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University of Michigan researchers in disciplines ranging from the social sciences and the arts to engineering and public health are working together to formulate and answer critical questions about firearm injury prevention. Our teams’ collaborative efforts have placed U-M at the forefront of firearm injury prevention research.
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Media Mention: Why Even Public Health Experts Have Limited Insight Into Stopping Gun Violence in America
Gun violence is among America’s most deadly and costly public health crises. But unlike other big killers — diseases like cancer and HIV or dangers like automobile crashes and cigarettes — sparse federal money goes to studying gun violence or preventing it. Dr. Rebecca Cunningham spoke with Kaiser Health News about the role research plays […]
Media Mention: School shooting in Uvalde, Texas brings awareness to recent data showing firearms are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.
Recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows firearms are the leading cause of death for children in the United States according to new federal data analyzed by researchers at the University of Michigan, Drs. Jason Goldstick, Rebecca Cunningham, and Marc Zimmerman. Read full press release and the publication in the […]
U-M Researchers Respond to School Shooting in Ulvade, Texas
The Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention researchers at the University of Michigan respond to the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 which killed 19 students and 2 teachers. Resources highlighting key areas of support for communities after a school shooting event are available from The Institute for Firearm […]
Media Mention: The importance of research on firearm safety
On November 16, 2018, researchers from the University of Michigan and partner institutions announced a new website which offers free access to data as well as training for health care providers and others. Join us for a Q&A session with Rebecca Cunningham, U-M’s Vice President for Research. Read more here.
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