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Early-Season Hurricanes Result In Greater Transmission Of Mosquito-Borne Infectious Disease, Study Shows

Early-Season Hurricanes Result In Greater Transmission Of Mosquito-Borne Infectious Disease, Study Shows

The timing of a hurricane is one of the primary factors influencing its impact on the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, according to a study led by Georgia State University, including a professor from the university’s Second Century Initiative.

Gerardo Chowell, a professor of mathematical epidemiology in the School of Public Health, along with his colleagues, found that in the aftermath of this type of extreme weather event, the mosquito population often booms in the presence of stagnant water. At the same time, the breakdown of public and private health infrastructure can put people at increased risk of infection.

Faculty Profiles, News and Announcements, Second Century Initiative

2CI Faculty Q&A: Lucy Popova

2CI Faculty Q&A: Lucy Popova

The Second Century Initiative (2CI) brought more than 80 leading scholars and researchers across a diverse array of disciplines; its successor program, the Next Generation Program, continues to do so. Each faculty member has provided the university with their unique perspectives and leadership in their fields. Their work moves forward important and innovative research and scholarship, while lifting the reputation of Georgia State University and its colleges/schools for work addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

This article is part of a series highlighting individual faculty members and their perspectives through a question-and-answer format. Assistant Professor Lucy Popova came to Georgia State in the 5th round of the 2CI, and is a professor in the School of Public Health.

Her research lies at the intersection of tobacco control and health communication, developing and testing messages that motivate people to stop or not to start using tobacco. She also examines the roles of emotions in decision making, as well as health behavior theories, among other topics.

Faculty Profiles, News and Announcements

Collins Airhihenbuwa: The Journey for Health Equity

Collins Airhihenbuwa: The Journey for Health Equity

Dr. Collins Airhihenbuwa, a Next Generation Program faculty member, was the keynote speaker for the School of Public Health’s 2018 Kreuter Katz Lecture, offering a talk titled “We are All Others: Crossroads and the Journey for Health Equity.” Dr. Airhihenbuwa joined Georgia State University this fall to lead the interdisciplinary team known as the Global Research Against Non-communicable Disease (GRAND) Initiative at the School. View the video by clicking the link.

Faculty Profiles, News and Announcements, Research Stories, Second Century Initiative

2CI Collaborative Research Excellence: Social Media and the Growth of E-Cigarettes

2CI Collaborative Research Excellence: Social Media and the Growth of E-Cigarettes

Reports that use of electronic cigarettes is declining may not have accounted for explosive growth in sales of the JUUL device, a novel product that has benefited from social media marketing campaigns to reach young consumers, according to a study led by researchers at Georgia State University’s School of Public Health.