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Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Dean Adil Najam spoke at a virtual panel hosted by Boston University’s Alumni and Friends on Tuesday about the impacts of climate change. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SPH, Pardee deans hold ‘fireside chat’ on climate change

Anuj Sawhney November 16, 2020
This year is projected to be the warmest or second-warmest year on record. Climate change is expected to affect all areas of the globe, and in some manners, it already has.
The race to create a COVID-19 vaccine has opened up greater transparency in the vaccine-making process, also opening the process to public scrutiny. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Search for COVID-19 vaccine continues with promising results

Daily Free Press Staff October 29, 2020
With more than 1 million people around the world dead from COVID-19, the hunt for a vaccine is underway, and more than 100 countries are aiding its development.
Scientists and public health experts gathered on Sept. 15 to discuss the ongoing public health crisis and the science behind COVID-19 for an audience of Boston University students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts discuss COVID-19 and its consequences

Anuj Sawhney September 17, 2020
From Boston to Hong Kong, experts in public health gathered to discuss the science behind COVID-19.

Binge drinking boosts risk of death, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2014

Older individuals who participate in binge drinking have an increased risk of mortality as compared to those who drink moderately, according to a study released Monday by researchers from Boston University...

Legal drinking age of 21 saves lives, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

Boston University School of Public Health professor William DeJong is aiming to end the national debate over lowering the drinking age through his study, published Monday, which maintains that the minimum...

SPH online research identifies causes of infertility in women

Daily Free Press Admin February 12, 2014

Professors from Boston University’s School of Public Health are using an online questionnaire to investigate factors that may cause infertility in women. “We have a lot of experience conducting...

SPH Dean Meenan to step down from post after 22 years of leadership

Daily Free Press Admin November 11, 2013

Boston University School of Public Health Dean Robert Meenan has decided to step down from his position as dean after 22 years, he announced Thursday in an email to SPH faculty provided to The Daily...

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