More science, less violence. Making scientific solutions to gun violence a top priority at Columbia and for the nation
Multiple SURGE scientists had their work cited in the 2024 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory report: Firearm Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America.
The cited papers include: Epidemiologic trends in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries in the US (2021), Youth exposure to endemic community gun violence: A systematic review (2022), and Firearm Death Rates in Rural vs Urban US Counties (2023).
2026 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms
The 2026 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms will be held on December 9-11 in Baltimore, MD. This conference will highlight the current state of science and research on firearm injury prevention across the lifespan. Organized by The Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms.
SURGE webinar series
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 SURGE Webinar: What Comes Next for Gun Violence and Research - Implications for Communities Across the US. Please check back shortly for information on our 2026 webinar!
Reference below for past event recordings:
New York City’s Strategies for Stopping Gun Violence: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia SURGE, and Vital City brought together leaders and experts on February 5, 2024 to discuss the latest research and policy solutions addressing gun violence in New York City.
Panelists: Sheena Wright, Elizabeth Glazer, Morgan Williams, Jr., and Charles Branas
The Future of Gun Violence Science: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia SURGE brought together experts from across the field of gun violence research on September 20, 2023 for a panel discussion on policy, action, and prevention.
Panelists: Sonali Rajan, Rebecca Cunningham, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, and Timothy Daly.
Webinar series
Firearm Injury and Violence Risks among Asian Americans
February 23rd, 2026, 1:00PM
Presenters: Hsing-Fang Hsieh, Research Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Equity, School of Public Health, University of Michigan and Tsu-Yin Wu, PhD, Professor, Director of PhD Program, School of Nursing, Eastern Michigan University
Structurally Rooted Community Violence Intervention and Prevention
March 30th, 2026, 1:00PM
Impact of Employment Laws on Occupational Suicide
April 27th, 2026, 1:00PM
Dr. Sonali Rajan is the Inaugural President of the newly-formed Research Society for Firearm-Related Harms.
A letter sent to every US Senator after the Uvalde tragedy was co-led by SURGE and signed by dozens of Columbia scientists and 1,200 Health & Science Leaders.
SURGE and Columbia University Irving Medical Center co-sign Senate and House letter for new FY24 federal funding of gun violence research.
Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena is leading the 2023 NIH Community Level Interventions for Firearm Violence Prevention Research Network Steering Committee.
Columbia SURGE Scientists in the News
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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings
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Why Our Response to School Shootings is All Wrong
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Map of gun deaths across the U.S. shows cities have lower rates than rural counties
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Why America Doesn't Know How to Stop School Shootings
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Record-Breaking Year for Gun-Related Deaths in the US
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Gun Research is Suddenly Hot
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Banning Large-Capactiy Gun Magazines Could Reduce Mass Shooting Deaths
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More mass shooters are using semi-automatic rifles – often bought legally
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The Other Side of "Broken Windows
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Texas School Shooting Renews Battle over Gun Laws
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'Interrupters' Peek at Social Media to Stop Street Violence
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What laws could have stopped the Highland Park shooting
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Should 18-year-olds be allowed to buy semi-automatic rifles? State and courts debate
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More than 48,000 Americans died by gun violence in 2021. See how this trend hit its highest levels in decades
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A gun and a prayer: How the far right took control of Texas’ response to mass shooting
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Gun Violence a ‘Solvable Problem,’ but not a quick fix
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Gun violence is surging – researchers finally have the money to ask why
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Police monitoring of social media sparks concerns in Black and Brown communities
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How Gun Violence Harms All Our Children
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To Stop Gun Violence, We Need Evidence-Informed Solutions. This New Research Society Will Help.
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Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows
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Texas laws allow teachers to carry guns on school grounds with little regulation
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Opinion | Even gun rights zealots might support these innovative ways to save lives
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Research Collaborations Across Disciplines and Generations Can Help Reduce Gun Violence
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Conference Highlights Latest Findings on Gun Violence Prevention
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More guns are showing up in Texas schools. What can campus leaders do to keep kids safe?
