“When we think about pronatalism, we have to understand these political throughlines in terms of what that means.”
@michelebgoodwin joined Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society to discuss the nuances of pronatalism, its historical roots, and more. Listen here: https://ow.ly/CvMX50Yrku0
In its Winter issue, the Georgetown Health Magazine highlighted the impact of the Master of Science Program in Addiction Policy & Practice. Created by @reginalabelle.bsky.social, the program trains & empowers the next generation of addiction policy leaders.
Read the story: https://ow.ly/qeGG50YnpBt
Co-authors: Claire M. Wagner, Amy Lin, Sabin Nsanzimana, Janet K. Ginnard, Jayasree K. Iyer, Mary-Ann Etiebet, David Ripin, Sandeep Juneja, Dominic Hein, Gian Gandhi, Charles B. Holmes
Drawing on critical case studies — from the HIV treatment switch to Rwanda’s hepatitis C program — they highlight major takeaways and trade-offs for practitioners to consider as they design and refine market-shaping approaches in the next decade.
This new publication brings together extensive and diverse perspectives from leaders around the world, spanning academia, multilateral organizations, donor agencies, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, product development partnerships, and government ministries.
What are the lessons learned from decades of market shaping in global health?
Charles B. Holmes and other leading global experts explore how market-shaping strategies can improve access to essential medicines and vaccines in LMICs. Read more in PLOS Global Public Health: https://ow.ly/miPs50YmIu3
An Unwavering Belief in Science, Creativity, and Equity: The Legacy of Dr. William H. Foege www.milbank.org/quarterly/op...
On Jan. 7, HHS and USDA published the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).
In The Lancet, @gostin.bsky.social joins Alla Hilla and Peter Lurie to analyze how the DGA’s use of a new “conflicted and compromised process” will lead to poorer health outcomes. https://ow.ly/wJ1850YhjXb
If you’re interested in pursuing an exciting career in academia or the judiciary, don’t miss our webinar next Thursday to learn about how an LL.M. in Health Law from Georgetown Law can strategically position you for your dream job.
Hear more from our alumni on February 26: https://ow.ly/LV2p50Yhl2Z
“The US will be left more vulnerable from the threats that it has worked in partnership with WHO to prevent while populations worldwide will suffer from the loss of US expertise and goodwill.” Sam Halabi and @gostin.bsky.social write about the US withdrawal from the WHO: https://ow.ly/oa4M50Yhkzb
“[T]hat silence around pregnancy and its risks, that's being normalized by these [abortion] bans is deeply, deeply concerning.” @michelebgoodwin spoke with "Velshi" on MS NOW about a tragic case where a woman was denied care for her heart condition because she was pregnant: https://ow.ly/xFKQ50YhkIa
COVID-19 led to accelerated vaccine innovation while exposing structural gaps in health systems.
In a new journal article, members of CTHL examine vaccine injury compensation mechanisms and offer a framework to support countries in strengthening public health preparedness: https://ow.ly/v9xS50YcnpU
In Think Global Health, @gostin.bsky.social argues that, under the current Trump administration, “a nation that gave birth to the [UN], the International Bill of Human Rights, and [WHO] has now shattered the norms and values of these international policy and institutions.” https://ow.ly/KC2a50YfaKy
In a new publication, Health Law LL.M. alumni Ayesha Mehdi writes, “Iran’s nationwide protests since late December 2025 raise urgent questions about state compliance with international health and human rights law.”
Read in the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies: https://ow.ly/8ZVk50YcmQs
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Looking forward to speaking at the @oneillinstitute.bsky.social Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law next week! I'll be participating in a panel that will be examining emerging issues in addiction policy, ranging from Housing First to mandatory treatment.
web.cvent.com/event/e921a3...
As mis- & disinformation reshape the sexual & reproductive health landscape, what is at stake?
Join us, Guttmacher, & Ms. Magazine to hear from @michelebgoodwin, Kelly Baden, & Renee Bracey Sherman on how we can protect access to critical care in today’s tenuous landscape:
https://ow.ly/K5v950Y7Fwl
Wondering how an LL.M. in Health Law can prepare you for an exciting career in academia or the judiciary?
Join us on Feb. 26 for a webinar featuring recent alumni and learn how a Health Law LL.M. from Georgetown Law can strategically position you for your dream job.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/i5ZH50Y9ysQ
Join Rebecca Reingold at Network for Public Health Law’s webinar on February 19, where she and other leading experts will explore efforts to advance “parental rights” and establish “prenatal personhood” in the U.S. abortion context and more.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/4X3350Y8ZzC
DEADLINE APPROACHING | The Global Center for Legal Innovation on Food Environments’ Student Writing Competition is accepting applications until this Saturday.
Apply here: https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/projects/global-center-for-legal-innovation-on-food-environments/student-writing-competition/
Limited virtual spots are available for next week’s Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law.
Join us on February 9–10 for a convening focused on how law, regulation, litigation, and public health policy shape real-world addiction outcomes and the gaps that remain: https://ow.ly/bkly50Y8grO
In JAMA Health Forum, @gostin.bsky.social examines the Supreme Court’s 2026 term and how upcoming cases could be consequential for public health. Read more here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2844461
This is a tremendous honor. I am deeply moved by this recognition of my work, contributions to graduate education, and mentoring. 🙏🏿🙏🏿
In @postopinions.bsky.social, Sam Halabi and @gostin.bsky.social argue that the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO is “a critical act of self-sabotage because it undermines fundamental U.S. national interests.”
Read their op-ed here: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
We are proud to share that @lawandsociety.bsky.social has announced a new fellowship named after Faculty Director @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social. Congratulations!
Learn more about the fellowship, its impact, and the inaugural fellows below 👇
The past few weeks have underscored how quickly the drug policy landscape can shift.
Join us for the Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law, a convening on how law, regulation, & public health policy are shaping outcomes—and where gaps remain. Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/GWmL50Y418Z
What a hero Bill Foege was for the world For all the destruction of basic health functions this past year, Bill Foege's legacy, smallpox eradication, cannot be undone. I hope when the current darkness lifts, the CDC director has Bill’s vision and passion for health justice
On Thursday, @hhsofficial.bsky.social announced that the United States has completed its withdrawal from @who.int.
We spoke with Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, of @oneillinstitute.bsky.social, about the withdrawal and what would be required to reverse it.
Learn more ⬇️:
www.healio.com/news/infecti...
New report out now!
"Regulation of Abortion Decision-Making Among Young People" looks at how countries around the world approach young people’s autonomy in abortion care and what U.S. states can learn. @oneillinstitute.bsky.social @legalvoice.org
Read the full report: six.community/young-people...
NEXT MONDAY | What makes the joint Global Health Law and Governance LL.M. program an unparalleled experience in global health law and policy? Join our webinar with @gvagrad.bsky.social to learn more from program directors and alumni.
RSVP: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are pleased to share that @gostin.bsky.social ranked 3rd among the top law professors across all fields, including health law, in the United States by Brian Leiter’s D-index ranking. Congratulations!
https://leiterreports.com/2026/01/05/top-95-law-professors-ranked-by-d-index-for-2025/
