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Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE) drives research, solutions to protect the intertwined health of people and the planet
January 9, 2026
Applying a formative research approach to her work, Caburnay helps guide master’s students and curriculum redesign
January 9, 2026
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
First PhD graduate of WashU Public Health studies how policy affects women’s, children’s health
December 13, 2025
A new book by Carol Camp Yeakey, the Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences and a member of the SPH secondary faculty, takes a look at gentrification in London, New York and Seoul, and its impact on communities, including the psychic wounds created when families are displaced.
The Source
December 12, 2025
The Business of Health initiative — led by WashU's Olin Business in collaboration with SPH and WashU Medicine — delivers fresh ideas, vital connections and a fast path to progress. It is directed by Olin's Patrick Aguilar, a member of the SPH secondary faculty.
Olin Business Magazine
December 11, 2025
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
Turning waste carbon into useful products is a vital part of sustainable manufacturing. McKelvey Engineering's Feng Jiao, a member of the SPH secondary faculty, has developed an alternative pathway to recycling waste carbon that boosts compatibility with renewable energy.
The Source
December 7, 2025
Disclosure allows survivors to access support services, but many are reluctant to share painful experiences
December 6, 2025
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