Science in Service to Safety
2023 National Research Conference
for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms
The 2023 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms will highlight the current state of science and research on firearm injury prevention across the lifespan. Organized by The Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms.
November 1-3, 2023, Chicago, IL
CCISP News
2022 Jesse Kraus Award for best paper published in the Journal of Injury Epidemiology.
On September 18th, 2023, Dr. Carlson presented her winning paper entitled: Accuracy of Behavioral Health Variables in Oregon National Violent Death Reporting System Data: A Linked Cohort Study.
She was honored with a commemorative plaque for her outstanding research. Read the paper HERE.
Dr. Kathleen Carlson, MS, PhD
Summer 2023 Recap
CCISP Annual Symposium - May 25, 2023
The Eleventh Annual Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention (CCISP) Symposium, “Accelerating Equity through the Science of Safety”, opened with a session on emerging issues in firearm violence and featured a keynote panel focused on Native American injury prevention initiatives. The panel included perspectives and approaches of several major organizations working to address disparities in this population including the Indian Health Service, the Tribal Epidemiology Center, the Indian Health Board, the Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Chair of the NY State Commission to Prevent Childhood Drowning reported on the novel approach NYS is taking to reduce drowning and a member of the commission reported on a successful effort to address drowning disparities in Black and Brown communities. An ongoing multi-agency equity effort, the Collaborative Equity Intern Project, was presented as a joint initiative between CCISP, Safe States and the Northeast Caribbean Injury Prevention Network. Partner updates and roundtables closed out the symposium. See Symposium Agenda
episummer@columbia 2023 - Columbia University’s Department of Epidemiology summer institute
Starting in June 2023, the summer institute provided students from around the world with opportunities to gain foundational knowledge and applicable skills for advancing population health research through intensive short non-credit courses and in synchronous or asynchronous online learning formats.
SURGE capitalizes on the university’s convening power to generate new science, new scientists, and transformative solutions to the tragedy of gun violence.
Reimagining School Safety - ‘How’s School?’ Podcast featuring Dr. Sonali Rajan
In this episode, Dr. Rajan explains the importance of taking a care-based approach to discussing the problem of gun violence through the lens of how it impacts young people.
CDC announces Hub for Injury Prevention (HIP)
The HIP is a collection of searchable resources to support injury and violence prevention work in organizations and communities. It includes injury prevention resources produced by the CDC as well as external resources from trusted partners.
Events & Announcements
Unit Seminar — October 16, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm
Rethinking the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Scale: A Developmental Approach to a Wider Array of Adversaries and during childhood and adolescence
Mackenzie Kushner, PhD
Data and Policy Specialist
Crime and Justice Institute
Unit Seminar — September 18, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm
Accuracy of Behavioral Health Variables in Oregon National Violent Death Reporting System Data: A Linked Cohort Study.
Kathleen Carlson, PhD
Core Investigator, HSR&D, Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) Director, HSR&D CIVIC Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
VA Portland Health Care System (R&D 66)
Seminar will be presented live via webinar and in person at HLL 207. Additional seminars on October 16, November 20, and December 4. Learn more.
Annual National Injury Prevention Day
November 18th, 2023
Join us for the 4th Annual National Injury Prevention Day on November 18th, 2023. The day's activities include notable speakers, a social media event, participating organizations holding local injury prevention events, and lighting in green a building, bridge, or other landmark in their city/town. For more information on joining the events or becoming a participating organization, visit the National Injury Prevention Day website.
We will kick off a weekend of National Injury Prevention Day activities with the Unifying Voices Webinar, Friday Nov 17th at 10 am EST featuring Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, MD, President-Elect of the AAP, Dr. Sam Posner, PhD, Acting Director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and Dr. Kyran Quinlan, MD, Injury prevention, and child safety advocate. Register for the webinar.
Injury Free Coalition for Kids Conference
Forging New Frontiers: Secure for Safety
December 1-3, 2023 — Ft. Lauderdale
Join the Injury Free Coalition for Kids at the premier injury prevention meeting to foster collaborative research, develop best practices and address challenges in the field of pediatric injury prevention.