Class of 2026
Learn more about the students who graduate this year.
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Tracking malaria in Central America
Paulo Manrique, PhD ’26, is making novel discoveries about the transmission of malaria in Central America, helping the region’s health ministries develop molecular surveillance capacity to monitor and combat the disease.
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DrPH graduate focuses on digital innovation for diabetes prevention
Qais Dirar, DrPH ’26, plans to return home to Saudi Arabia to help lead the regional expansion of a digital health company.
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‘Trust that you are more ready than you think,’ Harvard Chan graduates told
The Convocation for the Class of 2026, held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, celebrated the accomplishments of 659 graduates.
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Can living near nuclear power plants lead to cancer?
Analyzing data from Massachusetts and across the U.S., Yazan Alwadi, PhD ’26, found a link between proximity to nuclear plants and cancer.
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Making his own way
After a devastating accident, Reo Hayashizaki, MPH ’26, found purpose in improving health care, particularly for those with disabilities.
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Meet Chimba Sanga: Zambian physician, public health leader, LinkedIn influencer
Chimba Sanga, MPH ’26, is using his new training in epidemiology to improve HIV and TB care at home in Zambia.
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Why are other kids starving?
Witnessing poverty as a child sparked Luiza Lima Vieira’s quest to vanquish hunger—but first, she had to learn to listen to her own body.
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Meet Mia Sanchez: Climate researcher, first-gen student, marathoner
Mia Sanchez, SM ’26, wants to create sustainable solutions for climate change and inspire new generations of scientists. But first, she’s running the Boston Marathon—with her grandfather.
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Pediatric ICU nurse brings clinical insight to global health policy analysis
Heesu Shin, SM ’26, took care of kids while working at a hospital in South Korea. Now he’s helping them on a larger scale through his research.
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Using advanced statistics and AI to improve health
Matlin Gilman, PhD ’26, studies the real-world health effects of policy decisions and builds artificial intelligence tools to advance health care.
