Stories about Sirry Alang


Dismantling White Supremacy in Public Health

An analysis by Sirry Alang, associate professor of sociology and health, medicine, and society, suggests a new framework for dismantling white supremacy in public health.

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COVID-19: The Impact of Race on Health Outcomes

A question and answer with Sirry Alang, an associate professor of sociology and health, medicine and society.

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Lehigh Researcher Finds Experiencing Police Brutality Increases Mistrust in Medical Institutions

When people have a negative encounter with the police, they are less likely to think medical institutions have their best interests, says Professor Sirry Alang.

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Lehigh Accelerator Grants Advance Key Research Opportunities

Lehigh’s Accelerator Grants support multi-investigator research programs in specific and significant areas of opportunity, allowing flexibility in the use of funds for rapid program growth. One such project relies on researchers in Ghana, Uganda and Guatemala to lead in the examination of short-term medical missions from the host countries’ perspectives.


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