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Bio-based fabrics may reduce microplastic pollution
2024-08-22 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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The fashion industry produces a huge amount of waste — but more sustainable fabrics are gaining ground. One example: TômTex, which manufactures a compostable, bio-based fabric from shrimp shells and mushrooms. Ross McBee, co-founder of TômTex, explains how such textiles could make a huge difference for the environment and human health.

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The healthcare workforce is diversifying — which will save lives
2024-08-22 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
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Increasingly, public health leaders are recognizing the critical importance of expanding the diversity of the health care workforce. Stanford’s Cesar Padilla explains why he’s on a mission to encourage more Latino and Black individuals to become physicians — and why he thinks he’ll succeed.

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Social media cravings can be overcome with healthy habits
2024-08-22 08:00 - 08:30 | Virtual
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Experts have identified practical ways to help young people who feel as though their lives have been “hijacked” by social media. Annie Margaret, co-founder of the Post-Internet Project and a researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder, explains how students can free themselves from social media addiction in just one month.

You can learn more about the Post-Internet Project here: https://www.postinternetproject.org/prism

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Fall student membership for the Harvard Innovation Labs is now open!
2024-08-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-19 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-15 00:00 - 23:59
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Fall student membership for the Harvard Innovation Labs is now open! Whether you’re exploring innovation, testing an idea, or advancing a venture, becoming an i-lab member helps you go further, faster.

The Harvard Student i-lab welcomes students from all 13 Harvard schools, regardless of their innovation stage. Membership provides access to expert advising, workshops, networking events, funding, and co-working space.

No startup idea? No problem! The i-lab helps you think differently, build your network, and refine your value proposition—skills that apply to any field. Membership is a great way to dip your toe into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, meet like-minded peers, and start or join a venture.

Join by Thursday, August 29th to take full advantage of this semester’s offerings, including orientation, mentor-matching, and early funding opportunities.

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FXB Center Child Protection Certificate Program: Apply Now!
2024-08-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Are you passionate about Child Protection and interested in increasing your skills and building your professional network across sectors? The FXB Center for Health & Human Rights at Harvard University is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Child Protection Certificate cohort. This interdisciplinary qualification is open to students from any Harvard graduate school, but admission is limited to 30 individuals. Take a look at the 2024-2025 brochure here.

The certificate program incorporates ongoing child protection research and practice grounded in field-based realities and takes into account the expertise of UNICEF, a university-wide faculty steering committee, and external child protection experts. The curriculum is composed of courses selected from across Harvard’s graduate programs and covers five domains of child protection:

Child Protection Systems

Violence Against Children

Justice for Children

Social Change/Family Strengthening

Child Protection Leadership Tools

Requirements include completion of 12 credits selected from CPC course offerings in at least three of the curriculum’s five domains as well as participation in a one-semester, non-credit child protection seminar series during the upcoming spring semester in 2025.

The seminar series will enable candidates to consolidate their understanding of the child protection field in both the domestic and international arenas through exchange with invited expert speakers and mentorship by senior child protection practitioners. Students will be encouraged to share their own child protection research and experience and engage with their peers. Please note there will be other non-mandatory events throughout the academic year to provide networking opportunities.

Program details and application material can be found here: https://fxb.harvard.edu/child-protection-curriculum/

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but interested students are encouraged to apply early.

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Summer & Summer 2 Ends
2024-08-16 00:00 - 23:59
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Enrollment Opens: Fall Courses
2024-08-15 11:00

Environmental Justice Boot Camp
2024-08-15 00:00 - 2024-08-16 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join us for the next Environmental Justice Boot Camp on August 15-16, 2024 at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and online!

The Environmental Justice Boot Camp is a two-day intensive course featuring seminars and applied analytical sessions on key concepts, exposure assessment techniques, epidemiologic methods, community engagement and health policy applications, and statistical analytic approaches for conducting effective and solution-driven environmental justice research.

This year’s Boot Camp will provide hybrid training (in-person at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA and simultaneous livestream for remote attendees) August 15-16; 9am EDT – ~5pm EDT.

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Visit the Environmental Justice Boot Camp website to learn more about the topics, requirements, and instructors.

Apply for a scholarship! Available only to members of the Harvard community. Deadline: June 3, 2024.

Register for the Environmental Justice Boot Camp! Early bird registration ends June 10, 2024.

Email niehsctr@hsph.harvard.edu with any questions.

The Environmental Justice Boot Camp is hosted by the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health’s SHARP Program, the Columbia NIEHS Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan (CEHNM), the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health, the UCSF Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment, the UCSF EaRTH Center, and the University of Washington’s Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics, and Environment (EDGE)

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Fall & Fall 1 2024 Non-Degree Application Due
2024-08-15 00:00 - 23:59

Environmental Justice Boot Camp
2024-08-15 00:00 - 2024-08-16 23:59 | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Livestream, 665 Huntington Ave., Boston, 02453, United States
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Join us for the next Environmental Justice Boot Camp on August 15-16, 2024 at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and online!

The Environmental Justice Boot Camp is a two-day intensive course featuring seminars and applied analytical sessions on key concepts, exposure assessment techniques, epidemiologic methods, community engagement and health policy applications, and statistical analytic approaches for conducting effective and solution-driven environmental justice research. More information is available on the event website.

Scholarships are available for members of the Harvard community. Apply for a scholarship by June 3, 2024!

Register online! Early bird registration is available through June 10, 2024.

Email niehsctr@hsph.harvard.edu with any questions.

The Environmental Justice Boot Camp is hosted by the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health’s SHARP Program, the Columbia NIEHS Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan (CEHNM), the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health, the UCSF Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment, the UCSF EaRTH Center, and the University of Washington’s Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics, and Environment (EDGE)

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Providing and Receiving Feedback: Strategies for Engaging Teams
2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us for a team science webinar on “Providing and Receiving Feedback: Strategies for Engaging Teams” as part of Harvard Catalyst’s series on Boundary-Crossing Skills for Research Careers. Register by 12:00pm ET on August 13, 2024.

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Voices from the Frontlines: A Powerful Weapon Against AMR
2024-08-12 17:30 - 19:00
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Guest author Diane Shader Smith joins us for “Voices from the Frontlines: A Powerful Weapon Against AMR”
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In a world where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the foundation of modern medicine, the power of storytelling emerges as an unexpected yet potent weapon.

What is the impact of personal narrative in the fight against AMR?
Who are the voices from the frontlines? Including patients, their family and friends, healthcare professionals, biotech innovators, and advocates.

For six years following the death of her daughter Mallory Smith, author/activist Diane Shader Smith has traveled the world telling Mallory’s story, in her own words. Discover how one young woman’s story, captured in her memoir, Diary of a Dying Girl, has resonated and inspired the Global AMR Diary and a collective call to action.

Join us as we explore the intersection of medicine and media, where compelling stories become catalysts for change, influencing policy, raising awareness, and inspiring a united front against one of the most pressing health crises of our time.

About the Speaker

Diane Shader Smith has enjoyed a dynamic career as a writer, speaker, publicist, and dedicated fundraiser, handling a diverse portfolio of clients. After the tragic loss of her daughter Mallory at the age of 25, Diane posthumously published Mallory’s memoir, Salt in My Soul (Random House, 2019), which significantly impacted readers and inspired a documentary of the same name by 3Arts Entertainment. More recently, Diane adapted Mallory’s memoir for a younger audience under the title, Diary of a Dying Girl, (Random House 2024), and conceived of the idea to launch The Global AMR Diary, which she did in collaboration with major health organizations like the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Partnership to Fight Infectious Diseases among others. This initiative harnesses the power of storytelling to combat the global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Diane has given over 250 talks at prestigious venues worldwide, including The White House, Capitol Hill, NATO, the New York City Public Library, and Harvard Medical School. She has written op-eds for USA Today, STAT News, and The Hill, and she has contributed blogs for the CDC and Random House. Diane has been interviewed by many major media outlets like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, FORBES, and The Today Show among others. She holds an English degree from UCLA and a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University.

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Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Rosanna Batista
2024-08-12 10:30 - 12:30 | FXB – Room 710, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Deadline to Apply: Health Systems Assessment and Diagnosis Course
2024-08-10 00:00 - 23:59
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The Health System Assessment and Diagnosis course will run from August to October 2024. Participants will learn the methodologies and data necessary for conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosis, enriched with case studies from India and other nations. The course consists of 10 modules and adopts the Getting Health Reform Right Framework, a pioneering approach to analyzing health systems. This free, virtual course is organized by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and the Harvard India Health Systems Reform Project.

Please visit the course website for more information. The application deadline is August 10, 2024.

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November 2024 Graduation Applications Close
2024-08-09 00:00 - 23:59

Summer Mindfulness Sessions
2024-08-08 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health invites Harvard Chan students, staff, and faculty to come together for an afternoon mindfulness practice throughout Summer 2024 (June, July, and August). We will meet twice per month on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning June 20th, 2024.

Summer mindfulness sessions – weather permitting – may include going outside to experience mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating, and more. We will always gather at Kresge Room 110 before moving to a different location.

The practice will start at 1 p.m. and aim to end at 1:50 p.m., however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Remaining Summer 2024 Schedule:

August
Thursday, August 8th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

Crimson Cart Opens: Fall Courses
2024-08-08 00:00 - 23:59

Fall & Fall 1 2024 Non-Degree Application Opens
2024-08-08 00:00 - 23:59

Demystifying Commercial LLMs for Medical Researchers
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:30
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Join us as we delve into the world of AI, LLMs, and chatbot interfaces!

This seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of where LLMs and chatbots are appropriate in research and how to engineer strategies specifically for the medical field. We will also address security concerns and privacy related to these technologies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of large language models and chatbots in a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

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Immunity and Inflammation in Disease and Tissue
2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Inaugural symposium hosted by The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation.

Speakers:
Susan Kaech, Salk Institute
Ruslan Medzhitov, Yale School of Medicine
Fiona Powrie, University of Oxford
Aviv Regev, Genetech

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Hot Topics: Experiences of Transgender and Nonbinary Youth and Their Families
2024-08-06 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Dr. Sabra Katz-Wise, Associate Professor at Harvard Chan, HMS, and Boston Children’s, will present selected findings from the Trans Teen and Family Narratives (TTFN) Project, a community-engaged longitudinal mixed methods study of families with transgender and nonbinary youth (TNY) in the New England region of the United States. Findings from the TTFN Project indicate that positive family functioning is critical to the health and well-being of TNY.

Pizza lunch will be provided.

Dr. Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD (she/her) is an Associate Professor in Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and in Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. She is also Adjunct Faculty at The Fenway Institute. She co-directs the Harvard SOGIE (Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression) Health Equity Research Collaborative, and she is a Senior Faculty Advisor for the Boston Children’s Office of Health Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Katz-Wise’s research investigates sexual orientation and gender identity development and fluidity, health inequities related to sexual orientation and gender identity in adolescents and young adults, and psychosocial functioning in families with transgender and nonbinary youth. Her work has been funded by several grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Boston Children’s Aerosmith Endowment Fund and is widely published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to research, Dr. Katz-Wise is involved with advocacy efforts to improve the workplace climate, patient care, and learning environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, including her role on the Queer Leadership Council for the Boston Children’s Rainbow Alliance and member of the Boston Children’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council.

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Withdrawal Deadline: Summer 2 Term
2024-08-06 00:00 - 23:59
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This is the last date that an HSPH student can drop a Summer 2 course with special permission or receive a WD. After the ‘last date to drop’ date HSPH students would be required to submit a petition to drop a course. This would be routed to the HSPH RO for review and approval.

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Sustainable Housing Interventions to Reduce Environmentally-Transmitted Infections in Low-Income Countries
2024-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jade Benjamin-Chung to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a presentation. On Monday, August 5, 2024, Dr. Benjamin-Chung will share her research on sustainable housing interventions aimed at reducing environmentally-transmitted infections in low-income countries.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about impactful public health interventions!

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Sustainable housing interventions to reduce environmentally-transmitted infections in low-income countries
2024-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Jade Benjamin-Chung, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health and a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator. Her group conducts research to identify interventions to control, eliminate, or eradicate environmentally-transmitted infectious diseases, including malaria, diarrhea, soil-transmitted helminths, and influenza. Her research uses a variety of epidemiologic, computational, and statistical methods, including causal inference and machine learning methods and focuses on vulnerable populations in low-resource settings, both domestically and internationally. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology and M.A. in Biostatistics from UC Berkeley.

Fall Tuition Charges Due
2024-08-04 00:00 - 23:59

Deadline to Register: Exec. Ed. Online: Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice
2024-08-02 00:00 - 23:59
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Equipping Clinicians to Implement Successful AI Solutions in Health Care

As artificial intelligence and machine learning emerge as powerful tools to transform patient care, organizations seek professionals skilled in applying these technologies within clinical settings.

The successful implementation of AI solutions in clinical practice requires teams that are skilled in multiple disciplines, including data science, user-centered design, subject-matter expertise, change management, and more. However, the health care field currently lacks professionals who sit at the intersections among those disciplines. This executive education program equips clinicians and executives with the cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to ensure AI solutions are implemented successfully in clinical practice.

Through case studies, small group discussions, and interactive sessions led by Harvard faculty, participants will gain hands-on experience in each step of the AI implementation process. Topics include understanding and defining the problem at hand, as well as tailoring potential solutions to address the problem and meet user needs. Participants will learn how to find relevant data, deploy effective feature engineering, select the appropriate evaluation metrics and model type, design an effective implementation, and develop an iterative mindset for solution building.

This program builds upon AI for Health care: Concepts and Applications. Both courses can be taken independently; however, to earn the Business Applications for AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization, you must take two of three programs in our health care AI portfolio. Without a strong background in AI, it is recommended that you take AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications before either Care or Implementing Health Care AI in Clinical Practice or Innovation with AI in Health Care as AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications covers more foundational concepts upon which the other two programs build.

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Implementing Health Care AI Into Clinical Practice contributes to the Business Applications for AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization, designed for all health care stakeholders, from the doctor’s office to the business suite. To obtain your Certificate, choose two of three online programs created and taught by Harvard Faculty and pioneers of AI in health care to prepare you for the future of an ever-changing health care industry.

For more information, visit our Business Applications for AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization page.

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Deadline to Register - Exec. Ed: Radiological Emergency Management: Regulations, Planning, Response, and Recovery
2024-08-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Program Runs: August 5 – 9, 2024

Deadline to Register: August 2, 2024

Protecting the public from harm during a radiological event requires a thorough and well-designed radiological emergency management program.

Radiological Emergency Management brings together industry experts, government professionals, and renowned academic faculty in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to effectively plan for and respond to radiological emergencies at the federal, state, local, or individual facility level. This program is unique in bringing together stakeholders from across agencies, functions, and backgrounds for an intensive look at effective planning, response, and recovery from emergencies involving radioactive materials.

After sessions on radiation fundamentals and regulatory requirements, this program will provide skills and strategies for communicating about radiological emergencies, medically managing casualties of incidents involving radioactive material, managing terrorism actions, and supporting other organizations during these crises. Several interactive class activities and case-studies provide additional learning and hands-on experience.

This dynamic course offers an effective combination of lectures, case studies, and class participation activities conducted by knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are leaders in their fields. This program will enhance your capabilities and allow you to provide more efficient and effective oversight of radiological emergency management and response efforts.

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Last Date to Add/Drop/Change: Summer 2 Term
2024-08-01 23:59
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Summer Mindfulness Sessions
2024-08-01 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health invites Harvard Chan students, staff, and faculty to come together for an afternoon mindfulness practice throughout Summer 2024 (June, July, and August). We will meet twice per month on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning June 20th, 2024.

Summer mindfulness sessions – weather permitting – may include going outside to experience mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating, and more. We will always gather at Kresge Room 110 before moving to a different location.

The practice will start at 1 p.m. and aim to end at 1:50 p.m., however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Summer 2024 Schedule:

August
Thursday, August 1st – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, August 8th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

Exec. Ed. Online: Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice Webinar
2024-08-01 12:00 - 12:45
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We are pleased to announce a webinar for an upcoming online program: Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice. This live webinar will be hosted by Dr. Santiago Romero-Brufau, Harvard Professor and Director of AI and Systems Engineering at the Mayo Clinic, on August 1st at 12pm EST. To attend, please register here.

During this webinar, Dr. Romero-Brufau will discuss how health care professionals can harness machine learning to transform patient care. He will also share how his upcoming program, Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice, teaches professionals how to successfully implement AI solutions in their organizations through skill-building in workflow assessment and system engineering; accuracy evaluation and model selection; MLOps: model deployment and maintenance; and change management.

To attend the webinar and learn more about Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice, please register here.

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NIH UGSP
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00 | NIH

EcoOp Green Team Meeting on Wed. July 31
2024-07-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Kresge 439
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Join us for our monthly EcoOp Green Team Meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 1:30-2:30 pm in Kresge Room 439. We’ll discuss sustainability projects and hear from a guest speaker about hydroponics. Refreshments will be available. Please RSVP to susan_bottino@harvard.edu

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Plotting like a Pro: Data Visualization with ggplot2
2024-07-31 12:00 - 14:00
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In this one-hour hands-on workshop we will demonstrate how to create high-quality plots utilizing the ggplot2 R package. The workshop will cover different plot formats as well as many of the key options and theme layers that participants may be interested in applying to create their highly customized plots. We will also cover exporting plots as well as creating functions for a consistent formatting across plots.

A working understanding of R syntax is required in order to get the most out of the workshop.

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Hot Topics: It’s Time for Academia to Establish Academic Homes for Homelessness
2024-07-30 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Homelessness is among the most pressing public health challenges in the US, and there’s an urgent need for systematic research and education focused on its health impact, root causes, and potential solutions. In the 3rd Hot Topics Seminar this summer, Dr. Howard K. Koh will discuss ways in which the academic community could join in the national efforts in addressing the homelessness crisis.

Pizza will be served.

Dr. Howard K. Koh is the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan), the inaugural Chair of the Harvard Chan Initiative on Health and Homelessness and a member of the Faculty Executive Committee of the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative. From 2009 to 2014, Dr. Koh served as the 14th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration. From 1997 to 2003, he was Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Appointed by President Bill Clinton, Dr. Koh also completed a term on the National Cancer Advisory Board (2000-2002).

A graduate of Yale College (where he was President of the Yale Glee Club) and the Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Koh trained at Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, earned board certifications in four medical fields, served as Principal Investigator of research grants totaling $27M and published more than 325 articles in the medical and public health literature. He has received over 70 awards and honors for interdisciplinary accomplishments in medicine and public health including six honorary doctorate degrees, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award for National Service, the Sedgwick Memorial Medal from the American Public Health Association (its highest honor), the Champion Award from the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Cancer Society. As part of recognition as a “Medical All Star” by the Boston Red Sox for promoting the early detection and prevention of melanoma, he delivered the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park (2003). In 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services established the annual Dr. Howard K. Koh Award for Excellence in Leadership sponsored by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council,

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Unpacking new guidelines for health information credibility on social media
2024-07-30 12:30 - 13:30
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Join us for a conversation about the new Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Guidelines on “Assuring the credibility of health information sources on social media platforms.” This conversation will feature Dr. James O’Donovan, creator of the Doctor O’Donovan Medical Education channels, and Ifelola Ojuri, Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube Health.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship.

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Summer2 Begins
2024-07-29 00:00 - 23:59

Dissertation Defense - The Link between Buildings and Cognitive Performance
2024-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | 4th Floor West, Landmark Room 414A, 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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Sandra Dedesko

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2024-07-26 00:00 - 23:59

Summer Mindfulness Sessions
2024-07-25 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health invites Harvard Chan students, staff, and faculty to come together for an afternoon mindfulness practice throughout Summer 2024 (June, July, and August). We will meet twice per month on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning June 20th, 2024.

Summer mindfulness sessions – weather permitting – may include going outside to experience mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating, and more. We will always gather at Kresge Room 110 before moving to a different location.

The practice will start at 1 p.m. and aim to end at 1:50 p.m., however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Summer 2024 Schedule:

July
Thursday, July 25th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

August
Thursday, August 1st – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, August 8th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

Engaging the public on LGBTQ health: A conversation with journalist Erin Reed
2024-07-24 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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In this dynamic Q&A, journalist and activist Erin Reed will join Ivan Hsiao, MPH ’24, founder of Trans Health HQ. They will explore ways to translate and disseminate research about LGBTQ health for policy and public discourse, combat misinformation and disinformation, and support progress toward a more equitable future for the LGBTQ community.

Register for free to submit your questions.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

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Erin Reed, Independent LGBTQ journalist, activist and author of the newsletter, Erin in the Morning

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Ivan Hsiao, Founder of Trans Health HQ, a platform which supports and incentivizes clinicians to provide outstanding gender-affirming care, and Harvard Chan alum (MPH ‘24)

Presented in partnership with the LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence.

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Best Practices for Data Visualization
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
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This one-hour workshop goes over key design principles to guide your choices on color, graph type, and other visual options when making data visualizations. We’ll finish with a demonstration of one online (and free!) tool that will allow you to apply what you’ve learned and quickly spin up a good looking chart or graph.

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Silent Reading Party 🎵
2024-07-23 15:00 - 17:00
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Back by popular demand!

Come read together and meet fellow book lovers! BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) or borrow one from the library. Feel free to bring a laptop or notepad to work on if you like. Pamper yourself with words while sipping cool beverages and listening to soft music. Drop in anytime between 3:00-5:00pm.

Live piano music will be provided by Mimi, Countway Concerts pianist. Mimi enjoys hosting Silent Reading Parties to promote the love of books and music. She also plays at special events and performs a wide range of music from Classical to Rock/Metal to Broadway and movie theme songs as well as her own compositions and improvisations. Follow Mimi on Instagram @MimiManyin.

Iced agua fresca will be provided. See you there!

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Hot Topics: Community-Engaged Research in Public Health
2024-07-23 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Please join the Office of Educational Programs in Week Two of the Hot Topics Seminar Series

Bekka Lee and Madeline Stump at Harvard Catalyst’s Community Engagement Program will discuss their efforts in building trusting community-academic relationships and engaging community stakeholders to improve research quality and program outcomes.

Speakers:

Bekka Lee
Director, Community Engagement Program, Harvard Catalyst
Lecturer on Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard Chan

Madeline Stump
Co-Chair, Community Coalition of Equity in Research, Harvard Catalyst

For more information, contact mph@hsph.harvard.edu

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate, Equity and Health
2024-07-20 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59
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The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE) has joined forces with Putney Pre-College, an initiative of Putney Student Travel, hosted another year of youth summer programming on climate, equity, and health in July 2024.

Channeling Climate Action into Climate Solutions

July 20 — July 27, 2024 | Location: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA

Students dove into issues of climate change, equity, and public health alongside peers, educators, and leading professionals from the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE). They chose an Action Focus based on their interests and explored how climate change is intertwined with public health, medicine, social justice, equity, economics, and policy. They gained perspective from scientists, health practitioners, policymakers, youth activists, climate creatives, and clean energy innovators at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis. Each student took what they learned and transformed it into a Community Action Plan, returning home ready to address these issues in their own community.

The annual Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit trains students to be leaders in their communities through workshops, field-based activities, and meetings with scientists, health and policy experts, academics, energy innovators, and more.

The Youth Summits combine Putney’s extensive history of designing educational and innovative student programs with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE’s leadership putting health and equity at the center of climate actions.

Learn more and apply

The Harvard Chan C-CHANGE summit presented an opportunity to connect with youth from across not just the US but the globe. Our summit occurred in parallel to the hottest temperatures ever recorded on earth, fires and floods battering every corner of the planet, and continual inaction from politicians and the fossil fuel industry. We did not let this stop us, paralyze us, rather we took it as an opportunity to generate community and optimism—the energy that will fuel our movement.
Finn Does, a 17 year old from San Francisco, California

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Barrak Alahmad MD, MPH, PhD
Research Fellow in the Exposure, Epidemiology and Risk (EER) Program at the Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Nicholas Arisco, MS PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Global Health and Populations, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Gaurab Basu MD, MPH
Director of Education and Policy at Harvard Chan C-CHANGE
Primary Care Physician and Co-Director of the Center for Health Equity Education and Advocacy at Cambridge Health Alliance
Instructor, Harvard Medical School

Aaron Bernstein MD, MPH
Director, National Center for Environmental Health & Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Former Director, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Lindsey C. Burghardt, MD, MPH., FAAP
Chief Science Officer at the Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

Philip Dahlin
Global Director of Sustainability, Johnson & Johnson

Caleb Dresser MD, MPH
Director of Healthcare Solutions, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE
Emergency Medicine physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Director, MGH Center for the Environment and Health
Nicholas T. Zervas Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School

Skye Flanigan, MS
Programs Director, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Sappho Gilbert, MPH, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Osasenga Idahor
Harvard College Student
EPA National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC) Member

Howard Koh MD, MPH
Former Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School

Elise Joshi
Executive Director, Gen-Z for Change

Michael Mezz
Economist, Entrepreneur, and Educator

James McKowen
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital
Co-Chair Massachusetts General Hospital Climate Mental Health Initiative
Associate, Center for Environment and Health Massachusetts General Hospital

Kari Nadeau, MD PhD
Chair, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Interim Director, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Nile Nair, PhD, MSc, MBBS
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Student Ambassador
Health and Human Rights PhD Fellow, FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University

Ella Niederhelman
Harvard College Student
Communications Ambassador, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Maya Penn
Environmental justice activist, founder, artist, speaker, and author

Tom Polton, MS
Associate, Leader’s Quest
Co-chairs the Harvard School of Public Health Climate Advocacy Alumni Association
Former lead of Pfizer’s environmental sustainability and product stewardship programs

Jeffrey Sánchez
Senior Advisor, Rasky Partners
Former Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Ramon Sanchez PhD
Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Faculty, Harvard Extension School

Elizabeth (Liz) Sherr
Ocean Scientist, Activist & Storyteller

Jacob Simon
Climate Writer, Content Creator, Reporter, and Storyteller

James Stewart
TV Personality, Climate & Science Expert

Kathryn “Katie” Tomsho, PhD MPH
Research Fellow & Senior Pedagogy Advisor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Franziska Trautmann
Co-Founder & CEO at Glass Half Full

John Quackenbush, PhD
Henry Pickering Walcott Professor of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Biostatistics
Chair, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Mary B. Rice, MD, MPH
Director, Institute for Lung Health, Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Idongesit Sampson
MPH, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard C-CHANGE Student Ambassador

K. “Vish” Viswanath, PhD
Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication in the Department of Social and Behavioral Science, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

Joseph Wilson, Jr.
PhD Student, Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Tevin Wooten
First Alert Meteorologist, NBC10 Boston

Jeremy Wortzel, M.D, M.P.H., M.Phil
Psychiatry Resident, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Author, The Climate Talk

Harvard Chan School seeks to bring in speakers with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. They’re here to share their own insights; they do not speak for the school or the university.

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Deadline for Registration: In-Place Filter Testing Workshop
2024-07-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Program runs: July 22 – 26, 2024

Deadline to apply for program: July 19, 2024

This on-campus program prepares participants to test and certify systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems for nuclear and non-nuclear applications.

Participants learn the latest regulatory requirements for nuclear air cleaning, develop an understanding of filtration theory, and gain the experience they need to maintain air purity with a comprehensive filter system.

This program offers knowledge and essential training that will provide you with the experience and knowledge you need to meet the daily challenges of working with nuclear technology.

In addition to ventilation, the program also includes wide-ranging nuclear and non-nuclear topics relevant to biotechnology, clean rooms, health care, the military and commercial utilities.

Interactive Laboratory Sessions

You will participate in hands-on laboratory sessions focused on air filter filtration test. The faculty will guide you through the experiments in real time, providing you with unparalleled access to their expertise. Through these lab sessions, you will have the opportunity to apply the theories learned in class, gain experience operating a variety of testing equipment, and discuss the practical challenges and remedies in working with nuclear-filtration systems.

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Hot Topics Seminar Series: Food Insecurity as a Public Health Issue—from Mechanisms to Policies
2024-07-16 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Please join the Office of Educational Programs for the first of our Hot Topics Seminar Series.

Food Insecurity as a Public Health Issue- from Mechanism to Policies

Faculty Speaker: Cindy Leung, ScD, Department of Nutrition

Dr. Cindy Leung is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on diet and health disparities in structurally marginalized populations. Using qualitative and quantitative research methods, she focuses on three primary areas: 1) understanding stress as a novel mechanism underlying food insecurity and children’s risk of obesity, 2) evaluating the impact of participating in federal food programs on dietary behaviors and chronic disease risk, and 3) assessing stakeholder-supported strategies for improving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a separate line of inquiry, she has conducted several studies on diet and cellular aging.

Location: Kresge 200

Light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Email us at mph@hsph.harvard.edu

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Withdrawal Deadline: Summer & Summer 1 Term
2024-07-16 00:00 - 23:59
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This is the last date that an HSPH student can drop a Summer or Summer 1 course with special permission or receive a WD grade. After the ‘last date to drop’ date HSPH students would be required to submit a petition to drop a course. This would be routed to the HSPH RO for review and approval.

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Cutter Distinguished Lecture on Molecular Metabolism and Preventative Medicine
2024-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
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“Targeting Metabolic Liabilities in Cancer Metastasis”
Alpaslan (Aslon) Tasdogan, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Dermatology
University Hospital Essen

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2024 Emotional Well-Being and Physical Health Summer Short Course
2024-07-15 00:00 - 2024-07-19 23:59
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The Emotional Well-Being and Physical Health Summer Short Course is a joint venture from Dr. Laura Kubzansky (Harvard Chan) and Dr. Andrew Steptoe (UCL). This year’s course will take place July 15-19, 2024, on Harvard’s main campus. The course targets junior scholars (postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty), early career researchers, and doctoral-level graduate students, medical students and students in other health professions, as well as policy makers. Over the week, we have an exciting line-up of faculty who will provide attendees with a systematic and rigorous overview of the relationship between positive emotional well-being and physical health, drawing on a variety of empirical methods with careful consideration of measurement issues.

This year for the first time we’re able to offer CME credit hours. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Emotional Well-Being and Physical Health Summer Short Course. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health designates this live activity for 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Applications are now open and are due Tuesday, April 2, 2024. We have a large number of tuition fellowships available as well as tuition discounts for graduate students and scholars from low- and middle-income countries. Application details are available on the course site, in addition to information regarding the available fellowships and discounts.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Kelsey Hunt (khunt@hsph.harvard.edu).

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Deadline to Register - Exec. Ed. Online: Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene: Fundamentals for Health and Safety Professionals
2024-07-15 00:00 - 2024-07-19 23:59
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Program runs: July 15-19, 2024

Registration Deadline: July 12, 2024

Work-related injury and illness significantly impact both employee productivity and employers’ bottom line. Beyond these direct costs, public perception of an organization can be adversely affected by health, safety, and environmental issues. Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene: The Application of Basic Principles will help you address these challenges. This online program focuses on how to anticipate, evaluate, prevent, and control a wide range of hazards in the workplace. The skills and strategies taught in this industrial hygiene program will help you protect employees from workplace health hazards, improve employee safety, and increase productivity.

This online program is designed both for professionals with direct responsibility for industrial hygiene and for those managing the health and safety function. As a participant, you will learn the concepts critical to creating a safe work environment and hone your technical expertise in protecting employees from workplace health hazards.

Concepts covered in this Industrial hygiene course include:

Ergonomics

Exposure assessment

Radiation protection

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Ventilation

Quality of the indoor environment

Noise reduction

Sampling and instrumentation

This course enables you to practice skills you can immediately apply to improve employee health and safety in your organization.

Last Date to Add/Drop/Change: Summer & Summer 1 Term
2024-07-11 23:59
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This is the last date that a student can add/drop/change ANY Summer or Summer 1 course without permission. After this date, students can submit a petition to the Registrar’s Office via my.harvard to request a late drop, which will result in a WD (unless an exception is approved).

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Summer Mindfulness Sessions
2024-07-11 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health invites Harvard Chan students, staff, and faculty to come together for an afternoon mindfulness practice throughout Summer 2024 (June, July, and August). We will meet twice per month on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning June 20th, 2024.

Summer mindfulness sessions – weather permitting – may include going outside to experience mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating, and more. We will always gather at Kresge Room 110 before moving to a different location.

The practice will start at 1 p.m. and aim to end at 1:50 p.m., however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Summer 2024 Schedule:

July
Thursday, July 11th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, July 25th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

August
Thursday, August 1st – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, August 8th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

Personal Statement Workshop
2024-07-09 13:30 - 15:00
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Are you applying for a residency program? Writing a personal statement for medical school? Are you having trouble getting started?

In this hands-on workshop, Mridula Nadamuni, MD will walk you through the process of crafting and perfecting your personal statement!

Attendees are expected to bring their laptops and come ready to work.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Nadamuni is former Chief Resident and New England Journal of Medicine Editorial Fellow. She is currently a physician at the Smilow Cancer Center and an assistant clinical professor at the Yale University School of Medicine.

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Summer Session Courses Begin
2024-07-09 00:00 - 23:59

Summer Check-in/Orientation
2024-07-08 00:00 - 23:59

Independence Day – a holiday
2024-07-04 00:00 - 23:59

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2024-07-02 00:00 - 23:59

Level Up Your GIS Skills: A Three-Part Series (Part 3)
2024-06-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Participants in this collaborative and hands-on three-part course will leave with a stronger understanding of:

What is GIS and what can I use it for?

How is GIS data structured, when I peer under the hood?

What are some good places to start searching for GIS data?

How can I leverage data attributes in GIS datasets to power my visualizations?

How can I anticipate the challenges I am likely to encounter when I work with GIS data?

Workshop sessions are limited to 12 participants per session, to guarantee hands-on help and troubleshooting.

If you register and don’t think you can make it, please email Ashley Thomas to make your seat available for someone else.

This is a collaborative session with group discussion and interactive components. If you would like a one-on-one session, please email Belle Lipton, or book a GIS consultation with the Harvard Map Collection.

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Deadline to Apply -- Training program: Career Catalyst
2024-06-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Training: 10-month mentoring program for junior investigators – September 2024 – June 2025
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Learn how to create a successful mentee-mentor relationship, build a mentoring network, and grow your career.⁠

Applications are due June 28.

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Grades Due: June Session Courses
2024-06-28 00:00 - 23:59

Women at risk: New threats to abortion access
2024-06-27 12:30 - 13:15 | Virtual
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Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, 21 states have banned or severely restricted access to the procedure. Women and providers have come forward with harrowing stories about the impact of criminalizing aspects of reproductive care. And the political, legal, and personal turmoil is far from over. Our panel of experts will assess the post-Dobbs landscape and look ahead to looming battles over contraception, fertility treatments, and access to abortion pills.

Register for free to submit your questions.

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Antonia Biggs, Associate Professor and Social Psychologist, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, UCSF

Beth Brinkmann, Senior Litigation Director, Center for Reproductive Rights

Stella Dantas, President, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Brittany Fonteno, President & CEO, National Abortion Federation, a professional association of abortion providers, and former President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Arizona

MODERATOR

Carrie Baker, Journalist and author of Abortion Pills: US History and Politics, and Sylvia Dlugasch Bauman Chair of American Studies and Professor of the Study of Women and Gender, Smith College

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Climate and Health Research Network
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
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Our community of scholars works to coordinate, support, and amplify climate and health research.

All members of the Harvard community and affiliated hospitals are welcome to join our monthly meetings for networking, feedback on projects, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.

To join, contact: Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu

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Sustainable Labs Vendor Fair
2024-06-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Countway Plaza, 695 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
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Stop by the Sustainable Labs Vendor Fair at the HU Longwood Countway Plaza on Wednesday, June 26, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. More than a dozen vendors will be under the big tent, with information on items such as biodegradable lab gloves, bio-based lab consumables, and more energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers. Refreshments will be available. Sponsored by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School in partnership with VWR.

Questions? Contact susan_bottino@harvard.edu

This is an informational event. Hosting of these vendors does not imply endorsement by Harvard University.

A Science Oyssey; Lorena Pacheco, PhD - Limitless
2024-06-26 03:00 - 16:00 | Building 2 – Room 102, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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“A Science Odyssey,” hosted by the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee of the Department of Molecular Metabolism.

This seminar series offers a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished guest speakers who will share how their personal stories and experiences led them to their current careers in the life sciences field. Through their narratives, we hope to gain valuable insights into the diverse paths that can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career in science.

Our First seminar is:
A Science Odyssey: Limitless
Presented by Lorena Pacheco, PhD, MPH, RDN

Lorena S. Pacheco is a nutritional epidemiologist that combines her passion and interests in public health/community nutrition, clinical trials, health disparities, and chronic disease prevention, to develop scalable and culturally-appropriate interventions (i.e., Teaching Kitchen intervention model) to prevent cardiometabolic disease in Hispanics/Latinos and other minority populations. She is a Research Scientist in the department of nutrition at HSPH, and an Adjunct Professor at Simmons University in the department of Nutrition.

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Countway Cinema presents: PRIDE
2024-06-25 16:30 - 18:30
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Countway Library is hosting a film screening series in honor of Pride Month!

PRIDE is a 2014 British historical comedy-drama film written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus. Based on a true story, it depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners’ strike in 1984, at the outset of what would become the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign.

The film was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and for the BAFTA for Best British Film, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Imelda Staunton and for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.

No registration is necessary; drop-ins with Harvard IDs are welcome. And popcorn will be served!

And be sure to join us for these other Pride Month film screenings at Countway:

The Normal Heart (June 11, 4:30-6pm)

Do I Sound Gay? (June 25, 4:30-6pm)

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2024 Susan Swerling Lectures: Genetic Ancestry and Cancer
2024-06-25 14:30 - 17:00
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Various presentations discussing genetic ancestry and cancer-types

Hosted by Matthew Meyerson, MD, PhD
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Jimmy Fund Auditorium – Ground Floor (35 Binney Street, Boston)

Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD
University of Chicago | Chicago, IL Precision Medicine for Breast Cancer: The Time is Now!

Nilanjan Chatterjee, PhD Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD Polygenic Risk Scores and Stratified Cancer Prevention

Christopher Amos, MD, PhD Baylor College of Medicine | Houston TX

For more information, email: claudia_steele@dfci.harvard.edu

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Summer Per-Credit Tuition Charges Due
2024-06-23 00:00 - 23:59

OEMR Research Presentations
2024-06-21 13:00 - 15:35 | Kresge 110, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Factors that Influence the Applicant Pipeline of OEM Training Programs

Presenter: Matthew Hamm, MD, MPH, second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe what influences prospective applicants to OEM training programs; and 2) discuss the specific barriers for applicants to OEM training programs.

Factors Associated with Pharmaceutical Fatigue Mitigation in the Air Force

Presenter: Jacob Berry, MD, MPH, second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) identify the conditions regulating pharmaceutical fatigue mitigation in the US Air Force; 2) explain the regulations regulating pharmaceutical fatigue mitigation in the US Air Force; 3) describe which factors are associated with pharmaceutical utilization during flights; and to 4) discuss which conceptions regarding pharmaceutical fatigue mitigation are supported by this research.

The Impact of Brief Wellness Interventions on Burnout and Stress among Healthcare Workers in Virtual Settings

Presenter: Ray Motoyama, DO, MPH, second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) define burnout among healthcare workers (HCWs); and 2) discuss the prevalence of burnout among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Resilience and Mental Health in the Harvard Flight Attendant Health Study

Presenter: Sally Hamm, MD, MPH, second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) explain the concept of flourishing; 2) describe occupational-specific risk factors to flight attendant mental health; and 3) describe factors found to be protective of flight attendant mental health.

Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Manual Laborers in Islamabad, Pakistan

Presenter: Saad Salman, MD, MPH, second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the prevalence of chronic preventable diseases among laborers; 2) describe the impact of financial insecurity on catastrophic healthcare expenditure; 3) list the hazards, both occupational and environmental, to which laborers are exposed; and to 4) explain workplace hazards mitigation strategies for this population.

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Level Up Your GIS Skills: A Three-Part Series (Part 2)
2024-06-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

OEMR Capstone Presentations
2024-06-21 09:30 - 11:20 | Kresge 110, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Respiratory Exposures in Desert-Deployed Military Personnel

Presenter: Christopher Leopardi, DO, MPH, First-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the occupational respiratory exposures of desert-deployed military personnel; 2) discuss the association between lung function and respiratory symptoms in previously deployed veterans; and 3) explain preliminary findings from the “Service and Health Among Deployed Veterans” (SHADE) VA cooperative Studies subset.

Predictive Factors for Treatment Success in Patients with MSK Pain Participating in Pain Rehab Programs

Presenter: Kangwook Huh, DO, MPH, First-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the prevalence of low back pain in the United States; 2) explain the multidisciplinary approach to treatment of low back pain; and 3) describe the predictive patient factors that may pose positive treatment outcomes.

Lifestyle Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Presenter: Derek Stewart, DO, MHSA, MPH and Melissa Wan, MD, MPH, First-year residents in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the fields of life medicine and occupational medicine; 2) explain how each field can improve health outcomes; 3) describe the current trends of lifestyle medicine workplace interventions; and 4) discuss the limitations of current lifestyle interventions within workplace settings.

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June Session Courses End
2024-06-21 00:00 - 23:59

Summer Solstice Celebration: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
2024-06-20 17:00 - 21:00
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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge

Join the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture on the longest day of the year—free of charge—to explore the galleries and new exhibitions at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.

Step outdoors to enjoy lively musical and circus performances, play mini-golf, and make a flower crown. Ice cream, beverages, and snacks will be available to purchase from food trucks. Don’t miss out on this popular event for all ages!

Sponsored by the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.

Free event parking will be available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Please note that Divinity Avenue will be closed to traffic during the event.

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture are an 8-minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line station.

ArtsThursdays is a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts.

Photo © Caitlin Cunningham Photography LLC

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EcoOpportunity Green Team Meeting on Thursday, June 20
2024-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join us for conversation, connection, and community around sustainability at Harvard Longwood. We meet each month to discuss ideas and projects, have snacks, and get energized. Bring a friend with you too!

Please RSVP to susan_bottino@harvard.edu

If it rains, we’ll meet inside Countway Library, Room 102.

Sponsored by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Summer Mindfulness Sessions
2024-06-20 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health invites Harvard Chan students, staff, and faculty to come together for an afternoon mindfulness practice throughout Summer 2024 (June, July, and August). We will meet twice per month on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning June 20th, 2024.

Summer mindfulness sessions – weather permitting – may include going outside to experience mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating, and more. We will always gather at Kresge Room 110 before moving to a different location.

The practice will start at 1 p.m. and aim to end at 1:50 p.m., however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Summer 2024 Schedule:

June
Thursday, June 20th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

July
Thursday, July 11th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, July 25th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

August
Thursday, August 1st – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110
Thursday, August 8th – Meet outside Kresge, Room 110

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-06-20 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, June 20th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

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Dissertation Defense - Chia-Rui Chang
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | FXB – Room G12, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Jerry will present the dissertation entitled “Statistical Methods for Addressing Missing Data and Evaluating Treatment Effect Heterogeneity in Randomized Clinical Trials”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Rui Wang, and includes Dr. Wenbin Lu and Dr. Junwei Lu.

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Deadline to Apply -- Workshop series: Antiracism in a Scientific Community
2024-06-19 00:00 - 23:59
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Bias and racism continue to infiltrate many aspects of the medical and biomedical field. This workshop series is designed to empower participants with the tools to resist racism and racist practices and to work towards positive change.

Through five sessions taking place July to August 2024, facilitators will present an overview of antiracist theory and methodology. Building on this foundational knowledge, participants will then explore how an antiracism practice can improve their experiences in their respective fields, help them recast an existing project or problem through an antiracist lens, and empower them to be actively antiracist in their professional and personal lives.

This series was designed for Harvard faculty, staff, and trainees.

Applications are due June 19.

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Juneteenth – a holiday
2024-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Francisco Ruiz
2024-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
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Howard Koh will chair. Please be aware that only the student and committee members are permitted to attend the Oral Qualifying Exam.

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Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Anuska Kalita
2024-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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Kevin Croke will chair. Please be aware that only the student and committee members are permitted to attend the Oral Qualifying Exam.

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Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Pauline Nuth
2024-06-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
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Richard Siegrist will chair. Please be aware that only the student and committee members are permitted to attend the Oral Qualifying Exam.

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Countway Cinema presents: Do I Sound Gay?
2024-06-17 16:30 - 18:00
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Countway Library is hosting a film screening series in honor of Pride Month!

Do I Sound Gay? is a 2014 American documentary film by David Thorpe that explores the existence and accuracy of stereotypes about the speech patterns of gay men, and the ways in which one’s degree of conformity to the stereotype can contribute to internalized homophobia. Other figures participating in the film include Dan Savage, George Takei, David Sedaris, Tim Gunn, and Margaret Cho, as well as University of Toronto linguist Ron Smyth.

David Thorpe becomes concerned that his gay-sounding voice is limiting his opportunities in life. He visits two speech therapists to evaluate his condition and help him gain control of his speaking voice. Eventually he realizes that he intentionally changed his voice at about age 17 when he came out and wanted others to know he was gay.

No registration is necessary; drop-ins with Harvard IDs are welcome!

And be sure to join us for these other Pride Month film screenings at Countway:

The Normal Heart (June 11, 4:30-6pm)

PRIDE (June 25, 4:30-6pm)

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Level Up Your GIS Skills: A Three-Part Series (Part 1)
2024-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Department of Environmental Health Seminar Series – Nature and volunteerism for youth health and well-being in our warming world
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Kevin Lanza, PhD, Assistant Professor at UT Health School of Public Health in Austin, member of the U.S. EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee and EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors’ Climate Change subcommittee

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar Series - Nature and volunteerism for youth health and well-being in our warming world
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Teguo Djoyum
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | FXB – Room 710, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Richard Siegrist will chair.

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Medical Humanitarian Visits: Potential and Limitations in Gaza
2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:00
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Join the Palestine Program for Health and Human Rights for a discussion about humanitarian intervention in Gaza. Panelists will discuss the historical context of humanitarian intervention in Palestine, its role within a fractured health care system, and the potential and limitations of humanitarian intervention during the current attacks on Gaza’s health care system.

This webinar is co-sponsored by the Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative at the Harvard Divinity School and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University.

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Withdrawal Deadline: June Session
2024-06-10 23:59
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This is the last date that an HSPH student can drop a June session course with special permission or receive a WD grade. After the ‘last date to drop’ date HSPH students would be required to submit a petition to drop a course. This would be routed to the HSPH RO for review and approval.

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Harvard Climate Action Week 2024
2024-06-10 08:00 - 17:00
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Despite substantial efforts by the public and private sectors and increasing investments in technology, the United States is not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. The Harvard Climate Symposium (June 10 – 11) will convene hundreds of experts, who will explore ways to further reduce emissions that are politically viable, economically desirable, able to scale widely, and durable for the short-, medium-, and long-term.

Additional sessions on June 12 – 14 will delve into solutions-oriented research, with experts addressing topics around six key themes. Most of these sessions will be held online, allowing audiences from around the world to participate.

Learn more and register

Featured Events:

Environmental Justice Implementation – Is It Working?

Date & Time: June 10th, 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Sanders Theater, Harvard University & Livestreamed

Description: The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act targeted hundreds of billions of dollars for an all-of-government approach for climate action, unleashing the greatest investment in environmental and energy justice of our time. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the challenges of this implementation and how we are leveraging community wisdom, academia, and unprecedented federal dollars to help solve the climate crisis and protect public health.

Speakers:

David Cash – Administrator of US EPA Region 1

Gaurab Basu – Director of Education and Policy at Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Osasenaga Idahor – Harvard Undergrad & US EPA National Environmental Youth Advisory Council Member

Tamarra James-Todd – Associate Professor at Harvard Chan School

Grace Robiou – Director of the Office of Children’s Health Protection at the EPA

Climate and Health Mixer

Date & Time: June 11th, 6:00-7:30pm

Location: Northwest Building, Harvard University

Description: Meet mix and mingle with the Harvard climate & health community. Must be registered for Harvard Climate Action Week to attend. All are welcome.

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Harvard Chan School seeks to bring in speakers with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. They’re here to share their own insights; they do not speak for the school or the university.

Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Skye Flanigan [Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu] in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the university will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability

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Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability

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Keystone Symposia
2024-06-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-07 09:00 - 17:00

Last Date to Add/Drop/Change: June Session
2024-06-06 23:59
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This is the last date that a student can add/drop/change ANY June course without permission. After this date, students can submit a petition to the Registrar’s Office via my.harvard to request a late drop, which will result in a WD (unless an exception is approved).

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Longwood Fiber Arts - June Meetup
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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If you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, have another craft, or want to learn, join the Longwood Fiber Arts Group at the Squealing Pig on the first Thursday evening of each month! Bring a project or come and chat, all are welcome.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-06-06 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, June 6th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Perelman School of Medicine
2024-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Perelman School of Medicine

Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Hyung Joon Kim
2024-06-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Virtual

Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Erin McGuinness
2024-06-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Kresge 502

Pride Month Celebration & LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence Launch
2024-06-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Kresge Building
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All members of the Harvard Chan School community and the public are invited to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence launch.

The launch begins at 4pm with reception to follow. All are welcome, including kids and families.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kresge Building, Cafeteria
677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

RSVPs for all attendees are required. Please RSVP by May 27.

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2025-2026 HBNU Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Information Session
2024-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
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The HBNU Global Health Fellowship Program provides year-long, mentored fellowships to postdocs and doctoral students interested in global health research. To learn more, please register to attend the information session. Applications for the fellowship are due on October 1, 2024. Please contact Lizi Fine (efine@hsph.harvard.edu) with any questions.

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2024 CAUSALab Summer Courses on Causal Inference
2024-06-03 09:30 - 2024-06-14 16:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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The CAUSALab will be hosting its annual summer of courses on causal inference between June 3 and June 14, 2024. All four courses are open to the public and will take place in Boston, Massachusetts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (ET) every day. Individuals can attend these courses in person or online.

Participants can register now for one or two courses of their choice. Please note that courses offered during the same week occur simultaneously and cannot be taken at the same time. Each course is designed for a specific audience and has various prerequisites that participants must meet in order to attend. To understand which courses are right for you and for more information, please visit our website.

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June (MPH-EPI) Check-in/Orientation
2024-06-03 00:00 - 23:59

June Session Courses Begin
2024-06-03 00:00 - 23:59

Deadline for Registration - Exec. Ed. Online: Health Care Quality Improvement: From Design to Implementation
2024-05-31 00:00 - 23:59
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Program Runs: June 3 – 13, 2024

Deadline to Register: May 31, 2024

Health care leaders and professionals want to undertake improvement projects in their practice or organization, and many don’t know where to begin, or how to analyze and properly gauge their successes. Health Care Quality Improvement: From Design to Implementation will use a real case study to take participants through the journey of identifying, planning, measuring, and creating process changes that will lead to results.

This program will show you how to design and implement your own health care improvement project from a practitioner with extensive international experience. This course uses a simulation exercise, with frameworks and methods taught just-in-time for you to apply in small groups during each session. This eight-session program will teach you how to:

Develop your aim for improvement

Identify the improvement team

Flowchart the process of care delivery

Establish your improvement indicators

Determine how to test

Monitor changes in your process

Graph the results

Finalize your implementation-ready design

Participants will work in small groups through each of the steps in the simulation exercise, receiving faculty feedback each step of the way. The practical application of how to design, develop and implement a health care improvement project is pivotal to the outcomes of the learning in this course.

No prior knowledge or experience with health care improvement is required for this practical course.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-05-30 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, May 30th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

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Summer Per-Credit Tuition Charges Posted
2024-05-30 00:00 - 23:59

EcoOpportunity Green Team Meeting on May 29
2024-05-29 13:30 - 14:15 | Kresge 439
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Join us for the next EcoOpportunity Green Team Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, from 1:30-2:15 pm in Kresge 439. Share ideas, make new friends, and help pick sustainability projects! Please RSVP to susan_bottino@harvard.edu

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Climate and Health Research Network
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
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Our community of scholars works to coordinate, support, and amplify climate and health research.

All members of the Harvard community and affiliated hospitals are welcome to join our monthly meetings for networking, feedback on projects, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.

To join, contact: Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu

Upcoming meetings:

May 29th, 1-2 pm

June 26th, 1-2 pm

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Deadline for Application - Exec. Ed.: Emerging Women Executives in Health Care
2024-05-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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June 4 – 7, 2024

Deadline to apply for this program: 05/27/2024

A Health Care Leadership Development Program focused on Women

Health care executives must overcome diverse and complex challenges to improve the health of patients and populations. In an industry of escalating demands to improve quality and access while managing costs, addressing these issues requires leadership skills specific to the health care environment.

This health care leadership development program focused on women, is designed to provide you with both the knowledge and the skills you need to face the challenges of leading complex health care organizations. This program provides leaders with the opportunity to be in a classroom among female executives and those that support the advancement of women leaders from around the world and focuses on helping women in senior positions develop effective leadership strategies to improve organizational performance.

As a participant, you will develop the leadership skills needed to manage health care organizations efficiently and effectively by exploring topics that include:

Applying effective leadership styles

Building and leading teams

Emotional intelligence

Influencing with and without authority

Managing and sustaining change

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Organizational politics

Performance improvement strategies

Strategic planning

As you move higher in your organization, you face a greater breadth of challenges. These require superior leadership and management skills and comfort dealing with ambiguity. This program will provide you with a set of tools and ways of thinking to become a more effective leader. The program will explore:

The impact of the policy environment on health care systems and the challenges and opportunities facing your organization as a result. This will better equip you to think more creatively about your own and your leadership group’s roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment and to prioritize more effectively

Cutting edge research on women and leadership to learn what underlies women’s leadership styles and practices and to enhance your own effectiveness as a leader

Structural, political, cultural and individual attributes of organizations and how recognizing opportunities, managing constraints, and understanding individual and organizational values alignment can enhance your effectiveness

Methods to recognize opportunities, managing constraints, and understanding how individual and organizational values alignment can enhance your effectiveness

Skills and strategies in negotiation, managing conflict, coalition-building, and influencing—key attributes fundamental to successful organizational life

Organizational performance improvement techniques, particularly when such critical values as patient safety and innovation compete for resources and focus

New management, leadership and change frameworks, models and best practices

Deadline to apply for this program: 05/27/2024

Program runs June 4 – 7, 2024

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Memorial Day – a holiday
2024-05-27 00:00 - 23:59

Harvard University Commencement Morning Exercises
2024-05-23 07:45 - 12:15
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On May 23, Harvard University will celebrate its 373rd Commencement Exercises in Tercentenary Theatre (Cambridge).

Maria Ressa, a journalist, media entrepreneur, and leading advocate for freedom of the press, will be the principal speaker.

All guests must have tickets to attend the event.

The entire Harvard community is invited to watch the live stream of the event. Visit hsph.me/graduation for more information.

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Generalist Program Meet-and-Greet Group: Cohorts 2-3
2024-05-22 17:00 - 19:00
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This event is free to all students. Appetizers and beverages are free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dress is casual.

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TGI FRIDAYS Meet and Greet
2024-05-22 17:00 - 19:00
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Generalist Program Meet-and-Greet.

Group: Cohorts 2-3

All are welcome, first come, first serve.

Appetizers and drinks are provided.

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Harvard Chan Convocation 2024
2024-05-22 10:15 - 13:30 | Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, 02120, United States
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Harvard Chan School invites you to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first-ever Climate Chief, will deliver the Convocation address.

Guests must have tickets to attend the in-person event at the Reggie Lewis Center at Roxbury Community College.

9:00 a.m. Reggie Lewis Center guest seating opens and graduates arrive

10:15 a.m. Live stream begins at hsph.me/graduation.

10:30 a.m. Graduating students process

11:00 a.m. Speaking program begins

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Harvard Chan Awards Presentation and Celebration
2024-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Kresge Building
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All members of the Harvard Chan School community are invited to celebrate the 2024 student, staff, teaching, and mentoring awardees. To see a full list of awards, visit the graduation website.

The ceremony begins at 11:30am with reception to follow.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kresge Building, Cafeteria & Atrium
677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

RSVPs for all attendees including awardee guests are required. Please RSVP by May 17.

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MEMCARE-SRC Speaker Series - Environmental Contamination and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome in Puerto Rico: Overview of the PROTECT Superfund Research Center and Update on Water Purification Technology Development
2024-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Akram Alshawabkeh, PhD, PE, University Distinguished Professor and Snell Professor of Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University Director, PROTECT Superfund Research Center

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What is virulence? Harnessing machine learning models of genomes, proteomes, and electronic medical records to assess the impact of host ﻿versus microbial factors in predicting the severity of 38,000 bloodstream infections
2024-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
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Ian Lewis, PhD
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and
AIHS Chair
University of Calgary, Canada

This speaker will be in person in FXB 301. The event will be hybrid and we will have lunch for those that are present.

Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-05-16 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, May 16th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

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Enrollment Opens – Summer Term
2024-05-16 11:00
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All students eligible to take summer courses can begin enrollment in HSPH courses.

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Honoring and Fostering our Collective Humanity: A Restorative Circle Series from the Harvard Ombuds Office
2024-05-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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We’re still at it. Even in this most challenging of times, we’re still striving to connect, hold space for trauma and healing, and forge paths forward together.

Join your Longwood community members as we gather to strengthen our campus connections. Building on restorative practices, we’ll explore themes of community, self-care, and identities.

Space is limited | All Longwood faculty, fellows, staff and students welcome | Light refreshments provided

May 15 | 3:30pm-5:00pm – TMEC 333

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Crisis in Gaza: Scenario-Based Health Impact Projections
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:30
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Join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative for an event focused on the public health impact of the current crisis in Gaza through the lens of a report developed by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health.

Dr. Checchi and Dr. Abukmail from the author team at LSHTM will present the report which provides scenario-based projections of health impacts and excess deaths in Gaza, occupied Palestine, and is designed to help humanitarian organisations, governments, and other actors plan their response to the crisis and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

Registration: please register here to attend the webinar.

This event is open to the public.

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Wirth Lab - Corbett Lab
2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
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Imran Ullah, PhD
Research Associate
Wirth lab

TALK TITLE:
“Artemisinin resistance mutations in Pfcoronin impede hemoglobin uptake”
Christian K.O. Dzuvor, PhD
Research Fellow
Corbett lab

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“Rational Design of Endemic Coronavirus Nanoparticle Vaccines”
This seminar is a hybrid format. Please join us in FXB 301 if you want to watch the event together and eat lunch.

Armen H. Tashjian Jr. Award
2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Kresge G2
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The Armen H. Tashjian, Jr. Award for Excellence in Endocrine Research was established to recognize scholars early in their careers who are pursuing novel areas of discovery in endocrine and related areas of research. This year’s recipient will be selected from nominees who are postdoctoral fellows or research associates with an appointment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health pursuing innovative research ideas in basic biomedical science relevant to endocrinology and metabolism. The award recipient directly receives a cash prize. The winner will also be invited to provide an award lecture and be to acknowledged at a reception to on 5/14/24.

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PQG Seminar
2024-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Xiuwei Zhang

Assistant Professor, School of Computational Science and Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

Cell dynamics across various time scales and spatial coordinates

In biological processes like development and disease progression, cells differentiate into various cell types. At the time scale of cell divisions, lineage tracing technologies make it possible to reconstruct the cell division history, and learn how cell types are formed through generations of cell divisions for one individual. At a larger time scale, scRNA-seq data of a number of individuals under different conditions or developmental time points are obtained, which allows for systematic analysis of gene expression changes across conditions and the prediction of data under unseen conditions. Cell temporal processes are closely coupled with spatial organization of cells, and thus the two aspects are best considered in the same picture. After cell division, cells can migrate to different locations in the tissue. We leverage temporal information in tackling current challenges in spatial data analysis, including cell type deconvolution and mapping between scRNA-seq and spatial data. Finally, we have developed a series of de novo simulation tools which help with evaluating computational methods for the problems above and beyond. I will introduce these simulation tools which can be useful for a wide range of computational tasks for single cell omics.

MELD T32 Seminar - Role of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) in Cadmium-Induced Neurotoxicity and Its Application
2024-05-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With: Zunwei Chen, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Zunwei will introduce the role of EVs in neurotoxicity caused by heavy metal cadmium exposure using human in vitro neuronal cells with a focus on novel microvesicles ARMMs and the underlying mechanisms. He will then explore the potential of EVs as therapeutical application targeting neurodegenerative diseases.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2024-05-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Red Cross blood drive hosted by the HMS Departments of Genetics, Immunology, and Microbiology.

Why we donate: The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Good to know: On August 7th, the American Red Cross implemented the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new blood donation eligibility guidance regarding an individual donor assessment for all donors regardless of gender or sexual orientation. More information is available at the Red Cross’s Eligibility FAQs page and LGBTQ+ Donors page.

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Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Zeenith Ebrahim
2024-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Kresge 439

Summer Flat Rate Tuition Charges Due
2024-05-14 00:00 - 23:59

Introduction to Gene Regulatory Network Inference – Getting More out of Your Data with NetZoo
2024-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This beginner workshop is an introduction to the inference and analysis of gene regulatory networks (GRN) using the network zoo (https://netzoo.github.io), a menagerie of network biology methods.

Participants will learn:

How various GRN workflows can be used with transcriptomic, genomic, methylomic, and other data to gain additional biological insights.

How to navigate the NetZoo family of approaches for inferring GRNs and context-specific GRNs using interactive, point-and-click tutorials.

Tutorials will be hosted on the cloud and available to run on a local computer without installing any software or writing any code. The instructors for this workshop are Ava Wilson and Tara Eicher from the Quackenbush Lab at HSPH.

This workshop assumes basic familiarity with genomics; familiarity with R is useful but not required.

This hybrid workshop will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST in Countway L1-024.

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Cutter Distinguished Lecture on Molecular Metabolism and Preventative Medicine
2024-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Kresge G2
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Invited Speaker: Christina Towers, Ph.D.

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HCMPH Center Symposium: The Microbiome & Cancer
2024-05-13 08:30 - 18:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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We’re delighted to welcome everyone for the sixth annual Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health center symposium, which this year will be run in tandem with a partner Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center workshop. Of the many health-relevant aspects of microbiome science, its role in cancer has become particularly critical. Not only is it one of the main factors in the success of breakthrough treatments such as immunotherapy, microbial chemistry can influence the effects of traditional chemotherapy; microbial profiles provide new routes for cancer biomarkers and early detection; and the specifics of microbial colonization can trigger, promote, or prevent cancer development. Our symposium program will include keynotes, invited talks, and selected presentations from poster submissions, and Harvard affiliates can join for a second day of hands-on details and training in microbiome population research. We collect a very nominal fee for in-person registration, with virtual attendance available for free. Refreshments and a poster presentation are offered on-site, and support for social media and interactive participation are provided for online attendees.

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HCMPH Center Symposium: The Microbiome and Cancer
2024-05-13 08:30 - 17:00 | KRSG G1 (Kresge)
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We’re delighted to welcome everyone for the sixth annual Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health center symposium, which this year will be run in tandem with a partner Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center workshop. Of the many health-relevant aspects of microbiome science, its role in cancer has become particularly critical. Not only is it one of the main factors in the success of breakthrough treatments such as immunotherapy, microbial chemistry can influence the effects of traditional chemotherapy; microbial profiles provide new routes for cancer biomarkers and early detection; and the specifics of microbial colonization can trigger, promote, or prevent cancer development. Our symposium program will include keynotes, invited talks, and selected presentations from poster submissions, and Harvard affiliates can join for a second day of hands-on details and training in microbiome population research. We collect a very nominal fee for in-person registration, with virtual attendance available for free. Refreshments and a poster presentation are offered on-site, and support for social media and interactive participation are provided for online attendees.

Poster Session:
We will have a hybrid poster session this year! Please submit abstracts by email to Nicole Levesque for consideration by April 15, 2024. From the submitted abstracts we will select 2 posters to give short talks at the symposium. There will be an interactive Slack workspace available for conference attendees and poster presenters throughout the day as well. You will be notified if your poster is accepted by April 29, 2024. For both in-person and virtual attendees, a PDF of your poster is required by May 6, 2024 for the Slack Workspace and Symposium website. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole.

Note on Abstracts: Please include poster title, all authors/affiliations, and abstract paragraph(s) in your submission. Please do not submit abstracts with tables, or final poster PDFs in place of an abstract. Abstracts may be submitted as word documents or PDFs.

Registration is required to attend, more information can be found here: https://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu/hcmph-symposium/

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Deadline for Registration – Exec. Ed: Leading in Health Systems: Activating Transformational Change
2024-05-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Kresge Building
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The pandemic is the direst public health crisis the global population has faced in recent times. However, as the world attempts to reset itself, we must acknowledge irreparable fissures created in the health care workforce that cannot be repaired with time. The trauma experienced by health care workers and a dynamic shift in the balance of power in workers’ favor have left leaders looking for answers to improve their health care organization’s resiliency when things are unsure. Leading in Health Systems Activating Transformational Change looks to unearth those answers. Today, leaders must think and lead differently. Being an effective health care leader during and after a crisis requires you to engage stakeholders across your system and often influence people over whom you have no formal authority. You need leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills to build stakeholder buy-in up, down, across, and even beyond your organization. Unlike managers, leaders influence and guide others beyond traditional organizational boundaries. They think broadly and drive action. Strong leadership will allow you to help your team reach optimal outcomes and remain agile, while seizing opportunities and overcoming system-wide challenges to increasing productivity and value. In this dynamic executive education program, the faculty will draw on decades of experience of engagement with health care professionals and field research on crisis situations, including the pandemic. Through this frame, you will learn proven, pragmatic frameworks, tools, and techniques developed by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty for bringing together partners with opposing points-of-view, uncovering shared interests, and forging unity of effort.

At this program, you will:

Learn to lead your team in a way that considers new realities in the current and post-pandemic era health care system

Develop strategies to manage employees that have more power—and who will leave if they are dissatisfied

Recalibrate your leadership style where trauma has changed the workplace dynamic between you and your team

Learn methods to exercise influence well beyond your authority, extending your reach and engaging otherwise uninvolved stakeholders

The unknown is one of a leader’s biggest worries—learn how to navigate around potential issues facing today’s health care workplaces

Gain tools of emotional intelligence to discipline yourself and others to best identify priorities and lead effectively, no matter what you rank or position within your organization

Understand you and your team members’ risk profiles to balance and integrate different perspectives

Sharpen your vision and capacity to link, leverage, and forge connectivity of effort, shaping themes and purposes to improve your organization’s position in the ever-changing health care marketplace

Deadline to register: May 13, 2024

Program runs on-site: May 15 – 17, 2024

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Grades Due: Full Spring & Spring 2 Courses
2024-05-13 00:00 - 23:59

Thesis Defense - Xiaohe Tian
2024-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | FXB – Room G10, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Xiaohe Tian

Time: Friday May 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G10
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Xiaohe will present the thesis titled “Deciphering the Effect of chr17q21.31 Haplotype on Transcriptional Regulation Using Large-scale AMP-PD Cohorts”. The thesis committee is chaired by Xianjun Dong and includes Heng Li and John Quackenbush.

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Thesis Defense - Ruixin Chen
2024-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | FXB – Room G10, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Ruixin Chen

Time: Friday May 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G10
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Ruixin will present the thesis titled “Understanding Tissue Permissivity in Cancer Development”. The thesis committee is chaired by Kevin Haigis and includes Martin Hemberg and John Quackenbush.

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Thesis Defense - Yuelai Wang
2024-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | FXB – Room G10, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Yuelai Wang

Time: Friday May 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G10
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Yuelai will present the thesis titled “Hidden Markov Modeling of Somatic Mutations in Human Melanoma Cancer”. The thesis committee is chaired by Felix Dietlein and includes Junwei Lu
and John Quackenbush.

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Spring & Spring 2 Courses End
2024-05-10 00:00 - 23:59

Department of Environmental Health 22nd James L. Whittenberger Lecture
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Dr. Xiaobin Wang, Zanvyl Krieger Professor in child health, and Director of the Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Professor of pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will present her seminar titled “Unraveling the Multifaceted Intergenerational Health Effects of Environmental Exposures: from Harvard Six Cities Study to Boston Birth Cohort Study.”

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Department of Environmental Health 22nd James L. Whittenberger Lecture - Unraveling the Multifaceted Intergenerational Health Effects of Environmental Exposures: from Harvard Six Cities Study to Boston Birth Cohort Study
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | HSPH, Kresge G2, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Dr. Xiaobin Wang, Zanvyl Krieger Professor in child health, and Director of the Center on the Early Life Origins of Disease at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Professor of pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

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Thesis Defense - Michelle Dai
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Michelle Dai

Time: Thursday May 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201
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Michelle will present the thesis titled “Knowledge Graph-Based Approach for Schizophrenia Drug Repurposing”. The thesis committee is chaired by Jukka-Pekka Onnela and includes Marinka Zitnik and John Quackenbush.

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Thesis Defense - Mian Zhao
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Mian Zhao

Time: Thursday May 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201
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Mian will present the thesis titled “Phenotypic and genome evolution after radiation induced DNA damage”. The thesis committee is chaired by Cheng-Zhong Zhang and includes Spektor Alexander and John Quackenbush.

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: The impediments to high-risk, high-return research

Presenter: Carl Bergstrom, Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Washington

Dr. Bergstrom is a Professor of Biology at the University of Washington. The unifying theme of his work is the concept of information; how communication evolves and how the process of evolution encodes information in genomes; how norms and institutions influence scholars’ research strategies and our scientific understanding of the world; and how citations and other scholarly activity can be used to navigate the overwhelming volume of scholarly literature. He is concerned with the spread of disinformation on social networks, and interested in what can be done.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th.

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Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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The impediments to high-risk, high-return research (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Carl Bergstrom, Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Washington. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Dr. Bergstrom is a Professor of Biology at the University of Washington. The unifying theme of his work is the concept of information; how communication evolves and how the process of evolution encodes information in genomes; how norms and institutions influence scholars’ research strategies and our scientific understanding of the world; and how citations and other scholarly activity can be used to navigate the overwhelming volume of scholarly literature. He is concerned with the spread of disinformation on social networks, and interested in what can be done.

Recommended readings

Gross and Bergstrom (2021).Why ex post peer review encourages high-risk research while ex ante review discourages it

Gross and Bergstrom. (2024). Rationalizing risk aversion in science

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-05-09 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, May 9th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Daniel Schwartz, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University

Dynamic Latent Factor Models To Infer Dietary Patterns From Nutrition Survey Data

Abstract: A growing body of research has shown that poor diet is a leading risk factor for death, especially in connection with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. However, these studies provide limited insights because they use simplistic measures of diet measured at a single timepoint. To address this issue, we develop a Bayesian dynamic latent factor model to succinctly describe multivariate dietary patterns. Our approach flexibly incorporates multivariate, longitudinal nutrition survey data such as food frequency questionnaires with multiple outcome types (e.g. ordinal, continuous, etc.). A truncated multiplicative gamma process prior is placed on the factor loadings to adaptively estimate low-dimensional dietary patterns. Importantly, our model also incorporates covariates such as demographics to assess how dietary patterns differ across subpopulations of interest. As a motivating application we consider the Black Women’s Health Study, where we construct dynamic measures of diet that will be used in downstream analyses to better understand cardiovascular disease risk among black women in the United States.

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Thesis Defense - Yifan Duan
2024-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Yifan Duan

Time: Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G03
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Yifan will present the thesis titled “Benchmarking compositional data analysis methods for single-cell RNA-seq data”. The thesis committee is chaired by Adam Haber and includes Sophia Carryl, Wenjiang Deng, and John Quackenbush.

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Thesis Defense - Minye Zhou
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Minye Zhou

Time: Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G03
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Minye will present the thesis titled “Integrating RNA-seq and ATAC-seq Data to Elucidate Gene Regulatory Networks”. The thesis committee is chaired by Felix Dietlein and includes Lori Chibnik and John Quackenbush.

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Thesis Defense - Jiaxin Shen
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Building 2, Room 426
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Jiaxin will present the thesis entitled “Unsupervised Model Aggregation Methods to Integrate Pre-trained Polygenic Risk Prediction Models”. The thesis committee is chaired by Dr. Rui Duan, and includes Dr. Georg Hahn and Dr. Erin Lake.

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Community-Driven Research on Environmental Injustice, Energy and Health in Southern California
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join us for our 2023-2024 colloquium series on Environmental Health in Action. Jill Johnston, PhD, Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Spatial Sciences, will deliver a lecture entitled Community-Driven Research on Environmental Injustice, Energy, and Health in Southern California.

Dr. Jill Johnston is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California in the Division of Environmental Health, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Spatial Sciences Institute. She also serves as Director of Community Engagement in the Division of Environmental Health at University of Southern California.

Broadly, her research focuses on addressing unequal exposures to harmful contaminants that affect the health of working poor and communities of color. Dr. Johnston previously worked as a community organizer on issues of environmental and economic justice in South Texas. Currently, she engages in collaborations with grassroots organizations to conduct community-engaged action-oriented research at USC to support environmental justice.

Dr. Johnston received her Ph.D. in environmental sciences and engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied hazardous waste sites and industrial animal production.

This seminar will be held in HSPH Building 1, 1302 and via Zoom. For Zoom connection information, email niehsctr@hsph.harvard.edu.

Students and Postdocs: We will host an in-person Trainee Session with Dr. Johnston from 12:00 – 12:45pm ET (before the presentation). This is a chance for students and postdocs to meet privately with our speaker to discuss research interests, career advice, funding opportunities, etc. Open to Harvard ID holders only. Lunch provided; space is limited. RSVP required for the Trainee Session (not required for the main presentation). Please RSVP for the Trainee Session.

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Community-Driven Research on Environmental Injustice, Energy and Health in Southern California - Jill Johnston, PhD
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1
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Join us for our 2023-2024 colloquium series on Environmental Health in Action. Jill Johnston, PhD, Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Spatial Sciences, will deliver a lecture entitled Community-Driven Research on Environmental Injustice, Energy and Health in Southern California.

Dr. Jill Johnston is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California in the Division of Environmental Health, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Spatial Sciences Institute. She also serves as Director of Community Engagement in the Division of Environmental Health at University of Southern California.

Broadly, her research focuses on addressing unequal exposures to harmful contaminants that affect the health of working poor and communities of color. Dr. Johnston previously worked as a community organizer on issues of environmental and economic justice in South Texas. Currently, she engages in collaborations with grassroots organizations to conduct community-engaged action-oriented research at USC to support environmental justice.

Dr. Johnston received her Ph.D. in environmental sciences and engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied hazardous waste sites and industrial animal production.

This seminar will be held in HSPH Building 1, 1302 and via Zoom. For Zoom connection information, email niehsctr@hsph.harvard.edu.

Students and Postdocs: We will host an in-person Trainee Session with Dr. Johnston from 12:00 – 12:45pm ET (before the presentation). This is a chance for students and postdocs to meet privately with our speaker to discuss research interests, career advice, funding opportunities, etc. Open to Harvard ID holders only. Lunch provided; space is limited. RSVP required for the Trainee Session (not required for the main presentation). Please RSVP below and email niehsctr@hsph.harvard.edu for more information.

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Dissertation Defense - Hui Li
2024-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | FXB – Room G12, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Hui will present the dissertation entitled “Powerful Statistical Methods for Precise Heritability Estimation and Partitioning using Summary Statistics”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Xihong Lin, and includes Dr. Rahul Mazumder, Dr. Alkes Price, and Dr. Samuel Kou.

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May - Molecular Metabolism Faculty Meeting
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:30

Don't Leave Yet! Research Data Offboarding Done Right
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
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When employees leave, they take their skills and institutional knowledge with them. It is important to record essential informative information related to projects and datasets to ensure the success of future users.

This session will review the important steps for offboarding employees/trainees from a lab or project. We will provide an overview of the various elements that should be addressed before closing out a project or someone leaving the institution.

Instructors: Julie Goldman, Research Data Services Librarian, Countway Library
Sarah Marchese, Senior Research Data Management Analyst, Research Computing, Harvard Medical School

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Thesis Defense - Anthony Ma
2024-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Anthony Ma

Time: Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G03
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Anthony will present the thesis titled “Multimodal Representation Learning in Spatial Transcriptomics for Computational Pathology”. The thesis committee is chaired by Andrew Song and includes Faisal Mahmood and John Quackenbush.

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Honoring and Fostering our Collective Humanity: A Restorative Circle Series from the Harvard Ombuds Office
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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We’re still at it. Even in this most challenging of times, we’re still striving to connect, hold space for trauma and healing, and forge paths forward together.

Join your Longwood community members as we gather to strengthen our campus connections. Building on restorative practices, we’ll explore themes of community, self-care, and identities.

Space is limited | All Longwood faculty, fellows, staff and students welcome | Light refreshments provided

May 8 | 10:00-11:30am – TMEC 330

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Department of Molecular Metabolism Breakfast
2024-05-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-03-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Building 2 – Room 102, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Family-based crisis intervention: Stabilizing suicidal teens
2024-05-07 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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When a suicidal adolescent comes into the emergency department (ED), trained facilitators work with the whole family to stabilize the teen, open communication, and equip them all to return home safely.

Developed at Boston Children’s Hospital, the 90-minute family-based crisis intervention (FBCI) avoids unneeded hospitalization. This event will examine how this intervention works and explore efforts to use it in primary care settings, where at-risk adolescents may be seen long before they come to an ED.

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Sharonne Herbert, director of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion and former supervisor of the Mental Health Emergency Services team in the emergency department at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, where she implemented FBCI

Abigail Ross, associate professor at the School of Social Policy and Practice and at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and research social worker at Boston Children’s Hospital

Elizabeth Wharff, research social worker and former director of emergency psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she developed FBCI, and assistant professor in psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

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Jina Moore Ngarambe, managing editor, Harvard Public Health

Takemi Program Poster Presentation
2024-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Kresge Building
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We invite you to celebrate the efforts of our Takemi fellows! On May 7th, in the Kresge Atrium from 11 am – 1 pm, the Takemi fellows’ final posters will be available for viewing in the Kresge Atrium. The Takemi fellows will be presenting their work from 12 pm – 1 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

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MELD Seminar - Public health genetics: What it is, why it matters, and how to use it in environmental health
2024-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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“Too often genetics gets the short end of the stick in public health. But I’m going to tell you how we can use genetics to save and improve lives and study environmental exposures.”

– Charleen D. Adams, PhD, MPH
Research Fellow / Lead Scientist

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MELD Seminar - Public health genetics: What it is, why it matters, and how to use it in environmental health
2024-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

ERC Seminar – Kishor Hadkhale, PhD
2024-05-06 13:10 - 13:50 | Zoom
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Cancer among US Firefighters: Case-control Study among Indiana Firefighters

Presenter: Kishor Hadkhale, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Visiting Researcher, Tampere University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Finland

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the relationship between firefighters and the risk of cancer; 2) explain the cancer risk based on gender and race/ethnicity; and 3) discuss the role of several factors, such as occupational, medical, and lifestyle, among firefighters.

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Thesis Defense - Alexandra Barry
2024-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Alexandra Barry

Time: Monday May 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201

Alexandra will present the thesis titled “Leveraging Electronic Health Record-Linked Biobanks for Pharmacogenetic Discovery in Type 2 Diabetes: Genetic Discovery of Novel Variants and Assessment of Polygenic Risk Scores”. The thesis committee is chaired by Josephine Li and includes Joseph Mercader and John Quackenbush.

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Within Our Reach: How We Can Actualize Health Equity By Understanding and Leveraging the Political Determinants of Health
2024-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Please join the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences for their monthly Seminar featuring Daniel E. Dawes, a widely respected healthcare and public health leader, health policy expert, educator, and researcher who serves as Senior Vice President of Global Health and Founding Dean of the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.

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2024-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Kevin will present the dissertation entitled “Causal Inference Methods for Evaluation of Large-Scale Environmental Policy Effects under Complex Treatment Interference”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Rachel Nethery, and includes Dr. Francesca Dominici, Dr. Andrew Beam, and Dr. Falco Bargagli Stoffi.

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Dissertation Defense - Sean McGrath
2024-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Kresge G1, Kresge Building, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Sean will present the dissertation entitled “Inferring Conditional Dependencies in Observational Studies: Nuisance Function Tuning and Transfer Learning”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Rajarshi Mukherjee, and includes Dr. James Robins, Dr. Brent Coull, Dr. Samuel Kou, and Dr. Rui Duan.

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The political determinants of health: How policy choices impact our well-being
2024-05-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Kresge Building
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It’s long been clear that societal forces affect health, from neighborhood demographics to school quality to the selection of products on sale in our corner stores. But what’s behind those forces? Daniel Dawes, a renowned scholar and attorney, will unpack the political determinants of health, exploring how relationships, resources, policies, and power structures exert enormous influence on our environments — and, in turn, on our well-being. In this fireside chat, he’ll discuss how the political determinants of health have exacerbated inequities in the U.S. and share ideas for more equitable policymaking and a healthier country. Dawes will also discuss his work in launching the nation’s first school of global public health at a historically Black college or university, which grew out of the Global Health Institute at Meharry Medical College.

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Daniel Dawes, Senior Vice President, Global Health, and Founding Dean and Professor, School of Global Health, Meharry Medical College

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David Williams, Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Exec. Ed. Online: Innovation with AI in Health Care
2024-05-06 09:00 - 13:00
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Digital Transformation of Health Care Organizations using Artificial Intelligence

Application/Registration deadline: 5/6/2024

The field of artificial intelligence has now begun to mature in many industries. Health care, however, still struggles to unlock the gains that these powerful technologies can provide. At the same time, health systems worldwide are struggling with aging populations, rising expectations, and ballooning costs. Innovation with AI in Health Care will give you a map to deal with these issues and transform your organization into an innovative, 21st century institution.

A barrier to the adoption of AI in health care is a lack of awareness amongst health care leaders. Many do not understand both the technical concepts of AI and the art of implementing these technologies successfully and at scale. The result is that the potential of AI to deliver value to patients, clinicians, and health care organizations is not realized, and precious resources are wasted in unsuccessful implementations. This course will teach the foundations of applied artificial intelligence from a business perspective and help provide key intuition for decision makers to lessen those missteps.

Innovation with AI in Health Care will help leaders of health care organizations develop the skills needed to realize the value of AI in health care and advance their careers through demonstrating leadership in digital transformation of health care. It also brings together a diverse community of leaders from the technical, clinical, and business worlds. This collective of the world’s largest technology and health care organizations will share their experiences—both positive and negative—of developing and implementing AI solutions in health care.

Participants will also be exposed to cutting-edge issues in health care AI, such as regulation. Short interactive projects carried out during the course will help reinforce key concepts and allow for small-group networking with other participants. There is an emphasis on group work, social learning, and establishing an international network of students who actively collaborate during—and especially after—the course.

This is the second course in the Business Applications for AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization, which builds on the first program—AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications. Both courses can be taken independently; however, the certificate program requires that both courses are taken. Without a strong background, it is recommended that you take AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications before Innovation with AI in Health Care. It is also recommended that participants take the courses in order, as AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications covers more foundational concepts upon which Innovation with AI in Health Care builds.

Both courses in the certificate are suitable for participants who have taken previous iterations of “Applied AI in Healthcare.” The speed at which AI is developing means that some of the core lessons and insights have updated slightly. The new group projects will also encourage engagement of the material in a collaborative, problem-driven setting. Some of the material in both courses does overlap with previous iterations, but this should serve as a useful refresher—participants can review the course agenda if interested in details.

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Thesis Defense - Stella Nam
2024-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Stella Nam

Time: Friday May 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G03

Wanying will present the thesis titled “Understanding the Holistic Constraints of Clustering Analysis for CyTOF Data Through Characterization of the Immunologic Response to a Novel Candidate Influenza Vaccine”. The thesis committee is chaired by Patrick Reeves and includes Richard Dzeng and John Quackenbush.

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Lessons from the Pandemic for Science and Global Health
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
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Please join the Mittal Institute for a lecture by Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), on “Lessons from the Pandemic for Science and Global Health”, moderated by Megan Murray, Ronda Stryker and William Johnston Professor of Global Health and Director of Research, Global Health & Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

A reception will follow the event.

This lecture is part of the Mittal Institute’s Annual Cambridge Symposium. The event is free and open to the public.

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Thesis Defense - Wanying Dou
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | FXB – Room G03, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Thesis Defense: Wanying Dou

Time: Friday May 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: FXB G03

Wanying will present the thesis titled “A Cloud-based Framework for Hyperparameter Optimization of Genomic Pipelines: Tuning the GATK VETS Model for Variant Filtration on Terra”. The thesis committee is chaired by Samuel Lee and includes Rong Ma and John Quackenbush.

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The Role of Empathy in Global Health and Social Medicine: A Fireside Chat
2024-05-03 14:15 - 15:15
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Please join the Mittal Institute for a fireside chat with Vikram Patel, Harvard Medical School, and Bharat Vatwani, co-founder of India’s Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation. This discussion is part of the Mittal Institute’s Annual Cambridge Symposium “Science and Technology – The Future of South Asia”. The symposium is free and open to the public.

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Diet and Disease: Cause or Confounding?
2024-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Kresge Building
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The Department of Epidemiology presents
Cutter Lectures on Preventive Medicine series

The 8th Symposium

Speakers:

Quantifying Regression Dilution and Residual Confounding

Richard Peto, FRS
Emeritus Professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
University of Oxford, UK

The Limits of Confounding, the Boundlessness of Measurement ErrorDonna Spiegelman, ScD
Susan Dwight Bliss Professor in Biostatistics
Director, Center for Methods Implementation and Prevention Science Yale University School of Public Health

Diet and Disease: Remember Bradford HillWalter Willett, MD, DrPH
Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition
Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Grand Rounds – Kangwook Huh, MD, First-Year OEM resident
2024-05-03 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Occupational Risks Among Animal Handlers of Non-human Primates

Presenter: Kangwook Huh, MD, First-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Discussant: Eirini Iliaki, MD, MPH, Cambridge Health Alliance, Infectious Diseases Specialist-Occupational, Immigration, and Travel Health Clinician; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) identify occupational risks for workers handling non-human primates; 2) describe the epidemiology of herpes B virus-related aspects of care in the context of non-human primate exposures; and 3) explain the clinical evaluation of workers bitten by non-human primates infected with the herpes B virus.

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HIV Working Group Seminar
2024-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | FXB – Room G10, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Emma Crenshaw
Doctoral Student, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics

Modeling the 2022 Mpox outbreak with a mechanistic network model

Abstract: The 2022 outbreak of MPox affected more than 80,000 individuals worldwide, most of whom were men who have sex with men (MSM) who likely contracted the disease through close contact during sex. Given the unprecedented number of MPox infections and the new route of infection, there was substantial uncertainty about how best to manage the outbreak. We implemented a longitudinal agent-based mechanistic network model to simulate the spread of MPX in an MSM population. This model allows us to implement data-informed dynamic network evolution to simulate realistic disease spreading and behavioral adaptations. With the ability to model individuals’ behavior, mechanistic networks are particularly well suited to studying sexually transmitted infections, the spread and control of which are often governed by individual-level action. We will present results of simulations of different individual-level and policy-level interventions, demonstrating the impact of network structure, uncertainty about clinical progression, and intervention compliance on intervention efficacy and overall epidemic trajectory.

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Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Isabel Espinosa
2024-05-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual

Dissertation Defense - Intekhab Hossain
2024-05-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Building 2, Room 426
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Intekhab will present the dissertation entitled “Biologically motivated artificial intelligence for explainable gene regulatory dynamics”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. John Quackenbush, and includes Dr. Rebekka Burkholz, Dr. Rong Ma, and Dr. Kimberly Glass.

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Thesis Defense - Pluto Zhang
2024-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Pluto Zhang

Time: Friday May 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201

Pluto will present the thesis titled “Statistical, Machine and Deep Learning Models for Characterizing Self-Reported Health Outcomes from the American Time Use Survey (Eating and Health Module)”. The thesis committee is chaired by Erin Lake and includes Shilpa Bhupathiraju and John Quackenbush.

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Dissertation Defense - Eric Cohn
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Eric will present the dissertation entitled “Statistical Methods for the Study of Effect Modification and Spatial Causal Inference: Theory and Applications”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. José Zubizarreta, and includes Dr. Rajarshi Mukherjee and Dr. Andrea Rotnitzky.

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Thesis Defense - Yuting Liu
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Yuting Liu

Time: Friday May 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201

Yuting will present the thesis titled “A machine learning model for large-scale discovery of protein interactions with AlphaFold2”. The thesis committee is chaired by Sharad Ramanathan and includes Vlad Denic and John Quackenbush.

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Panel on Genetics and Medicine
2024-05-03 09:45 - 11:00
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Please join the Mittal Institute for a panel on Genetics and Medicine with David Reich (Professor of Genetics at HMS), Vijay Chandru (Visiting Scientist at HSPH), and Priya Moorjani (Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, University of California). This panel is part of the Mittal Institute’s Annual Cambridge Symposium “Science and Technology – The Future of South Asia”. The symposium is free and open to the public.

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Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe Performance
2024-05-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Boch Center, 270 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States

Longwood Fiber Arts - May Meetup
2024-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Longwood Fiber Arts Group, brought to you by Harvard Neighbors Knitting & More.

If you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, have another craft, or want to learn, join us on the first Thursday evening of each month!

Bring a project or come and chat, all are welcome.

When: Thursday, May 2, 2024
5:30-7:00pm

Where: The Squealing Pig
134 Smith St
Boston, MA 02120

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Antibiotic resistant pathogens in healthcare – burden, spread, and mitigation strategies

Presenter: Susan Huang, Chancellor’s Professor at University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Susan Huang, MD MPH is Chancellor’s Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. Her research focuses on healthcare-associated pathogens and infections, especially antibiotic-resistant organisms across the continuum of healthcare. She has over 200 publications and has led several large randomized clinical trials involving decolonization. Dr. Huang is a current member of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th.

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Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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Antibiotic resistant pathogens in healthcare - burden, spread, and mitigation strategies (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Susan Huang, Chancellor’s Professor at University of California Irvine School of Medicine. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Susan Huang, MD MPH is Chancellor’s Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. Her research focuses on healthcare-associated pathogens and infections, especially antibiotic-resistant organisms across the continuum of healthcare. She has over 200 publications and has led several large randomized clinical trials involving decolonization. Dr. Huang is a current member of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

Recommended readings

Huang (2019).Chlorhexidine-based decolonization to reduce healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs): who, what, where, when, and why?

Huang et al. (2023). Universal Chlorhexidine Bathing Plus Nasal Mupirocin Versus Iodophor to Prevent Staphylococcus aureus and Bloodstream Infections in Adult ICUs: A Pragmatic Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial.

Miller et al. (2023). Nursing Home Decolonization for Infection and Hospitalization Prevention.

Sansom et al. (2023). Rapid Environmental Contamination with Candida auris and Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens Near Colonized Patients.

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It Takes a Village: A Pilot Study Encouraging Women to Use Maternal Care through Community Involvement
2024-05-02 13:00 - 13:55
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series. On May 2, Aleksandra Jakubowski, PhD, will present “It Takes a Village: A Pilot Study Encouraging Women to Use Maternal Care through Community Involvement.”

Aleksandra Jakubowski is Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Economics at Northeastern University. This seminar will be held in Building 1, Room 1208. Online participation will be available via Zoom.

The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

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Anti-Black Racism and Transphobia in Sports and Fitness
2024-05-02 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join us for a panel discussion with powerful guest speakers Justice Roe Williams, Ilya Parker, and Dr. Roc Rochon, followed by a Q&A.

With the Olympics approaching, it is a crucial time to reflect on what types of bodies are welcome to participate in sports vs. those that are not, how structural barriers and discrimination shape sports culture, and what public health and social justice implications this engenders.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-05-02 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, May 2nd from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Transforming women's health in Africa: A conversation with former Ministers of Health Awa Marie Coll Seck and Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin
2024-05-02 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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Gender inequity remains a huge challenge for women in Africa, driven by dynamics including poverty, power structures, and gender-based violence. These inequities show up in troubling disparities in health outcomes across the continent. In this program, two recognized global health leaders from Africa will discuss the challenges and share their solutions, drawing on their deep experiences in government.

Register for free to submit your questions.

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Awa Marie Coll Seck, Former Senior Minister to the President of the Republic of Senegal; Richard L. and Ronay A. Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, Former Minister of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Executive Director of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

MODERATOR

Wafaie Fawzi, Richard Saltonstall Professor of Population Sciences, and Professor of Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Global Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Pediatric Health Care in Immigration Detention: A Call for Policy Change and Child Rights
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00
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Date and Time: Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Location: Zoom – Registration required

Join the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University for a virtual conversation to discuss and contextualize the key findings in the Child Migrants in Family Immigration Detention in the US: An Examination of Current Pediatric Care Standards and Practices report which was published in January 2024. Our speakers will describe the impact of the report on policy implications for the future, delve into legal challenges in the current climate, and discuss the need for increased transparency in the border security process and oversight of child-specific processes. A Q&A session will follow.

Event details are available here.

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Read the full report: Child Migrants in Family Immigration Detention in the US: An Examination of Current Pediatric Care Standards and Practices

Read the press release: New Report Documents the Mental and Physical Harm Experienced by Children in Immigration Detention

This webinar is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Asylum Clinic at the MGH Center for Global Health, the Harvard Global Health Institute, and RAICES.

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2024 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Spangler Auditorium, Harvard Business School
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The President’s Innovation Challenge celebrates alumni and student founders from all 13 Harvard schools who are turning ideas into impact. On May 1, 25 finalists will pitch their ventures to a live audience in Klarman Hall and to a global audience online. See who will win a share of $515,000 for their venture, courtesy of the Bertarelli Foundation, then join us for the after-party on the lawn to meet and network with Harvard’s startup community.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Amy Zhou, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University

Comparison of Outcome-Dependent Sampling for Semi-Competing Risks

Abstract: Outcome-dependent sampling is a commonly used design tool to collect otherwise unavailable information on a subset of participants rather than all participants. This is particularly useful in research settings where one or more covariates of interest may not be readily available, whether cost-prohibitive, time-consuming, or difficult to obtain in a resource-limited setting. Two common outcome-dependent sampling methods used in time-to-event settings are nested case-control and case-cohort. Classes of designs for both nested case-control and case-cohort were developed to extend their use to analysis of semi-competing risks. Semi-competing risks refers to the setting where interest lies in some non-terminal event, the occurrence of which is subject to some terminal event (typically, but not always, death). We compare the efficiency of these two designs for semi-competing risks through simulation to show the effect of censoring, type of risk factor, subcohort size, and more and illustrate the flexibility of these two designs to tailor resource allocation that best suit the disease context and study goals.

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When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving
2024-05-01 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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On Wednesday, May 1st, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 and online, join us for “When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving“, a seminar led by Dr. Jeffrey Hall, and the sixth installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series.

Has the rise of social media created the loneliness epidemic? Social media use is both a way to spend one’s leisure time and a form of interpersonal communication. Understanding its influence on loneliness requires a more complex understanding of why people use social media and whether it is capable of satisfying the need to belong. This talk will challenge common presumptions of the grave harm of social media and explore why (and for whom) legitimate concerns of its effects on loneliness remain.

Dr. Jeffrey Hall is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, and currently serves as Visiting Scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at the Harvard Law School. Dr. Hall studies the interplay between online and offline communication in the context of personal relationships and social interactions. His 2020 book, Relating Through Technology (Cambridge University Press), received two Top Book Awards from the National Communication Association. His new book The Social Biome (Yale University Press, 2025) focuses on the importance of friendship, high quality communication, and making time for one another. He is the director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas.

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When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving
2024-05-01 13:00 - 13:50
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On Wednesday, May 1st, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 and online, join us for “When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving“, a seminar led by Dr. Jeffrey Hall, and the sixth installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series.

Has the rise of social media created the loneliness epidemic? Social media use is both a way to spend one’s leisure time and a form of interpersonal communication. Understanding its influence on loneliness requires a more complex understanding of why people use social media and whether it is capable of satisfying the need to belong. This talk will challenge common presumptions of the grave harm of social media and explore why (and for whom) legitimate concerns of its effects on loneliness remain.

Dr. Jeffrey Hall is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, and currently serves as Visiting Scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at the Harvard Law School. Dr. Hall studies the interplay between online and offline communication in the context of personal relationships and social interactions. His 2020 book, Relating Through Technology (Cambridge University Press), received two Top Book Awards from the National Communication Association. His new book The Social Biome (Yale University Press, 2025) focuses on the importance of friendship, high quality communication, and making time for one another. He is the director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas.

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Department of Molecular Metabolism EDIB Lunch
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Building 2 – Room 102, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Don't Leave Yet! Research Data Offboarding Done Right
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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When employees leave, they take their skills and institutional knowledge with them. It is important to record essential informative information related to projects and datasets to ensure the success of future users.

This session will review the important steps for offboarding employees/trainees from a lab or project. We will provide an overview of the various elements that should be addressed before closing out a project or someone leaving the institution.

Instructors: Julie Goldman, Research Data Services Librarian, Countway Library
Sarah Marchese, Senior Research Data Management Analyst, Research Computing, Harvard Medical School

This is an in-person workshop. Registration is limited and attendees must have a Harvard University ID (HUID) to enter the Countway Library. Lunch options will be provided.

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Thesis Defense - Jessica Petrochuk
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
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Thesis Defense: Jessica Petrochuk

Time: Monday May 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 205
Zoom: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/97662851929

Jessica will present the thesis titled “Foundation Model Based Prediction of Lung Cancer Survival Using Temporal Changes in
Dual Time Point CT Scans”. The thesis committee is chaired by Raymond Mak and includes Benjamin Kann and John Quackenbush.

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Using de novo mutations to dissect community assembly in the human microbiome
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
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Tami Lieberman, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (MIT, IMES)

This speaker will be in person in FXB 301. The event will be hybrid and we will have lunch for those that are present.

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From Data to Action: Leveraging Data Science for Effective Health Policy and Surveillance Against Emerging Infectious Disease Threats
2024-04-30 15:00 - 17:00
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This hybrid panel discussion is hosted by Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases and features Dr. Caroline Buckee. Learn more and register. Watch the recording.

Topics that will be covered include:

What education is needed to prepare a future workforce that is ready to address data science questions in emerging infectious diseases?

How to encourage more collaboration between institutions and sectors

Successes and challenges of working on a global scale

Improving equity in surveillance systems and data science work on emerging infectious disease threats

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Access to Universal Health Coverage: Leaders’ Perspectives
2024-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Kresge 201
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Join us for a fireside chat on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), where we explore the real-world challenges and successes that leaders face in making healthcare accessible and affordable worldwide. This engaging session, featuring Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Roman Macaya, and Lia Tadesse, offers students the chance to interact directly with these leaders, posing questions and gaining insights into achieving UHC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This conversational setting, moderated by student Parviz Ahmadov, encourages a personal connection with the topics, inviting participants to reflect on how these issues may shape their future professional lives. The Harvard Chan Black Student Health Organization and Harvard Chan Health Diplomacy Student Association will co-host the event.

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The promise and perils of AI in health care
2024-04-30 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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Artificial intelligence is already improving public health through cancer screenings and postpartum care, but researchers are raising concerns about this rapidly developing technology. ChatGPT and large language models have the potential to exacerbate misinformation and perpetuate bias — or to combat those trends. Our panel of experts will explore the future of AI and the challenges of integrating machine learning and generative AI into our health care system.

Register for free to submit your questions.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

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Andy Beam, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Deputy Editor of NEJM AI

Irene Chen, Assistant Professor in Computational Precision Health and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, UC Berkeley and UCSF

Lucila Ohno-Machado, Deputy Dean for Biomedical Informatics and the Chair of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale University School of Medicine

Milind Tambe, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science and Director of Center for Research on Computation and Society, Harvard University; Principal Scientist and Director, “AI for Social Good” at Google Research

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Carey Goldberg, Science, Health, and Medicine Reporter; Co-Author, The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond

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A Looming Famine: Starvation in Gaza
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:30
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Join the Palestine Program for Health and Human Rights for a conversation about the starvation of civilians in the Gaza Strip. According to the Human Rights Watch, Israeli forces are deliberately blocking the delivery of water, food, and fuel, and using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in Gaza which is a war crime according to international law. Our speakers will be Alex de Waal, an expert on mass starvation and the Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation, Michael Fakhri, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food and professor at the University of Oregon School of Law, and Georgios Petropoulos, the head of the Gaza United Nations sub-office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. The webinar will be moderated by FXB’s Director of Research, Professor Jacqueline Bhabha, JD, MSc.

This webinar is co-sponsored by the Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative at the Harvard Divinity School, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University, and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy.

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MELD Seminar - Epigenetic mechanisms of allergic diseases during pregnancy
2024-04-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Deadline: Health and Human Rights Journal Call for Papers on Distress Migration and the Right to Health
2024-04-30 00:00 - 23:59
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The Health and Human Rights journal (HHR), co-published by the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights (FXB Center) and the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, is accepting submissions for a special section on distress migration and the right to health which will include papers that examine the relationships between health care, social justice, human rights, and migration.

Guest editors: FXB Visiting Scientist Stefano Angeleri, PhD and FXB Director of Research Jacqueline Bhabha, JD, MSc

Papers and perspective essays must be submitted by April 30, 2024.

Full papers can have a maximum word length of 7,000 words, including references. We also invite Perspective Essays of up to 3,000 words, including references, and Viewpoints of between 900-1,500 words, including references, on any of these topics.

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Dissertation Defense - Yige Li
2024-04-29 16:00 - 18:00
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Yige will present the dissertation entitled “Toward Robust and Transparent Estimation of the Effects of Time-Dependent Interventions”. The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. José Zubizarreta, and includes Dr. Miguel Hernán and Dr. Tyler VanderWeele.

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Thesis Defense - Yushan Xu
2024-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Kresge 205
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Thesis Defense: Yushan Xu

Time: Monday April 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 205

Yushan will present the thesis titled “Whole-genome Sequence Analyses for Daytime Sleepiness in the NHLBI TOPMed Program”. The thesis committee is chaired by Heming Wang, and includes Christoph Lange, and John Quackenbush

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Thesis Defense - Evelyn Jiang
2024-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 201
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Thesis Defense: Evelyn Jiang

Time: Monday April 29, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Kresge 201

Evelyn will present the thesis titled “Predicting gene expression using whole-genome DNA methylation in Medulloblastoma”. The thesis committee is chaired by Volker Hovestadt and includes Kyu Ha Lee and John Quackenbush.

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2024-04-29 12:00 | Harvard Medical School

November 2024 Graduation Applications Open
2024-04-29 00:00 - 23:59

Longwood Festival
2024-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join DMS, HMS, HSPH, and HSDM students on Friday April 26 from 4-8 PM for a day of games, free food, and music! Whether you want to join in for a round of tug of war or other field day activities or relax eating hotdogs and popcorn while listening to music, there will be something for all individuals to enjoy while meeting other Longwood-based students across the Harvard Longwood schools.

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Global Health Week Symposium and Poster Day
2024-04-26 13:30 - 17:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Register for the Department of Global Health and Population’s Global Health Week Symposium and Poster Day on Friday, April 26 from 1:30-5:00 pm! Reception to follow.

Keynote address by Dr. Natalia Kanem, MD, MPH, Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

Global Health Week 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo. The ICPD redefined population and development issues by emphasizing that the protection of individual human rights, including gender equity and reproductive health and rights, must be at the heart of population and development programs. During Global Health Week, we will analyze the ICPD’s progress and setbacks, discuss current and future priorities, and explore topics not addressed in Cairo, such as climate change and LGBTQIA+ issues.

Additional panel speakers and information on our Global Health Week events will be announced here.

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Research Seminar – Rebecca Hurwitz, BA and LeeAnn Lucas, BSPH
2024-04-26 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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The Impact of Air Pollution and Climate on Maternal Blood Pressure in the Project Viva Cohort

Presenter: Rebecca Hurwitz, BA, Candidate for the Master of Science degree in Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the known effects of environmental changes on short-term blood pressure; 2) discuss ongoing research on the relationship between environmental exposures and BP trajectories in Project Viva; 3) discuss the potential effects of neighborhood factors on heat/heat islands; and to 4) describe the biostatistical underpinnings of this research.

The Role of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin in the Relationship between Adiposity and Cancer in the UK Biobank

Presenter: LeeAnn Lucas, BSPH, Candidate for the Master of Science degree, Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe sex differences in cancer incidence; 2) describe the potential mechanisms driving these sex differences; 3) discuss the use of estimated visceral adipose tissue as a measure of adiposity in cohort studies; and 4) discuss the role of sex hormone binding globulin in the adiposity and cancer association.

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Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Lamees El-Sadek
2024-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

From research to policy: advocating for Brain Health
2024-04-26 09:00 - 10:00
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This is an open session for policy makers, academics and clinicians organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Neurology & COVID-19 Global Forum and The Global Health Network.

The time to address the global burden of neurological diseases is now. With ample data and the landmark WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan, engaging policymakers is imperative. But how do we translate evidence into policy? Skillful advocacy is the key. Join our expert panel to discuss essential ways in which doctors, researchers and members of the public can use advocacy to contribute to global action on neurological diseases.

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Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in Massachusetts
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
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Research & Practice Seminar Series: Youth Homelessness in Massachusetts

Speaker: Alice Colegrove, Director, Homeless Youth Services, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

Alice Colegrove directs Homeless Youth Services within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and is leading the statewide effort to prevent and end youth homelessness in Boston and Massachusetts. This presentation will offer a data-driven lens to discuss what it will take to achieve the State’s goal of “a future where experiences of youth homelessness are rare, brief, and non-recurring, and where every youth and young adult is safe, supported and able to use their strengths fully.”

Moderator: Margaret Sullivan, Instructor, FXB Center for Health & Human Rights
Family Nurse Practitioner and Director, Oasis Clinic, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

About the Initiative on Health and Homelessness (IHH)

The IHH Research and Practice Seminar Series brings together providers, system leaders, advocates, researchers, people with lived expertise, and others from across the country and internationally to highlight important strategies that work, address emerging challenges, and discuss innovative solutions and insights to the complex issue of homelessness.

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General Body Meeting - April 2024
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Join Harvard Chan Student Association (HCSA) Officers for a general body meeting, hear updates on HCSA work, bring your concerns or suggestion to the officer board.

A light lunch will be provided.

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‘I was obligated to accept’: Coercion and autonomy in global family planning programs 30 years after Cairo
2024-04-25 13:00 - 13:55
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series on April 25 via Zoom! Leigh Senderowicz, ScD, MPH, will present “‘I was obligated to accept’: Coercion and autonomy in global family planning programs 30 years after Cairo”.

Leigh Senderowicz is Assistant Professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-04-25 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, April 25th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

EcoOpportunity HSPH Green Team Meeting
2024-04-25 13:00 - 13:45 | Kresge 439
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Come to the next EcoOp Meeting! Share your ideas and help pick our projects as part of the HSPH Green Team.

Thursday, April 25, 1:00-1:45 pm, Kresge Room 439

(Take the elevator to the 4th floor of Kresge, then go through the glass doors to the conference room straight ahead.)

Light refreshments will be available. Please RSVP to HSPH Sustainability Manager Sue Bottino at susan_bottino@harvard.edu

Leveraging technology to create scalable solutions in maternal and child health in India: the ARMMAN story
2024-04-25 11:45 - 12:45
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ARMMAN is an India-based nonprofit leveraging mHealth technology to create scalable, cost-effective, equity-based and gender-transformative, non-linear, systemic solutions to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in India. Our integrated 360 degree approach leverages deep mobile penetration to provide weekly preventive care information to women so they demand better care during pregnancy and infancy, along with training health workers at every level of the health system in early identification, referral, and timely treatment of risk factors, resulting in improved health outcomes. We create at-scale programs with proven impact by using our unique “tech plus touch” model and building enduring partnerships (with national and state governments, partner NGOs and health facilities) that leverage existing health worker networks and health infrastructure. We are currently moving on to a “fit for purpose approach” where women and children will receive targeted interventions and greater handholding (via multimedia approaches and 2-way communication) depending on their technology access, high risk condition, and multiple types of exclusion experienced based on gender, class, race, caste and migrant status.

We are currently implementing the largest mobile-based maternal messaging program and the largest mobile-based training program for health workers in the world (Kilkari and Mobile Academy respectively) in partnership with the Government of India and are working on the augmented versions of the programs which include a system strengthening component, along with enhanced multimedia content, expanded delivery channels (like WhatsApp), two-way communication and long-term handholding. The Integrated High-Risk Pregnancy Tracking and Management Program (IHRPTM), in partnership with the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments, trains and supports all the Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Medical Officers and Specialist Doctors in the states for early identification and management of high-risk conditions, with plans to scale to more states. Interventions implemented by ARMMAN have reached over 47 million women and their children and trained 367,000 health workers in 21 states till date, with plans to expand pan-India to reach 70 million women and their children and train 850,000 health workers in the next 3 to 5 years.

The talk will cover the journey towards building a home-grown, scaled, tech-based non-profit and achieving scale and describe how AI has been incorporated into our programing to improve program efficiency and outcomes.

Dr. Aparna Hegde is a Stanford and Cleveland Clinic trained, internationally renowned Urogynecologist. She is the founder of NGO ARMMAN, which creates scalable mhealth based programs to impact maternal and child health in India. ARMMAN’s five programs have collectively reached over 46 million women and their children and trained over 361,000 health workers in 22 states of India.

Dr. Hegde is also Associate Professor (Hon) and founding Head of the Department of Urogynecology at Cama Hospital, Mumbai, India’s first University-based Center of Excellence in the field with an upcoming fellowship program. Dr. Hegde is Chair of FIUGA, the foundation arm of IUGA (International Urogynecology Association) and Chair of Publication Committee of IUGA and member of the Editorial Board of International Urogynecology Journal. Dr. Hegde is an accomplished researcher, an NIH grantee, and a pioneer in the field of 2D/3D pelvic floor ultrasound with over 75 abstracts/publications.

Dr. Hegde was featured in Fortune magazine’s 50 Greatest World Leaders 2021 at the 15th spot, one of only two Indians on the list. She was awarded the ‘Women Transforming India award’ by NITI Aayog in 2022, Senior Ashoka fellowship in 2021, and TED Fellowship in 2020. She was also awarded USAID ‘Social Entrepreneur’ award (2018), ‘Woman ChangeMaker’ award (Womanity Foundation, Geneva, 2017), ‘People’s Choice Award’ at Saving Lives at Birth event (Washington DC, 2011), among other awards. She has been featured as one of the five global women leaders in the Voice of America documentary, ‘A Single Step: Journeys of Women Leaders’ (2015). She was also be awarded the Fellowship of the Sri Lankan Menopause Society in 2019 for contributions made to develop Urogynecology in Sri Lanka. ARMMAN was awarded the Kenneth Frazier award for maternal health equity in 2023, the prestigious Co-Impact grant for system strengthening in 2022, the Skoll award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2020, the British Medical Journal South Asia Award for ‘Maternal & Child Health Team’ (2018), WHO Public Health Champion Award (2017) etc.

Please RSVP by April 23 to be included for lunch.

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PHIT x HMS HealthTech Biodesign Workshop
2024-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of healthcare innovation at the HMS HealthTech x PHIT Biodesign Workshop!

In this interactive hands-on workshop, led by previous HMS HealthTech Innovation Fellows, you will:

Learn about the transformative Biodesign process from HealthTech leaders who have firsthand experience in driving innovation forward

Actively participate in Concept Generation to brainstorm potential ideas and solutions for clinical need scenarios derived directly from HealthTech fellows’ Needs Findings

Gain valuable insights into specific projects developed in previous fellowship cycles—ranging from improving emergency room triage to advancing artificial intelligence for critical diagnoses to implantable device to manage disease

Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about shaping the future of healthcare and building innovative solutions in the industry

This workshop is open to all students and staff regardless of background and experience. Dinner will be provided!

HealthTech Fellows/Workshop Facilitators:

Ana Trapero Martin 2022-23 HealthTech Innovation Fellow

Bridget Slomka 2022-23 HealthTech Innovation Fellow

Ricky Cordova 2021-22 HealthTech Innovation Fellow; MS/MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School

Sim Kahlon 2020-21 HealthTech Innovation Fellow; Director of Innovation at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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"The Janes" Film Screening and Moderated Discussion
2024-04-24 17:00 - 20:00
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GHP will host a movie night as part of Global Health Week 2024 on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:00 PM. Join us in building 1, room 1208, for a film screening on the documentary, “The Janes“, followed by discussion with Jaqueline Bhabha, Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights. Refreshments will be served. Visit our website for more information on our Global Health Week events!

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Carmen B. Rodriguez, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

A Bayesian Mixture Model Approach to Examining Socioeconomic Disparities in Endometrial Cancer Care in Massachusetts.

Abstract: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. On average, African American women have 55% higher 5-year mortality risk compared to white women, and like other minority groups, they are vulnerable to receiving care that is not concordant with evidence-based treatment guidelines. These differences are linked to systemic and structural factors relating to difficulties in accessing care and the socioeconomic environments in which individuals reside. Previous research has examined socioeconomic factors (e.g., education, income) individually/independently, but these often interact as social determinants of health. In this project, we took a multifactorial approach in how we examine racial-ethnic and socioeconomic factors leading to bias and disparities in EC care. We follow a social determinants of health framework to describe neighborhood socioeconomic status (NSES) profiles/clusters. We identified NSES profiles through the application of a multivariate Bernoulli mixture model. Using census tract aggregate level data and patient-level information from 9318 patients collected in the 2006-2017 Massachusetts Cancer Registry, we examined differences in receipt of optimal care for EC patients in Massachusetts by NSES profiles. We compared the stability of our cluster profiles across three waves of the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2006-2010,2011-2015 and 2015-2019), and compared these results to other aggregate measures used in cancer surveillance datasets.

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Influenza vaccination strategies in older adults

Presenter: Ben Cowling, Professor and Chair of Epidemiology at Hong Kong University, School of Public Health

Ben Cowling is currently Chair Professor of Epidemiology and head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong, and co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control. He conducts research into the epidemiology of respiratory virus infections, with a focus on transmission dynamics, population immunity and the effectiveness of control measures including vaccination.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th.

Register for the seminar here.

Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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Influenza vaccination strategies in older adults (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Ben Cowling, Professor and Chair of Epidemiology at Hong Kong University, School of Public Health. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Ben Cowling is currently Chair Professor of Epidemiology and head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong, and co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control. He conducts research into the epidemiology of respiratory virus infections, with a focus on transmission dynamics, population immunity and the effectiveness of control measures including vaccination.

Recommended readings

Xu et al. (2017).Influenza vaccination in tropical and subtropical areas

Cobey and Hensley. (2017). Immune history and influenza virus susceptibility.

Young et al. (2019). Semiannual Versus Annual Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults in the Tropics: An Observer-blind, Active-comparator-controlled, Randomized Superiority Trial

Zhong et al. (2023). Standard-dose versus MF59-adjuvanted, high-dose or recombinant-hemagglutinin influenza vaccine immunogenicity in older adults: comparison of A(H3N2) antibody response by prior season’s vaccine status.

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“My fellow Americans, ask not what US data can do for you, ask what you would be able to do with data from Sweden”
2024-04-24 13:00 - 13:50
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Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series

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Jonas Ludvigsson, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Karolinska Institutet

ABSTRACT

Sweden provides a unique opportunity for healthcare research in large populations, with longitudinal data and virtually no loss of follow-up. Through the personal identity number population-based registers can be linked including the Patient Register, the Cause of Death Register, the Cancer Register, the Medical Birth Register, the Prescription Register etc. Furthermore Sweden have some 100 quality registers. Ludvigsson will also provide details of the nationwide gastrointestinal histopathology cohort ESPRESSO, as well as the opportunity to conduct multigenerational studies. Over the years he has published more than 100 scientific papers with collaborators from Harvard.

BIO

Dr. Ludvigsson is one of the world’s leading experts in pediatric epidemiology and former chair of the Swedish Society of Epidemiology (2011-14). He is a senior pediatrician, former chair of the Swedish Society of Pediatrics (2014-16) and was recently elected scientific secretary of the Swedish Society of Medicine. Dr Ludvigsson is a professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, but also holds a position as Adjunct Professor in Medicine, at Columbia University (US). He has published several books and 600+ scientific papers. In a recent AI-generated analysis by ScholarGPS, he was ranked as the #1 researcher at Karolinska Institutet in the last five years.

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Environment, Women, and Children: Experiences from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
2024-04-24 13:00 - 13:50
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Join WGH and speakers Dr. Aya Goto and Dr. Michio Murakami for a lunchtime talk and Q&A on their work surrounding the environmental and human health impacts of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Lunch provided!

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Environment, women, and children: Experiences from the Fukushima nuclear disaster
2024-04-24 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join WGH and speakers Dr. Aya Goto and Dr. Michio Murakami for a lunchtime talk and Q&A on their work surrounding the environmental and human health impacts of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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A reexamination of aging: Living longer, happier, and healthier
2024-04-24 13:00 - 13:45 | Kresge Building
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A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum

Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, middle-aged and younger people in many countries can anticipate living years longer than previous generations. But what do these additional years imply for personal health, finances, relationships, and sense of purpose — and for societal structures and public policy? In this panel discussion, experts will explore what it means not just to age, but to live long and well, both for individuals and for their communities.

Register for free to submit your questions.

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Marisol Amaya, Executive Director, La Alianza Hispana

Caitlin Coyle, Director, Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging, UMass Boston

Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School; HSPH-appointed Research Collaborator; Author, The Longevity Imperative: Building a Better Society for Healthier, Longer Lives

Ashwin Vasan, New York City Health Commissioner

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Kay Lazar, Reporter, The Boston Globe

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Art Walk with the DFCC Art Collection
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join us for a unique and enriching experience at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where art meets well-being in a meaningful exploration of the human spirit. In this 60-minute session, we’ll embark on a captivating journey through the institute’s remarkable art collection, delving into the therapeutic and transformative nature of creativity.

Together, we’ll take a moment to immerse ourselves in the beauty of a selected artwork; engage in a collective dialogue; sharing perspectives, insights, and personal reflections; and foster a sense of connection through art. Each participant will have the chance to choose an artwork that resonates with their own sense of well-being.

No Art Experience Required: This event is open to everyone, regardless of your artistic background. All that’s needed is a willingness to explore, discuss, and connect. The activities are designed to encourage open dialogue and the sharing of diverse viewpoints, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

This event is part of the Wellbeing Through Art workshop series and is sponsored by Harvard Countway Library. For more information about Wellbeing Through Art, visit our website at https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/wellbeingthroughart or contact Andrea Chen at andrea_chen@hms.harvard.edu.

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Tales from the Secret Garden: Vaginal Products for HIV Prevention and How They Impact the Microbiome and Immune Factors
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00
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Sharon Hillier

Richard Sweet Professor of Reproductive Infectious Disease and Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Director Reproductive Infectious Disease Research, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

This speaker will be in person in FXB 301. The event will be hybrid and we will have lunch for those that are present.

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Summer Flat Rate Tuition Charges Posted
2024-04-24 00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday Evening Run/Walk Meetup
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Harvard on the Move is a university-wide initiative that promotes various forms of physical activity in an effort to promote holistic wellbeing across the Harvard community.

This Spring semester, there will be meetups for folks to run or walk together on Tuesdays at 6pm (Vanderbilt Hall) and Saturday at 9am (Gordon Hall steps). Come join us! Any distance and pace welcome, all Harvard affiliates.

Join the email list for updates: https://web.calists.harvard.edu/mailman/lists/onthemove-longwood.calists.harvard.edu/

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Shifting global health paradigms and effective advocacy: Feminists making the impossible possible in Cairo
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
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The Department of Global Health and Population will host a virtual conversation on Tuesday, April 23 as part of Global Health Week 2024.

It is widely accepted that the 1994 ICPD in Cairo changed paradigms in population policies, but it is usually forgotten that the conference also contributed to a shift of paradigms in global health: from one focused on “patients” to one focused on persons with a right to health; from a uterus-based patient perspective to a holistic approach towards women as agents with multiple needs and capabilities. At the 1994 ICPD, feminists from around the world organized themselves, created alliances, and learned the art and craft of advocacy to effectively propose new alternatives from a feminist perspective. Join Carmen Barroso, participant in the 1994 ICPD and former director of the Western Hemisphere Region of International Planned Parenthood, and Kelly Blanchard, president of Ibis Reproductive Health, for a conversation about shifting population and global health paradigms and the impact of advocacy and civil society engagement.

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PQG Seminar
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Seunggeun ‘Shawn’ Lee

Adjunct Professor, Biostatistics
University of Michigan

Rare variant association analysis

Rare variants significantly impact complex diseases. This presentation will first introduce SAIGE-GENE and SAIGE-GENE+, methodologies extending SAIGE to gene/region-based rare variant tests. These methods efficiently utilize mixed effects models to adjust for sample relatedness and saddlepoint approximations to account for case-control imbalance. SAIGE-GENE+ additionally incorporates functional annotations and collapsing of ultra-rare variants that can help to improve type I error control and power. In the second part of the talk, I will introduce our recent work to estimate effect sizes of rare variants. The method, RareEffect, uses an empirical Bayesian approach that estimates gene/region-level heritability and then an effect size of each variant. We also show the effect sizes obtained from our model can be leveraged to improve the performance of polygenic scores.

Sovereignty and Success: Case Studes in Native Nation Health Leadership
2024-04-23 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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When Native Nations make their own decisions about what development approaches to take, they consistently outperform external decision makers on matters as diverse as governmental form, natural resource management, economic development, social service provision, and health care outcomes. Through a series of case studies, this lunchtime seminar invites Harvard Chan faculty and students to consider the role of Indigenous sovereignty as a determinant of health.

Presented by the Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at the Harvard Kennedy School – the recognized leader in practical research, teaching, leadership development, policy analysis, and pro bono advising for Native Nations – members of the Harvard Chan community are invited to join HKS Prof. Joe Kalt (Project Director), Dr. Miriam Jorgensen (Research Director), Eric Henson (Outreach Director) and Momi Afelin (MPH’24) to explore opportunities for expansion of impactful work in the public health and health care spaces.

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The ethics of AI in public health communication
2024-04-23 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join Robert Jennings and Connie Moon Sehat for a discussion of their work co-chairing the ARTT and NPHIC Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Communications Working Group.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Harvard Chan School’s Health Communication Concentration and the Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship. Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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Doctoral Dialogue on Interdisciplinary Collaboration!
2024-04-23 11:30 - 12:45 | Kresge Building
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Join Our Doctoral Dialogue on Interdisciplinary Collaboration!

We invite you to participate in a session focused on the power and potential of interdisciplinary dialogue. This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers from diverse academic backgrounds (DrPH, PhD, others!), share your research interests, and explore new perspectives that transcend traditional academic boundaries. We’re excited to discuss, collaborate, and ignite new pathways in your scholarly journey.

📅 Date: 23 April 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 – 12:45
📍 Location: Kresge 205

The session is hosted by some of this year’s Pedagogy Fellows as part of an initiative to encourage more interdisciplinary dialogues across HSPH and beyond.

Lunch will be provided! We look forward to seeing you!

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MELD Seminar - WW domain-activated extracellular vesicles (WAEVs) as universal influenza vaccine
2024-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Oh Youn Kim, MD, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Environmental Health

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MEMCARE-SRC Speaker Series - Chengfeng Yang
2024-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Chengfeng, Yang, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology Stony Brook Cancer Center

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Resolved: High quality evidence about what works is the most important gap in maternal health policymaking
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1110, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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GHP will host a faculty debate as part of Global Health Week 2024 on Monday, April 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Building 1, room 1110. Kevin Croke, Assistant Professor of Global Health, and Maggie McConnell, Associate Professor of Global Health Economics, will debate “Resolved: High quality evidence about what works is the most important gap (or a critical gap) in maternal health policymaking”. Space is limited – seating is first come, first serve.

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Earth Day Festival at HU Longwood
2024-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Countway Plaza, 695 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
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Stop by the Countway Community Garden at Longwood on Monday, April 22, from noon to 2 pm for information on sustainability, garden activities, snacks, and giveaways! Meet with Harvard Recycling, C-CHANGE, Restaurant Associates, Harvard University Dining Services, Longwood Consortium, and the event sponsors Countway Library, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

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Grand Rounds – Christopher Leopardi, DO, First-Year OEM Resident
2024-04-19 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder in the Workplace: An Occupational Health Perspective

Presenter: Christopher Leopardi, DO, First-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Discussant: Justin Yang, MD, MPH, FACP, Associate Program Director, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency, Dept of Environmental Health, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the epidemiology of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD); 2) discuss the different evidence-based treatments tailored specifically for workers diagnosed with AUD; and 3) describe best practices for managing safety-sensitive workers diagnosed with AUD.

For anyone interested in attending the ERC Seminar remotely:
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HIV Working Group Seminar
2024-04-19 13:00 - 13:50 | Building 2, Room 426
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Paige Williams
Senior Lecturer on Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics

The Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS)

Abstract: The Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) network conducts multiple longitudinal cohort studies investigating the long-term effects of HIV and antiretroviral (ARV) medications in children and young adults who were born with HIV or born exposed to HIV. The network is funded by a grant from NICHD to the Harvard Chan School of Public Health, and includes 4 support cores based at the Harvard Chan School, including a Scientific Core and an Epidemiological and Statistical Methods Core. One of the studies (SMARTT) investigates the safety of antiretroviral medications used by pregnant women to prevent transmission of HIV in their infants, and has enrolled and followed over 5000 children in the US. Another set of studies (AMP Up Series) has enrolled over 1000 young adults who were born with HIV, and evaluates their physical and mental health as they transition to adult care. In this talk I will summarize the ongoing PHACS research projects, highlight some interesting statistical projects that have been addressed, and describe how students can get involved in applied or methodological work related to this network.

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UK Secure Data Environments: A New Approach to Population-Scale Real World Evidence
2024-04-19 10:30 - 15:00 | Kresge Building
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CAUSALab is excited to invite you to the 17th Kolokotrones Symposium at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health!

The symposium will explore the UK approach to medicine data & electronic health records from the lens of global causal inference research. This event is being run in collaboration with researchers from University of Bristol, University of Oxford, University of Liverpool, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Speakers include Jonathan Sterne (University of Bristol), Rachel Denholm (University of Bristol), Will Hulme (University of Oxford), Reecha Sofat (University of Liverpool), John Tazare (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine), Venexia Walker (University of Bristol) & Stephen Duffield (NICE).

The event will feature a lineup of individual lectures and conclude with an expert panel. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A with emphasis on in-person audience. Official schedule to be updated on CAUSALab website. Registration required to attend.

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Health Equity and Leadership Conference 2024 | Save the Date
2024-04-19 08:00 - 16:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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The Health Equity and Leadership (HEAL) Conference is a student led initiative coordinated by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellows and sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The HEAL conference intends to:

Utilize a health equity lens to generate constructive discourse around current public health issues and events.

Create spaces where participants can gain knowledge, awareness, and skills as related to health inequities.

Bring together participants of all public health disciplines to share space and be in community.

This year’s theme embraces the transformative theme of intersectionality and health equity, illuminating the intricate ways in which diverse social identities and systemic inequalities converge to impact public health outcomes. The 2024 conference will feature an array of distinguished speakers and interactive workshops dedicated to exploring the multi-dimensional facets of health disparities, with a focus on fostering inclusive strategies and innovative solutions.

Attendees will engage with topics that span the spectrum of race, gender, socio-economic status, and beyond, aiming to equip public health leaders with the insights and tools necessary to advocate for and implement equitable health practices and policies. Through collaborative dialogue and expert-led sessions, the HEAL Conference seeks to pave the way for a more just and inclusive healthcare landscape, where every individual can achieve optimal health, irrespective of their background or identity.

The HEAL Conference is open to all and is free of cost. The conference will primarily be held in person at the Harvard Chan School campus. Registration for the conference will open in mid-March.

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Occupied City Documentary Screening
2024-04-18 15:00 - 2024-04-19 17:15 | FXB – Room 710, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Date and Time: Thursday, April 18 (part 1) and Friday, April 19 (part 2) | 3:00-5:15 p.m. EDT
Location: Jonathan M. Mann Conference Room (FXB Building, 7th Floor). Pizza and beverages will be served.

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Join us for a screening of Steve McQueen’s Occupied City, a documentary informed by Bianca Stigter’s book Atlas of an Occupied City (Amsterdam 1940-1945). The past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what’s to come.

Due to the film’s duration, the screening will be split into two parts with the first half of the film shown on April 18 and the second half on April 19.

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2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Talk title: 3Ps in a Pandemic: On Trust and Truth

Presenter: Kai Kupferschmidt, freelance science journalist at Science Magazine

Kai Kupferschmidt is a science journalist based in Berlin. He has worked as a freelance editor and writer for numerous German newspapers and is a contributing correspondent for Science Magazine. During the pandemic he also launched a German language science podcast called “Pandemia” with his colleagues Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt and Nicolas Semak. He has written two books, one on infectious diseases and one on the science of the color blue. Kai has received numerous awards for his work, including the Media Prize of the German Aids Foundation and the NIHCM Trade Journalism Award (shared with Gretchen Vogel). He is currently an MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow focusing on misinformation and disinformation.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th with the exception of March 14th (spring break).

Register for the seminar here. hsph.me/idepi24

Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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Gratitude Unfolded
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 202B, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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On Thursday April 18th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202B, we invite Harvard students to join us for “Gratitude Unfolded”, a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. Participants will delve into the transformative power of gratitude in their daily lives, beginning with an introduction to the scientific evidence supporting its benefits. Through well-being activities, including self-reflection and group discussions, participants will explore unexpected avenues of gratitude. The session will culminate in a creative card-making activity, encouraging students to channel their feelings of appreciation into a tangible gesture for loved ones, and allowing them to extend the reach of gratitude beyond personal experience.

This workshop will be led by Center Student Steering Committee members Suceil Sivsammye, MPH ’24, and Michelle Shah, MPH ’25. Lunch will be provided.

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3Ps in a Pandemic: On Trust and Truth (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | FXB – Room G13, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Kai Kupferschmidt, freelance science journalist for the Science Magazine. The in-person portion will be held in FXB G13 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Kai Kupferschmidt is a science journalist based in Berlin. He has worked as a freelance editor and writer for numerous German newspapers and is a contributing correspondent for Science Magazine. During the pandemic he also launched a German language science podcast called “Pandemia” with his colleagues Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt and Nicolas Semak. He has written two books, one on infectious diseases and one on the science of the color blue. Kai has received numerous awards for his work, including the Media Prize of the German Aids Foundation and the NIHCM Trade Journalism Award (shared with Gretchen Vogel). He is currently an MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow focusing on misinformation and disinformation.

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Lunch 'n' Learn: Self-Assessing Your Leadership
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 439
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Lunch ‘n’ Learn is a series of workshops for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health staff of color and allies. Participants meet twice a semester and engage in a themed session facilitated by members of the community and external guests.

Our April session, “Self-Assessing Your Leadership” focuses on leadership self-assessment and growth. You’ll explore your strengths, personality traits, emotional intelligence, and patterns in leadership, all while gaining insights from peer feedback and influential leaders.

This session will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 1:00pm. Please register here.

UNICEF’s Mental Health Acceleration Initiative: Scaling up & Scaling Deep Evidence-based Child, Adolescent and Caregiver Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
2024-04-18 13:00 - 13:55
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series on April 18 via Zoom. Zeinab Hijazi, MSc, PsyD, will present “UNICEF’s Mental Health Acceleration Initiative: Scaling up & Scaling Deep Evidence-based Child, Adolescent and Caregiver Mental Health and Psychosocial Support”. Zeinab Hijazi is a Global Lead on Mental Health at UNICEF Headquarters, New York. The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

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Gratitude Unfolded: a Workshop on Integrating the Art of Noticing and Appreciation into the Student Journey
2024-04-18 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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On Thursday April 18th, from 1-1:50 pm in Kresge 202B, we invite Harvard students to join us for “Gratitude Unfolded”, a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. Participants will delve into the transformative power of gratitude in their daily lives, beginning with an introduction to the scientific evidence supporting its benefits. Through well-being activities, including self-reflection and group discussions, participants will explore unexpected avenues of gratitude. The session will culminate in a creative card-making activity, encouraging students to channel their feelings of appreciation into a tangible gesture for loved ones, and allowing them to extend the reach of gratitude beyond personal experience.

This workshop will be led by Center Student Steering Committee members Suceil Sivsammye, MPH ’24, and Michelle Shah, MPH ’25. Lunch will be provided.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-04-18 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, April 18th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Neuroscience and Cannabis: Implications for Law and Policy
2024-04-18 12:30 - 13:30
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The legalization of cannabis has raised significant questions for law and public policy. In her annual lecture, neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd explores the science of cannabis, CBD, and the future of substance use disorder treatment. Dr. Stephanie Tabashneck will moderate a discussion and audience Q&A about the implications for law and policy.

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Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Ward-Coleman Chair, Translational Neuroscience, Professor Psychiatry and Neuroscience; Director, Addiction Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Stephanie Tabashneck, PsyD, JD, Senior Fellow of Law and Applied Neuroscience, Center for Law Brain and Behavior at Harvard Medical School and Petrie-Flom Center; Licensed Psychologist; and Director, Brain InCite Neurolaw Library

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Exec. Ed: Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value
2024-04-18 00:00 - 2024-04-19 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Supporting Executives with Directions, Tools, and Approaches to Increase Representation of Women on Health Care and Related Industry Boards

Gender disparity on boards of directors is well recognized and documented, whether in the for-profit, non-profit, or government sectors. In the United States, fewer than 30% of corporate board directors are women. Nearly 50% of venture capital firms focused on health care have no women on their boards of their portfolio companies. Yet studies show that companies with women on their boards make decisions that better protect company value and performance.

Accomplished and qualified women want positions on boards of directors and want to advance to leadership roles on them. Many are unclear how to secure these positions of responsibility. Women on Boards: Getting on and Adding Value works to increase the representation of women in governance positions in health care by teaching strategies and competencies to help women to become a first-rate board member, to prepare you for the inevitable challenges, and to provide direction, tools, and approaches to reach your full potential.

This is a Must-attend Program for Women Seeking Board Positions

The program faculty features successful women board members and other experts in board governance and practice. You will meet high-performing, accomplished, and ambitious women who have achieved much in their careers and who are ready to take their talent, leadership, and executive skills to the next level by serving on boards in health care and related industries. As a participant, you will develop your own personalized action plan to seek and obtain a board directorship, and to advance from there.

This interactive course uses case studies and experiential sessions to prepare you for directorship and to start you on the path to becoming a sought-after candidate. You will learn

to evaluate board opportunities that meet your preferences and fit, learn to communicate effectively in the language of boards, and gain knowledge and skills you will need to be effective.

Women on Boards of Directors

Organizations with women leaders perform better than those that don’t. They surpass others in social responsibility, sustainability, and financial performance. Evidence shows that companies with female board members are more successful than those without, a key concern for organizational competitiveness.1 As a program participant, you will:

Learn essential legal, regulatory, and operating knowledge to serve on boards of directors

Develop your understanding of roles and responsibilities to be effective

Meet and learn from women who have achieved success as board members

Develop your own action plan to seek, secure, and advance in a board position

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Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value is designed and directed by Ellen M. Zane, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at Harvard Chan and CEO Emeritus at Tufts Medical Center, and Laurie Samuels Pascal, MBA, MPH, Senior Lecturer on Health Management at Harvard Chan.

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EDI Fellows Office Hours
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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Join the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fellows from The Office of Diversity and Inclusion as they host drop-in hours for prospective students. No appointments necessary! Please feel free to join the conversation to learn more about the application process, summer research programs and the culture of the school. Office hours are designed for prospective students to ask any questions about the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Kimberly Greco, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Graph Attention Framework to Enhance Rare Disease Sub-Phenotyping from EHR

Abstract: Accurately sub-phenotyping patients according to their risk for an adverse clinical outcome can significantly enhance clinical decision-making. Recent advances in patient representation learning have enabled the development of sophisticated clustering algorithms designed to accurately sub-phenotype patients in ways that are predictive of these outcomes. To optimize data for clustering, we introduce a methodology utilizing a Graph Attention Network (GAT) to enhance Electronic Health Record (EHR) code-level embeddings. This approach facilitates the generation of rich patient-level embeddings, which are then leveraged in downstream clustering tasks aimed at sub-phenotyping patients based on their risk of experiencing a particular outcome. Building on this foundation, we explore ongoing work focused on advancing personalized medicine for patients with rare diseases.

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Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan for Grant Applications
2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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U.S. Federal funders, and many private funders, require making data associated with grants available for further research. Grant proposals may require data management plans (or Data Management and Sharing plans) that describe how the proposal will meet those requirements.

Need to write a data management plan? Join this workshop to ensure your grant proposal addresses federal guidelines. We will discuss what elements to include in a competitive and compliant Plan, introduce you to the DMPTool to help write your Plan, and discuss how to get feedback on your Plan.

This workshop hosted by Countway Library is open to all researchers and scholars interested in meeting the data management requirements of various federal funding agencies.

Instructors: Julie Goldman, Research Data Services, Countway Library
Meghan Kerr, Archivist and Records Manager, Center for the History of Medicine. Ashley Thomas, Health Science Data and Digital Services Librarian, Countway Library

This is an in-person workshop. Registration is limited and attendees must have a Harvard University ID (HUID) to enter the Countway Library.

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SBS DIB Film Screening: Conscience Point
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Kresge 201
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All HSPH staff, faculty, and students are invited to join the SBS Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee in collaboration with the FXB Center for Health & Human Rights on Tuesday, April 16 from 1 to 2:30 pm in Kresge 201 or via Zoom for a hybrid screening of the documentary Conscience Point. Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the screening and will have the opportunity to interactively engage with the film content in real time by responding to reflection questions via the online platform Padlet.

This is the third event of the SBS DIB’s 2023-2024 film screening series, which seeks to highlight Native voices and stories. Conscience Point tracks the fractured history of one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S.: the Hamptons, where the Shinnecock Indian Nation were edged off their land over the course of hundreds of years, pushed onto an impoverished reservation, and condemned to watch their sacred burial grounds destroyed to make way for residential and commercial development. The documentary shows the path of Shinnecock activist Rebecca “Becky” Hill-Genia who, together with other tribal members and allies, has waged a relentless, years-long battle to protect the land and her tribe’s cultural heritage (paraphrased from film description provided by Women Make Movies).

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Gaza: A perspective on children in war zones
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Leaning, senior fellow at the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights and Professor of the Practice at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, on the effect and impact of war and conflict on children across conflict zones. Moderated by Dr. Sawsan Abdulrahim, the webinar will touch on the intensity, means of death, and international community response to the effect of the current war on Gaza’s children.

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PEARLS: Coaching for older adults with depression
2024-04-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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Many older people living in the United States are in the grips of a mental health crisis, their struggles compounded by loneliness, isolation, and grief in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. One in four people over age 65 experiences anxiety or depression, yet many never receive treatment—and still more go undiagnosed.

For more than 20 years, the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) has been bringing one-on-one, skill-based intervention for depression administered by trained coaches to older people, in their own homes or communities. This event will examine how PEARLS works to address the needs of this often overlooked and uniquely vulnerable group.

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Joel Hernandez, PEARLS counselor

Baltazar Molina, PEARLS client

Mercedes Molina, PEARLS client

Sherry Wu, PEARLS research coordinator, University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center

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Michael Fitzgerald, editor-in-chief, Harvard Public Health

Mindful Actions for Climate Change
2024-04-16 08:45 - 16:30
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In an era where the impact of human activities on the planet has reached critical levels, we come together to explore and promote mindful actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation. This symposium aims to bridge the gap between research, policy, and public awareness, fostering collaboration and inspiring actionable steps toward a sustainable future. As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, this symposium serves as a platform for interdisciplinary discussions, innovative solutions, and collective mindfulness towards sustainable practices and individual behavior change. ​

​The day-long symposium will bring together leading academics, community leaders and activists, practitioners of mindfulness, and monastics who studied under Thich Nhat Hanh.

Join us for an inspiring and informative day of discussion, networking, and mindfulness.

This event is free and open to the public through an online webinar.

Questions? Please email us at mindfulpublichealth@hsph.harvard.edu

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HUM SAB EK (We Are One) – Exhibition Opening and Reception
2024-04-15 18:00 - 19:30
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HUM SAB EK, We Are One, is a multi-media exhibition based on a survey of over 1,000 households in Gujarat, India, and 30 hours of oral histories. It captures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor working women and families, and how they navigated the greatest public health emergency of our times. Join us for the opening talk and reception with members of the research team, including project leader and curator Dr. Satchit Balsari, MD, MPH. The exhibition will be on display beginning April 1 in CGIS South, Concourse, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge.

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ERC Seminar – Gurumurthy Ramachandran, PhD, CIH
2024-04-15 13:10 - 13:50 | Zoom
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A Proposed New Strategy for Occupational Exposure Assessment for Airborne Contaminants

Presenter: Gurumurthy Ramachandran, PhD, CIH, Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Director, Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the limitations of the 1977 NIOSH exposure assessment strategy; 2) discuss the AIHA and British-Dutch strategies in terms of their differences; 3) analyze the performance of an exposure assessment strategy using performance curves; 4) describe the proposed strategy; and to 5) explain the advantages of the proposed strategy over the existing strategies.

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A Proposed New Strategy of Occupational Exposure Assessment for Airborne Contaminants
2024-04-15 13:10 - 13:50
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Gurumurthy Ramachandran, PhD, CIH, professor and deputy director, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering and director, Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, will discuss a new proposed strategy using performance curves and will explain the advantages of the proposed strategy over the existing 1977 NIOSH strategy and the AIHA and British-Dutch strategies.

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Harvard Catalyst Writing & Communication Center
2024-04-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-06 00:00 - 23:59 and 3 more dates | Virtual
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Free writing and communication resources for researchers.

Harvard Catalyst’s Writing and Communication Center was established in 2021 to empower clinical and translational researchers and team members throughout every stage of their careers to better articulate their science.

The center includes dozens of free resources, tools, and trainings on science communication, including self-guided learning modules, videos featuring leading experts, rubrics, templates and worksheets, links to courses, recommended reading, and more.

How to utilize the Writing & Communication Center:

Apply for our NIH K Grant Consultation service.

Receive grant writing tips and take courses on various grant writing and funding topics.

Learn how to write clearly and get your manuscript published.

Improve your research presentation and elevator pitch skills via workshops, videos, and templates on oral communication.

Design compelling and engaging visuals for poster presentations, slides, and more.

Get tips on networking, interviewing, and social media.

Visit the Writing and Communication Center.

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Withdrawal Deadline – HSPH Students: Spring 2 Term
2024-04-12 23:59
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This is the last date that an HSPH student can drop a course with special permission. Student will receive a grade of “WD” and the withdrawal will be part of their permanent academic record.

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Research Seminar featuring research project presentations by Emma Goetzinger and Katie Senechal
2024-04-12 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Emma Goetzinger, MPH, will present her research project for the MS2 degree, A toxicological Study of the Response of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Following Exposure to Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP). She will explain the toxicologic effects and explain the mechanism of toxicity.

Katie Senechal, BA, will present her research project for the MS2 degree, Combined Effects of PM2.5, NO2, Temperature and Humidity on Fetal Growth in Eastern Massachusetts. She will describe Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression as a tool to measure the impact of concurrent environmental exposures on fetal growth and discuss the relative importance of individual mixture components on fetal growth at different gestational ages.

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Research Seminar – Emma Goetzinger, BS, MPH and Katie Senechal, BA
2024-04-12 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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A Toxicological Study of the Response of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Following Exposure to Triphenyl Phosphate

Presenter: Emma G. Goetzinger, BS, MPH, Candidate for the Master of Science degree, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Trainee, Harvard Chan Education and Research Center

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe the cytotoxic potential of triphenyl phosphate (TPP), 2) discuss the response of the lung epithelium to TPP exposure, 3) explain the mechanism behind any observed toxicity, and 4) communicate the risk to the workforce and general public.

Combined Effects of PM2.5, NO2, Temperature, and Humidity on Fetal Growth in Eastern Massachusetts

Presenter: Katie Senechal, BA, Candidate for the Master of Science degree, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Trainee, Harvard Chan Education and Research Center

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) as a tool to measure the impact of concurrent environmental exposures on fetal growth and 2) discuss the relative importance of individual mixture components on fetal growth at different gestational ages.

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Healthcare as a human right: A conversation with Sen. Bernie Sanders
2024-04-12 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has been shaping public health policy for decades, in keeping with his conviction that healthcare is a human right. In this fireside chat, he’ll discuss what human rights framing should mean for health care in the U.S. He’ll also share his views on critical issues including prescription drug pricing, food insecurity, and efforts to expand access to primary care. Join us for a candid conversation with a leading voice on public health.

Register for free to submit your questions. Harvard ID required to attend in-person.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont

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Sara Bleich, Professor of Public Health Policy, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Inaugural Vice Provost for Special Projects, Harvard University

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Department of EH Seminar - The Emerging Role of Administrative Health Data for EHS Research
2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | HSPH, Kresge G2, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Immune imprinting of dengue and Zika viruses: immunological, epidemiological, and clinical consequences

Presenter: Eva Harris, Professor and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, School of Public Health; Professor, Division of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley

Dr. Eva Harris is Professor and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Director of the Center for Global Public Health, and Chair of the Infectious Diseases and Immunity PhD Program in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. She has developed a multidisciplinary approach to study the molecular virology, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology, clinical aspects and control of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, the most prevalent mosquito-borne viral diseases in humans. Her work addresses immune correlates of protection and pathogenesis and viral and host factors that modulate disease severity, using in vitro approaches, animal models, and research involving human populations.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th.

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Immune imprinting of dengue and Zika viruses: immunological, epidemiological, and clinical consequences (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Eva Harris, Professor and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Dr. Eva Harris is Professor and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Director of the Center for Global Public Health, and Chair of the Infectious Diseases and Immunity PhD Program in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. She has developed a multidisciplinary approach to study the molecular virology, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology, clinical aspects and control of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, the most prevalent mosquito-borne viral diseases in humans. Her work addresses immune correlates of protection and pathogenesis and viral and host factors that modulate disease severity, using in vitro approaches, animal models, and research involving human populations.

Recommended readings

Katzelnick et al. (2020). Zika virus infection enhances future risk of severe dengue disease

Zambrana et al. (2023). Primary exposure to Zika virus increases risk of symptomatic dengue virus infection with serotypes 2, 3, and 4 but not serotype 1.

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ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare
2024-04-11 13:00 - 13:55
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series on April 11 via Zoom. J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, will present “ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare”. J. Corey Feist is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA is a healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation and Corey recently served as the CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group, the medical group practice of UVA Health composed of 1200+ physicians and advanced practice providers. Corey has authored numerous publications on the need to support the well-being of the healthcare workforce. He has served as an expert in multiple forums including as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator as well as provided formal testimony in the United States Congress. His advocacy efforts resulted in the first federal law focused on improving health worker well-being, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. In 2023, Corey and his wife, Jennifer, were both awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion for Health, the highest honor the US Surgeon General can present to civilians, for their efforts at the Foundation.

Corey holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the UVA Darden School of Business. He is also the past Chair of the Board of the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Corey holds his Masters in Business Administration from the UVA Darden School of Business, his Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson School of Law and his Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-04-11 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, April 11th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

HCPDS Hybrid Social Demography Seminar: “Institutional & social contexts of immigration enforcement and the health of infants born to Latina immigrants"
2024-04-11 12:00 - 13:15
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Asad Asad, PhD, assistant professor of sociology, Stanford University, will present “Institutional and social contexts of immigration enforcement and the health of infants born to Latina immigrants.”

The Hybrid Social Demography Seminar (SDS) series at the Center for Population and Development Studies provides a lively forum for scholars from across the university to discuss in-progress social scientific and population research. Social demography includes work that uses demographic methods to describe and explain the distribution of social goods across populations. The hybrid series offers presentations on a wide variety of topics such as family, gender, race/ethnicity, population health—including mortality, morbidity, and functional health—inequality, immigration, fertility, and the institutional arrangements that shape and respond to population processes.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Elizabeth Graff, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Applications of Deep Learning for Graph-Structured Data: From Disease Spread to Social Networks

Abstract: How can we apply deep learning to solve problems in modeling the spread of disease? In this talk, we will explore the components and applications of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), a class of neural networks that are specifically designed to learn from graph-structured data. We will discuss the versatility of graphs in representing complex relationships across various domains from molecular structures to social networks, which necessitates models like GNNs that can capture both the graph topology and node-level information. We will examine examples of studies that leverage GNNs to achieve machine learning tasks on graphs, including node and edge predictions and whole graph classifications.

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Howard, Dorsey, Still Lecture and 2024 Diversity Awards Ceremony
2024-04-10 14:30 - 16:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Nawal Nour, HMS Kate Macy Ladd Professor will discuss, “My Journey from the Nile to the Charles River.”

Awards will also be given to recipients of the following: Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award, Harold Amos Faculty Program Diversity Award, and Sharon P. Clayborne Staff Program.

Hosted by the HMS Office for Diversity Inclusion & Community Partnership.

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Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
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On Wednesday, April 10th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, join us for “Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection” a seminar led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, and the latest installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory drawing attention to an “epidemic of loneliness and social isolation” and called for a national strategy to advance social connectedness. The advisory also emphasized that “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are critical components of any such strategy. It must recognize that everyone is impacted by social connection, but that some groups may be more disproportionally impacted by some policies. Thus, policymakers must give focused attention to reducing disparities in risk and ensuring equal access to benefits.” To start the conversation about a national policy to advance social connections, Dr. Kawachi will address two questions prompted by the Surgeon General’s advisory – first, what types of social connection should we seek to strengthen? – strong ties versus weak ties, bonding versus bridging social ties; and second, how can policies address inequities in access to social connections by socioeconomic status and race?

This seminar will be led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, MB.Ch.B., Ph.D. Dr. Kawachi currently serves as the John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Social Epidemiology in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he has taught since 1992. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. (in epidemiology) from the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research focuses on the social determinants of health and health equity.

Dr. Kawachi is the co-editor (with Dr. Lisa Berkman) of the textbook Social Epidemiology, published by Oxford University Press in 2000 (revised edition with Maria Glymour and Lisa Berkman published in 2014). His other books include Behavioral Economics and Public Health (with Christina Roberto, Oxford University Press, 2015), Neighborhoods and Health (2nd edition, Oxford University Press, with Dustin Duncan 2018), and The Social Epidemiology of the COVID-19 Pandemic, forthcoming in 2024 (Oxford University Press, with Dustin Duncan and Stephen Morse). Dr. Kawachi served for 10 years as Editor-in-Chief of Social Science & Medicine. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Medicine, and an elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. He received an honorary Doctor of Science from the Australian National University in 2019.

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Workshop: Professional Boundaries
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
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This interactive workshop provides an opportunity to consider how to establish appropriate professional boundaries. While we’ll briefly review the resources available that clarify expectations in the work setting regarding relevant policies and procedures, the focus of this session is on the “gray areas” needing to be navigated. How and at what level do you engage with the individual looking to you for extra support? What’s an appropriate balance between work and social interactions within a team?

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“Works-in-Progress” Postdocs Seminar
2024-04-10 13:00 - 13:50
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The Department of Epidemiology presents “Works-in-Progress” postdoctoral research fellows seminar

Open to the public

Talk 1:

Metabolomic Signature of Ultra-Processed Food Intake in Association with Colorectal Cancer Risk

Mengxi Du
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Epidemiology
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Abstract: Growing evidence links high ultra-processed food (UPF) intake to colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. However, the metabolomic changes underlying this relationship remain unknown. Integrating dietary and high throughput metabolomic profiling data from large US cohorts – Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, we derived a metabolomic signature of UPF intake among 1,715 participants and prospectively evaluated the signature in pre-diagnostic blood specimens among a separate group of 686 matched pairs of incident CRC cases and controls. Our analysis showed a strong positive association between the metabolomic signature and CRC risk. Among individual metabolites, C4-OH carnitine, trimethylbenzene, and N2, N2-dimethylguanosine were positively associated, while 21-deoxycortisol and proline betaine were inversely associated with CRC risk. These findings provide biological insight into the potential metabolic pathways linking UPF intake to CRC risk.

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Establishing Multi-Omics Risk Scores for Inflammation Markers and Their Utility in Epidemiological Research

Anat Yaskolka Meir
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Epidemiology
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Abstract: Germline genetic components of disease risk and phenotypes remain the same throughout life, while epigenetic factors vary dynamically throughout the life course owing to a complex set of endogenous biological processes and environmental exposures. Blood metabolomics are chemically diverse and may reflect short-term exposures at any moment. Integrating different time-scope omics from different functional layers (“multi-omics”) may characterize the burden on chronic inflammation at different ranges of time, from immediate and acute status (e.g., metabolomics) to lifetime and low-grade impact (e.g., genetics). We used an established Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) and developed a Metabolomic Risk Score (MRS) and Epigenetic Risk Score (ERS) as single scores and integrated the different scores using a hierarchical approach to create multi-omics scores, to predict chronic inflammation status (reflected by circulating C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL6), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFa)). Data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) was used to train MRS and ERS models. The Nurses’ Health Studies (NHS) and II (NHSII) and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) were used to validate the models. This work-in-progress seminar will present the methodology of integrating different omics to build single and multi-omics risk scores for inflammation markers and demonstrate their utility in predicting morbidity and all-cause mortality. Using omics from different functional layers may enhance our ability to predict and explore inflammatory-related pathophysiology, requiring a multi-faceted approach.

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Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection
2024-04-10 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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On Wednesday, April 10th, from 1-1:50 pm in FXB G12 or online, join us for “Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection” a seminar led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, and the latest installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory drawing attention to an “epidemic of loneliness and social isolation” and called for a national strategy to advance social connectedness. The advisory also emphasized that “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are critical components of any such strategy. It must recognize that everyone is impacted by social connection, but that some groups may be more disproportionally impacted by some policies. Thus, policymakers must give focused attention to reducing disparities in risk and ensuring equal access to benefits.” To start the conversation about a national policy to advance social connections, Dr. Kawachi will address two questions prompted by the Surgeon General’s advisory – first, what types of social connection should we seek to strengthen? – strong ties versus weak ties, bonding versus bridging social ties; and second, how can policies address inequities in access to social connections by socioeconomic status and race?

This seminar will be led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, MB.Ch.B., Ph.D. Dr. Kawachi currently serves as the John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Social Epidemiology in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he has taught since 1992. His research focuses on the social determinants of health and health equity.

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Achieving FAIR Data: Selecting a Repository for Your Data
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
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The new NIH Policy strongly encourages the use of established repositories to the extent possible for preserving and sharing scientific data. Publishing research data within a trusted repository helps you comply with funder and journal data sharing policies, supports the discovery of and access to data, and can result in more visibility and higher impact for research projects.

In this workshop, we will review a variety of institutional, generalist, and discipline-specific data repositories you can use to share your research data according to best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of the diverse landscape of repository options and which features may be relevant for their discipline, data type, or funder requirements.

Instructor: Katie Mika, Data Services Librarian, Harvard Library

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Adaptive introgression from livestock to human schistosome parasites ...and other stories
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
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Tim JC Anderson, PhD
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Texas Biomedical Research Institute

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Fellowship Celebration
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Kresge Building
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Tuesday, April 9

Boston, Massachusetts

Formal invitation and program information to come. If you have any questions, please contact that Harvard Chan Events team at events@hsph.harvard.edu or 617-432- 8442.

Fellowship Celebration is a celebratory annual stewardship event to celebrate donors to financial aid, and the students and alumni that have benefitted from their generosity.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request event accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact events@hsph.harvard.edu. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance of Fellowship Celebration – by March 26, 2024. Please note that Harvard Chan School will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.

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Building a career in health communication - Insights from industry experts
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This health communication career panel will feature LaVerne Canady, Moira O’Neil, Katelyn Billings, and Mary O’Reilly. The first hour will feature the panelists reflecting on their careers in health communication and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for networking.

Dinner will be served. Register to join us by filling out the form below.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Harvard Chan School’s Health Communication Concentration. Panelists will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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PQG Seminar
2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Ruben Dries

Assistant Professor, Medicine
Boston University

Towards Solutions for Large-Scale Multi-Modal Spatial Data Analysis

In the burgeoning field of spatial biology, the integration of multi-modal spatial omics technologies presents both a formidable challenge and a tremendous opportunity for advancing clinical research and diagnostics. I will discuss the concerted efforts of our laboratory to address the complexities inherent in large-scale multi-modal spatial data analysis, with a specific focus on making spatial biology more accessible for clinical projects. Our approach is threefold: firstly, we focus on implementing the latest spatial omics technologies with the goal to integrate their functional outputs and as such harness the full potential of spatially resolved molecular data. Secondly, we develop robust data structures tailored for the efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of large volumes of multi-modal spatial data, ensuring that our solutions are scalable and adaptable to the ever-evolving landscape of spatial biology. Finally, we prioritize the usability of our analytical tools and strategies, offering a user-friendly interface that empowers clinicians and researchers with minimal computational background to engage in sophisticated spatial data analysis. By addressing these key areas, our laboratory not only aims to advance the methodological framework for spatial data analysis but also to foster the integration of spatial omics data into routine clinical practice, thereby opening new avenues for personalized medicine and biomarker discovery. Through this integrated approach, we contribute to the establishment of a more accessible, efficient, and comprehensive ecosystem for the analysis of spatial biology data, ultimately facilitating the translation of complex spatial omics data into actionable clinical insights.

Framing public health: Evidence-based strategies for effective communication
2024-04-09 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join Moira O’Neil, Vice President of Research Interpretation at FrameWorks Institute, for a discussion of effective framing strategies for public health change. Lunch will be served.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Harvard Chan School’s Health Communication Concentration and the Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship. Moira will share her own perspectives; she does not speak for Harvard.

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Preventing gun violence: Promising public health approaches
2024-04-09 13:00 - 13:45 | Kresge Building
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Twenty-five years after the shootings at Columbine High School, the U.S. continues to experience outsized rates of gun violence compared to much of the world. But amid the heartbreak, there has been some progress. Researchers and policymakers have identified promising approaches to reduce firearm deaths and injuries — even in the absence of major gun control legislation. This panel will explore public health strategies to reduce gun casualties, including suicides, and highlight successful initiatives across the country.

Register for free to submit your questions.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

SPEAKERS

David Hemenway, Professor of Health Policy, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Sonali Rajan, Associate Professor, Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology at Columbia University

Joseph B. Richardson, Jr., MPower Professor of African-American Studies, Medical Anthropology, and Epidemiology; Co-Director, UMD PROGRESS Initiative, University of Maryland

Gabriella Rodriguez, Executive Director, QLatinx

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Tiziana Dearing, Host, Radio Boston

Further reading: A recent op-ed in Harvard Public Health magazine proposes strategies for limiting children’s access to guns.

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Locked in a Hotbox: The Impact of Climate Change on the Incarcerated
2024-04-09 12:30 - 13:30
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Locked in a Hotbox: The Impact of Climate Change on the Incarcerated will be a critical examination of how climate change impacts people who are incarcerated. Many jails and prisons are inadequately equipped to handle extreme weather, exposing people who are confined within them to unique health vulnerabilities.

This event will highlight how the effects of climate-related events on prisons impact not only people confined in them but also people who work in them. It will describe challenges like inadequate cooling systems in the face of rising temperatures and the risks posed by natural disasters to these facilities. Addressing jail/prison infrastructure law and policy in the era of climate change, speakers will consider what policy changes at the intersection of environmental justice and prison reform would help mitigate risks and increase awareness.

Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination: Brett Turner
2024-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

MELD T32 Seminar - Targeted Intracellular Delivery via ARRDC1-Mediated Microvesicles (ARMMs)
2024-04-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Zhi Qiao, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

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ERC Seminar – Abas Shkembi, MS
2024-04-08 13:10 - 13:50 | Zoom
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Mapping Out Community Risks to Workplace Exposures

Presenter: Abas Shkembi, MS, University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe how workplace exposures vary from neighborhood to neighborhood in the US; 2) discuss how overlooking workplace exposures when assessing social vulnerability may undercount community risks; and 3) investigate cumulative occupational and environmental injustices in Michigan.

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Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Hailu Dhufera
2024-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | FXB – Room 710, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Peter Berman will chair.

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Cutter Distinguished Lecture on Molecular Metabolism and Preventative Medicine
2024-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
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Invited Speaker: Jared Rutter, Ph.D.

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Deadline: GHP Global Health Week 2024 - Call for Abstracts
2024-04-07 00:00 - 23:59
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Current Harvard students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a poster presentation on global health and population studies. We particularly encourage submissions with topics related to population and development issues; however, we welcome submissions from many different disciplines and schools at Harvard University. Accepted abstracts will be presented as part of Global Health Week and poster awards will be made at GHP’s symposium on Friday, April 26, 2024 (1:30 to 5pm, Joseph B. Martin Center).

Submission deadline: Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern

Abstract submission details are available here.

Questions should be directed to ghp@hsph.harvard.edu

Graduate Student Appreciation Week
2024-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Alden & Harlow
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Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Spots are limited.

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Grand Rounds – Derek Stewart, DO, MHSA, First-Year OEM Resident
2024-04-05 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Common Occupational Hand Injuries

Presenter: Derek Stewart, DO, MHSA, First-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Discussant: Debra Mulley, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand and Upper Extremity, Department of Orthopedics, Cambridge Health Alliance

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss common workplace hand injury patterns, 2) describe which hand injuries require orthopedic surgeon evaluation, and 3) explain options for the treatment of hand injuries in the occupational medicine clinic setting.

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Common Occupational Hand Injuries
2024-04-05 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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For the April 5, 2024 Grand Rounds at HSPH, Drs. Derek Stewart and Debra Mulley will discuss common workplace hand injury patterns, describe which hand injuries require orthopedic surgeon evaluation, and explain options for the treatment of hand injuries in the occupational medicine clinic setting.

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Confronting State Violence across the Globe
2024-04-05 13:00 - 18:30
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In partnership with the Romani Studies Program at Central European University, the Palestine Program for Health and Human Rights, the Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University, the Center for Human Rights and International Justice, History and Music Departments at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College, the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Harvard University Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights (EMR), and the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School, the Roma Program at the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights will host a free, hybrid format conference at Harvard University’s Barker Center (110 Thompson Room) on Friday, April 5, 2024. This constitutes the Roma Program’s 12th Roma conference marking the annual International Roma Day which is celebrated worldwide every April 8th.

The 2024 conference, titled Confronting State Violence across the Globe, will foster cross-border and inter-disciplinary dialogues and examination of state violence. It will identify pathways for enacting reforms in law, policy, and practice that center on justice, intersectional, and anti-racism principles. The conference has a dual focus:

Firstly, it aims to interrogate the genesis and sources of power and the mechanisms and manifestations of state violence experienced by racialized communities across the world. Secondly, it will endeavor to unpack the concept of “ungrievable lives,” the narratives of the Other, the Oriental, or the Oriental within, and the politics of death that validate state-sponsored violence and injustices. As Judith Butler says in Frames of War, “An ungrievable life is one that cannot be mourned because it has never lived, that is, it has never counted as a life at all. We can see the division of the globe into grievable and ungrievable lives from the perspective of those who wage war in order to defend the lives of certain communities and to defend them against the lives of others—even if it means taking those latter lives.” Discussing lives deemed ungrievable will be this year’s keynote speaker Dr. Cornel West.

View the full agenda here.

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The conference will be followed by a free musical performance hosted by Boston College at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Please click here for more information.

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DFCI 2024 Marvin Zelen Symposium: Health Disparities and Cancer
2024-04-05 13:00 - 17:30 | Yawkey Conference Center, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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Invited speakers:

Adewole Adamson, MD, MPP, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, “AI and Melanoma Disparities”

Cynthia Dwork,PhD, Harvard University

Nate Fillmore,PhD, VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School

Carmen E. Guerra, MD, MSCE, University of Pennsylvania, “The (Mis)use of Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research”

Jinani Jayasekera, PhD, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, “Personalized Clinical Decision Tools to Support Equitable Breast Cancer Care”

Bogdan Pasaniuc,PhD, University of California Los Angeles, “Polygenic risk scoring in personalized medicine: promises and challenges”

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Career Trajectories in Public Health: Public Health Outside the U.S.
2024-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
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This webinar series aims to expose Harvard Chan students to the wide array of career paths they may pursue. It is designed and moderated by Rashad Massoud, MD, MPH, FACP, a visiting faculty member at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Join us on Zoom on Friday, April 5 from 1 to 2 pm to learn about working in public health outside the U.S. from our speakers, Nadeem Alduaij and Henry Mwebesa. The speakers will share their experiences and hold a Q&A session with the attendees. You can read more about our speakers below, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Nadeem Alduaij, MD, MPH, is a physician executive, digital global health innovator, and passionate connector. He is the co-founder of Baraka Impact Finance, a Swiss global health impact investing advisory and data analytics platform, as well as a consultant for the Research and Innovation Center at the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi.

Henry Mwebesa, MBCHB, MPH, is Director General of Health Services in the Ministry of Health, Uganda. In this position, he led the response to the recent Ebola outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, he was the director of health services, responsible for policy, planning, and quality assurance.

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HIV Working Group Seminar
2024-04-05 13:00 - 13:50
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Mathieu Chalouni
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology

Effect of DAA initiation and timing on the risk of liver and non-liver-related complications in persons with HIV and HCV co-infection from the HepCAUSAL collaboration

Abstract: The main complication of hepatitis C virus infection is liver fibrosis, which could evolve into cirrhosis then hepatocellular carcinoma, and finally lead to liver-related mortality. In addition, hepatitis C virus infection is associated with non-liver-related complications, such as diabetes occurrence. Due to common ways of transmission, HIV co-infection is frequent in persons with HCV and was historically associated with higher risks of HCV-related complications and lower response to HCV treatment. However, after direct-acting antiviral treatment, the cure rates are similar in persons with HCV with or without HIV. Direct-acting antivirals have been shown to reduce the risk of liver-related events. Their impact on non-liver-related complications such as diabetes, especially in persons with HIV, still needs to be investigated. To reach the target of the World Health Organization for HCV elimination and reduce the risk of Hepatitis C virus-related complications, direct-acting antiviral initiation needs to be increased. We will present results on the effect of direct-acting antivirals on the risk of Hepatitis C virus-related complications from the HepCAUSAL collaboration, an international collaboration of European and North American cohorts using causal inference methods.

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Discover your Ikigai with Altruism: A Workshop for Finding Personal Fulfillment and Contributing to a Better World
2024-04-05 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge 202A
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On Friday April 5th, from 1-1:50 pm in Kresge 202A, we invite all Harvard ID-holders to join the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness Student Interest Group for “Discover your Ikigai with Altruism: A Workshop for Finding Personal Fulfillment and Contributing to a Better World.” This workshop will be led by Center Student Steering Committee member Sarah Wang, MPH ’25.

In a modern world filled with high-stress environments and daily challenges, discovering your Ikigai, or “purpose in life”, is more vital than ever. It’s a path to better navigate life, enhance physical and mental well-being, increase happiness, and even extend your lifespan. Ikigai allows you to embrace life’s joys with gratitude, and navigate hardships with a sense of deeper meaning and intrinsic motivation. It equips you with self-understanding, problem-solving skills, and resilience, which are crucial in high-pressure situations. Discover your Altruistic Ikigai with us and unlock a brighter, more purposeful future that benefits both you and the world around you.

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Discover your Ikigai with Altruism
2024-04-05 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge 202A, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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On Friday April 5th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, we invite all Harvard ID-holders to join the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness Student Interest Group for “Discover your Ikigai with Altruism: A Workshop for Finding Personal Fulfillment and Contributing to a Better World.” This workshop will be led by Center Student Steering Committee member Sarah Wang, MPH ’25.

In a modern world filled with high-stress environments and daily challenges, discovering your Ikigai, or “purpose in life”, is more vital than ever. It’s a path to better navigate life, enhance physical and mental well-being, increase happiness, and even extend your lifespan. Ikigai allows you to embrace life’s joys with gratitude, and navigate hardships with a sense of deeper meaning and intrinsic motivation. It equips you with self-understanding, problem-solving skills, and resilience, which are crucial in high-pressure situations. Discover your Altruistic Ikigai with us and unlock a brighter, more purposeful future that benefits both you and the world around you.

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Biostatistics Symposium: Challenges and Opportunities in the Choice of Outcome Measures in Clinical Research
2024-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Kresge Building
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This year’s symposium will focus on the current challenges in choosing outcomes for clinical studies that evaluate treatments for disease and provide the necessary evidence to inform decision-making in clinical practice. Speakers from academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and the FDA will discuss the issues around creating a composite patient outcome that provides a more clinically relevant and informative evaluation and synthesis of treatment benefit, safety, and patient quality of life. The symposium is geared towards the interests of biostatisticians, epidemiologists, quantitative scientists, and clinical researchers.

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Hackathon: Building High-Value Health Systems: Harnessing Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence
2024-04-05 08:30 - 2024-04-06 18:00 | Countway Plaza, 695 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
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The Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab is organizing its 5th Health Systems Innovation Hackathon on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April 2024.

This year’s theme is ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Harnessing Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence’. The hackathon will have three tracks:

1. Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
2. Cancer
3. Mental Health

We will be global and anticipate over hundreds of applicants in Boston and across Innovation Hubs globally:

Boston, USA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Kyiv, Ukraine
Lima and other cities in Peru
London, UK
Santiago, Chile
Sao Paulo, Brazil

We welcome all students, post docs and young professionals with an interest in innovation, digital solutions and health systems to apply! You can sign up as a team or individually (and form teams once all applicants have been selected). We encourage teams to have consist of 3-5 participants, and at least two persons must speak English to do the pitch.

Applications are now open, please apply here.

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Hackathon ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Harnessing Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence’
2024-04-05 00:00 - 2024-04-06 23:59
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The Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab is organising its 5th Health Systems Innovation Hackathon on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April 2024.

This year’s theme is ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Harnessing Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence’. The hackathon will have three tracks:

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Mental Health

We will be global and anticipate over hundreds of applicants in Boston and across Innovation Hubs globally:

We welcome all students, post docs and young professionals with an interest in innovation, digital solutions and health systems to apply! You can sign up as a team or individually (and form teams once all applicants have been selected). We encourage teams to have consist of 3-5 participants, and at least two persons must speak English to do the pitch.

Applications are now open, please apply for the Hackathon here.

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The Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab is organising its 5th Health Systems Innovation Hackathon on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April 2024.

This year’s theme is ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Harnessing Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence’. The hackathon will have three tracks:

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Mental Health

We will be global and anticipate over hundreds of applicants in Boston and across Innovation Hubs globally:

Boston, USA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Kyiv, Ukraine

Lima and other cities in Peru

London, UK

Santiago, Chile

Sao Paulo, Brazil

We welcome all students, post docs and young professionals with an interest in innovation, digital solutions and health systems to apply! You can sign up as a team or individually (and form teams once all applicants have been selected). We encourage teams to have consist of 3-5 participants, and at least two persons must speak English to do the pitch.

Applications are now open, please apply here.

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Last Date to add/drop/change cross-registered courses – HSPH Students: Spring 2 Term
2024-04-04 23:59
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Longwood Fiber Arts - April Meetup
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Longwood Fiber Arts Group, brought to you by Harvard Neighbors Knitting & More.

If you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, have another craft, or want to learn, join us on the first Thursday evening of each month!

Bring a project or come and chat, all are welcome.

When: Thursday, April 4, 2024
5:30-7:00 pm

Where: The Squealing Pig
134 Smith St
Boston, MA 02120

Sign Up: https://bit.ly/RSVP-LFA

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Is the Paris Agreement working?
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:00
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Join FXB, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE and the Salata Institute’s Climate Action Accelerator for a conversation with Cassie Flynn, Global Director of Climate Change at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to hear insights from the front lines of implementing the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations, Cassie has been at the forefront of climate action for the last 15 years. She advises prime ministers, presidents, heads of state, global leaders, and high-level coalitions on the climate crisis and was a key player in the historic Paris Agreement negotiations. Ms. Flynn has led the Climate Promise that supported over 85% of developing countries to create and deliver their pledges under the Paris Agreement. Yet, the world is still falling short, and the next two years are the most critical. At this event, we’ll discuss what is working and what strategies can help nations more fully realize the Paris Agreement’s goals.

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Is the Paris Agreement Working?
2024-04-04 16:00 - 17:30
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Join the Salata Institute’s Climate Action Accelerator, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE, and the FXB Center for Health & Human Rights for a conversation with Cassie Flynn, Global Director of Climate Change at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to hear insights from the front lines of implementing the Paris Agreement.

At the United Nations, Cassie has been at the forefront of climate action for the last 15 years. She advises prime ministers, presidents, heads of state, global leaders, and high-level coalitions on the climate crisis and was a key player in the historic Paris Agreement negotiations.

Ms. Flynn has led the Climate Promise that supported over 85% of developing countries to create and deliver their pledges under the Paris Agreement. Yet, the world is still falling short, and the next two years are the most critical. At this event, we’ll discuss what is working and what strategies can help nations more fully realize the Paris Agreement’s goals.

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Spring 2024 Climate Research Workshop: Critical Landscapes: A Fieldwork Approach to Climate Change Adaptation
2024-04-04 13:15 - 14:30 | Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK St., Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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With Gareth Doherty, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Assessing spillover effects in vaccine studies

Presenter: Michael Hudgens, Professor and Chair of Biostatistics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. Michael Hudgens is a professor and chair of the Department of Biostatistics at UNC-Chapel Hill. He also serves as the director of the Biostatistics Core of the UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). He has experience in collaborative research and statistical methodology development related to studies of infectious diseases.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th with the exception of March 14th (spring break).

Register for the seminar here. hsph.me/idepi24

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Assessing spillover effects in vaccine studies (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G2, Harvard Chan School, 677 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Michael Hudgens, Professor and Chair of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G2 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Dr. Michael Hudgens is a professor and chair of the Department of Biostatistics at UNC-Chapel Hill. He also serves as the director of the Biostatistics Core of the UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). He has experience in collaborative research and statistical methodology development related to studies of infectious diseases.

Recommended readings

Sujatro et al. (2021). Inverse probability weighted estimators of vaccine effects accommodating partial interference and censoring.

Alexandria et al. (2021). Assessing intervention effects in a randomized trial within a social network.

Lee et al. (2023). Efficient Nonparametric Estimation of Stochastic Policy Effects with Clustered Interference.

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Empowering Healthier Communities: How Health Promotion Research Can Advance the Philippines' Universal Health Care Journey
2024-04-04 13:00 - 13:55
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series. On April 4, Katherine Ann V. Reyes, MD, MPP, will present “Empowering Healthier Communities: How Health Promotion Research Can Advance the Philippines’ Universal Health Care Journey”. Katherine is a LEAD fellow at the Harvard Global Health Institute at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This hybrid seminar will be held in Building 1, Room 1208. Online participation will be available via Zoom.

The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

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Climate Change Planning through a Black Feminist Ecological Lens
2024-04-04 13:00 - 13:50 | FXB – Room G11, 651 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join WGH and Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover, 2023-2024 Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellow, for a brief presentation followed by a lunch and learn-style discussion on Black Feminist Ecology theory!

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Climate Change Planning through a Black Feminist Ecological Lens
2024-04-04 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-04-04 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, April 4th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Harvard Pop Center Social Demography Seminar: SPLIT SESSION with PhD Candidates Brian Xiao and Ana Luiza Penna
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:15
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Brian Xiao, PhD candidate in sociology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and HCPDS graduate student affiliate, presents “Non-resident motherhood in the United States: Prevalence and correlates.” Ana Luiza Penna, PhD candidate in population health sciences, Department of Global Health & Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and HCPDS graduate student affiliate, presents “Women’s empowerment and responsive caregiving in rural Pakistan.”

The Hybrid Social Demography Seminar (SDS) series at the Center for Population and Development Studies provides a lively forum for scholars from across the university to discuss in-progress social scientific and population research. Social demography includes work that uses demographic methods to describe and explain the distribution of social goods across populations. The hybrid series offers presentations on a wide variety of topics such as family, gender, race/ethnicity, population health—including mortality, morbidity, and functional health—inequality, immigration, fertility, and the institutional arrangements that shape and respond to population processes.

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Weatherhead Research Cluster on Migration Seminar
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
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Date and Time: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm ET
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“The everyday life of exceptional people. Displaced people from Ukraine in the Polish education system”

Jakub Isański, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
Olga Sakson-Obada, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland

Abstract: The scale of current migrations in Europe is comparable to that which took place after the end of World War II. Their consequences will probably determine the direction of demographic trends on the continent for the coming decades. Ukrainian forced migrants have been present in many European countries since February 2022 in local labor markets and neighborhood communities. The Ukrainian diaspora is numerically dominated by women and children, which creates unique specificity to their needs. One of them is the children’s participation in the mainstream education system in the host countries. This is the background for analyzing the transition from the solidarity theory to everyday practices. The presentation will show the situation of Ukrainian children and youth in the Polish education, psychiatric and psychological care systems, as well as challenges for schools, mental health institutions, and migrants themselves (children and adults).

About the Weatherhead Migration Cluster: In 2022 the Harvard Weatherhead Center for International Affairs awarded a “research cluster” award to FXB Center Director of Research Jacqueline Bhabha and Harvard Graduate School of Education Associate Professor Sarah Dryden-Peterson for a 3-year seminar series on migration. Dr. Vasileia Digidiki, an FXB Health and Human Rights fellow and Harvard Instructor, is also a core member of the cluster. The title of the research cluster is “Building Inclusion, Sustaining Solidarity: Frontline Host Communities, Distress Migrants and the Role of the State.” It is construed to include work that covers both government and non-government practice and how it impacts the well-being or rights of refugees and other distress migrants. The funding supports a group of Harvard doctoral students working on topics related to the cluster’s focus, and a regular seminar series open to all members of the Harvard community. More information about the Migration Cluster in general can be found here.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Christian Covington, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Statistical theory and the practice of data analysis: A brief and biased history

Abstract: This talk gives an account of the replication crisis and how different disciplines– namely applied sciences, statistics, and theoretical computer science (TCS), have developed their own research agendas in order to address it. I distinguish between two tracks in the history of methodological development: one regarding adaptivity in data analysis, the other regarding “methodological uncertainty” in model selection, data processing choices, etc.

I provide an overview of a few different methodological approaches, developed in the statistics and TCS communities, for achieving valid inference under adaptivity. Then I describe two increasingly popular frameworks developed primarily by psychologists for incorporating methodological uncertainty into a data analysis pipeline: multiverse analysis and specification curve analysis. Through examples, I explore confusion and disagreement about how these ideas ought to be used. Finally, I argue that more work is needed to understand what these methods can and can’t provide, both philosophically and statistically, and provide some preliminary ideas to this end.

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CHDS Seminar with Tim Bedford: “Selecting a Structured Expert Judgement Approach: Uncertainty, Legitimation and Resource"
2024-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
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Despite the large literature around Structured Expert Judgement (SEJ) approaches, there is a surprising lack of discussion around how one selects an appropriate SEJ approach for a particular context. This contrasts with the wide literature about combing multiple expert views to a single “representative” view. Here we look at the role of uncertainty, legitimation and resources in understanding problem context and in motivating the selection of a SEJ approach.

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Tim Bedford is Professor of Decision and Risk Analysis in the Management Science Department of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. He is also the University Associate Principal for Research and Innovation and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy. His research is across probabilistic risk analysis, uncertainty modelling, reliability modelling, structured expert judgement and decision analysis.

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Reconsidering Population Health Science in the Post-War Era
2024-04-03 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series

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Sandro Galea, MD, MPH, DrPH
Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor
Boston University School of Public Health

Brief abstract: Emerging from the COVID-pandemic, the worst global health shock in a century, it is worth asking: why do we do the work of population health science? How do we conduct population health science that has learned from the past few years? The tragedy of the pandemic calls for a reevaluation of first principles that should shape our research priorities and practices in the years ahead. I focus here on three potential aspects of re-evaluation. First, we have now been reminded that health is subordinate to our shared humanity. This means that we need to be judicious in what we are willing to do to create health and understand that the determination of health needs to extend to well beyond the absence of disease. Second, we need to accept that people have the autonomy to live how they wish to live. We are not promoting health so that people can always make healthy choices. We are promoting health so people can live how they want to, have the opportunities and access to healthy choices. Third, what we do needs to be centered on the multiplicity of human expressions and prioritize creating opportunities for people living with disease so they can realize their potential. This requires an acknowledgment of our limits in generating health. These points have implications for the population health science we pursue, the questions we ask, and the approaches we take.

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What’s in our water? Examining risks 10 years after Flint
2024-04-03 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum

What health risks lurk in U.S. tap water? Our expert panel will explore what’s changed since the water crisis in Flint, Mich., 10 years ago and what still needs to be done to protect U.S. consumers from potentially unsafe levels of lead, arsenic, PFAS chemicals, and other pollutants. We’ll also look at how policy change, community activism, and monitoring can improve water quality, particularly for the marginalized and low-income communities that are most likely to have hidden toxins in their drinking water.

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Brooke Floyd, Director of Programs & Community-Led Governance Initiatives, People’s Advocacy Institute

Ronnie Levin, Instructor of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Rev. Vernon K. Walker, Climate Justice Program Director, Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund; Associate Minister, Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church

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Erin Douglas, Climate Reporter, The Boston Globe

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April - Molecular Metabolism Faculty Meeting
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Building 2 – Room 102, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Neafsey Lab - Fortune Lab
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
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Angela Early, PhD
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RTS,S malaria vaccine efficacy”
Nadege Nziza, PhD
Post-doctoral Fellow
Fortune group

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“Humoral immunity during pediatric tuberculosis”

This seminar is a hybrid format. Please join us in FXB 301 if you want to watch the event together and eat lunch.

When youth sue to protect the planet and their health: Inside a bold legal strategy to fight climate change
2024-04-01 18:00 - 18:40 | Kresge Building
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Presented jointly with:

Departments of Nutrition and Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

C-CHANGE (Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at Harvard Law School

Last summer, 16 young plaintiffs won a pioneering lawsuit against the state of Montana. Their claim: By failing to consider the climate impact of fossil fuel projects, the state had violated children’s rights to a clean and healthful environment. The lawsuit is represented and supported by the public interest, nonprofit law firm Our Children’s Trust, which has filed a similar case in Hawaii, as well as federal lawsuits. Our panelists, including Julia Olson, Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel at Our Children’s Trust, will discuss the novel legal strategy and share insights on new tactics for protecting the planet and our collective health and wellbeing from climate change, drawing on examples from the U.S. and Latin America.

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Kari Nadeau, Chair, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Julia Olson, Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel, Our Children’s Trust

Alicia Ely Yamin, Lecturer on Law, Harvard Law School, and Adjunct Senior Lecturer on Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Chris Golden, Associate Professor and Director of the Program in Nutrition and Planetary Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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A Fireside Chat with Dr. Walter Willett: Sustainable Food and Creating Effective Change
2024-04-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Kresge Building
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This will be an informal, dynamic conversation with Dr. Walter Willett about sustainable food systems, the planetary health diet, and how to effectively create change for public health. Dr. Willett is a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, a world-renowned researcher, and an author. In the past few years, he has been the co-chair of the EATLancet Commission, a collection of 37 world-leading scientists investigating how to feed the future global population of 10 billion people the healthiest diet within planetary boundaries. The resulting EATLancet report and the planetary health diet that it promotes are redefining the scope and perception of what nutrition and sustainable food systems will look like in the coming years. This conversation will touch upon how he has achieved success in past endeavors, such as leading the ban on the use of trans fats, and how the next generation can navigate creating change despite the presence of strong contradictory stakeholders. The fireside chat will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Willett and time to connect with other individuals passionate about food, sustainability, and health.

Please RSVP by March 25th for catering purposes.

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Long COVID and Work
2024-04-01 13:10 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, (NIOSH) will join us in person to discuss the epidemiology of long COVID in working-age adults and describe the emerging theories about the etiology of long COVID. He will also explain approaches to the evaluation and treatment of long COVID in workers.

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ERC Seminar – John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, Director of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
2024-04-01 13:10 - 13:50
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Long COVID and Work

Presenter: John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the epidemiology of long COVID in working-age adults, 2) describe the emerging theories about the etiology of long COVID, 3) explain approaches to the evaluation of long COVID in workers, and 4) explain approaches to the treatment of long COVID in workers.

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Exec. Ed: Leadership Strategies for Evolving Health Care Executives
2024-04-01 00:00 - 2024-04-05 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Focusing on management systems specific to health care, this program provides skill building in the critical areas of leadership and management development.

The curriculum is designed to develop conflict resolution, operational analysis, employee management, and quality management techniques necessary to achieve individual and organizational objectives.

Today’s knowledge base is different from that of even six months ago, and the solutions to tomorrow’s problems are within reach.

As a leader in the continuously evolving field of health care, you have the formidable and immediate challenge of creating both short- and long-term strategies. This program will enable you to respond proactively to the rapidly changing health care environment.

Program Benefits — Why You Should Participate

Gain insight into and develop the skills required to lead effectively in the dynamic and fast-changing field of health care. You will learn from distinguished Harvard faculty and network with professionals from prominent organizations.

Program Benefits

Understand and develop your personal leadership style

Improve your strategy, finance, and policy skills

Build and sustain high functioning teams

Engage in negotiation and meta-leadership

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Saturday Morning Run/Walk Meetup
2024-03-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Research Seminar – Hantao Wang, MS, and Shelton Lo, MPH, PhD Candidates
2024-03-29 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Shanghai Textile Workers

Presenter: Hantao Wang, MS, PhD Candidate, Population Health Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the association between cotton dust and Interstitial Lung Abnormalities (ILA) in textile workers and 2) describe the role of ILA status on lung function declines.

The Impact of Occupational Exposures on Lung Cancer: Recurrence and Progression

Presenter: Shelton Lo, MPH, PhD Candidate, Population Health Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) list high-risk occupations for lung cancer recurrence and progression; 2) discuss the impact of occupational asbestosis on lung cancer recurrence and progression; and 3) explain approaches for the options for reducing the risk of lung cancer recurrence and progression.

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Department of EH Seminar - Decoding the dark matter of the proteome: Serum protein modifications as biomarkers of environmental exposures and disease risk
2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Joshua Smith, PhD, Research Associate, Department of Environmental Health & Engineering, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Decoding the dark matter of the proteome: Serum protein modifications as biomarkers of environmental exposures and disease risk
2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Mrinalini Darswal
2024-03-29 09:30 - 11:30
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K ‘Vish’ Viswanath will chair.

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Last Date to add/drop/change – HSPH Courses: Spring 2 Term
2024-03-28 23:59
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This is the last date for any student to submit enrollment transactions into HSPH courses. This is also the last date that an HSPH student can drop ANY course without permission. After this date, HSPH students can submit a petition to the Registrar’s Office via my.harvard to request a late drop, which will result in a WD (unless an exception is approved).

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Digital Safety DiscoTech
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This interactive workshop will provide attendees with the space and instructions to take action to protect their digital safety. Attendees will rotate through tables that will assist them in taking steps to protect themselves, such as making data deletion requests.

This event will be led by Sam Mendez, who recently launched a digital safety kit in collaboration with our Center.

Dinner will be served.

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Safeguarding Health in Gaza and the West Bank
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:30
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Please join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative for a panel discussion with health and human rights experts on Thursday March 28, 2024. The event will focus on the ongoing attacks on healthcare and critical civilian infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank through the lens of international humanitarian and human rights law.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Building Resilience to Extreme Heat: Strategies for Adapting to a Warming World
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Gregory A. Wellenius, ScD, Director of the Center for Climate and Health Professor of Environmental Health, Boston University School of Public Health

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Building Resilience to Extreme Heat: Strategies for Adapting to a Warming World
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Living in a Parallel Universe? Difference-in-differences for infectious disease policy evaluation

Presenter: Alyssa Bilinski, Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy at Brown University School of Public Health

Alyssa Bilinski is the Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy in the Brown University Departments of Health Services, Policy & Practice and Biostatistics. Her research lies at the intersection of policy evaluation and modeling, developing novel methods to assess real-world program impact and using resulting estimates to inform future projections. She will discuss pitfalls of popular “difference-in-differences” analyses with infectious disease outcomes and propose alternatives informed by transmission dynamic theory. Outside of work, she enjoys powerlifting and all-day baking projects.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th with the exception of March 14th (spring break).

Register for the seminar here. hsph.me/idepi24

Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.

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Living in a Parallel Universe? Difference-in-differences for infectious disease policy evaluation (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Alyssa Bilinski, Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy at Brown University School of Public Health. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Alyssa Bilinski is the Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy in the Brown University Departments of Health Services, Policy & Practice and Biostatistics. Her research lies at the intersection of policy evaluation and modeling, developing novel methods to assess real-world program impact and using resulting estimates to inform future projections. She will discuss pitfalls of popular “difference-in-differences” analyses with infectious disease outcomes and propose alternatives informed by transmission dynamic theory. Outside of work, she enjoys powerlifting and all-day baking projects.

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General Body Meeting - March 2024
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building

How Leaders Communicate Effectively and Build Trust
2024-03-28 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join Christine Heenan, Executive Partner and Chief Communications Officer at Flagship Pioneering, for a discussion of the techniques that executive communicators use to build trust.

Lunch will be served.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship and the Harvard Chan Health Communication Concentration.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-03-28 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, March 28th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

HU CFAR "K Writing Workshop: Get Practical Advice"
2024-03-28 12:15 - 16:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This annual workshop provides concrete advice for planning and writing a K grant, including a timeline and a sample grant as well as summary statements from both successful and unsuccessful proposals. It is appropriate for clinical and basic science researchers from all fields.

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Harvard Pop Center Social Demography Seminar: “Childbearing careers & women’s mid-life well-being: Preliminary evidence from a cohort study in rural Mozambique"
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:15
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Sarah Hayford, PhD, professor of sociology and director of the Institute for Population Research, Ohio State University, will present “Childbearing careers & women’s mid-life well-being: Preliminary evidence from a cohort study in rural Mozambique.”

The Hybrid Social Demography Seminar (SDS) series at the Center for Population and Development Studies provides a lively forum for scholars from across the university to discuss in-progress social scientific and population research. Social demography includes work that uses demographic methods to describe and explain the distribution of social goods across populations. The hybrid series offers presentations on a wide variety of topics such as family, gender, race/ethnicity, population health—including mortality, morbidity, and functional health—inequality, immigration, fertility, and the institutional arrangements that shape and respond to population processes.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Mónica Robles Fontán, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Leveraging Record Linkage To Enhance Public Health Research

Abstract: Record linkage is the task of combining records from different populations that belong to a single entity to create a new single population. This task allows researchers to take advantage of existing data sources to answer scientific questions that otherwise would be difficult to assess, such as studies requiring large sample sizes. There are two main approaches to performing record linkage tasks: deterministically and probabilistically, although most implementations combine both approaches. In this talk, we will explore the problem of record linkage and discuss the theoretical framework as developed by Fellegi & Sunter (1969). We will discuss practical issues that arise in the task of record linkage, as well as a real-world example in the context of observational data for COVID-19 vaccination and outcomes from Puerto Rico.

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Harvard Public Health Magazine presents: Corporations, Chemicals, and Chicanery
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Kresge Building
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Corporations, Chemicals, and Chicanery

Jim Morris, author of The Cancer Factory, in conversation with Tamarra James-Todd, associate professor of environmental reproductive epidemiology.

Chemicals are pervasive in modern life, especially in industrialized nations. But the impact of chemicals on our health and environment are often after-thoughts, especially for the companies that use them. This is true despite numerous examples where industrial chemicals have caused cancer, maternal and pediatric harm, and cardiovascular issues. Join Morris and James-Todd as they discuss what his reporting and her research show about corporate disregard for environmental harms, lack of poor enforcement of regulations, and the health harms and environmental justice problems these create.

Copies of The Cancer Factory will be available for sale.

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Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Heather Olden
2024-03-27 15:00 - 17:00

A Prophet to the Peoples: Paul Farmer's Witness and Theological Ethics
2024-03-27 14:30 - 15:30
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The Initiative on Health, Spirituality and Religion (IHSR) is delighted to invite you to a webinar with Prof. Therese Lysaught (Loyola University Chicago) on Dr Paul Farmer’s Witness and Theological Ethics.

For further information or to RSVP contact Xavier Symons at xavier_symons@hsph.harvard.edu. This event is part of a series of webinars convened by the IHSR Student Interest Group, which seeks to build community among students interested in the research themes of spirituality and religion.

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60th Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC)
2024-03-27 13:00 - 2024-03-30 15:00 | Zoom

Advanced Data Cleaning for GIS
2024-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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In this workshop, we will practice working through common problems that arise when preparing mapping data for spatial analysis. You will leave with strengthened foundational GIS skills. We will also provide example approaches to especially challenging GIS data problems.

We will use the open source desktop software QGIS for hands-on practice and demonstrate how to scale up or integrate GIS methods into programming workflows, such as using R or Python for data analysis. No prior GIS experience is necessary for this workshop; the materials are slightly tailored to those already working with data in their research.

Workshop sessions are limited to 12 participants per session, to guarantee hands-on help and troubleshooting. If you register and don’t think you can make it, please email Julie Goldman to make your seat available for someone else.

This will be a collaborative session with group discussion and interactive components. If you would prefer one-on-one instruction, please email the organizer, or book a GIS consultation with the Harvard Map Collection.

Instructor: Belle Lipton, GIS Outreach Librarian, Harvard Map Collection

This is an in-person workshop. Registration is limited and attendees must have a Harvard University ID (HUID) to enter the Countway Library.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Are trees the answer to exposure disparities?
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Christina Fuller, SeD, Associate Professor School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, University of Georgia

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Are trees the answer to exposure disparities? Exploring the impact of green infrastructure on air pollution and environmental justice
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Climate and Health Research Network
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
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Our community of scholars works to coordinate, support, and amplify climate and health research.

All members of the Harvard community and affiliated hospitals are welcome to join our monthly meetings for networking, feedback on projects, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.

To join, contact: Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu

Upcoming meetings:

February 20th, 1-2 pm

March 27th, 1-2 pm

April 24th, 1-2 pm

May 29th, 1-2 pm

June 26th, 1-2 pm

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Safety of GLP-1 Receptor Analogues in Pregnancy: Initial Real-World-Evidence
2024-03-27 13:00 - 13:50
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Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series

Open to the public

Speaker:

Sonia Hernández-Díaz, MD, DrPH
Professor of Epidemiology
Department of Epidemiology
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Short abstract: Obesity and diabetes are among the most common medical complications in pregnancy, known to increase the risk of multiple adverse perinatal outcomes. Outside of pregnancy, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogues have gained wide acceptance due to their efficacy and tolerability when compared to other treatment strategies. Periconceptional exposure to GLP-1 receptor analogues is increasing exponentially in the United States. Given that nearly half of pregnancies are unplanned, women inadvertently conceive while on these medications. As pregnant women are typically excluded from clinical trials, their safety for the developing fetus is unknown. Therefore, we need timely information based on carefully conducted large observational studies. We will present results from an international cohort of more than 3.5 million pregnancies; and will discuss the opportunities and challenges of using real-world data for post-approval drug safety studies in pregnancy.

Short bio: Sonia Hernández-Díaz, MD, DrPH is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she serves as Director of the Pharmacoepidemiology & Real World Evidence (RWE) Program. Her research focuses on the evaluation of drug safety during pregnancy. She has experience with case-control surveillance studies, pregnancy registries, and pregnancy cohorts nested within healthcare utilization data. Examples of her work include inquiries of the teratogenic effects of antiseizure medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiretrovirals, opioids, and vaccines in pregnancy. Another group of research activities concerns the application of innovative methodologic concepts to increase the efficiency and the validity of epidemiologic studies. Dr. Hernández-Díaz has served as chair for the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration, as member of the NICHD Pregnancy & Neonatology (PN) Study Section, and as member of the Teratogenic Information Services (TERIS) Advisory Board. She was elected President of the Society for Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology and President of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology.

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Overdose prevention: New strategies for harm reduction
2024-03-27 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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Drug overdose deaths continue to climb in the U.S., taking more than 100,000 lives a year. In response, public health leaders are exploring harm reduction policies. Our panel of experts will explore drug policy reform proposals and discuss the emerging evidence for strategies such as safe consumption sites, improved access to medications for opioid use disorder, and opportunities to destigmatize drug use.

Register for free to submit your questions.

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Brandon Marshall, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health; Founding Director, People, Place & Health Collective at Brown University

Mavis Nimoh, CEO, Tapestry

Keisa Rivera, Harm Reduction Specialist, Victory Programs

Sheila Vakharia, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement, Drug Policy Alliance; Author, The Harm Reduction Gap: Helping Individuals Left Behind by Conventional Drug Prevention and Abstinence-Only Treatment

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Vaughan Rees, Director, Center for Global Tobacco Control and Senior Lecturer on Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Lipsitch Group - Shapiro Team
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
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Indra Gonzalez Ojeda

PhD candidate
Lipsitch group- CCDD

TALK TITLE:
“Postvaccine population dynamics of Streptococcus pneumoniae”

Rebecca Zash, MD

Research Associate
Shapiro group

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“Implementation and Safety of Long-acting Cabotegravir for PrEP in Lactation: the Tshireletso Study in Botswana”

This seminar is a hybrid format. Please join us in FXB 301 if you want to watch the event together and eat lunch.

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Workshop: Negotiating Your Way to Nirvana
2024-03-27 01:00 - 14:00
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Effective negotiation skills help people to both land the career opportunities they seek and to build positive relationships with others. This highly interactive workshop offers participants a chance to consider what they bring to informal and formal negotiations that may help or hinder.

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CHDS Seminar with Michael Lingzhi Li: “The Cram Method for Efficient Simultaneous Learning and Evaluation”
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
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Abstract:
We introduce the ‘cram’ method, a general, rigorous, and efficient approach to simultaneously developing and evaluating an individualized treatment rule (ITR). In a single pass of data, the proposed method repeatedly trains an machine learning algorithm and tests its empirical performance. Because it utilizes the entire sample for both learning and evaluation, cramming is significantly more data-efficient than traditional sample-splitting and reduces the evaluation standard error by more than 40% when compared to sample-splitting, while improving the performance of learned policy.

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Michael Lingzhi Li is an Assistant Professor in the Technology and Operations Management unit at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on the end-to-end development of decision algorithms based on machine learning, causal inference and operations research. He also examines the implementation of such algorithms in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations. He is the recipient of awards including the INFORMS Edelman Finalist, the INFORMS Pierskalla Award, and the Innovative Applications in Analytics Award.

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Generative AI in Healthcare - A BCG Perspective
2024-03-25 17:45 - 18:45
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Join us for an exciting discussion with BCG’s Sid Thekkepat and Filipp Makoveev to explore current trends within generative AI in healthcare.

This event will be virtual – join via Zoom!

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Crossroads Dinner
2024-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Kresge Building
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Join small groups of Harvard Chan School alumni and faculty as they share the moments where they found themselves at a crossroads either personally or professionally, and talk about how they navigated those decisions. These events are held on campus and open to all Harvard Chan School students; dinner will be provided.

Our March session will feature:

Sara Bleich
Inaugural Vice Provost for Special Projects at Harvard University, Director of the Social Sciences Program and Carol K. Pforzheimer Professor, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Professor of Public Health Policy, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, faculty member at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Kimberlyn Leary
Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health;Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Co-faculty Director, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative’s Research and Curriculum Program

Walter Willett
Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Making a health case for reparations in Boston
2024-03-25 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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Presented jointly with the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights

As the national conversation on reparations heats up, Boston has launched a task force to document the city’s ties to slavery, examine the legacy of structural racism, and recommend paths for redress. Meanwhile, public health leaders are beginning to explore how they can contribute their expertise. This event brings together City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia, who pressed for the reparations task force, and public health scholar Mary Bassett, who has written extensively about how reparations could help close huge racial disparities in health outcomes. The two will discuss the basis for reparations, how they could affect health and well-being, and how public health research could inform program design. They’ll also look at how Boston’s efforts fit into the national discussion.

Register for free to submit your questions.

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Mary Bassett, Director, François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights, and FXB Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Julia Mejia, Boston City Councilor At-Large

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Natalia Linos, Executive Director, François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights

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Atlanta University Center Health Professions Fair
2024-03-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Morehouse College

Deadline for Application – Exec. Ed Online: Financial Management in Health Care for Non-Financial Managers
2024-03-25 09:00 - 13:30
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Despite having extensive medical expertise, physician leaders have not always developed the financial literacy needed to manage organizations and create financially sound strategies for delivering health care.

There are many financial characteristics unique to health care that significantly enhance the importance of financial management control – and can also make it challenging to assume fiscal responsibilities. Recent shifts in U.S. health care policy towards payment structures that incent high quality and efficient care, a refocus on value-based care from volume-based care, and an increased emphasis on cost containment and quality measurement add to these challenges

This online program will increase physician leaders’ competence in the critical area of financial management and control. Led by Harvard experts, you will benefit from a combination of learning approaches, such as case studies and interactive classroom discussions.

Key financial concepts covered in this course include:

Differential Costs

Full Cost Accounting

Management Control Structure

You will learn methods for determining the full cost of delivering health care, examine fixed costs, variable costs, direct costs, indirect, as well as when differential costs should be used rather than full costs.

By the end of the program, you will have the understanding and skills to more effectively manage the planning and control-related activities of your department or division. This includes the ability to interact more effectively with the finance personnel in your hospital and practice settings.

Deadline to apply for this program: 03/25/2024

Program runs March 26 – 28, 2024

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Harvard Injury Control Research Center Presentations
2024-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge 439
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Joshua Aiken will explore the relationship between the mass proliferation of handguns in America and political, economic, and cultural responses to the black freedom struggle. Using the personal papers of federal legislators, the lobbying records of firearms manufacturing companies, social survey data, and oral histories, Aiken will describe how notions of “gun control” shifted throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Specifically, Aiken will look at how U.S. racial capitalism influenced the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the legal strategies used by those advocating for an interpretation of the Second Amendment that guaranteed an “individual right” to keep and bear arms.

Brennan Gardner Rivas will be presenting on the long tradition of regulating deadly weapons through state and local laws restricting the carrying of them in public places in the United States. These public carry laws were misdemeanor offenses enforced locally by constables, deputies, marshals, and police. Dr. Rivas has created a dataset of historical public carry offenses in Texas containing thousands of cases and defendants from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In this presentation, she shares the results of her research regarding racially discriminatory enforcement of these foundationally important gun laws.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Mapping the Interception Neural Circuits that Control Organ Perception of the Environment
2024-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Yujuan Su, PhD, Assistant Project Scientist, University of California San Diego

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Mapping the Interception Neural Circuits that Control Organ Perception of the Environment
2024-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

HIV Working Group Seminar
2024-03-22 13:00 - 13:50 | Building 2, Room 426
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Tanayott (Tony) Thaweethai
Associate Director for Biostatistics Research and Engagement, Massachusetts General Hospital Biostatistics

Development of a symptom-based definition of long COVID using negative-unlabeled data
Abstract: While most people infected with COVID-19 recover after the acute phase of infection, some people continue to experience persistent symptoms months and even years after infection. These symptoms, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS- CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID, present a significant public health concern. However, long COVID remains poorly understood, as there is no generally agreed upon definition of PASC in the medical community. This has made it difficult to characterize population-level burden of the disease or study pathophysiological mechanisms. Because only those who are infected can develop PASC, we are in the world of negative-unlabeled data, where uninfected individuals are PASC-negative but infected individuals are a mixture of PASC-positive and PASC-negative. In this talk, I will present a novel statistical approach that we used to develop the first data-driven, symptom- based definition of long COVID from RECOVER, the largest observational cohort study of long COVID in adults and children.

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March Community Space
2024-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Cheeky Monkey, 3 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA, 02215
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Join The Office of Diversity and Inclusion for our March Community Space at Cheeky Monkey! This space is open to HSPH students. Space is limited.

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Spring 2024 Climate Research Workshop: Climate Finance in Africa: Mitigation, Compensation, Adaptation
2024-03-21 13:15 - 14:30 | Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK St., Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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With John Macomber, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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This is a virtual presentation, but there will still be an in-person gathering for group attendance at Kresge G2.

Talk title: What We Do, and Don’t, Learn from the Black/White Mortality Disparity

Presenter: Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, Associate Professor at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Elizabeth Wrigley-Field is Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota. A sociologist and demographer, she studies racial inequity in mortality in the historical and contemporary United States, specializing in finding comparisons and metrics that illuminate the human meaning of mortality disparities. She has extensively researched the Covid-19 pandemic in Minnesota, where she also co-founded an award-winning community vaccination organization (the Seward Vaccine Equity Project). She is also a methodologist, developing models designed to clarify relationships between micro and macro perspectives on population processes.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th with the exception of March 14th (spring break).

Register for the seminar here. hsph.me/idepi24

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar: Are We Adapting to Climate Change?
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Marshall Burke, PhD
Associate Professor Doerr School of Sustainability
Stanford University

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What We Do, and Don't, Learn from the Black/White Mortality Disparity (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G2, Harvard Chan School, 677 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G2 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Elizabeth Wrigley-Field is Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota. A sociologist and demographer, she studies racial inequity in mortality in the historical and contemporary United States, specializing in finding comparisons and metrics that illuminate the human meaning of mortality disparities. She has extensively researched the Covid-19 pandemic in Minnesota, where she also co-founded an award-winning community vaccination organization (the Seward Vaccine Equity Project). She is also a methodologist, developing models designed to clarify relationships between micro and macro perspectives on population processes.

Recommended readings

Wrigley-Field. (2020). US racial inequality may be as deadly as COVID-19.

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The Impact of Violence on Community Health Workers/Agents in Brazil: Policy Implications
2024-03-21 13:00 - 13:55 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series. On March 21, Anya P G F Vieira Meyer, DDS, MSc, PhD, will present “The Impact of Violence on Community Health Workers/Agents in Brazil: Policy Implications”. Anya is a Senior Researcher at Fundação Oswaldo Cruz – Brazil and Fellow at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University. This seminar will be held in Building 1, Room 1208. Online participation will be available via Zoom.

This seminar is co-sponsored by the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS).

The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

Access to the building requires a Harvard-ID or authorized visitor’s pass.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-03-21 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, March 21st from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in the Department of Nutrition, Room 375.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Harvard Pop Center Social Demography Seminar: “Empty chairs at the dinner table: Black-White disparities in exposure to household member deaths”
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:15
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Angela Dixon, PhD, assistant professor of sociology, Emory University, and former Harvard Bell Fellow, HCPDS, will present “Empty chairs at the dinner table: Black-White disparities in exposure to household member deaths.”

The Hybrid Social Demography Seminar (SDS) series at the Center for Population and Development Studies provides a lively forum for scholars from across the university to discuss in-progress social scientific and population research. Social demography includes work that uses demographic methods to describe and explain the distribution of social goods across populations. The hybrid series offers presentations on a wide variety of topics such as family, gender, race/ethnicity, population health—including mortality, morbidity, and functional health—inequality, immigration, fertility, and the institutional arrangements that shape and respond to population processes.

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Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Sajia Darwish, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Discussion of “What is the probability of replicating a statistically significant effect?” (Miller 2009)

Abstract: If an initial experiment produces a statistically significant effect, what is the probability that this effect will be replicated in a follow-up experiment? [This paper] argues that this seemingly fundamental question can be interpreted in two very different ways and that its answer is, in practice, virtually unknowable under either interpretation. Although the data from an initial experiment can be used to estimate one type of replication probability, this estimate will rarely be precise enough to be of any use. The other type of replication probability is also unknowable, because it depends on unknown aspects of the research context. Thus, although it would be nice to know the probability of replicating a significant effect, researchers must accept the fact that they generally cannot determine this information, whichever type of replication probability they seek.

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HSPH EcoOpportunity Meeting on March 20th
2024-03-20 13:30 - 14:15 | Kresge Building
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Are you interested in sustainability? Share ideas and learn about opportunities at HSPH at this upcoming EcoOpportunity Green Team Meeting!

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Workshop: Promoting Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environment
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
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Promoting Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environment: Impact of Bias on Learning and Approaches We Can Take

How bias impacts the learning experience for students and the implications that it has in the short and long term. Explore strategies for both minimizing bias and for responding to challenges in the moment that often arise when discussing issues of identity and diversity in the classroom.

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Monitoring Population-level Mental Health and Well-being: Countdown Global Mental Health 2030
2024-03-20 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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On Wednesday, March 20th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, we invite you to join us for a seminar with Dr. Shekhar Saxena. This seminar will provide the conceptual background for monitoring population level mental health and wellbeing followed by the methodology developed in the Countdown Global Mental Health 2030, an initiative of a consortium including WHO and UNICEF as partner agencies. A demonstration of the online portal will be given, and the relevance of the Countdown approach for mental health policy and future directions for the initiative will be discussed. Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Shekhar Saxena is Professor of the Practice of Global Mental Health at the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. A psychiatrist by training, he worked at World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva for 20 years till 2018; the last 8 years as the director of mental health and substance abuse. He was the technical lead within WHO for the Mental Health Action Plan adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2013. Author of more than 350 academic papers, his expertise includes providing evidence-based advice and technical assistance to policy makers, businesses and civil society on mental health.

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Monitoring Population-level Mental Health and Well-being: Countdown Global Mental Health 2030
2024-03-20 13:00 - 13:50
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On Wednesday, March 20th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, we invite you to join us for a seminar with Dr. Shekhar Saxena. This seminar will provide the conceptual background for monitoring population level mental health and wellbeing followed by the methodology developed in the Countdown Global Mental Health 2030, an initiative of a consortium including the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as partner agencies. A demonstration of the online portal will be given, and the relevance of the Countdown approach for mental health policy and future directions for the initiative will be discussed. Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Shekhar Saxena is Professor of the Practice of Global Mental Health at the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. A psychiatrist by training, he worked at WHO, Geneva for 20 years till 2018; the last 8 years as the director of mental health and substance abuse. He was the technical lead within WHO for the Mental Health Action Plan adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2013. Author of more than 350 academic papers, his expertise includes providing evidence-based advice and technical assistance to policy makers, businesses and civil society on mental health. He is an active member of the GlobalMentalHealth@Harvard initiative.

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Closing Out Your Research: Managing Data Transfer Between Collaborators
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
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Knowledge transfer refers to sharing or disseminating knowledge and providing inputs to problem-solving. When employees leave, they take their skills and institutional knowledge with them. Capturing their knowledge and research outputs is essential to the success of future users.

This session will present the knowledge transfer process and what to document at the point of employee offboarding. We will explore how individuals collect, organize, access, store and share project data in order to facilitate reuse and ongoing project work.

Instructors: Julie Goldman, Research Data Services Librarian, Countway Library
Sarah Marchese, Senior Research Data Management Analyst, HMS Research Computing

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Repurposing and repositioning human kinase inhibitors for malaria
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
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Kelly Chibale
Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Cape Town(UCT)
Neville Isdell Chair in African -centric Drug Discovery and Development
Director: UCT Drug Discovery & Development (H3D) Centre, a J&J Centre for Global Health Discovery

This speaker will be in person in FXB 301. The event will be hybrid and we will have lunch for those that are present.

Virtual Poetry Night - Community Space
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Join the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fellows from The Office of Diversity and Inclusion as they host virtual poetry night! Come prepared to perform your best spoken word!

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Takemi Program in International Health Weekly Seminar
2024-03-19 13:30 - 15:00
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Join Veronika Wirtz and Jesse Bump for a discussion about Wirtz’s research. Veronika Wirtz is an associate professor of global health at Boston University School of Public Health, where she teaches courses in health systems, pharmaceuticals in public health, and non-communicable diseases. To get the most out of this seminar, please be sure to arrive on time.

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PQG Student and Postdoc Seminar
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Kodi Taraszka

Research Fellow in Medicine
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

COX proportional hazards Mixed Model (COXMM) accurately estimates the heritability of time-to-event traits

With large biobanks connecting electronic health records with genetic sequencing, our understanding of the genetic architecture of time-to-event (TTE) traits such as age-of-onset, treatment response, and disease progression has grown. As a result, several genome-wide association study (GWAS) methods have been developed based on the TTE phenotypic generative model (PGM); however, all existing heritability methods still model a linear relationship between the trait and genetics. Here, we propose a new heritability method, COXMM, a COX proportional hazard Mixed Model designed to estimate the heritability of traits which follow a TTE PGM. We demonstrate the efficacy of COXMM for TTE heritability estimation, both in simulations and in the UK Biobank.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - "A Melting Point": Towards Advancing Occupational Health and Precision Medicine in Climate Hotspots
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Barrak Alahmad, MD, MPH, PhD, Research Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - "A Melting Point": Towards Advancing Occupational Health and Precision Medicine in Climate Hotspots
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

EMPOWER: Tapping a new workforce to deliver quality mental health care
2024-03-19 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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A critical shortage of specialist providers has impaired access to mental health care in the U.S. and around the world. The EMPOWER program addresses that crisis with digital tools to support community health workers and nonspecialists in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for depression and other mental disorders.

Pioneered in India and rigorously evaluated, EMPOWER trains, supports, and builds skills to develop a cadre of frontline mental health providers. This event will examine the EMPOWER model as the program is being scaled up in India and rolled out in several community-based settings in Texas.

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Natali Carmio, EMPOWER adviser

John Naslund, instructor of global health and social medicine, Harvard Medical School, and codirector, Mental Health for All Lab

Katherine Sanchez, director, Patient and Community Engaged Research Center, and Baylor Scott and White Research Institute director of diversity and inclusiveness in research

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Jina Moore Ngarambe, managing editor, Harvard Public Health

New Ideas for Substance Use Condition Treatment: Could Psychedelics Help?
2024-03-19 12:30 - 13:30
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New Ideas for Substance Use Condition Treatment: Could Psychedelics Help? will provide an overview of psychedelic treatments, including ibogaine and psilocybin, for substance use conditions. During this panel discussion, an ibogaine researcher, a certified recovery coach with lived experience, and a drug law expert will discuss existing research, potential benefits and risks, ongoing policy and legal reforms, and societal implications.

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MEMCARE-SRC Speaker Series - Exploring early origins of cognitive decline: the St. Louis Baby Tooth Study
2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Marc Weisskopf, ScD, PhD, Professor of Environmental Epidemiology and Physiology Department of Environmental Health, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

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ERC Seminar – Emily Sparer-Fine, ScD, MS and Kathleen Grattan, MPH
2024-03-18 13:10 - 13:50
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Surveillance of Suicides and Opioid-Related Deaths: Work-Related Factors

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Emily Sparer-Fine, ScD, MS, Director, Occupational Health Surveillance Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Kathleen Grattan, MPH, Epidemiologist, Occupational Health Surveillance Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss patterns of work-related opioid overdose fatalities among Massachusetts residents and 2) describe ongoing efforts at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to address the work-relatedness of opioid overdoses and suicide deaths.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Nature Contact and Public Health: Understanding Causal Pathways and Implementing the Evidence
2024-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Gregory Bratman, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nature, Health, and Recreation
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Nature Contact and Public Health: Understanding Causal Pathways and Implementing the Evidence
2024-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Cutter Distinguished Lecture on Molecular Metabolism and Preventative Medicine
2024-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
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“Identifying and exploiting cell state-dependent metabolic networks”
Lydia Finley, PhD.

New York Stem Cell Foundation-Robertson Investigator
Geoffrey Beene Jounior Faculty Chair
Associate Member, Cell Biology Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Exec. Ed.: Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals
2024-03-18 00:00 - 2024-03-21 23:59 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Improving environmental health and safety performance within your organization requires an in-depth understanding of management principles and the leadership skills to drive change. You need to be able to build leadership buy-in for health, safety, and environmental initiatives, lead teams effectively, and create strategies for integrating EHS principles into the culture of your organization, including in a crisis.

In particular, the pandemic has called for EHS leaders to take on and delegate many new and non-traditional environmental health and safety duties. From testing how to best disinfect disposable masks using radiation to organizing the collection of PPE from labs for distribution at hospitals, EHS professionals are playing a wide range of roles in responding to the pandemic that call for adept leadership skills.

In this program, you will develop the management skills needed to improve the EHS function in your organization, while gaining the leadership skills needed to lead teams, make decisions, build stakeholder buy-in, and both generate and sustain change. You will develop skills in the critical areas of leadership and management with the objective of bridging the gap between environmental health and safety technical skills and leadership skills essential for achieving functional excellence.

Management Training for EHS Professionals

As you move higher in your organization, the requirements for technical environmental health skills give way to requirements for management skills. You will need to develop clear goals and objectives that tie environmental health and safety outcomes to organizational goals, as well as create strategies to achieve these objectives, establish expectations, delegate to team members, and measure outcomes.

In this course you will learn principles imperative to your success as a manager, including:

Managing and motivating people

Negotiation and conflict resolution

EHS leadership during a crisis like the current pandemic

Effective business communication

Risk communication

Listening as a communication skill

Time management and utilization

Strategic and business planning for results

Regulatory affairs management

Professional ethics and legal issues of management

Building EHS management systems

The management skills you learn in this program will make you a more effective environmental health professional, while also improving your proficiency in influencing the actions of others. This skillset will allow you to lead others, manage yourself better, and make better decisions.

Leadership Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Professionals

Generating and sustaining long-term change in an organization requires moving beyond management to leadership. Unlike managers, leaders are not limited by the scope of their formal authority. They influence and guide others across traditional organizational boundaries, build relationships, and overcome organization-wide challenges to increasing productivity and value.

This program covers both functional leadership, a form of leadership focused on effectiveness and cohesion, and transformational leadership which is focused on creating and sustaining change. Both types of leadership are required in today’s complex business environment.

You will leave this program with the skills to work smarter, make more strategic contributions to your organization, and gain increased respect, rewards, and recognition.

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Spring 2 Courses Begin
2024-03-18 00:00 - 23:59

Department of EH Seminar - Translating Knowledge to Action: A Roadmap for Environmental Health Literacy and Implementation Science in Environmental Health
2024-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Kathryn Tomsho, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Translating Knowledge to Action: A Roadmap for Environmental Health Literacy and Implementation Science in Environmental Health
2024-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Grades Due: Spring 1 Courses
2024-03-15 00:00 - 23:59

Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-03-14 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, March 14th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Leadership in a partisan age: A conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) and former Gov. Steve Beshear (D-Ky.)
2024-03-14 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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Fierce partisanship dominates U.S. politics at a national level. Yet in some states, bipartisan cooperation is possible. This event brings together Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who recently won re-election as the Democratic leader of a heavily Republican state, and his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear, who also served two terms. They’ll share lessons in leadership and reflect on the challenges of working across the aisle to achieve policy goals, including expanded access to health care. The conversation will be moderated by former Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.)

Register for free to submit your questions.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

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Andy Beshear, Current Governor of Kentucky

Steve Beshear, 61st Governor of Kentucky

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Deval Patrick, Co-Director, Center for Public Leadership, David R. Gergen Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; 71st Governor of Massachusetts

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Introduction to GIS
2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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In this introduction to our GIS workshop series, you will learn the foundations of GIS, including common formats, software, and ways to get support on campus.

We will use open data and open source desktop software QGIS to explore file types and map symbology. No experience is required.

Workshop sessions are limited to 12 participants per session, to guarantee hands-on help and troubleshooting. If you register and don’t think you can make it, please email Julie Goldman to make your seat available for someone else.

This will be a collaborative session with group discussion and interactive components. If you would prefer one-on-one instruction, please email the organizer, or book a GIS consultation with the Harvard Map Collection.

Instructor: Belle Lipton, GIS Outreach Librarian, Harvard Map Collection

This is an in-person workshop. Registration is limited and attendees must have a Harvard University ID (HUID) to enter the Countway Library.

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Findings from an international collaborative study of uranium miners from France, the Czech Republic, Canada, Germany and the United States - Dr. David Richardson
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1
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“Findings from an international collaborative study of uranium miners from France, the Czech Republic, Canada, Germany and the United States”

Please join us for the Environmental Health in Action Colloquium Series talk with Dr. David Richardson on Wednesday March 13th at 1 pm EST.

This talk will be held in a hybrid format, both in HSPH Building 1, room 1302 and via Zoom.

For Trainees, we will also hold a Trainee Lunch with Dr. Richardson prior to his talk from 12 – 12:45 pm on March 13th. Please RSVP here.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Planetary monitoring of behavioral health responses to climate stressors
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Kelton Minor, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University Data Science Institute, Columbia University

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Planetary monitoring of behavioral health responses to climate stressors
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Spring Recess
2024-03-11 00:00 - 2024-03-15 23:59

Withdrawal Deadline – HSPH Students: Full Spring Term
2024-03-08 23:59

Grand Rounds – Sally Hamm, MD, MPH, Second-Year OEM Resident
2024-03-08 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Consecutive Head Injuries at Work

Presenter: Sally Hamm, MD, MPH, Second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Discussant: Mel B. Glenn, MD, Chief, Division of Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe best practices for assessing a worker with a head injury and 2) discuss how to evaluate head injuries for clinical resolution.

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Legacy of Slavery: Film Screening, Debrief, and Discussion
2024-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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In April 2022, Harvard University published the Harvard & Legacy of Slavery Report detailing the university’s ties to slavery and the slavery economy. A short film accompanying the report was also produced by Harvard, which provides an overview of core themes and contents contained within the report.

During this program, we will hold a film screening followed by facilitated dialogue and group discussion. Following the group dialogue, race-based affinity debrief groups will be offered for further processing as well.

The conversations will be facilitated by professional staff from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Resilience of Municipal Water Systems: Managing pathogens and their broader microbial communities
2024-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Hannah Healy, PhD ,Gaylord Donnelley Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University

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2024-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Spring 1 Courses End
2024-03-08 00:00 - 23:59

Spring Watercolor Workshop
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:45 | Kresge Building
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Let your creativity flourish in HCSA Spring Watercolor Workshop!

No prior skills necessary. Art supplies and snacks will be provided.

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Longwood Fiber Arts - March Meetup
2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Longwood Fiber Arts Group, brought to you by Harvard Neighbors Knitting & More.

If you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, have another craft, or want to learn, join us on the first Thursday evening of each month!

Bring a project or come and chat, all are welcome.

When: Thursday, March 7, 2024
5:30-7:00pm

Where: The Squealing Pig
134 Smith St
Boston, MA 02120

Sign Up: https://bit.ly/RSVP-LFA

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Spring 2024 Climate Research Workshop: Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases and Pollutants, and the Link to Environmental Justice
2024-03-07 13:15 - 14:30 | Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK St., Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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With Steven C. Wofsy, PhD, Abbott Lawrence Rotch Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Science, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Respirable Particles in the Lung: Impact of Wildland Fire Smoke and E-cigarettes on Respiratory Structure/Function
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Jessica Oakes, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University

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Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics ID Epi Seminar Series
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Talk title: Target Trial Emulation for Vaccine Evaluation – Possibilities and Challenges

Presenter: Kayoko Shioda, Assistant Professor of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health

Dr. Shioda is an infectious disease epidemiologist and veterinarian. Her research aims to advance human and animal health by identifying evidence-based interventions for the control of infectious diseases. Her work centers on two main areas: 1) vaccine epidemiology and 2) One Health with climate change. In the field of vaccine epidemiology, which she will focus on during her talk, Dr. Shioda aims to shape vaccine policies by obtaining robust estimates of the population-level impact of vaccines. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tokyo, her MPH at Emory University, and her Ph.D. at Yale University.

About the series: Each spring, CCDD hosts an annual seminar series featuring talks from experts on the latest research in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling. The ID Epi Seminar Series aims to bring in speakers from various disciplines within infectious disease epidemiology, broadly defined to include the population biology of pathogens and other allied topics. Seminars will be held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, at 1pm ET between February 2nd and May 9th with the exception of March 14th (spring break).

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Target Trial Emulation for Vaccine Evaluation – Possibilities and Challenges (ID Epi Seminar Series)
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge G3, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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This hybrid in-person/virtual seminar will be presented by Kayoko Shioda, Assistant Professor of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health. The in-person portion will be held in Kresge G3 and does not require registration. Register for the seminar here.

Dr. Shioda is an infectious disease epidemiologist and veterinarian. Her research aims to advance human and animal health by identifying evidence-based interventions for the control of infectious diseases. Her work centers on two main areas: 1) vaccine epidemiology and 2) One Health with climate change. In the field of vaccine epidemiology, which she will focus on during her talk, Dr. Shioda aims to shape vaccine policies by obtaining robust estimates of the population-level impact of vaccines. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tokyo, her MPH at Emory University, and her Ph.D. at Yale University.

Recommended readings

Shioda et al. (2023). Comparative Effectiveness of Alternative Intervals between First and Second Doses of the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines: a Trial Emulation Approach.

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Trajectories of Risk: Early Marriage among Adolescent Girls in Displacement
2024-03-07 13:00 - 13:55 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series. On March 7, Sawsan Abdulrahim, PhD, MPH, will present “Trajectories of Risk: Early Marriage among Adolescent Girls in Displacement”. Sawsan is a Palestine Program Health & Human Rights Fellow at FXB Center for Health & Human Rights at Harvard University. This seminar will be held in Building 1, Room 1208. Online participation will be available via Zoom.

The Thursday Brown Bag Series is open to all and no RSVP is required.

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session
2024-03-07 13:00 - 13:50 | Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building, 651 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, March 7th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in the Department of Nutrition, Room 317.

The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest.

The practice will start at 1 pm and aim to end at 1:50 pm, however, you are permitted to come and go at any time.

Mindfulness and mindful living require no special equipment. It can be done anytime, anywhere. And if you fall away from the practice for a stretch, it is easy to get back into it. A few deep breaths can help you reset and refocus. We hope you can join us.

No registration is required.

Questions? Send us an email at mindfulpublichealth@hshp.harvard.edu

Harvard Pop Center Hybrid Social Demography Seminar: “Chaos or community: The role of social ties in shaping population health”
2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:15
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Lisa Berkman, PhD, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Director, Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, will present “Chaos or community: The role of social ties in shaping population health.”

The Hybrid Social Demography Seminar (SDS) series at the Center for Population and Development Studies provides a lively forum for scholars from across the university to discuss in-progress social scientific and population research. Social demography includes work that uses demographic methods to describe and explain the distribution of social goods across populations. The hybrid series offers presentations on a wide variety of topics such as family, gender, race/ethnicity, population health—including mortality, morbidity, and functional health—inequality, immigration, fertility, and the institutional arrangements that shape and respond to population processes.

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Spring 2 2024 Non-Degree Application Due
2024-03-07 00:00 - 23:59

Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Group Seminar
2024-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Building 2, Room 426
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Phillip Nicol, PhD Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Estimation in Poisson log-bilinear models

Abstract: The Poisson log-bilinear model, also known as GLM-PCA, is a commonly used approach for dimension reduction in single-cell RNA-seq data. Model parameters are usually estimated via maximum likelihood. However, we show that the MLE can be undefined for some realistic single-cell datasets. In this talk, we show how this issue can be resolved by adding appropriate priors to the model parameters. Importantly, the prior information can be incorporated with minor adjustments to existing estimation algorithm. We demonstrate the approach on real and simulated single cell data and discuss extensions to spatial transcriptomics.

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Money Chat Workshop
2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Biostats Conference Room

Novel Insights on Precision Nutrition from the VITAL and COSMOS Trials
2024-03-06 13:00 - 13:50 | Kresge Building
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Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series

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JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP
Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Professor of Medicine, Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women’s Health, Harvard Medical School
Professor in the Department of Epidemiology,
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Presentation Overview and Objectives:

Review the key findings from our randomized trials of vitamin D, marine omega-3 fatty acids, flavanols, and multivitamins, with a focus on precision nutrition and who benefits most.

Describe novel approaches to trial analyses, including Bayesian, win ratio (hierarchical), and per-protocol analyses.

Assess implications of the randomized trial findings for clinical medicine and/or public health and next steps for replicating the findings.

JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP, is a physician epidemiologist, endocrinologist, and Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI of several research studies, including the Women’s Health Initiative Clinical Center In Boston, the cardiovascular component of the Nurses’ Health Study, the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL); the COSMOS trial, and the VItamin D for COVID-19 (VIVID) trial. Her primary research interests include randomized clinical prevention trials of nutritional and lifestyle factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, the role of endogenous and exogenous estrogens as determinants of chronic disease, life course-related risk factors for CVD in women, and biomarker predictors of CVD. Dr. Manson has received numerous honors, including the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Population Research Prize, AHA’s Distinguished Scientist Award, AHA’s Research Achievement Award, election to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (National Academy of Medicine), membership in the Association of American Physicians, fellowship in AAAS, Bernadine Healy Award for Visionary Leadership in Women’s Health, Alma Dea Morani Renaissance Women Award, James D. Bruce Memorial Award from the American College of Physicians (ACP), and election to mastership in ACP.

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Empowering girls in Africa: A Q&A with Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
2024-03-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Kresge Building
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In this fireside chat, Fatima Maada Bio, first lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, will discuss the critical importance of empowering girls and women to shape Africa’s future. Drawing from her personal experience of escaping child marriage, Bio has become a committed advocate for gender equality. Her flagship “Hands Off Our Girls” campaign has reduced sexual violence and child marriage. She has also advocated for free sanitary pads in schools and championed the annual United Nations World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.

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Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone

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Jesse Bump, Executive Director, Takemi Program in International Health; Lecturer on Global Health Policy, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Palestinian Women in Gaza: War, Health, and Feminist Solidarity
2024-03-06 11:00 - 12:30
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In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Palestine Program for Health and Human Rights invites you to join a webinar dedicated to the Palestinian women in Gaza. The webinar will bring together three feminist scholar-activists in conversation about Gaza, Palestinian women’s health, and resistance to genocide.

The webinar is co-sponsored by the Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative at the Harvard Divinity School and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University.

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Using Metadata to Find, Interpret & Share Your Data
2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Ever struggle to find that file you saved last semester (or last week)? Having trouble remembering details to re-use your own data? Need others to understand & use your data? To ensure that you understand your own data and to enable others to find, use and properly cite your data, it helps to create capture documentation or metadata about the datasets you create.

This workshop will introduce you to the power of metadata standards: What they are, why they’re important, and how to get started with them. You’ll understand the critical role documentation plays in data management and how you can ensure good documentation throughout your research.

Instructors: Julie Goldman, Research Data Services, Countway Library
Meghan Kerr, Archivist and Records Manager, Center for the History of Medicine
Ashley Thomas, Health Science Data and Digital Services Librarian, Countway Library

This is an in-person workshop. Registration is limited and attendees must have a Harvard University ID (HUID) to enter the Countway Library.

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Doctoral Final Oral Examination: Eirliani Abdul Rahman
2024-03-06 09:30 - 11:30
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Harvard Chan Giving Day
2024-03-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Kresge Building
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Our fifth annual Giving Day is Wednesday, March 6, 2024!

Each year, this day provides an opportunity to make a tremendous collective impact and advance our mission to build a world where everyone can thrive. This year, a generous alum will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100K, with their own gift to financial aid. Every gift will have double the impact.

Show your support from near or far: Visit hsph.me/givingday or stop by the Kresge Building to elevate and celebrate the Harvard Chan community!

Development and Alumni Relations staff will be in the Kresge Building from 8 am–5 pm providing light breakfast treats and coffee starting at 8:30 am and hosting a community activity fair and reception, featuring an appearance by Dean Baccarelli, a photo booth, cornhole, and more 12:30–2 pm.

Best Practices and Federal Policies; Lab Notebooks: Note taking and Data Retention Requirements
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Building 2 – Room 102, 655 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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Julie Goldman, Research Data Services Librarian and Meghan Kerr, LMA Records Manager and Archivist, both from the Contway Library, will present on Best Practices and Federal Policies for Lab Notebooks: Notetaking and Data Retention Requirements.

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MELD T32 Seminar: How oxidative stress promotes telomere dysfunction
2024-03-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Patricia Opresko, Ph.D.
Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health
School of Public Health,
University of Pittsburgh

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MELD T32 Seminar: How oxidative stress promotes telomere dysfunction
2024-03-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

March 2024 Degree Conferral
2024-03-05 00:00 - 23:59

ERC Seminar – David Weil, PhD, MPP, BS
2024-03-04 13:10 - 13:50 | Zoom
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‵This Ancient Atrocity:′ The Return of Child Labor in the U.S. …Why Now? What Can Be Done?

Presenter: David Weil, PhD, MPP, BS, Professor, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University; Visiting Senior Policy Fellow, Ash Center for Democracy, Harvard Kennedy School

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the resurgence of child labor in the United States, particularly in industries and occupations where it has been uncommon until recently; 2) describe common factors underlying child labor that explain its recurrence; 3) discuss changes in the law that can help reduce child labor occurrences in the future; and to 4) discuss changes in enforcement that can help reduce child labor occurrences in the future.

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This Ancient Atrocity: The Return of Child Labor in the US… Why Now? What Can Be Done?
2024-03-04 13:10 - 13:50
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With David Weil, PhD, MPP, BS, professor, Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University and Visiting Senior Policy Fellow, Ash Center for Democracy, Harvard Kennedy School

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar – Advancing Next-Generation Exposomics: From Population to Cellular
2024-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Peng Gao, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Advancing Next-Generation Exposomics: From Population to Cellular
2024-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy
2024-03-04 13:00 - 13:30 | Kresge Building
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Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as a public health crisis, with links to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is calling for a public policy response — including proposing an Office of Social Connection Policy in the White House. During this event, Sen. Murphy will share his ideas and answer your questions about new approaches to ease social isolation.

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Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator from Connecticut

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Lisa Berkman, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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12th Annual Workshop to Increase Diversity in Mathematical Modeling & Public Health
2024-03-04 00:00 - 2024-03-05 23:59

Harvard Climate Connect: Challenges and Opportunities for Building Equitable Climate Resilience in the Boston Area
2024-03-02 12:30 - 16:00 | Pound Hall, Harvard Law School, 1563 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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Please join the Harvard Environmental Law Society and the Harvard Chan Public Health School’s Environmental Justice Student Organization for an interdisciplinary symposium discussing Boston’s unique challenges and opportunities in building climate resilience. The symposium will feature interdisciplinary panel discussions on water and coastal management and intersectional climate policy from academics and government officials. María Belén Power, the first-ever Massachusetts Undersecretary of Environmental Justice and Equity, will provide the keynote address. Following the event, there will be a reception for networking and mingling.

We hope that you will join us for a day of knowledge exchange, thoughtful discussions, and networking to strengthen our collective commitment to climate equity and resilience.

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Research Seminar – Sally Hamm, MD, MPH, and Jacob Berry, MD, MPH, Second-Year OEM Residents
2024-03-01 13:10 - 13:50 | Kresge 502
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Loneliness at 30,000 Feet: Social Disconnection and Occupational Health in the Harvard Flight Attendant Health Study

Presenter: Sally Hamm, MD, MPH, Second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the impact of social disconnection on health, 2) explain the concept of emotional labor, and 3) describe risk factors for loneliness among flight attendants.

Factors Associated with Prescription Stimulant Use for Fatigue Mitigation in Military Aviation

Presenter: Jacob Berry, MD, MPH, Second-year resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) discuss the military deployed environment where stimulant medications are used, 2) describe the expectations for aviators using stimulant medications, 3) describe the reporting processes for aviators using stimulant medications, and 4) discuss factors which may affect the decisions by individuals to use stimulants while flying.

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Department of Environmental Health Seminar - Environmental Exposures and Their Lifelong Legacy: How Air Pollutants and PFAS Influence the Gut Microbiome and Impact Human Health
2024-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 1 – Room 1302, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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With Tanya Alderete, PhD, Assistant Professor Department of Integrative Biology, University of Colorado Boulder

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A Conversation with Dr. Petra Khoury
2024-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Kresge Building
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Join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) for an engaging and insightful discussion featuring Dr. Petra Khoury, Global Director of Health and Care at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Dr. Khoury will discuss the role of the IFRC in emergency contexts and the variety of ways the network is supporting the critical healthcare and humanitarian response interventions in Gaza and Israel undertaken by member National Societies, including Magen David Adom, Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Egyptian Red Crescent Society, and Lebanese Red Cross Society.

The discussion will also explore the strategies, resilience, and determination of the National Societies as they deliver real-time lifesaving assistance and healthcare to populations in need in Gaza and Israel.

The event will be moderated by Dr. Phuong Pham, Director of Education at HHI.

This event is open to Harvard University ID holders.

About the Speaker

Petra Khoury, PharmD, is Global Director of Health and Care at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Headquarters in Geneva. In her current role, she oversees the IFRC operational plan on global health security, health protection and water, sanitation and hygiene. She works with a network of 191 Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies on health preparedness, readiness and emergency response plans.

Prior to this role, she assumed a public health leadership role serving as Senior Health Advisor to the Prime Minister of Lebanon. She led the national COVID-19 response plan and served as Chair of the national COVID-19 Vaccination Executive Committee. In this capacity, she developed and executed the operational response and vaccination plan and became the nation’s scientific spokesperson on COVID-19 related matters. She also coordinated the national health disaster plan after the Beirut Blast on August 4, 2020.

Prior to joining the public health sector, Petra was Chief Quality and Compliance Officer and part of the Executive Leadership Team at the American University of Beirut Medical Centre (AUBMC). In this role, she had oversight over quality, safety, risk management, medico-legal, Joint Commission accreditations and regulatory compliance. She started her clinical career as a healthcare professional at Massachusetts General Hospital covering different patient care services as an infectious disease specialist and managed the antimicrobial stewardship program.

Petra holds a doctorate degree in Pharmacy. She completed her residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she specialized in infectious diseases. She also earned a post-graduate certificate in Quality, Safety, Leadership and Informatics from Harvard Medical School. She is fluent in Arabic, English and French.

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Career Trajectories in Public Health: Public Health Entrepreneurship
2024-03-01 13:00 - 14:00
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This webinar series aims to expose Harvard Chan students to the wide array of career paths they may pursue. It is designed and moderated by Rashad Massoud, MD, MPH, FACP, a visiting faculty member at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Join us on Zoom on Friday, March 1 from 1 to 2 pm to learn about public health entrepreneurship from our speakers, Karen Zeribi and Katie Donohue McMillan. The speakers will share their experiences and hold a Q&A session with the attendees. You can read more about our speakers below, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Karen Zeribi, MHS, founded Shift, a collaborative improvement organization dedicated to accelerating social change, from making health care more patient-centered to improving student experiences and equitable outcomes in education. Over the last 20 years, Karen has designed and led whole system improvement efforts in Africa, Latin America, and the United States.

Katie Donohue McMillan, MPH, is the CEO and founder of Well Made Health, LLC, a digital health consulting company founded in 2020. Since 2008, Katie has been working in health care with global health NGOs, academic medical center innovation teams, software development companies, and cutting-edge start-ups.

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HU CFAR Annual Scientific Symposium & Poster Session: Immunodysregulation in Human Diseases
2024-03-01 08:00 - 16:30 | Harvard Longwood Campus, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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PURPOSE: Nationally recognized experts will discuss the roles of immunoregulation in human diseases. Short talks will additionally be selected from submitted abstracts. Our goal is to coalesce discussions of immune dysfunction in pathogenesis and treatment of HIV infection.

SPEAKERS:

Reuben Harris (PhD, Professor and Chairman Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Univ. of Texas Health San Antonio/HHMI)

Susan Moir (PhD, Chief, B-Cell Immunology Section, NIAID/NIH)

Gordon Freeman (PhD, Professor of Medicine, DFCI)

Cigall Kadoch (PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatric Oncology, DFCI/HHMI)

John Wherry (PhD, Richard and Barbara Schiffrin President’s Distinguished Professor, U Penn)

Shiv Pillai (MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology, Ragon Institute)

REGISTER HERE: HU CFAR Annual Scientific Symposium & Poster Session

SUBMIT ABSTRACTS HERE: Call for Abstracts (deadline 22-JAN, 2024 )

Poster Session Details & Important Dates:

Abstracts on any HIV/AIDS research topic will be accepted. Data that will be presented at CROI are also welcome for submission to this meeting, since the intent is to have Harvard affiliated investigators share their latest HIV research with peers.

Abstracts must be submitted through this form by Monday, January 22, 2024 (5PM Eastern).

SPONSORSHIP: This symposium is sponsored by the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research Basic & Translational Science Steering Committee.

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May 2024 Graduation Applications Close
2024-03-01 00:00 - 23:59

Spring 2 2024 Non-Degree Application Opens
2024-02-29 00:00 - 23:59

President’s Day – a holiday
2024-02-19 00:00 - 23:59

Withdrawal Deadline – HSPH Students: Spring 1 Term
2024-02-16 23:59

Last Date to add/drop/change cross-registered courses – HSPH Students: Full Spring & Spring 1 Term
2024-02-08 23:59

Last Date to add/drop/change – HSPH Courses: Full Spring & Spring 1 Term
2024-02-01 23:59

Grades Due: WinterSession Courses
2024-01-26 00:00 - 23:59

Spring and Spring 1 Courses Begin
2024-01-22 00:00 - 23:59

WinterSession Courses End
2024-01-19 00:00 - 23:59

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a holiday
2024-01-15 00:00 - 23:59

Enrollment Open Date for Degree Candidates – HSPH Courses: Spring Term
2024-01-04 11:00
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From Around the School, Lectures/Seminars/Forums, Trainings and Workshops

HSPH courses open for enrollment for all students across the University. Also, students across the University can begin to submit petitions into HSPH courses.

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