Office of the Dean
“Our mission here at Harvard Chan School is simple, but profound: We aim to build a world with health, dignity, and justice for all — a world where everyone can thrive.”
— Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty
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Andrea Baccarelli, Dean of the Faculty
Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, is the Dean of the Faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
An internationally recognized scientist and thought leader, Dr. Baccarelli’s pioneering work has transformed our understanding of how environmental factors reshape the human epigenome and impact long-term health. Elected to the National Academy of Medicine for his groundbreaking research, he has also explored diverse molecular mechanisms—from epitranscriptomics to the microbiome—helping guide public policies and advance global health innovations. Recognized as one of the world’s most highly cited scientists, Dr. Baccarelli’s influence spans research, education, and policy.
Under his leadership, Harvard Chan School is forging new paradigms in public health research, education, and community engagement, grounded in expansive collaboration and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of excellence. Dr. Baccarelli champions bold interdisciplinary initiatives, strategic partnerships, and a culture in which faculty, students, trainees, and staff have the resources and support to develop impactful solutions to the world’s most pressing public health challenges. With a focus on agility, accessibility, and accountability, Dr. Baccarelli welcomes new partners who share his vision for advancing the frontiers of public health research and improving well-being worldwide.
Before he took office as Dean of the Faculty in January 2024, Dr. Baccarelli served as the Leon Hess Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. He also served as president of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology.
Dr. Baccarelli previously worked at Harvard Chan School as an Associate Professor from 2010 through 2016. He holds an MD from the University of Perugia in Italy, an MS in Epidemiology from the University of Turin, and a PhD from the University of Milan.
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