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.
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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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. Abstract: People who inject drugs (PWID) carry a disproportionate burden of HIV and…
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Physical Activity and Major Chronic Diseases: Insights from Repeated Measures
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Edward Giovannucci. Abstract: Physical activity is established as a beneficial factor for several major chronic…
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The Variety of Evidence Thesis: A Prolegomena to Causal Triangulation
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. George Davey Smith. Abstract: The variety of evidence thesis (VET) has a long lineage in epistemology,…
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Early-Onset Cancers: From Epidemiologic Challenges to Precision Prevention
Join us on Wednesday, October 21st for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Yin Cao. Abstract: Cancers are increasingly being diagnosed among younger adults, raising urgent questions about the…
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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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Implementation Science: The Key to Ensuring that Epidemiologic Research Impacts Health
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Karen Emmons. Abstract: This talk will provide an overview of the field of implementation science,…
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Health Interventions, Cluster Trials, and Epidemiology
Join us on Wednesday, November 18th for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Charles Branas. Abstract: This lecture explores how epidemiology can more fully embrace intervention science through…
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Causal Estimands for Clinical and Regulatory Decision Making
Join us on Wednesday, December 2nd for the Department of Epidemiology seminar series featuring Dr. Miguel Hernan. Abstract: The estimand is what we want to estimate. When conducting research for clinical…