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A conversation with global cardiovascular researcher Victor G. Dávila-Román

A career that began in the U.S. Army caring for active-duty personnel and their families has evolved into leading research, mentorship, and partnerships reshaping cardiovascular health in St. Louis and around the world.

August 14, 2026

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A conversation with Research Support Director Betsy Abente

From Peace Corps Kazakhstan to Bursky Public Health, the throughline in Abente’s career has been a commitment to making people’s lives better

August 7, 2026

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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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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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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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A conversation with lecturer William Effah

Also applied practice deputy director, Effah channels his experience and expertise into mentoring and guiding MPH students as they prepare for public health careers

June 13, 2026

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Jennifer Layden

A conversation with Jennifer Layden, associate dean for practice

An infectious disease epidemiologist and data management expert, Layden leads the school’s efforts to create effective partnerships with government and community organizations

June 5, 2026

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Salma Abdalla, MBBS, MPH, DrPH, assistant professor at WashU Bursky School of Public Health

A conversation with policy and global health researcher Salma Abdalla

Abdalla’s work explores how social, economic, and political systems shape health, and why public health must learn to embrace complexity

May 30, 2026

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