We begin this academic year — and our second decade — facing urgent public health challenges that demand, more than ever, our collective commitment to inquiry, education and action for positive change.

As we start the new academic year, I want to share some important changes at the Information Futures Lab.

This past year’s celebrations were not only about what we have achieved in our first decade but were also a glimpse into the bright future ahead.

Omar Galárraga, Ph.D., has been selected as the next director of the International Health Institute

Malabika Sarker, Ph.D, MPH will serve as interim Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Katie Biello, Ph.D., MPH will serve as the next chair of the Department of Epidemiology.