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Dean’s Conversations Series
Dean Ashish K. Jha welcomes distinguished expert guests for special conversations about today's most pressing public health challenges.
Dean’s Conversations Series
Dean Ashish K. Jha welcomes distinguished expert guests for special conversations about today's most pressing public health challenges.
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February 24, 2025
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“Pushing forward, together”
Congressman Gabe Amo joined Dean Ashish Jha to discuss his rise through Rhode Island politics, his priorities for the state’s First Congressional District and his message to public health scientists.
November 22, 2024
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Climate change and public health: turning awareness into action with Kristie L. Ebi
For the first Dean’s Conversation of the new academic year, Dean Jha welcomed climate and health expert Kristie Ebi for a look back on the field she helped to found, and ahead toward actions that can make a difference.
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The Evolving Challenges of Humanitarian Relief
For the 25th annual Dr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Barnes, Jr. Lecture, Dean Ashish Jha was joined by Dr. Michael VanRooyen for a conversation on providing aid during conflict and the changing landscape of humanitarian work, with a focus on the crisis in Gaza.
February 27, 2024
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Dr. Reed V. Tuckson and the Vocation of Public Health
February Dean’s Conversation event, held in honor of Black History Month, welcomed the distinguished public health veteran, former D.C. Public Health Commissioner and co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID.
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A Conversation with Dr. Ashwin Vasan
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, visits Brown to share perspective on public health response in New York — from the Omicron wave to today.
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A Conversation with Ron Klain
Ron Klain draws on four decades of experience in law, finance, policymaking, and politics to advise clients across industries on national and international legal issues, crisis management, and the global regulatory environment.