Preventing falls, burns, poisonings, choking, drowning, and other injuries through education, policy, and outreach
Explore the latest public health research and insights about Injury Prevention
The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) held their annual conference April 7-9 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City. We were lucky to be hosted by the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention. Over 500 participants from around the country participated in this premier conference to share and learn about life-saving research to prevent injuries and violence.
Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of Injury Prevention? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Ellen J. MacKenzie, PhD ’79, ScM ’75, is a renowned researcher on improving trauma care systems and policy, and the current dean of the Bloomberg School.
Shannon Frattaroli, PhD ’99, MPH ’94, translates evidence about injury and violence prevention into policies and practices that will create safe places for people to thrive.
Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, PhD ’11, MHS ’08, studies how to address burden of and preventing injury and disabilities, and to expand access to rehabilitation services.
Andrea Gielen, ScD, applies behavior change methods to help create injury-free lives for women and children.
