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Conversations That Drive Change
McSilver frequently hosts high-impact forums and events that investigate the root causes of poverty and spark real-world solutions.
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Training the Next Generation of Global Health Researchers
The NIH-funded ACHIEVE program equips early-career scholars with skills to conduct research aimed at critical challenges in resource-poor global settings.
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Explore a Library of Expert Insights

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Explore a Library of Expert Insights

The McSilver Institute regularly hosts virtual and in-person conferences, panels, roundtable discussions, keynotes, and more. Watch full recordings of our featured events on YouTube, and explore diverse topics that impact the lives of people experiencing poverty.
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The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.
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Developing evidence-based interventions to address poverty
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Spreading best practices and advancing clinical treatment for better outcomes
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Applying research-derived knowledge to real service delivery
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Events

Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.
DATE: May 4, 2026

After Birth, Aftercare, Afterthought: The Fourth Trimester Live Video Podcast

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Video Podcast on the ‘Fourth Trimester’ Recorded with Live Studio Audience
On May 4, 2026, the McSilver Institute teamed up with managed care provider AmeriHealth Caritas and the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Inc. to produce a live video podcast titled “After Birth, Aftercare, Afterthought: The Fourth Trimester.” The goal of the podcast is to build stronger, more responsive support systems for new mothers. Award-winning […]
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McSilver AI Hub Explores Modern Data Science and W.E.B. Du Bois
In our first Reclaim the Algorithm webinar, data science and machine learning experts Allen Hillery, Dr. Brandeis Marshall, and Anthony Starks explored the W.E.B. Du Bois legacy and its connection to modern AI systems. Convened online April 30, 2026, the conversation examined how his thinking and the centuries old mathematical foundations behind modern AI impact […]
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New Article Highlights Perinatal Behavioral Health Workforce
Addressing the Needs of the Perinatal Behavioral Health Workforce in Behavioral Health News: Dr. Damali Wilson (Joint McSilver-IEHE Fellow), Rose Pierre-Louis (McSilver Executive Director), and Dr. Natasha Williams (NYU Grossman) explore how this issue impacts vulnerable communities.
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