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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: You can watch the full webinar Protecting Vaccine Integrity and Preparing for the Big One.

🗣️ This conversation included @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social and @mtosterholm.bsky.social (@cidrap.bsky.social)

Watch here 👀
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A Conversation with Michael Osterholm: Protecting Vaccine Integrity and Preparing for the Big One

YouTube video by Brown University School of Public Health

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

Last October, we hosted a screening of #PoweroftheDream. @lhulseth.bsky.social and the film’s director, Dawn Porter, joined our panel to discuss how individuals can come together with a shared voice to create greater impact for the underrepresented.

🎥 Watch our panel here ⤵️

Our Storied Health: "Power of the Dream" Panel, 10/23/2024

YouTube video by BAIBrownU

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to our Director, @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social, on her induction to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this weekend.

Last spring, Brown University covered her induction alongside 7 other Brown scholars: www.brown.edu/news/2025-04...

Brown scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

With their election to the prestigious honor society, eight members of the Brown University faculty join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

There were 25 #measles cases recorded this week, and 44 outbreaks so far this year. Stay up to date with measles and other outbreaks like #mpox, #chikungunya and more in our weekly Tracking Report.

📩 Subscribe now to get the next issue sent straight to your inbox:
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics – 2025 Global Gap Assessment

An independent report by @pandemiccenter.bsky.social, @ippsecretariat.org & #FIND highlights the barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics.

More here ⬇️

Report reveals persistent barriers in diagnostic preparedness

A new independent report by the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS), the Brown University Pandemic Center and FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics, has identified persistent ba...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 2d

@startribune.com: Minnesota sees the return of #birdflu on its turkey farms, costing millions and reviving questions about vaccination, trade, and pandemic risk.

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social says it’s frustrating to ask farms to take costly steps without knowing how the disease spreads.

More here ⤵️

Why not vaccinate Minnesota turkeys for bird flu? It could start a trade fight.

Inoculating turkeys would defend against the virus that has led to the culling of millions of birds. But there are economic downsides.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI: Our Impact Report reflects a year of work from the Pandemic Center and its efforts improve public health through evidence-based strategies, education, and policy.

Explore the full report:
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Pandemic Center | 2024-2025 Impact Report

Online Flipbook created with Publuu Flipbook Maker.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 3d

The next issue of our #TrackingReport goes out tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to stay informed on #measles, #pertussis, and more.

📩 Subscribe now to have the issue sent directly to your inbox:
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 5d

In our last webinar, @mtosterholm.bsky.social joined @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social in a discussion on topics like vaccine integrity and preparing for the next pandemic.

You can watch the full webinar here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 5d

@oucru.bsky.social Vietnam, an in-country research partner for our Advance Warning and Response Exemplars project, shared an article highlighting their research.

As outbreaks grow through climate change, Vietnam has the opportunity to lead in the development of early response systems.

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OUCRU workshop drives dialogue on early warning systems for climate-sensitive infectious diseases - OUCRU

Researchers, policymakers, and health professionals gathered at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) for a workshop on “Enablers and Barriers to Development and Implementation of Early...

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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology @brownarchaeology.bsky.social · 8d

Coming up next week, David Freidel explores Maya-Teotihuacan relations on Tuesday at 4pm; and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez discusses pathogens after contact in Mexico on Thursday at noon. For more details on both, and on other upcoming events, visit our website's events page at archaeology.brown.edu/events

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Harvard Global Health Institute @harvardgh.bsky.social · 8d

#ICYMI In our latest Global Health Coffee Session, Dr. Craig Spencer & Dr. Wesler Lambert discuss why global health is a moral imperative and how U.S. leadership & partnerships can shape a more just, resilient future.

Watch the full recording: bit.ly/Recording-GH...

RECORDING: Global Health as a Moral Imperative: The U.S. Role in Advancing Equity and Partnership - Harvard Global Health Institute

This session explores the ethical responsibility of the United States in advancing global health equity. It highlights urgent challenges from infectious disease and maternal health to climate change a...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 8d

As the 2024–25 flu season winds down and the next one begins this fall, the CDC reports 281 pediatric flu deaths, the highest in a non-pandemic year since 2004.

Stay updated with our weekly #TrackingReport for insights on #flu, #whoopingcough, & more.

Latest Issue:
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 8d

In EP 15 of Biosecurity: Changing the Game, Dr. Dinah Nasike sits down with virologist Dr. Julius Lutwama to explore global threats, lessons learned, and the future of outbreak preparedness.

🎧 Listen to it here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 9d

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social: Federal policy has arbitrarily dropped high-risk groups like pregnant women, infants & toddlers.

@browndailyherald.bsky.social: In response, Rhode Island is expanding #COVID vaccine access with an “off-label” order, insurance coverage & regional partnerships.

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RI issues new vaccine policies in response to federal restrictions

State officials will allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients three and older without a prescription.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 9d

@startribune.com: new article looks at #birdflu ’s lingering mysteries, #USDA ’s food inflation outlook, & more.

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social was asked about the spread of #H5N1 among farm livestock: "We just don’t know. And not knowing makes it hard to stay ahead of the virus..."

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The last bite: General Mills’ head marketer departs for Wawa

Also, the USDA’s latest food inflation predictions, Organic Valley introduces an oat-based beverage and a bird flu whodunit in this week’s food and ag roundup.

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Brown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 12d

Florida is set to become the first U.S. state to remove mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. The state's former surgeon general, Professor Scott Rivkees, says the repercussions will extend far beyond classrooms. Watch now.⬇️

Fallout from Florida's vaccine mandate removal

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced that The Sunshine State will become the first in the nation to remove the mandatory vaccination mandate for schoolchildren.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 11d

Happening tomorrow, Oct 1 @ 11 AM EST for Healthy Indoor Air: Briefing on the Global Call to Action hosted by @usgbc.bsky.social.

Hear from IAQ experts on the Global Pledge including our Senior Fellow Georgia Lagoudas!

Register here ⤵️
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Healthy Indoor Air: Briefing on the Global Call to Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join USGBC and global experts for a virtual convening on the critical topic of healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). Inspired by a high-level side event at the 2025 UN General Assembly at NYC Climate Week...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks for asking!

Yes, they do get posted to YouTube and we'll be posting an ICYMI to our feed when that happens. The videos typically get posted about 1 week later.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

Our Senior Adviser @drsethberkley.bsky.social writes in #TIME on the next pandemic.

US cuts to global health funding put hard-won protections at risk. Only by working together can we stop the next pandemic from becoming worse than the last.

More here ⤵️
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Another Pandemic Is Inevitable. Trump Is Making It More Dangerous.

Cuts to global health could trigger a pandemic worse than COVID-19.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

Join us today at noon ET for a conversation with @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social & @mtosterholm.bsky.social (@cidrap.bsky.social) where they will discuss how we can safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines and prepare for the next pandemic.

Register here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

This fall, stay ahead with our #TrackingReport! Our weekly newsletter now reaches over 12,000 subscribers. Dive into the latest issue and get updates on infectious outbreaks such as #ebola, #measles, & #COVID.

Check out the most recent issue here: mailchi.mp/messages/pan...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 16d

REMINDER ⤵️
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM ET for a conversation with
@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social & @mtosterholm.bsky.social (@cidrap.bsky.social) where they will discuss how we can safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines and prepare for the next pandemic

Registration Open
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 16d

Using data, African countries can turn the Pandemic Agreement into actionable steps

We’re partnered with @nti.org & #EconomistImpact alongside health experts from Africa for the #AfricaHealthSecurityIndex, to track progress, drive accountability and link health & climate security.

More here ⤵

From Agreement to Action: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security Through Data

The Pandemic Agreement is a historic step toward strengthening global systems to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats. Yet many low- and middle-income countries face significa...

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Brown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 17d

Want advice from a physician who cares for pregnant women and a researcher who studies medication risks for pregnant women (instead of from politicians)? Here's the latest from Professor Alyssa Bilinski and Dr. Katherine McDaniel in @statnews.com. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Our best evidence says acetaminophen is safe during pregnancy. Better evidence could lay the issue to rest

“Discerning the safety of medications during pregnancy shouldn't require patients to have a Ph.D.,” a physician and a professor write.

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