معرفی
Dr. Megan L. Ranney is the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, C.-E. A. Winslow Professor of Public Health, and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale University. Her career integrates clinical practice, research, and policy advocacy focused on firearm injury prevention, digital health innovations, and public health equity. She leads YSPH’s strategic vision to bridge science with societal impact, emphasizing global health communication and community engagement.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in History of Science (summa cum laude), Harvard University
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Alpha Omega Alpha, Gold Humanism Honor Society)
- MPH, Brown University
- Emergency Medicine residency and injury prevention fellowship, Brown University
Research Interests:
Dr. Ranney pioneers interventions to prevent violence and behavioral health crises, leveraging digital tools and social media. Her work includes firearm injury prevention, postpartum mental health apps, and opioid misuse strategies. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in top journals like NEJM, JAMA, and Nature.
Recent Article Trends:
Her 2024–2025 publications emphasize firearm policy, dementia caregiving interventions, and digital health ethics. Key themes include leveraging technology for mental health (e.g., postpartum depression apps) and addressing systemic gaps in firearm injury research funding.
Awards & Leadership:
- Elected to National Academy of Medicine (2024)
- Co-chair, NAM Firearm Injury Prevention SIG
- Founder of AFFIRM (Aspen Institute) and GetUsPPE
- Trustee, National Opioid Abatement Trust-II
Grants & Mentorship:
Principal investigator on NIH/CDC grants; mentors numerous early-career researchers in public health and emergency medicine.
Labs & Teams:
Directs YSPH’s Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative and co-leads interdisciplinary teams on digital health ethics and violence prevention strategies.
