Syra S. Madad Journalist Profile

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G20 Summit 2024: How the World is Reacting to Trump

Nov 21, 2024 | belfercenter.org | Syra S. Madad |Jeffrey Frankel

The G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together national leaders, heads of international organizations and regional blocs such as the European Union and the African Union, discussed the world's most pressing challenges – ranging from climate change, inequality, armed conflict and global governance reform. The meetings provided a number of relevant insights about how nations are preparing for Donald Trump's return to the White House in January.
What Robert F. Kennedy Jr's Appointment Means for Public Health

Nov 20, 2024 | belfercenter.org | Syra S. Madad

On November 14th, President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist with a 40-year history of promoting pseudoscience and conspiracy theories, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As someone who has spent over 12 years in public health and nearly a decade in healthcare, I can hardly imagine a worse choice for this position.
Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, & the Fight for Global Security

Aug 12, 2024 | belfercenter.org | Margaret Williams |Doug Gavel |Syra S. Madad |Sarah BRown |Sarah Brown

How is the U.S. military strategizing around climate change? Join us for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Sherri Goodman, senior fellow at the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program and Polar Institute and former Chief Environmental Officer at the Pentagon.
Mpox is Becoming More Deadly. We Need Global Action Now to Prevent Another Pandemic.

Aug 9, 2024 | msn.com | Syra S. Madad |Robert Glatter |James Lawler

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HPAI A(H5N1) Transmission Among Dairy Cattle in the U.S.

May 28, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Jason Kindrachuk |Rick Bright

Blog Article Published May 28, 2024By Syra Madad, DHSc; Jason Kindrachuk, PhD; and Rick A. Bright, PhDRecent observations on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) have highlighted the virus’s transmission among dairy cattle in the United States.
Building Trust Through Transparency in Biorisk Management

May 13, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Filippa Lentzos

Blog Article Note: The reflections in this blog are of Dr. Syra Madad and Dr. Filippa Lentzos and do not represent the viewpoints of TAG-RULS DUR, the World Health Organization or The New York Academy of Sciences.
Crossing Species: The Rising Threat of H5N1 Bird Flu in the U.S.

Apr 16, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Jason Kindrachuk

Blog Article Published April 16, 2024By Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP, CHEP and Jason Kindrachuk, PhDAvian influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that affects both domestic and wild birds, along with a wide array of other animals.
Q&A: ‘Go back to basics’ - remind patients how to prevent norovirus

Mar 20, 2024 | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades |Syra S. Madad
Women in STEM Share Experiences

Mar 6, 2024 | belfercenter.org | Syra S. Madad

Blog Post from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Published: Spring 2022 Featured in the Spring 2022 Newsletter »Throughout this spring, Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad developed and hosted a Women in STEM event series to highlight women leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Understanding Forever Chemicals and Their Impact on Health

Aug 28, 2023 | impactmagazine.ca | Syra S. Madad

In recent years, concerns have arisen over a large group of man-made chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment.