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A conversation with Leah Kemper, the director of faculty affairs

A member of the WashU public health community from the beginning, Kemper brings insights from her varied career to her current role recruiting and supporting faculty

July 9, 2026

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Trackers map climate resilience in affordable housing developments in Brazil, U.S.

Tools aim to inform policy, planning to improve climate resilience, health equity

July 9, 2026

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Global public attitudes about health systems on display in new interactive dashboard

Data drawn from 23-country survey of people's needs, expectations, experiences and confidence in their health systems

July 9, 2026

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Gordon receives Gabbay Award

WashU Medicine's Jeffrey I. Gordon, a Bursky Public Health secondary faculty member, has received the Gabbay Award from Brandeis University in recognition of his contributions to the field of gut microbiome research.

WashU Medicine

June 28, 2026

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A conversation with prevention researcher and mentor Ross Brownson 

Brownson’s journey from public health practice to academia has shaped a career focused on disease prevention, evidence-based public health, and implementation science.

June 27, 2026

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Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms

Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain, a Bursky School professor.

The Source

June 26, 2026

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A conversation with population health scientist Mohammed Abba-Aji

Abba-Aji’s journey from the military to public health research has shaped a career focused on improving mental health and building healthier systems for populations.

June 20, 2026

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Bridging sustainability and public health

Academic sustainability leaders meet at WashU to explore how universities can help connect environmental action and public health

June 19, 2026

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