Office of the Dean
“Our mission here at Harvard Chan School is simple, but profound: We aim to build a world where everyone can thrive.”
— Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty
677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Community Messages
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Strategic planning process launched
To the Harvard Chan community, We are pleased to announce that the strategic planning process formally launched yesterday with the first joint meeting of the Strategic Steering Committee, the Working Group on…
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FXB Center update
To the Harvard Chan community, I’m writing to share an update about the FXB Center for Health & Human Rights. Over the past years, FXB has worked on a wide range…
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Name our new community-building initiative!
To the Harvard Chan community, Earlier this month, I introduced you to the working groups that will guide our strategic planning process. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to a…
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Strategic action to shape the future of Harvard Chan School
To the Harvard Chan community: I’m glad so many of you were able to join our hybrid Town Hall earlier today. I’m writing to expand on the information I shared…
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Register for the Harvard Chan Day of Service!
To the Harvard Chan community, I’m delighted to announce that registration is open for the Harvard Chan Community Day of Service on Monday, Sept. 29. This is an annual event that brings together our full community—students,…
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Navigating our changed landscape
To the Harvard Chan community, I’m sure you have seen this week’s U.S. district court ruling that the federal government’s termination of research grants across Harvard was unlawful. This is a welcome…
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Welcoming a new school year with hope
To the Harvard Chan community, As we start this new academic year, I am thinking about the future with hope. We continue to confront a financial crisis caused by the…
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Jorge Chavarro to serve as Dean for Academic Affairs
To the Harvard Chan community, I’m thrilled to announce that Jorge E. Chavarro, professor of nutrition and epidemiology, will serve as our next dean for academic affairs, effective Sept. 1. Jorge has been a valued member of our community for more than two decades. When he…
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Jane Kim stepping down as Dean for Academic Affairs
To the Harvard Chan community: I am writing to let you know that Jane Kim will step down as dean for academic affairs on Sept. 1, after a tremendously successful…
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Introducing the Office for Community and Belonging
To the Harvard Chan community: Ever since I arrived as dean, I have been eager to strengthen our capacity for learning from one another. We are fortunate to work and…