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Pressroom

As leaders in the field, our faculty are often asked to testify before Congress or are interviewed by major news outlets about their research or opinions on current public health events. The Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations assists members of the media and elected officials in finding and contacting faculty experts for congressional testimony, newspaper and magazine article interviews or radio and television appearances.

 

Questions? Contact Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations

Kathy Fackelmann
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

Vaccine in a vial and the shot

Legal and Public Health Experts Say HHS Vaccine Downgrades Violate Federal Law and Endanger Public Health

Amicus brief says HHS bypassed required evidence-based review and public notice and comment in downgrading long-standing routine vaccine recommendations

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Public Health Leaders File Amicus Brief Warning Federal Vaccine Policy Changes Put Children and Communities at Risk

Brief supports American Academy of Pediatrics’ lawsuit challenging unprecedented rollback of routine childhood vaccinations

Alison Barkoff

National Academy of Social Insurance Names Alison Barkoff Senior Fellow

New fellowship advances work on long-term care, disability, and aging policy

Woman holding a baby girl.

New Issue Brief Explores Medicaid Managed Care for New Mothers

WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2026) — A new issue brief examines Medicaid Managed Care agreements and identifies improvements and ongoing gaps in access to high-quality care...

Washington Performing Arts and George Washington University Forge Pioneering Partnership to Launch “The NeuroArts Collective”

Washington Performing Arts and the George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health today announced the launch of The NeuroArts Collective, a groundbreaking partnership...

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30 Years of Impact: The Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes Care published a special issue marking the 30th anniversary of the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.

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Climate Actions Offer Immediate, Local Benefits Such as Job Creation

To overcome local barriers to climate action, researchers have identified strategies with positive ROI and added benefits such as job creation and cleaner air.

E coli growing in a petri dish and test tubes

Study Finds Genetic Testing Reveals Often Overlooked Fungal Infections in California Clinics

Study in JAMA Network Open finds a rarely diagnosed, drug-resistant fungus—Aspergillus tubingensis—may be a leading cause of infections in Southern California.