Department of Epidemiology
Learn how we advance public health globally by researching the frequency, distribution, and causes of human disease, and shaping health policies and practices.
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Kresge, 9th Floor,
Boston, MA 02115
Seminars in Epidemiology
The Department of Epidemiology seminar series is dedicated to the various issues in public health research and practice. A long tradition in our department, this lunchtime seminar series was developed to promote discussion, share work in progress, and summarize recently completed work.
The series typically attracts a broad audience including faculty, research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and students from several Harvard Chan School departments, including Epidemiology, Global Health and Population, Nutrition, and Biostatistics.
Persons with disabilities who would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access may contact ewilliams@hsph.harvard.edu in advance of the program or visit.
The Harvard Chan School hosts a diverse array of speakers, invited to share both scholarly research and personal perspectives. They do not speak for the School, and hosting them does not imply endorsement of their views, organizations, or employers.
For past seminars, please visit our YouTube channel.
Upcoming seminars
This page is a work-in-progress, please check back regularly for updates.
All seminars are open to the public and will be held on Zoom unless otherwise noted.
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Mortality Displacement: Sixty Years of Debate and Consequences
Join us on Wednesday, September 9th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. David Jones. Abstract: As scrutiny of air pollution epidemiology increased in the 1960s, researchers wondered…
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Future of Public Health in the age of AI
Join us on Wednesday, September 14th for a special Department of Epidemiology seminar featuring Dr. Karl Lauterbach. Speaker Information Organizers
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Tobias Kurth Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, September 16th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Tobias Kurth. Speaker Information Organizers
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Works In Progress Seminar: Wenxin Zhang & Salome Kuchukhidze
Join us on Wednesday, November 11th for the Department of Epidemiology works-in-progress seminar series featuring Wenxin Zhang (advisor: Yuan Ma) and Salome Kuchukhidze (advisor: Jeff Imani-Eaton). Speaker Information Organizers
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Dark Causal Inference: Why Most Causal Inference in Epidemiology is Invisible
Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Jeremy Labrecque. Abstract: In some ways epidemiology is leading the way in the uptake of causal inference but…
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Innovations in Care Models and Trial Design: Two Decades of Research Improving HIV and Hepatitis C Outcomes in Key Populations in India
Join us on Wednesday, September 30th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Shruti Mehta. Bio: Shruti H. Mehta, PhD, MPH is the Charles Armstrong Chair of the Department…
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George Davey Smith Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. George Davey Smith. Speaker Information Organizers
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Yin Cao Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, October 21st for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Yin Cao. Speaker Information Organizers
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The Role of Intuition in Epidemiology
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Matthew Fox. Abstract: Intuition is a necessary part of everyday life, without which we could not…
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Karen Emmons Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Karen Emmons. Speaker Information Organizers
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Charles Branas Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, November 18th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Charles Branas. Speaker Information Organizers
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Miguel Hernan Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, December 2nd for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Miguel Hernan. Speaker Information Organizers