Health Systems Innovation Lab
The Health Systems Innovation Lab is a global research and training lab that specializes in health system performance, health policy, and venture creation.
677 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115
Building 1, 11th floor
Welcome to the Health Systems Innovation Lab!
The Health Systems Innovation Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a global research and training lab that specializes in health system performance, health policy, innovation and venture creation.
Led by Prof. Rifat Atun, the Lab uses its research, education, innovation, and translation activities to engage innovators, researchers, practitioners, as well as collaborators from governments, private sector, multilateral entities, and civil society to build high-value health systems and accelerate the diffusion of healthcare innovations.
The Lab conducts its work within two interrelated streams–Health Systems and Innovation—and is driven by a Harvard-based team of interdisciplinary clinicians and researchers and an international collaborative network of disciplinary experts.
Find more information on our staff, our work, and our projects below:
Who We Are
Vision
At the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab, we are committed to conducting high-quality research to inform policy and practice to advance high-value health systems for all. Our work enables transformative innovation and provides evidence-based, real-world solutions to improve health systems around the world.
Mission
We transform health systems and innovate to drive large-scale impact through research, education, and translation.
Research – Assess health system performance, inform implementation of health system innovations, and evaluate their impact to accelerate progress towards high-value health systems across different countries globally.
Education – Train students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners, using evidence-based methods to design, implement and scale innovative solutions to improve health system performance.
Translation – Translate research findings into innovative solutions, policy and practice by supporting the development of innovation ecosystems, incubating ventures, and advising public and private entities on improving health systems performance
Values
Our core values are inclusion, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and innovation. We operate within a diverse network of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide. Our values align with the values of Harvard University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Where We Work
Our work is interdisciplinary and spans many geographies, working with institutions from 60+ countries across Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
What We Do
We are a diverse and interdisciplinary team passionate about building equitable high-value health systems and innovation. Our team includes data scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, public health experts, policy makers, computer scientists, engineers and economists.
We Research
We conduct collaborative research with researchers in 60+ countries to generate evidence for improving health policy and practice…
We Teach
With a focus on learning and translation, the lab draws on its research and policy engagement in comparative health systems to promote learning among students and healthcare leaders…
We Innovate
The lab uses its research, educational engagement, and other platforms to inform the development of innovative policies, practices and solutions to enhance the performance of health systems…
Team, Resources, and Jobs
Get Involved
As a collaborative research lab that places substantial value on mentorship, we encourage students, researchers, and clinical residents to engage us for opportunities to work on lab activities. As the work of the lab spans a wide variety of interests and fields, we encourage those of all backgrounds to apply. Please review our different opportunities below.
Events
We have no upcoming events at this time. Please check back soon.
