I AM GPH

Dr. Rumi Chunara is an Associate Professor at New York University, where she is jointly appointed at the School of Global Public Health (in Biostatistics and Epidemiology) and the Tandon School of Engineering (in Computer Science). Her PhD is from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and her BSc is from Caltech. Her research focuses on the design and development of data science and machine learning methods to address challenges related to data and public and population health goals, as well as fairness and ethics in the design and use of data and algorithms embedded in social systems. She is one of the MIT Technology Review Innovators under 35, NSF Career, Facebook Research and Max Planck Sabbatical award winner. In this episode, Rumi talks about the importance of data science and machine learning in the world of public health alongside launching the NYU-Moi Data Science for Social Determinants Training Program initiative which is a collaboration with NYU and Moi university in Kenya.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with Josh Prasad, who is currently pursuing his DrPH at NYU GPH. His public health experience ranges from the government sector to private enterprise, and with his multifaceted expertise, he is now pursuing an entrepreneurial venture with his company FWD Slash. Tune into this episode to learn about how he discovered his entrepreneurial calling in the world of public health, and gain inspiration and guidance for your own path.

To learn more about his venture visit https://www.fwdslash.org/

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with Michael Burbella, a student in the Public Health Nutrition MPH program at NYU GPH. Michael is an executive chef who has been cooking for over 25 years. He has had extensive international experience working in Michelin 2 and 3-star restaurants, traveling the world through various countries around Europe (Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia) and Asia (India, Cambodia, Vietnam). With all this knowledge, Michael believes everyone should have access to healthy food choices regardless of their socioeconomic background or income level. In the future, he aspires to work with national or international local and state government officials and agencies to accomplish this goal. This episode sheds light on various important issues when it comes to nutrition around the world.

More on Michael: https://www.chefmichaelburbella.com/

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode we speak with Jackie Saltarelli, Program Manager at the New York City Treats Tobacco program, about the world of grant writing. How does one get a grant for their projects? What is it like working with a grant? How does one navigate the world of grant applications? This episode is filled with a wealth of tips and insights about the grant world. In addition, Jackie shares her personal story doing a career pivot into public health, and finding her way into the Tobacco space with the NYC Treats Tobacco program.

Learn More: https://publichealth.nyu.edu/w/nyctt

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with NYU GPH students from a variety of specialties. We learn about each individual's GPH journey and what it means to be a GPH student after one year into the program. This is an episode that goes deep into the mindset and motivations behind a true NYU GPH student. All our guests share their individual paths before coming to GPH alongside how NYU GPH has impacted their journey so far. They give us a glimpse into their future goals and dreams in the world of Public Health.

Guests:

Corrinne Tendo is a 2nd-year full-time online student in Global Health concentration. Relocating from the USA to Canada, the online MPH program has allowed Corrinne to pursue her degree at a world-class university with experienced faculty in different research fields. During Corrinne's first year at NYU, she has completed most of the required courses in addition to electives such as Writing Grants and Funding and Public Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Her interests are advocating, developing, and implementing policies that will help strengthen health care systems in vulnerable populations and Lower- and Middle-Income Countries. Although online, Corrinne has been able to participate in different programs at GPH. She is one of the co-directors of the Applied Global Public Health Initiative Lab (AGPHI) for the upcoming school year. She also is the Team Lead for a project focused on developing surveillance and control recommendations for a Neglected Tropical Disease known as Mycetoma in Ethiopia. In addition, as a member of the Climate-Related Displacement Team, Corrinne is working on developing a study protocol to analyze the climate-related challenges of food security and migration experienced by vulnerable populations in southern Madagascar.

Mehak Paul is a General Physician (M.B.B.S.) from India and has just completed her first year of MPH with a concentration in Public Health Policy & Management at the School of Global Public Health, NYU. She was elected and recently re-elected as the Graduate Events Officer for GPH's Student Governing Council through which she organized many fun events like the Halloween Haunted House GPH Tour, Women's Day Book Exchange, Mental Health Wellness Workshop and the GPH's Public Health Week. During her first year of MPH, Mehak took Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Global Environmental Health, Public Health Policy and Value-based healthcare. Her objective is to move the healthcare system towards a more value-based and patient-centered delivery system. As part of her internship, she is working at NYC Health+ Hospitals/Elmhurst with CEO Pierre Pham and helping the Department of Patient Experience launch their 'Care Partner Program' to improve patient experience as well as the hospital's global standing.

Rebecca Yu is a Master's student in the Biostatistics Department concentrating in Data Science at NYU School of Global Public Health. She has taken classes in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Machine Learning, Linear Regression, and Statistical Programming in R. She has worked on projects that utilize deep learning techniques that identify melanoma lesion images from non-cancerous lesions, multivariate regression models to predict breast cancer remission odds by race, and linear regression models of lung cancer prevalence by the countries with the highest and lowest fine particulate matter. Rebecca graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor's in Biology where she studied regenerative medicine under Dr. Chang-Hun Lee and had developed a passion for the opposing mechanism of controlled cell proliferation in cancer research. After graduating, she was a researcher in a pancreatic cancer clinical trial under Dr. Vinod Balachandran at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. When the pandemic hit, Rebecca was inspired to enter public health after being moved by the disparities emphasized by COVID-19 treatment. Currently, Rebecca is a researcher in the NIH "All of Us" project under Dr. Farzana Kapadia in understanding cancer disparities over time. In this initiative, Rebecca quantitatively isolates racial disparities in access to cancer screening which can, in turn, be used to provide information to develop interventions that promote timely cancer screening, testing and treatment. She is also the Graduate President of the Student Governing Council where she fosters a sense of community, promotes leadership, and professional development opportunities in public health.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we speak with current NYU GPH students, where they share all the insights of their journey from their first day at NYU GPH. This episode is for those individuals who are interested in learning more about life at NYU school of global public health when it comes to food, classes, study spaces, and more! Our students explore their individual journeys and give great insight into what it is like to be a student at NYU GPH alongside life in the mighty New York City. Tune in to learn more about their fascinating experiences and soak in all their tips and tricks to navigating life at NYU.

Guests:

Zhihao (Edward) Chen graduated with his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Computational Biology in 2021. He is currently a Master of Science student in the NYU GPH Biostatistics department. As part of the Tobacco Research Lab, Zhihao's research focuses on the application of Bayesian Network on Causal Inference, specifically on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) dataset in the United States. In the past, he has worked as contributor on the r02pro coding textbook for the R language, and helped revise the new version of the book for teaching purposes.

Nina Abukahok completed her first year of my MPH at NYU with a concentration in Epidemiology. Nina moved to New York from Florida, where she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and worked as a medical assistant in a level I trauma center emergency department. Nina's career goal as a future epidemiologist is to work in mental health and substance abuse research. Nina's current internship focuses on substance abuse prevention in the Bronx. She is also the co-president of the EPIC club at NYU.

Natalie Pinder is an international student from Australia currently pursuing her Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. She originally moved to the United States for her undergraduate degree where she also played field hockey. Throughout her time in America, Natalie has visited 10 different States, and is hoping to hit 15 by the time she returns to Australia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Natalie became intrigued by the interconnectedness of public health and clinical medicine, which ultimately inspired her to pursue an MPH. In her first year as a Master's student here at NYU, Natalie completed courses encompassing biostatistics and regression analysis, epidemiological methods and analysis, global environmental health, law, & policy, and epidemiologic research methods. Natalie is also very passionate about living a life of service to others, and has been involved in volunteer roles through field hockey, and Meals on Wheels, and also worked as a Patient Care Assistant in a hospital during one peak of the pandemic. Currently, Natalie is involved in a research project under Dr. PhuongThao Le of NYU, where she is working to develop a native mobile app that will provide psychological support to cancer patients and caregivers in Viet Nam. Ultimately, Natalie aims to combine her experiences and knowledge of public health from her Master's degree with her future career as a physician.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with Shahmir Ali (PhD in Public Health and Social and Behavioral Sciences at NYU GPH) & Stella Chong (Program Associate, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman) about their publication: Social Media Use and Misinformation Among Asian Americans During COVID-19. In an effort to understand social media's unique impact on this underserved, underrepresented, and often invisible community of Asian Americans, Shahmir and Stella published a study examining recent research, news, and reports on COVID-19 among Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian Americans. The paper calls attention to the unique, complex misinformation found on some social media -- and it documents a growing public health problem in need of tailored policies and interventions.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

We speak with Dr. Danielle Ompad (Associate Dean for Education and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at NYU School of Global Public Health) about her current publication of copycat cannabis edibles and their possible detrimental impacts to our communities. She walks us through the basics of the world of cannabis within our healthcare space and highlights the importance of sharing your public health expertise with the media and the public.

Read press release: https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2022/april/copycat-cannabis-edible-study.html

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. José Pagán (Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Health Policy and Management at NYU GPH) and Helen Arteaga Landaverde (Chief Executive Officer at New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst). They walk us through their personal journeys building each of their highly accomplished careers, and share the habits, principles and workflows they used to find success within the public health sector. We discuss the work involved in managing a large hospital, the concept of safety net hospitals and the life-changing power of building healthy communities.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lawrence Yang. Dr. Yang has received extensive interdisciplinary training, including clinical psychology (Boston University), psychiatric epidemiology (Columbia University) and medical anthropology (Harvard University). We chat with Dr. Yang about his current endeavors with the Li Ka Shing Foundation for global mental health and wellness - to overcome the stigma commonly associated with mental illness and disseminate evidence-based mental health interventions worldwide. The Li Ka Shing Initiative is funded by a generous gift of $500,000 with the ambitious goal of developing the next generation of leaders who will advance knowledge, policy, research, and practice, reframing mental health and wellness within the global public health paradigm which will be led by Dr. Yang. Additionally, we talk about the development of mental health, it's impact and awareness around the globe and what we can do when it comes to the concept of the important subject of mental health.

To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.