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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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U-M Announces New Department Professorship
The Department of Psychiatry nominated and the Regents have approved Maureen Walton, PhD, MPH as the inaugural Toby Brzoznowski Research Professor effective March 1, 2024. Dr. Walton is Professor and the Associate Chair for Research and Research Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry. She also is the Senior Associate Director of the Injury Prevention Center (IPC), […]
Media Mention: To Protect Kids and Teens from Firearm Harm, Answer These Research Questions First
As interest grows in addressing pediatric firearm injuries — the second-leading cause of death for young people, researchers list the most urgent priorities for study. Read the full article from the University of Michigan here.
U-M study finds high rate of firearm violence in high-risk youth after assault injury
Research done in an urban emergency department suggests this may be a prime location for efforts to intervene and stop the cycle of firearm violence Read more here
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