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Dean's Lecture Series

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The Dean's Lecture Series is an initiative by the University of South Florida's College of Public Health (COPH) to bring distinguished speakers to campus to discuss various topics related to public health. These lectures aim to engage students, faculty, and the community in discussions about current issues, research findings, and innovative approaches in the field of public health. The series typically features experts from academia, government, non-profit organizations, and other sectors who share their knowledge and insights, sparking dialogue and fostering collaboration within the public health community.

Past Lectures

  • Day/Date Speaker Title of Presentation Presentation Video
    Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Tanner Wright, MD, FAAP The Impact of Opioids on Families: Implications of Policy, Medical Care and Social Drivers of Health View View

    Friday, April 28, 2023

    Robert D. Karch, MD, MPH, FAAP The Florida Department of Health in Orange County View View
    Friday, April 14, 2023 James W. Kazura, MD New Insights into Pediatric Cerebral Malaria Pathogenesis View View
  • Day/Date Speaker Title of Presentation Presentation Video
    Friday, December 2, 2022 Anthony J. Masys, BSc, MSc, PhD, CD Understanding and Managing Cascading and Systemic Risks: Lessons from COVID-19 View View
    Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Henry Baird McLeish Public Health Policy and Practice: A European Perspective NA View
    Friday, September 9, 2022 Perry Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH Realigning the Dialogue from Health Disparities to Health Equity in Public Health and Healthcare Delivery View View
    Friday, April 29, 2022 Howard Zucker, MD, JD, LLM It Happened One Day: A Personal and Professional Narrative of the Pandemic View View
    Friday, April 22, 2022 Lisa Simpson, MB, BCh, MPH, FAAP The Future of Health Services Research: Impact, Equity, and Implementation View View