Virtues for Well-being: A Seminar with Dr. Richard Davidson
All are welcome to join us for the fourth installment in our seminar series on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, from 1-1:50 PM, in FXB G13 or online.
Speaker Biography
Our speaker, Dr. Richard Davidson, is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on wellbeing on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health. Time Magazine named Davidson one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.
Speaker Information
Dr. Richard Davidson
Organizers
ⓘ Harvard Chan School hosts a diverse array of speakers, invited to share both scholarly research and personal perspectives. They do not speak for the School, and hosting them does not imply endorsement of their views, organizations, or employers.