Who We Are
Vision
The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health drives global research and education — confronting urgent population challenges and harnessing emerging global trends to build solutions that advance health, equity, and well-being, so all people can lead healthy and dignified lives.
Mission
The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health seeks to build a healthy and just world for the 10.3 billion people expected in our lifetimes. We advance health and well-being through innovative research, transformative education, and meaningful engagement with communities and decision-makers to shape policies and practice – in New York City, across the United States, and around the world. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to human rights, equity, and social justice.
Our Faculty and Staff
We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary Department of faculty, scientists, thought leaders, and practitioners working across public health, epidemiology, demography, social work, medicine, economics, and law. We apply multidisciplinary population science and public health research methods - alongside service-delivery - to address critical domestic and global challenges, including sexual and reproductive health rights, forced migration, child and adolescent health, maternal and newborn health, mental health, environmental justice, human rights, and complex health systems.
We generate transformative, evidence-based insights and solutions that reshape policies, systems, and practices to reduce health disparities, improve well-being, and advance health outcomes for all.
Our Impact
For over five decades, the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health has been at the forefront of transforming global health practice, health systems, and frontline care in some of the world’s most inequitable, complex, and fragile settings.
Rooted in evidence, community, and human rights, our Department has reshaped how the world responds to crises, delivers care, and builds resilient health systems that save lives. Through groundbreaking scientific discoveries and innovative solutions, we have advanced maternal and child health, adolescent health, emergency care, reproductive health, and environmental justice. From launching the careers of thousands of public health changemakers to impacting policy and practice, our work spans over 70 countries and across communities in the United States. Learn more about how our Department has changed the world.
Support Our Work
You can make a direct impact on lives in our surrounding community of New York City, across the United States, and around the world by supporting our mission. Your gift allows us to undertake pioneering research and invest in bold, exceptional leaders who are redefining what’s possible in public health - today and for generations to come.
Collaborate with Us
Partnership is central to everything we do. We welcome bold ideas and new collaborations. To explore working with us, contact us.