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Sherman James Diverse & Inclusive Award 2025
Eric Rubenstein was awarded the Sherman James Diverse & Inclusive Award at the 2025 conference for the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER).
Redefining Inclusion: Co-Researchers with Down Syndrome Set their Own Research Agenda
Featuring Eric Rubenstein and the Co-Research Team Assistant professor Eric Rubenstein’s collaboration with a team of individuals with Down syndrome led to the creation of the nation’s first public health co-research program led entirely by people with Down syndrome, shifting the research focus from medical data to community-driven priorities like mental health and stress management.
Medicaid Is a Vital Lifeline for Adults with Down Syndrome
Featuring Eric Rubenstein A new study led by Boston University researchers found that nearly all U.S. adults with Down syndrome rely on Medicaid and use significantly more healthcare services and resources than those without developmental disabilities, highlighting both the program’s essential role in their wellbeing and persistent racial disparities in access to equitable care.
Special Olympics Athletes Lead Research on Disability Health in BUSPH training program
Featuring Eric Rubenstein In this news story, Special Olympics athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities partnered with public health students to lead their own research on hydration, showing how co-research can empower people with disabilities to shape the studies that affect their health and lives.
Disability as identity: the next frontier of public health
By Eric Rubenstein This article calls for a shift in public health to see disability as an important part of identity and to focus on equity, inclusion, and justice so people with disabilities can live healthy, full lives.