Office of the Dean

Dean’s Office

The Office of the Dean executes the vision of the school’s leadership.

Dean’s Office

The Office of the Dean executes the vision of the school’s leadership.

The Dean’s Office is the administrative and operational center of the Brown University School of Public Health. It is pivotal to advancing the dean’s strategic vision, supporting faculty and students, and marshaling cutting-edge research in public health.

The Dean’s Office, in partnership with the School’s Executive Committee, is also responsible for developing and implementing academic policies, overseeing curriculum development, and managing academic and research programs. It is involved in fundraising and alumni relations, bolstering the growth of the school and the strategic priorities of the dean.

The Dean

Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin, an accomplished physician-scientist and public health leader, has led the Brown University School of Public Health since January 1, 2026.

Brown has been my home for nearly two decades as an emergency physician, doctoral student, faculty member and academic dean. It is a community whose collective efforts serve our state, our nation and the world. That collaboration among faculty, staff and students is foundational to the School of Public Health’s success: it is integral to our mission and the impact we will continue to make.

Francesca L. Beaudoin Interim Dean of School of Public Health, Professor of Epidemiology, Professor of Emergency Medicine

Academic Affairs

Coordinating academic and research initiatives at the School of Public Health.

Dean’s Conversations Series

Join the dean and distinguished expert guests for special conversations about today's most pressing public health challenges.

Dean’s Awards

Each year, the School of Public Health honors exceptional faculty and staff members with Dean’s Awards for their service to the School and to the field of public health.

Recent announcements

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News from SPH

Combatting Amnesia and Disinformation: The Barnes Lecture with Dr. Sania Nishtar

At the School of Public Health’s annual National Public Health Week keynote, global health leader Dr. Nishtar addressed the new era of funding cuts, mistrust, our “collective amnesia” around infectious diseases and Gavi’s plan to vaccinate 500 million more children.
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School of Public Health Dean's Office

2026 SPH Dean’s Award Winners!

I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Awards for faculty and staff excellence.
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