Department of Molecular Metabolism
Researching the complex interplay between the major factors underlying metabolic health and disease, including diet, age, environment, and genetics, for the prevention and treatment of widespread chronic diseases.
665 Huntington Avenue
Building 2, 1st Floor
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement
The Department of Molecular Metabolism is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. As public health researchers, we embrace and value all of humanity regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or religious background. This reflects the work we are engaged in to find the root causes of major non-communicable diseases that adversely affect public health, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and chronic diseases of metabolism. At the heart of our values and research is helping all people live better and healthier lives.
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives are woven into our core beliefs and values. We will work to increase opportunities for individuals of all races and cultures to participate fully in our community. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, recruitment, events, training, and programming we promote interracial and intercultural awareness and understanding.
5 Pillars of Focus
The focus of our committee is centered around the following key pillars: Creating Space/Presence and Reporting, Recruitment, Outreach, Building Community and Events, Coaching, Preparation & Learning. We use these as the basis to curate all of our action items that ultimately result in building stronger foundations in our community.
Resources
Our committee is dedicated to developing, curating, and sharing a wealth of resources tailored for our trainees, researchers, staff, and faculty. Accessible through our school and wider academic network, these resources have long served as vital pathways of support, fostering a collaborative and nurturing environment for all members. We hope that these offerings serve as a reassuring reminder that you are an integral part of a cohesive and encouraging research community, empowering you to thrive in your academic and professional endeavors.
Employee Resource Groups
Strives to support and advocate for the University’s Black community. ABFAF provides a means of communication, interaction, and counseling for members through seminars, discussion groups, and social gatherings.
AHAAAFS provides opportunities for networking, career development, awareness, and support for Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander faculty and staff. It also serves as a resource for the larger Asian and Asian American community at Harvard.
AHLFS promotes, supports, and advances the needs and goals of Latinx faculty and staff at Harvard University. Open to all faculty, administrators, fellows, and staff at all levels employed at Harvard and its affiliates.
QERG works to ensure that Harvard is a welcoming and inclusive workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employees. The QERG serves as a visible, accessible resource for LGBTQ employees and provides recruitment, networking, and career development opportunities.
CCW is a University-wide group jointly sponsored by the Harvard Human Resources and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. To learn more, email ccw@harvard.edu. Subscribe to the CCW Newsletter here
Harvard Ability+, a new group at Harvard for creating broader awareness and inclusion of people who live with disabilities. The group is open to those with personal, lived experiences of disability, plus allies. Contact person: Erich Manser (he/him/his), erich_manser@harvard.edu
Who Can You Talk To
kwright@hsph.harvard.edu
– Any matters, help to find resources, confidential or non-confidential
LMA Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office is available to help people prevent or address their concerns.
Melissa Brodrick Ombudsperson
Melissa_Brodrick@hms.harvard.edu
617-432-4040 (direct line)
Justin Neiman Associate Ombudsperson
Justin_Neiman@hms.harvard.edu
164 Longwood Avenue, 1st Fl., Boston, MA 02115
617-432-4043 (direct line)
Schedule Confidential Appointment
617-432-4041
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Information on how to report here: Bias-Related Incident Reporting
Title IX Resource Coordinators
For Students
Robin Glover – Associate Dean of Student Services
rglover@hsph.harvard.edu
(617) 432-4703
Luke Sutherland – Housing and Resident Life Coordinator
sutherland@hsph.harvard.edu
(617) 432-5290
For Staff
Linda Picard – Senior Director of Human Resources
lpicard@hsph.harvard.edu
(617) 432-2719
For Faculty / Academic Appointees
Jennifer Ivers – Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
ivers@hsph.harvard.edu
(617) 432-1381
Office of Regulatory Affairs and Research Compliance
Contact for Harvard Chan School
Delia Wolf Christiani, MD, JD, MSCI Associate Dean, Regulatory Affairs & Research Compliance
dywolf@hsph.harvard.edu
617-432-2148
Contact your HR Representative Staff
Lisa Hoppie – HR partner, Assistant Director of Human Resources
lhoppie@hsph.harvard.edu
617-432-4579
Academic Appointees
Isin Ugur-Bastepe – Assoc. Dir. of Faculty Affairs
[postdocs, research associates, research scientists, faculty, and visiting scientists/graduate students]
ugurbastepe@hsph.harvard.edu
617-432-4533
Students
Leah Kane – Office of Student Affairs
leah_kane@harvard.edu
(617) 432-0488
Harvard Human Resources page for all policies
A couple to note:
1. Discrimination Policy and Review Procedure Information
2. Procedures for Handling Complaints against Harvard Staff Members Pursuant to the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy
Confidential and Free Counseling Resources [available to all Harvard employees]
Harvard Employee Assistance Program
877-327-4278
Or, you can also visit the EAP online:
Staff may also contact their union rep – Harvard University Union of Clerical and Technical Workers.
Contacts here
Graduate student employees may also contact their union rep – Harvard University Graduate Students Union.
Workplace issues form can be submitted here
HGSU-UAW Workplace Issue Form
Labor and Employee Relations
labor_and_employee_relations@harvard.edu
617-495-2786
Harvard University Police
617-495-1212
The Harvard Chan School believes all members of our community should be able to study and work in an environment where they feel safe. They have created an anonymous bias-related incident reporting system. This system can be accessed here.
Through the online anonymous disclosure form, members of the community can disclose their concerns, communicate with a staff member of the Title IX Office, and access resources without revealing their identity.
Offers free, confidential help for all Harvard employees and their adult household members. You can reach the EAP any time for personal or work-related concerns at 877-EAP-HARV (877-327-4278).
The Ombuds Office supports an ethical and civil culture, encouraging mutual understanding and resolution through respectful dialogue and fair processes.
Members of our department can confidentially report with Katrina Soriano, Executive Director of Administration (kwright@hsph.harvard.edu), and our acting Chair, Brendan Manning (bmanning@hsph.harvard.edu).
Additionally, you can contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, by contacting odi@hsph.harvard.edu