I AM GPH

Nov 21 2024 100 ep. 33 mins 1.3k
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The I AM GPH podcast brings you community conversations from the New York University School of Global Public Health. From student internships to cutting edge faculty research, from alumni insights to the insider scoop on campus life… it's all right here on the I AM GPH podcast.

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EP155 Engineering Solutions for Malaria and Dengue with Dr. Yesim Tozan

Nov 21 2024 40 mins  
In this episode we speak with Dr. Yesim Tozan, Associate Professor of Global and Environmental Health at NYU GPH, whose work explores the intersection of climate change, infectious disease, and health policy. Dr. Tozan shares her unique path from engineering to public health and offers a deep dive into the world of vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. She discusses the ro

EP154 Scaling Mental Health Solutions with John Pateña

Nov 07 2024 29 mins  
In this episode we speak with John Pateña, an implementation science specialist at Montefiore Health System and a DrPH candidate at NYU GPH. John discusses his groundbreaking work in global mental health, highlighting the use of task-sharing interventions to empower trusted community health workers in delivering mental health care, particularly in underserved regions. He shares in

EP153 Local Health Solutions Powered by Data with Ben Spoer and Sarah Taylor

Oct 24 2024 45 mins  
In this episode we explore how local data is reshaping public health at the community level. Sarah Taylor (GPH '24), a Local Health Outreach Coordinator at Maplewood Health Department in New Jersey, and Ben Spoer (GPH '19), Program Director at the NYU City Health Dashboard, share how data-driven insights are making a tangible impact in neighborhoods, addressing health disparities,

EP152 Discrimination's Hidden Public Health Toll with Dr. Adolfo Cuevas

Oct 10 2024 41 mins  
In this episode we speak with Dr. Adolfo Cuevas about the hidden health crisis caused by everyday racism and chronic stress. Dr. Cuevas is a leading expert on discrimination and public health, an Assistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Deputy Director of the Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health at NYU GPH. Drawing from his groundbreaking N

EP151 Danger in Disguise: Uncovering Environmental Toxins with Dr. Jack Caravanos

Sep 26 2024 36 mins  
In this episode we speak with Dr. Jack Caravanos, a renowned expert in environmental health, to uncover the hidden threats that pollution poses to public health. From lead and mercury contamination to the long-lasting effects of industrial waste, Dr. Caravanos reveals how these invisible toxins infiltrate our everyday lives and the global food chain. We explore the ongoing challeng

EP150 The Texts to Inspire Program with Matilda Melkonian and Issy Torney

Sep 12 2024 27 mins  
Join us as we chat with Matilda Melkonian (GPH '24) and Issy Torney (MPH student), Health Promotion Assistants at NYU's Student Health Center. Discover the extensive resources available to students, including the innovative "Texts to Inspire" program, which offers confidential, motivational texts to support well-being. Matilda and Issy provide essential insights on navigating stude

EP149 Fitness, Sociology, and Public Health with Leroy Akoto

Aug 29 2024 32 mins  
Join us as we speak with Leroy Akoto, an MPH student studying Public Health Policy and former personal trainer turned public health advocate. Leroy shares how his early experiences in fitness and nutrition sparked a deep passion for helping others, ultimately leading him to pursue sociology and public health. We explore his commitment to addressing social stratification, criminal j

EP148 Empowering Communities in Cameroon with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare

Aug 14 2024 38 mins  
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare, Master of Public Health student concentrating in Social and Behavioral Sciences. From her childhood dreams of becoming a pediatrician to leading medical drives in Cameroon, Zoe-Marie's journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. Learn how she overcame learning disabilities, tackled imposter syndrome, and

EP147 Global Health Strategies in Nairobi with Lee-Ann Lugg and Natalia Ramon

Jul 31 2024 39 mins  
In this episode we explore the transformative journey of Master of Public Health students Natalia Ramon and Lee-Ann Lugg. They share their immersive experience in Nairobi, Kenya, where they partnered with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and Strathmore Business School (SBS) for a unique study abroad course called Behavioral Communication Strategies for Glo

EP146 The PQAR Experience: Mentorship, Research, and Growth

Jul 18 2024 24 mins  
In this episode we explore the transformative experiences of Abena Dinizulu and Stephanie Perez, two distinguished participants of the Pathways into Quantitative Aging Research (PQAR) program. They share their journeys through this rigorous six-week program, discussing how it equipped them with vital research skills, fostered professional growth, and created new opportunities in pu