The Center for Gun Violence Solutions applies our unique blend of research and advocacy to advance five priority evidence-based gun violence prevention policies. Our research shows that, when enacted ...

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, in partnership with the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University, has released a comprehensive guide to support the ...

Annually, approximately 1 in 10 live births each year are preterm births, meaning birth before 37 weeks gestation. Many families, hospitals and clinics, and communities are not equipped to treat this ...

Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations ...

In 2023, total gun suicide deaths reached a new all-time high. Overall, firearms remained the leading cause of death for young people 1 to 17 for the past four years, accounting for more deaths than ...

Research Interests: Infectious diseases; vaccine-preventable diseases; infectious disease epidemiology; child health; pediatrics; measles; HIV; malaria; complex ...

Smisha Agarwal, PhD, MPH ’09, MBA, studies how to improve maternal and newborn health in low-income settings by strengthening health systems and using technological solutions.

Although great progress continues to be made, the burden of pneumonia and diarrhea continues to be deeply inequitable, with over 70% of under-five mortality concentrated in just 15 countries. The 2024 ...

Vaccines help create a world where people and communities are free from the health, economic, and social consequences of preventable disease. To help realize this promise for billions around the world ...

Climate change is reshaping the landscape of public health—driving extreme heat, amplifying health inequities, and challenging systems of care. Join us for an engaging evening with three alumni from ...

Impacts of US Foreign Aid Suspensions on Community-led HIV Services in Latin America and Caribbean ...