Injury Prevention
Preventing falls, burns, poisonings, choking, drowning, and other injuries through education, policy, and outreach
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Student Spotlight: Glendedora Dolce
For graduate students who are passionate about putting research and policy recommendations into action, the Johns Hopkins Health Policy Institute (HPI) is an invaluable experience. Among the Spring 2024 HPI Fellows is Glendedora Dolce, now in her second year as a Health and Public Policy doctoral student. Glendora's research aims to prevent injuries, illnesses, and health disparities as it pertains to child passenger safety.
Injury Prevention Faculty Experts
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.