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Disease
Scholarly Publications
COVID-19 Policies: Remember Measles
July 2020
Nearly 120 million children in 37 countries are at risk of missing their measlescontaining vaccine (MCV) shots this year, as preventive and public health campaigns take a back seat to policies put...
Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2
June 2020
As Covid-19 continues to exact a heavy toll, development of a vaccine appears the most promising means of restoring normalcy to civil life.
Other Publications
How to Safely Reopen Colleges and Universities During COVID-19: Experiences From Taiwan
July 2020
Reopening colleges and universities during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic poses a special challenge worldwide.
When Tight Blood Pressure Control is not for Everyone: A New Model for Performance Measurement in Hypertension
April 2010
Background: Many patients with hypertension have legitimate reasons to forego standard blood pressure targets yet are nonetheless included in performance measurement systems.
Comparative Effectiveness Research Prioritization
June 2009
Clinical research presents health care providers with information on the natural history and clinical presentations of disease as well as diagnostic and treatment options.
News
Preventing Preterm Deliveries Using a Digital Approach
December 2021
SHP researchers awarded grant to continue their clinical trial testing out a digital app they hope will prevent preterm births.
5 Questions: David Relman on Investigating Origin of Coronavirus
June 2021
Microbiologist David Relman discusses the importance of understanding how the coronavirus emerged.
Rosenkranz Prize Winner: Infectious Diseases Physician Examines High Stillborn Incidence in Bangladesh, Helps With COVID-19 Preparedness
April 2020
Stanford postdoc Ashley Styczynski will investigate the epidemiology behind the alarmingly high rate of stillbirths in Bangladesh while helping prepare for the coming onslaught of coronavirus in the...
Old Events
Economics, Modelling and Diabetes: The Mount Hood 2014 Challenge
June 18, 2014
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Aging: Biology, Disease and Economics
March 13, 2001
Approximately 13 speakers will be presenting throughout the day. For a detailed schedule please contact Robin Holbrook, 650-723-6270
Projects
Reducing the risk of Nipah virus transmission in Bangladesh
Nipah virus commonly infects large fruit bats in South and Southeast Asia.
English
Automated performance metrics for quality improvement in complex chronic disease
As the population of older adults in the US increases, there is a growing need for performance measurement systems that take multiple comorbid conditions into account.
English
Health Implication of Urbanization, Migration and Obesity in India
October 2022
Urbanization and obesity-related chronic diseases are cited as threats to the future health of India's older citizens.
English
People
Stephen P. Luby Senior Fellow Professor, Medicine, Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment, Professor, Epidemiology & Population Health (by courtesy) 
