The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence is offering funding to support Harvard Chan students and postdoctoral fellows working to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex) communities. Up to $5,000 is available for research projects on LGBTQ+ health and up to $2,500 is available for conference stipends to present, organize,...
Join the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center's newest working group on complex mixtures, held the last Monday of each month in HSPH Bldg. 1, 1302! This will be a monthly working group meeting to discuss a wide range of issues related to analyzing health effects of complex mixtures of exposures in environmental health. The January meeting...
‘Data sharing’ is becoming increasingly important in terms of efficient use of resources. In 2007, the OECD called for easy access to research data for the scientific community. In 2016,...
Join us for a live info session to learn more about Putney's collaboration with the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE).The Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate, Equity, & Health is a weeklong summer program designed to train and equip students to be...
During this fireside chat, Nir Menachemi, dean of the Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University, will share important insights for winning over allies based on scientific evidence.
ID Epi Seminar Series Paul Zivich - Effects of Influenza Vaccination Among University Students Using Target Maximum Likelihood for Interference
Join us for an event focused on preserving vital public health datasets and information that are rapidly disappearing from US government websites. These resources are crucial for researchers worldwide, enabling...
Public Interested is a campus-wide program organized by the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship and collaboratively planned by the Harvard Alumni Association, Advanced Leadership Initiative, FXB Center for...
Public Interested is a campus-wide program organized by the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship and collaboratively planned by the Harvard Alumni Association, Advanced Leadership Initiative, FXB Center for Health and Human Rights, Harvard Global Health Institute, Harvard Innovation Labs, Institute of Politics, Mignone Center for Career Success, Office for the Arts, Office for...
Presented jointly with Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention Cancer is one of the most searched topics online. But the information those searches yield can be difficult to decipher. What’s true? What's not? What's promising? What's debunked? This expert panel will bust myths and discuss misconceptions about cancer. Register for free to submit your...
Progress toward equitable healthcare in the United States is threatened by the expiration at the end of 2025 of marketplace subsidies, and proposals likely to come from the new administration to reduce eligibility for Medicaid coverage. Come to this joint SBS and HPM session to learn more about these threats and what can be done...
The next installment of the Department of Environmental Health’s Youtube "Your Health" Series: The Silent Killer: Radon Exposure and Your Health Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1pm EST Watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarvardChanEnvHealth/streams Radon, a common radioactive indoor air pollutant, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. A recent...
Do you have a question about cancer prevention, fitness, or food? Stop by our “Ask the Expert” table on World Cancer Day, February 4th between 11:30am and 1:30pm for an informal conversation with our experts while you are getting your lunch. No registration necessary! Enjoy free snacks! Speakers
Executive Chef Chris Kelly will demonstrate cancer-mindful recipes in conversation with Martin Breslin, Harvard University’s Director of Culinary Operations. A small-plate tasting reception will follow. Join us to improve your cooking skills, enjoy a healthy bite, and socialize. Speaker Information Organizers
On Wednesday, February 5th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, please join us for the third installment in our Environments for Health and Happiness Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Gaurab Basu. In this event, titled "Responding to Climate Change – Challenges and Opportunities for Mental Health and Well-Being", Dr. Basu will explore the mechanisms...
Abstract: Dr. Mary Rice will discuss research on climate stressors including combustion pollution, weather extremes and aeroallergens on the respiratory health of children and adults in Project Viva, the Framingham Heart Study, the ALA Lung Health Cohort and clinical studies of patients with chronic lung disease in Boston. She will introduce her vision for the...
ID Epi Seminar Series Justin Lessler - How should we be evaluating planning scenarios? Meditations inspired by the US COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub
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...
Topic: Respiratory hazards in the military: Lessons from the airborne hazards and open burn pit registry Speakers: Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 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...
Donita Brady, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Cancer Biology Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Join us in Kresge 200 for a presentation by Cindy Mann, with an introduction by Professor John McDonough. For more information, contact Cris at crisrobers@hsph.harvard.edu. Speaker Information Sponsored By:
When a public health emergency strikes, how does the federal government respond? Dawn O’Connell, who served as assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services throughout the Biden administration, will share her insights in this fireside chat. During her tenure as assistant secretary, O'Connell handled not only the...
Please join the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health and the Department of Environmental Health for a talk by Kelly Wright, MD of Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Wright will discuss "Climate change begins in the OR: Our unsustainable future in healthcare." Dr. Wright is the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and an...
Patricia Homan, PhD, associate professor of sociology and director of research and strategic initiatives for the public health program, Florida State University; and visiting scholar at the GenderSci Lab, History of Science Department, Harvard University, presents “The impact of structural sexism on health and healthcare: Current evidence and future research priorities.” This event is co-sponsored...
Program dates: February 18-20, 2025 Application deadline: February 13, 2025 The stakes are high in health care. The ability to negotiate and manage conflict is crucial to guiding your organization. As the health care landscape continues to change, the need for effective leadership and communication skills for managerial stakeholders continues to be pivotal. This online...
Pilar Gonalons-Pons, PhD, Alber-Klingelfhofer Presidential Associate Professor, department of sociology, University of Pennsylvania, presents “Women’s socioeconomic advantage over their partners and relationship dissolution: A 29-country study.” Speaker Information Organizers
ID Epi Seminar Series Ted Cohen - Spatial and genomic epidemiology of drug-resistant tuberculosis in the Republic of Moldova
This is the last date that HSPH students are able to enroll in, drop without penalty, or change cross-registered courses.
Please join this special double OSH seminar with two presenters and topics.
Topic #1: The use of building simulation for environmental health analyses. Topic #2: “F!reF!ighterF!it”: A randomized controlled trial of lifestyle coaching interventions for obese firefighters.
Join us in Kresge 200 for a presentation by Marylou Sudders, Former MA Secretary of Health & Human Services and Senior Policy Advisor at Smith, Costello & Crawford, with an introduction by Professor John McDonough. For more information, contact Cris at crisrobers@hsph.harvard.edu. Speaker Information Sponsored By:
ID Epi Seminar Series Jessica Metcalf - Infection dynamics and control in a changing world
The Harvard Chan Student Government Association is excited to invite the whole Harvard Chan community to join us for one of our most cherished traditions — ✨i-Night!✨ i-Night, short for "International Night," has been a staple since 1989, celebrating the incredible diversity of our community through a talent and cultural showcase 🪭🪇🪩. This year, the...
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.
Join the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center's newest working group on complex mixtures, held the last Monday of each month in HSPH Bldg. 1, 1302! This will be a monthly working group meeting to discuss a wide range of issues related to analyzing health effects of complex mixtures of exposures in environmental health. The January meeting...
On Tuesday, February 25th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, all Harvard students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for a well-being workshop led by Student Steering Committee member Laura Torrent, MPH '26. Join this interactive workshop to reflect on your relationship with exercise and explore how it connects to happiness and well-being....
Join us in Kresge 200 for a presentation by Maureen Hensley-Quinn, with an introduction by Professor John McDonough. For more information, contact Cris at crisrobers@hsph.harvard.edu. Speaker Information Sponsored By:
Fish farming is the fastest growing sector of food production, described as the ‘sustainable answer for food security’. Aquaculture attracts billions in public and private investment, but as the world population nears the 9.7Bn predicted by 2050, is it the solution? The Department of Environmental Health invites you to join us for a film screening...
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum In 2024, researchers made noteworthy advancements in the ability to assess cardiovascular risk, creating new pathways to both prevent and treat heart disease. During American Heart Month, this panel will focus on the latest innovations in cardiovascular disease risk assessment, while honoring Dr. Lawrence Cohn’s contributions to...
The webinar, hosted by Harvard Chan School Instructor Louise Keogh Weed, will delve into the crucial role of leadership in navigating the complex challenges health care professionals face today, including burnout, balancing clinical and financial priorities, and rising costs. Equipping leaders with the tools and resilience to effectively manage these issues is essential. Louise will...
Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, PhD The Herbst-Kralovetz lab is focused on understanding the microbiome and host-microbe interactions in the female reproductive tract as it relates to gynecologic and oncologic health outcomes. THIS SPEAKER WILL BE IN PERSON IN FXB 301.The event will be hybrid and we will have lunch for those that are present. Speaker Information
The 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...
Join us for a discussion about how content creators are shifting the news landscape with Ryan Kellett, Nieman-Berkman Klein fellow and former VP of Audience at Axios Media. Lunch will be...
ID Epi Seminar Series Gili Regev-Yochay - The Sheba Pandemic Preparedness Research Institute (SPRI) - From Pandemic Preparedness to a West Nile Virus mAb
Please join this special double OSH seminar with two presenters and topics: Topic 1: “Understanding Mental Health in Residency – The Perspective of Program Leadership” Speaker: Aditya Nellore, MD Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Topic 2: “Asthma and small airway dysfunction in post-deployment veterans” Speaker: Christopher Leopardi, DO, MPH Learning Objectives: Participants will...
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