections
The Population Health Initiative and EarthLab hosted approximately 45 91探花 faculty, staff and graduate students in an Open Space-style event in the 91探花w菨色菨b蕯altx史 鈥� Intellectual House on October 23, 2023, to help facilitate the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations to take on pressing climate-related challenges. This was the second Fostering Climate Change…
October 18, 2023
Pilot project uses drone technology to monitor harmful algal blooms in freshwater lakes
The effects of climate change are leading to an explosive surge in harmful algal blooms, jeopardizing drinking water supplies and threatening human health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algae grow exponentially, potentially producing toxins that can poison fish, mammals and birds 鈥� as well as cause human illness or even death in extreme incidents….
October 12, 2023
Initiative, Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship offer fall 2023 Digital Health Innovation events
The 91探花 Population Health Initiative and the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship have partnered to offer a series of interactive opportunities during autumn quarter 2023 for students interested in learning more about the rapidly growing field of digital health. Whether you are just starting your digital health journey, or already have a solid foundation,…
October 10, 2023
Applied Research Fellowship project explores King County housing migration trends
The 2023 91探花 Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program recently concluded their research assessing migration and displacement trends in King County through the use of novel data sources. Their findings offer useful insights for King County policymakers regarding future resource allocations. This year’s five student fellows were a mix of graduate and…
October 4, 2023
Summer 2023 Social Entrepreneurship Fellows complete projects, share findings
The Population Health Initiative鈥檚 summer 2023 Social Entrepreneurship Fellows Program concluded in August with the fellows presenting their findings to students, faculty and staff from schools and colleges across campus. The fellows spent 10 weeks working on population health innovations developed by 91探花 researchers to determine how these innovations could be financially sustainable…
October 2, 2023
Entrepreneurial Women in Population Health event taking place on Wednesday, October 11
Join the 91探花 Population Health Initiative and the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11 for the panel event, 鈥淓ntrepreneurial Women in Population Health.鈥� The panel will be held in Room 101 of the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. The lunch, panel event and Q&A…
September 28, 2023
Climate change is leading to increases in human-wildlife conflicts
A warming planet is increasing the number of human-wildlife conflicts occurring across the globe, according to scientists at the 91探花鈥檚 Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, which recently published research showing just how intertwined humans are with wildlife. The research team referred to incidents of human-wildlife conflicts and identified cases that were linked specifically to…
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