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New insights from Michael Behne and Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD, show the dangers of prisons using solitary confinement to address health crises. 

Kevin P. Weinfurt, PhD, has been named interim chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, effective July 17, 2023.  

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. Latesha K. Harris, a 2022 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, has been busy publishing and disseminating her research – and adding additional titles to her list of accolades.

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. J'Mauri Jackson, a 2022 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, recently updated us on her post-program achievements.

Sudha R. Raman looks at opioid prescribing practices following North Carolina state opioid legislation and targeted institutional changes impact pediatric tonsillectomy recovery. 

Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, received the 2023 Winn Faculty Award for her commitments to improving EDI policy and resources, reducing disparities within cancer research, and mentorship.

Congratulations to Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, and Hayden Bosworth, PhD for being among the 2023 School of Medicine Faculty Award recipients. 

Congratulations to Anthony Viera, MD, and Kevin Weinfurt, PhD, who were among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Professorships. 

Lisa McElroy, MD, MS, spoke on her work to make organ transplant selection more equitable at the Dean's Distinguished Research Series. 

Heather King and George Jackson dig deeper into how veterans respond to and seek help for potentially morally injurious events.