Researchers and policymakers are looking for new ways to improve maternal health, strengthen mental well-being, reduce chronic disease and prepare communities for climate-related risks. WashU is launching an institute to advance that work: the Ryan Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Solutions at WashU School of Public Health.
The Source
December 10, 2025
SPHERE convening to address intertwined issues of emerging diseases, climate change
November 29, 2025
A study of 7,850 households across 16 countries by WashU Public Health's Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff demonstrates that refugees living outside traditional camps have higher employment rates, increased savings, and reduced reliance on aid than those in camps.
The Source
December 19, 2025
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A new year for public health; planetary health network; Charlene Caburnay
January 11, 2026
Holiday message; Ryan Institute; book explores gentrification
December 15, 2025
Toolkit helps violence survivors; Effah talk; humanities and public health
December 8, 2025
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WashU Public Health's Timothy McBride, a health policy expert, said that Florida received $115 per rural resident through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Fox4 (Southwest Florida)
January 12, 2026
An analysis by WashU Public Health's Timothy McBride, a health policy researcher, showed that Missouri is ranked 36th in the nation for the amount of money allotted per rural resident.
Missouri Business Alert
January 9, 2026
Health policy researcher Sarah Moreland-Russell, an associate professor at SPH, says that most legislators, regardless of political party, find testimony from constituents and experts compelling.
Los Angeles Times
January 8, 2026
Read Inside, the school's internal newsletter, for updates from the dean's and other school offices; details on events, resources, and funding opportunities; and additions to the school, including secondary faculty.
Will provide scientific, technical guidance to advance efforts to improve health systems
November 28, 2025
Brownson, Galea, Jiao, Powell among the most influential in their fields
November 22, 2025
Reis, Catalano, Li, McKay, Naseh receive awards for international collaborations
November 28, 2025
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