Dustin Duncan
@drdustinduncan
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Assoc. Dean & Full Professor at @Columbia. Founder at @ddrf_org. Epidemiologist, Author & Speaker. Opinions my own.
Global. Often, New York.
Joined April 2009
The 2025 Columbia Mailman Alumni Summit brought 160+ #PublicHealth leaders together—reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing health for all through innovation, collaboration & leadership. https://t.co/uUZLVoLCZ5
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The 2025 Alumni Summit brought together more than 160 public health leaders whose careers took flight with a degree from the Columbia Mailman School.
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I'm grateful to the @ColumbiaSpec for highlighting the resilience of our research community in their recent feature on LGBTQ health research and the path forward:
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When Corina Lelutiu-Weinberger, associate professor of health sciences research at the Nursing School, launched her HIV care study in 2022, she envisioned a three-year project working with six...
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Our study found that ambulance deserts are more likely to affect rural vs. urban populations and are associated with higher area deprivation indices (ADIs), indicating more disadvantaged neighborhoods are likely to have fewer EMS stations available. @CBerryTraumaMD @cdimag
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Higher education must rise to meet what I call the ‘2025 Intersectional Trauma Pandemic’. @ColumbiaSpec @ColumbiaMSPH
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As the child of Caribbean immigrants, my career path has been shaped by a profound family connection to higher education and public service, which imparted perspectives and values that continue to...
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Our study found that ambulance deserts are more likely to affect rural vs. urban populations and are associated with higher area deprivation indices (ADIs), indicating more disadvantaged neighborhoods are likely to have fewer EMS stations available. @CBerryTraumaMD @cdimag
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@JAMANetworkOpen @drdustinduncan Great @ColumbiaMSPH coverage of this study from @drdustinduncan and colleagues is available here 👇: https://t.co/NbJygnDRMx
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Our study found that ambulance deserts are more likely to affect rural vs. urban populations and are associated with higher area deprivation indices (ADIs), indicating more disadvantaged neighborhoods are likely to have fewer EMS stations available. @CBerryTraumaMD @cdimag
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Honored to present in @ColumbiaMSPH and @ColumbiaNursing's Research Speaker Series on Sept 25, 10 AM ET: Advancing Black Faculty Productivity & Well-Being: The Black Professors Study. Mentorship, equity, & DK Duncan’s legacy guide this work. Free & public: https://t.co/yfUWXci8HQ
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Where you live can mean the difference between life and death. A new @CUEpidemiology study finds that historically redlined neighborhoods continue to receive slower EMS response times—putting lives at risk in strokes, heart attacks & trauma care. @drdustinduncan @JAMANetworkOpen
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These disparities in prehospital care can have serious consequences for patients experiencing life-threatening conditions.
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Where you live can mean the difference between life and death. A new @JAMANetworkOpen study from @drdustinduncan finds that historically redlined neighborhoods continue to receive slower EMS response times—putting lives at risk in strokes, heart attacks & trauma care. (1/n)
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@JAMANetworkOpen @drdustinduncan The full text of "Rapid Access to Emergency Medical Services Within Historically Redlined Areas" is available 👇(2/3)
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This cross-sectional study evaluates whether individuals living in historically redlined neighborhoods have equitable access to emergency medical services.
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Grateful to see our research featured by @CUEpidemiology. Read more about the study here:
@JAMANetworkOpen @drdustinduncan Great @ColumbiaMSPH coverage of this study from @drdustinduncan and colleagues is available here 👇: https://t.co/NbJygnDRMx
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#Mentorship is a shared journey. Co-creating plans with mentees fosters mutual growth, inspires mentors, and shapes future scholars. Influence is about curiosity, courage, and collaboration that endure. Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/2TH0SQYLQ9
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Thank you @Rutgers_NJMS for highlighting our @NIMHD funded work. Grateful to my co-Is & co-authors for their expertise & commitment to this work @drdustinduncan @GbengaOgedegbe @JosephObiajulu3 @nclaymann @AshleyPfaff @spirosfrangos, @cdimag , Dr. Natalie Escobar, & Dr. Ran Wei
Rutgers-led research ties 1930s redlining to slower emergency medical service responses today. https://t.co/BSekFX6Kew
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For over a century, @ColumbiaMSPH has led the way in improving health for all. Proud to be part of this impactful community! Join us for #PublicHealthMatters as we showcase the real-world impact of public health through the work of our faculty, students, and alumni.
Public Health impacts every part of your life: the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the policies shaping your future. Join us for #PublicHealthMatters and see how Columbia Public Health is driving change through research, education, and action. https://t.co/02i9jpeQHu
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In 2012, while a postdoc at @Harvard, I had the honor of returning to my high school as a commencement speaker. A full-circle moment—reminding students (and myself) that dreams, no matter how ambitious, are within reach. Stay curious, work hard, and lift as you climb!
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For over a century, Columbia Mailman has led groundbreaking research, shaped policies, and trained public health leaders—tackling asthma, mental health, chronic disease, and cancer prevention to build a healthier, more just world. #PublicHealthMatters
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A Century of Impact
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I am grateful for these moments of collaboration and the opportunity to be surrounded by such brilliant and passionate minds. Hoping everyone is doing well—looking forward to continuing the work together! @councilbh
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Had the privilege of speaking at the Young Docs Program by @ColumbiaPS, inspiring Black & Brown high school students to pursue healthcare careers. My advice: "Take your time!" Patience in your journey is key. Thanks to Jaida Morgan & Zoie Richardson for the invite!
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It’s #LGBTQHealth Awareness Week—a time to reflect on health disparities and push for change. My team and I remain committed to rigorous research, advocacy, and policies that advance health equity and transgender health.
Today marks the beginning of National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Check out this #freetoread introduction to a new special issue of Health Psychology on sexual and gender minority health inequities https://t.co/BRk21cnUGL
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