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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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.
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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Policy Relevant Effects in Infectious Disease Studies
Abstract: The treatment of one individual often affects the outcomes of others. A canonical example occurs in infectious disease settings, where vaccinating one individual can reduce disease transmission and thereby…
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How to Make People Immortal and Why it is Not a Good Idea: Improving the Causal Analyses of Healthcare Databases
Abstract: The generation of “immortal time” is a frequent blunder in survival analyses for causal inference. Immortal time explains why medical treatments often look suspiciously amazing. After two centuries of…