The Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity welcomes Dr. Meredith T. Niles, an internationally recognized scholar at the forefront of food systems, climate change, public health, and equity. Her research promotes sustainable food security and community well-being, with a focus on underserved and rural populations, through innovative research, policy, and engagement.

Professor Malabika Sarker is a global leader in public health whose work bridges research, practice, and community engagement. With decades of experience advancing health equity across diverse settings, she brings deep expertise in implementation science and a strong commitment to translating evidence into meaningful, real-world change.

A newly developed framework designed to guide public health researchers in conducting equitable, antiracist, and community centered research. Led by Dr. Tayla von Ash and co-authored by several SPH faculty members, the framework offers clear, practical guidelines that help researchers intentionally counter systemic racism and advance health equity across the field.

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint’s impactful research on children’s sleep is making headlines! Her latest study has sparked national conversation and has been featured in Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and Philly Voice.

CHPHE welcomes Robert Rosales, Ph.D., LCSW, as a new affiliate of the center. A behavioral health equity scholar and Assistant Professor at Brown University, Dr. Rosales focuses on the mental health impacts of racism, heterosexism, and other forms of minority stress. With a commitment to health equity, public advocacy, and mentorship, Rosales brings invaluable expertise to our shared mission.