The Studio
The Harvard Chan Studio is the hub for the School’s premier in-person and live-streamed events. We convene global leaders in health policy, advocacy, industry, and research for insightful conversations about public health’s most pressing challenges and most promising solutions.
Upcoming Events
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Pandemics and disasters: Lessons for the future
When a public health emergency strikes, how does the federal government respond? Dawn O’Connell, who served as assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and…
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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.
Past Events
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Cancer Week events focus on navigating misinformation
The internet is rife with information about how to prevent and treat cancer, but much of what patients encounter is confusing, outdated, and harmful, said experts at a recent Harvard Chan School Studio event.
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Navigating cancer misinformation in the digital age
Presented jointly with Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention Cancer is one of the most searched topics online. But the information those searches yield can be difficult to decipher. This…
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Building bipartisan support for public health
Presented jointly with the Center for Health Communication In an era of deep political polarization, how can we build bipartisan support for public health? During this fireside chat, Nir Menachemi,…
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As gambling problems surge, experts call for remedies
Public health experts discuss a recent leap in legalized sports betting and online options, and outline therapeutic and legislative strategies to help curb people’s gambling problems.
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Online gambling: The stakes for public health
Gambling has gone digital. Online casino games are legal in several states, and online sports betting in dozens more. But behind the flashy marketing and sign-up bonuses, what are the…
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Inside Boston’s drive for health equity: A Q&A with Bisola Ojikutu
All Boston residents deserve to live long and healthy lives, but health disparities among different populations persist. For example, there are stark differences in average life expectancy among neighborhoods, the…
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Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on solving problems through compromise
The key to dealing with challenging issues is finding common ground with others—even if you’re at odds with them, according to former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
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Pathways to public service
How do you move from a public health degree to a meaningful career making policies, directing programs, or implementing solutions that advance well-being for all? This international panel of Harvard…
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Nobel laureate discusses ways to alleviate global poverty
MIT’s Abhijit Banerjee discussed misconceptions about poverty, wealth redistribution, optimism, and more during a Harvard Chan Studio conversation.