Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown School of Public Health

Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown School of Public Health The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) is a multidisciplinary academic department in

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) is a multidiscplinary department actively engaged in research and teaching to understand the behavioral and social determinants of public health problems and to develop interventions to change behaviors and improve social contexts related to public health. Faculty in BSS conduct collaborative research with a substantive focus on behavioral hea

lth issues such as alcohol and other drug abuse; smoking and tobacco use; obesity, nutrition, and physical activity; HIV and sexually transmitted infections; behavioral medicine; and health disparities and culture.

08/14/2026

The journey toward a life-changing education in public health begins here.

We are excited to share with you that the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University School of Pub...
08/10/2026

We are excited to share with you that the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University School of Public Health is hiring an assistant or associate professor!

The position is focused on chronic disease prevention especially in the areas of cardiometabolic health, obesity, and diabetes with an emphasis on behavioral and social sciences. We particularly welcome applications from researchers who conduct clinical or community intervention research to target modifiable risk factors of cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, and sleep), and/or the evolving landscape (such as GLP-1 use). Applications should be received by October 1 for full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled.

The full position and detailed information is available here: https://apply.interfolio.com/190924

Please share this opportunity broadly with your networks!

07/31/2026
07/31/2026

E-cigarettes aren’t safe, but they’re ‘dramatically safer’ than smoking. Citing strong evidence for harm reduction, Brown experts join co-authors for a new SRNT paper that advises healthcare providers discuss va**ng with adult smokers struggling to quit.

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Jane Metrik, Ph.D., Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, for receiving the 2026 Mid-Career Research Achievement Award!

Brown is awarding 11 faculty members Research Achievement Awards as part of its annual program to honor preeminent scholars for their achievements, discoveries, and contributions.

07/21/2026

A new study reveals that the health risks of alcohol begin with just one drink a day.

Christopher Kahler, Ph.D., Professor of Behavioral Social Sciences discusses a new study that shows one drink a day come...
07/21/2026

Christopher Kahler, Ph.D., Professor of Behavioral Social Sciences discusses a new study that shows one drink a day comes with risks. Check out the WPRI interview:

A new study reveals that the health risks of alcohol begin with just one drink a day.

06/18/2026

Dr Craig Spencer, a Miriam Hospital ER doc and Brown School of Public Health professor, remains one of the last two who had Ebola in the U.S.

We are incredibly proud of our Brown MPH students, who are using their grant-writing skills to make a real, tangible imp...
05/29/2026

We are incredibly proud of our Brown MPH students, who are using their grant-writing skills to make a real, tangible impact on local community organizations!

A huge shoutout to our amazing BSS faculty member, Shira Dunsiger, for her incredible leadership and guidance in this initiative. Read more about how our students are driving change:
Brown MPH Students use grant writing to elevate local community organizations.

In a unique MPH capstone course, Brown graduate students learn the art of listening, grant writing and giving back.

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