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Cancer November 2, 2020

Symposium honors the life and work of the late John B. Little

More than 200 people gathered virtually on October 30, 2020 for the 23rd annual John B. Little Symposium to honor the legacy of radiobiology expert John B. Little and to share research on the health effects of radiation.
Child & Maternal Health November 2, 2020

Children’s food insecurity increasing during COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is driving up food insecurity among children nationwide, according to experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

In the Media
Environment & Climate Health October 28, 2020

Healthier housing, rooted in social justice

MỹDzung Chu, PhD ’20, explores the health impacts of housing inequities and advocates for housing security in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
Child & Maternal Health October 19, 2020

Significant link found between air pollution and neurological disorders

For immediate release: October 19, 2020 Boston, MA – Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease,…
Cancer October 15, 2020

Newly discovered mechanism for cellular migration has implications for embryonic development, cancer metastasis, and tissue regeneration

Newly discovered mechanism for cellular migration has implications for embryonic development, cancer metastasis, and tissue regeneration.
October 8, 2020

Aisha Yousafzai, Sonia Hernandez Diaz, Karen Emmons honored at Alice Hamilton Award lecture

Aisha Yousafzai, Sonia Hernandez Diaz, Karen Emmons were honored at the annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture.
Child & Maternal Health September 28, 2020

The Connected Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new research directions across the School
Cancer September 24, 2020

Some Black hair products may harm users’ health

Hair products sometimes used by Black women may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with serious health issues.

In the Media
Preventative Care July 22, 2020

A versatile vessel for next-gen therapeutics

For immediate release: July 22, 2020 Cambridge, Mass.– Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health today announced the launch of Vesigen…
Environment & Climate Health June 26, 2020

More evidence of causal link between air pollution and early death

Strengthening U.S. air quality standards for fine particulate pollution could save more than 140,000 lives over the course of a decade.