Population Health Spotlight Speaker Series: Dr. Lanphear
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
The first Population Health Spotlight Speaker
Series event of the new academic year will feature Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, preventive medicine
physician and professor at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.
Register
to attend via Zoom
About the Speaker:
Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, is a preventive medicine
physician and professor at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. For over 30
years, he’s studied how toxic chemicals—like lead, fluoride, and
pesticides—impact human health. His research helped set federal standards for
lead and sparked the landmark conclusion that no level of lead is safe. To reach a wider
audience, Bruce launched Little
Things Matter, a project that produces engaging
videos revealing how insidious chemical exposures shape our health—and how we
can prevent harm before it starts.
On his Substack,
Bruce shares the stories behind the science: what we’ve learned, what we’ve
overlooked, and what’s needed to protect future generations. If you care about public health,
environmental justice, or the hidden drivers of chronic disease, subscribe and join the conversation.
About the Series:
The Next Public Health: Rethinking Health Communication for a
Changing World
How do we talk about public health in a world of
misinformation and rapid change? Over this academic year, our Population
Health Spotlight Seminar Series will feature distinguished speakers sharing
strategies, challenges, and innovations to communicate health information
effectively amidst uncertainty and change.
With misinformation, uncertainty, and discord shaping
public discourse, effective communication has never been more critical. This
year’s series will bring leading voices in health communication to present
their research, experiences, and insights on how to foster trust, convey
evidence, and engage diverse audiences.
The series will feature thought-provoking talks,
interactive discussions, and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to
connect with speakers in smaller group settings.
Contact Information
Dan Castranova
dc3482@drexel.edu