Society for the Advancement of Injury and Violence Research

Reminder: Comments Due March 2 to Protect Public Health Degrees Submit your comments to protect public health degrees before the March 2 deadline. Your voice is crucial for our workforce.

Reminder: Comments Due TODAY to Protect Public Health Degrees

Regarding the proposed exclusion of the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from the definition of a professional degree; resources and templates are available from ASPPH here: aspph.org/reminder-com...

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Are you attending, presenting or exhibiting at the SAVIR 2026 Annual Conference? We invite you to help spread the word! View our social media toolkit for sample posts, graphics and customizable resources for your social media feed or organizational newsletter: savir.joynconference.com/v2/?c=2&sp=4

We’re excited for the Injury & Violence Prevention Grand Rounds today at noon! There’s still time to join.

Title: Collaborating to save lives: interdisciplinary pathways in unintentional overdose prevention

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Join SAVIR and Safe States Alliance for the upcoming Injury and Violence Prevention Grand Rounds, "Collaborating to Save Lives: Interdisciplinary Pathways in Unintentional Overdose Prevention" on Feb 19 at 12 pm ET. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SAVIR is proud to announce the launch of our new Center Directory—a centralized resource showcasing the groundbreaking research and practice being led by our member institutions. View the directory: buff.ly/aU9gkrV

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Apply Now: Request for Proposals to Expand Gun Violence Prevention Research with EveryShot Everytown has launched a Request for Proposals for a new grant program for scholars in the gun violence prevention research field.

New funding opportunity from Everytown -- this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to support researchers in the gun violence prevention field by providing financial support to conduct research that includes EveryShot data. Apply by Feb 28 :

Early bird deadline tomorrow! Last chance to save $50 on your registration for the SAVIR 2026 Annual Conference when you register by January 30. Secure your spot at a must-attend event for the injury and violence prevention community.

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Heads up members! Register for SAVIR's Methods Session happening tomorrow, 1/29/26: "From Genocide to Gun Violence: Adapting Rwandan Reconciliation Education for US Violence Prevention" featuring professionals from the Medical College of Wisconsin. buff.ly/W3Bn1IJ

SAVIR Conference plenary panel features speaker images for Interdisciplinary Approaches to Violence Prevention

Close out #SAVIR2026 with a powerful, interdisciplinary conversation on violence prevention.

🎤 Closing Plenary: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Violence Prevention
🤝 Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions

Register: buff.ly/LSJF55J

Image of a female driver with hands on wheel, and text describing the SAVIR conference plenary panel "Road Ahead: Advocacy, Policy and Leadership on Impaired Driving."

Join #SAVIR2026 for a timely and engaging discussion on preventing impaired driving during the Tuesday Injury and Violence Prevention Grand Rounds panel—“Road Ahead: Advocacy, Policy, and Leadership on Impaired Driving”

👉 Learn more and register today: buff.ly/LSJF55J

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SAVIR is thrilled to announce that Megan Ranney, MD, MPH—Dean of the Yale School of Public Health—will deliver the opening keynote at #SAVIR2026.

Learn more and register: buff.ly/LSJF55J

SAVIR members—voting is open! Have you cast your ballot yet?

Check your inbox for your Board of Directors election ballot and submit your vote by Feb. 27. Your participation strengthens our community.

Check out two upcoming events from the KP Center for Gun Violence Research and Education.

February 5: Navigating Information-Sharing and HIPAA in HVIPs

February 26: Built on Trust: Community Partnerships for Firearm Violence Prevention Research

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Apply Now: Request for Proposals to Expand Gun Violence Prevention Research with EveryShot Everytown has launched a Request for Proposals for a new grant program for scholars in the gun violence prevention research field.

New funding opportunity from Everytown -- this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to support researchers in the gun violence prevention field by providing financial support to conduct research that includes EveryShot data. Apply by Feb 28 : buff.ly/islfsLB

SAVIR 2026 Week of Action calendar

Next week is SAVIR's week of action - follow these simple steps to speak out for injury and violence prevention research!

Correct registration link is here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Job alert: The University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention is seeking a Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager to lead efforts to develop and manage opportunities to advance the Institute’s mission and strategic priorities. thesavir.org/job/strategi...

Postdoctoral Fellow at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Injury Research and Policy - SAVIR A Postdoctoral Fellow to support research on transportation injury prevention, including teen driving, cellphone use while driving, and impaired driving. The fellow […]

Alert: Postdoctoral Opportunity at Nationwide Children's Hospital supporting research on transportation injury prevention, including teen driving, cellphone use while driving, and impaired driving. Apply by Feb 20: buff.ly/d3GIJXB

Heads up members! Register for SAVIR's upcoming Methods Session on 1/29/26: "From Genocide to Gun Violence: Adapting Rwandan Reconciliation Education for US Violence Prevention" featuring professionals from the Medical College of Wisconsin. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚨 Early bird deadline approaching!

Save $50 on your registration for the SAVIR 2026 Annual Conference when you register by January 30. Secure your spot at a must-attend event for the injury and violence prevention community.

👉 Register now: buff.ly/mHJIbwg

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Now is the perfect time to get involved in advancing injury and violence prevention.
SAVIR is offering 10% off new memberships this month.

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Don’t miss out on early bird savings for the SAVIR 2026 Annual Conference! 🗓️

Register by January 30 to save $50 and secure your spot at a conference filled with cutting-edge research, meaningful connections, and inspiring conversations. buff.ly/mHJIbwg

🗳️ SAVIR members: your voice matters!

Check your email for your ballot for the SAVIR Board of Directors election and be sure to cast your vote by February 27. Thank you for helping shape the future of our organization.

Dr. Leslie Barnard, 2023 Student Plenary speaker said, “Being a student plenary speaker was a transformative experience that allowed me to share my story & research on a prominent stage, connect with leaders in the field, and fostered lasting professional connections.”

⏰ Deadline is coming up for nominations for the SAVIR 2026 Student Plenary Speaker. This individual may be nominated by mentors, peers, or self-nominated. Learn more and nominate by Jan 15:

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Happy New Year from SAVIR! 🎆

As we step into the year ahead, we’re grateful for our members, partners, and colleagues every day. We’re especially looking forward to our upcoming conference in April—registration is now open at buff.ly/US14N2K!

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Last chance to join/renew before SAVIR membership dues rise in 2026. Lock in the current 2025 rate for a full year if you act by Dec. 31! Build your network. Advance your career. Save money.

Join here: buff.ly/AZkQD7w

Starting to plan for 2026? Register now for the #SAVIR2026 Annual Conference in Providence, RI from April 13-15 to lock in early bird discounts. buff.ly/QlrtWgv

SAVIR has released its FY2025 annual report, featuring highlights from the year and spotlights on our award winners, leadership and members. Learn more: buff.ly/eilTOI7