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"Charting a Course Toward Fewer Gun Deaths in America" - Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Title: "Charting a Course Toward Fewer Gun Deaths in America"
Speaker: Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research
Deputy Director for Research, Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence
Professor of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Gun violence is a leading cause of death and a major cause of Black/White disparities in premature mortality among men.  There is widespread pessimism about our ability to reduce gun violence in America, yet research indicates that the right policies, law enforcement practices, and behavioral interventions can reduce violence and save lives. Cultural divides over guns, policing practices, and race pose serious challenges, but are not insurmountable for us to forge more effective and just strategies to curb gun violence.

This event will include a Q&A with Dr. Webster. Please submit questions beforehand here.

Drexel public health students are invited to join Dr. Webster for a student lunch at noon. Space is limited, please RSVP here.

The Grand Rounds Lecture Series is an exciting series of talks and discussions concerning local, national and international issues in public health practice and research. Previous speakers have included the Massachusetts’ Secretary of Health & Human Services, officials from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Philadelphia Health Commissioner. These lectures provide an excellent opportunity for the Philadelphia community to keep informed and share insights about public health and medicine in a collegial atmosphere. CPH credits are available.

Those who will enjoy Grand Rounds are faculty and students of the Drexel University community, professionals from community-based organizations and government agencies involved in public health related activities, media professionals who write about pressing public health concerns, and other interested individuals in the Greater Philadelphia area. A list of past speakers and recordings can be found here.

Contact Information

Eleanor Lippmann, MPH
ewb25@drexel.edu

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Location

Nesbitt Hall
Ruth Auditorium

Audience

  • Everyone