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2024 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms

The 2024 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.

December 9-11, 2024, Seattle, WA

Columbia School of Public Health, Columbia SURGE, and Vital City are bringing together leaders and experts from across the field of gun violence research on February 5, 2024 to discuss the latest research and policy solutions. Join us!

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia SURGE, and Vital City are bringing together leaders and experts on February 5th to discuss the latest research and policy solutions addressing gun violence in New York City.

Panelists: Sheena Wright, Elizabeth Glazer, Morgan Williams, Jr., and Charles Branas

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Fall 2023 Webinar Recording

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia SURGE brought together experts from across the field of gun violence research for a panel discussion on policy, action, and prevention.

Panelist: Drs. Sonali Rajan, Rebecca Cunningham, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, and Timothy Daly.

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Dr. Sonali Rajan is the Inaugural President of the newly-formed Research Society for Firearm-Related Harms.

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A letter sent to every US Senator after the Uvalde tragedy was co-led by SURGE and signed by dozens of Columbia scientists and 1,200 Health & Science Leaders.

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SURGE and Columbia University Irving Medical Center co-sign Senate and House letter for new FY24 federal funding of gun violence research.

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Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena is leading the 2023 NIH Community Level Interventions for Firearm Violence Prevention Research Network Steering Committee.

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Why Our Response to School Shootings is All Wrong

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Map of gun deaths across the U.S. shows cities have lower rates than rural counties

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Why America Doesn't Know How to Stop School Shootings

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Record-Breaking Year for Gun-Related Deaths in the US

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Gun Research is Suddenly Hot

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Banning Large-Capactiy Gun Magazines Could Reduce Mass Shooting Deaths

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More mass shooters are using semi-automatic rifles – often bought legally

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The Other Side of "Broken Windows

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Texas School Shooting Renews Battle over Gun Laws

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'Interrupters' Peek at Social Media to Stop Street Violence

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What laws could have stopped the Highland Park shooting

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Should 18-year-olds be allowed to buy semi-automatic rifles? State and courts debate

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More than 48,000 Americans died by gun violence in 2021. See how this trend hit its highest levels in decades

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A gun and a prayer: How the far right took control of Texas’ response to mass shooting

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Gun Violence a ‘Solvable Problem,’ but not a quick fix

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Gun violence is surging – researchers finally have the money to ask why

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Police monitoring of social media sparks concerns in Black and Brown communities

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How Gun Violence Harms All Our Children

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To Stop Gun Violence, We Need Evidence-Informed Solutions. This New Research Society Will Help.

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Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows

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Texas laws allow teachers to carry guns on school grounds with little regulation

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Opinion | Even gun rights zealots might support these innovative ways to save lives

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Research Collaborations Across Disciplines and Generations Can Help Reduce Gun Violence

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More guns are showing up in Texas schools. What can campus leaders do to keep kids safe?

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Special Issue Preventive Medicine: Epidemiology and Prevention of Gun Violence

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Multiple letters have been signed by 65 scientists from institutions across the US and sent to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of new initiatives allowing scientists to compete for research designed to reduce gun violence:

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More science, less violence. Making scientific solutions to gun violence a top priority at Columbia and for the nation

2024 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms

Dr. Sonali Rajan is the Inaugural President of the newly-formed Research Society for Firearm-Related Harms.

A letter sent to every US Senator after the Uvalde tragedy was co-led by SURGE and signed by dozens of Columbia scientists and 1,200 Health & Science Leaders.

SURGE and Columbia University Irving Medical Center co-sign Senate and House letter for new FY24 federal funding of gun violence research.

Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena is leading the 2023 NIH Community Level Interventions for Firearm Violence Prevention Research Network Steering Committee.

Columbia SURGE Scientists in the News

The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

Why Our Response to School Shootings is All Wrong

Map of gun deaths across the U.S. shows cities have lower rates than rural counties

Why America Doesn't Know How to Stop School Shootings

Record-Breaking Year for Gun-Related Deaths in the US

Gun Research is Suddenly Hot

Banning Large-Capactiy Gun Magazines Could Reduce Mass Shooting Deaths

More mass shooters are using semi-automatic rifles – often bought legally

The Other Side of "Broken Windows

Texas School Shooting Renews Battle over Gun Laws

'Interrupters' Peek at Social Media to Stop Street Violence

What laws could have stopped the Highland Park shooting

Should 18-year-olds be allowed to buy semi-automatic rifles? State and courts debate

More than 48,000 Americans died by gun violence in 2021. See how this trend hit its highest levels in decades

A gun and a prayer: How the far right took control of Texas’ response to mass shooting

Gun Violence a ‘Solvable Problem,’ but not a quick fix

Gun violence is surging – researchers finally have the money to ask why

Police monitoring of social media sparks concerns in Black and Brown communities

How Gun Violence Harms All Our Children

To Stop Gun Violence, We Need Evidence-Informed Solutions. This New Research Society Will Help.

Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows

Texas laws allow teachers to carry guns on school grounds with little regulation

Opinion | Even gun rights zealots might support these innovative ways to save lives

Research Collaborations Across Disciplines and Generations Can Help Reduce Gun Violence

Conference Highlights Latest Findings on Gun Violence Prevention

More guns are showing up in Texas schools. What can campus leaders do to keep kids safe?

Special Issue Preventive Medicine: Epidemiology and Prevention of Gun Violence

Multiple letters have been signed by 65 scientists from institutions across the US and sent to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of new initiatives allowing scientists to compete for research designed to reduce gun violence:

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