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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Communicating science to a skeptical public: “Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum Presented jointly with the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health Center for Health Communication Launched as a “direct line” to accessible…
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Navigating election anxiety: Balancing mental health and political engagement
With tensions about the U.S. presidential election high and rising, psychologists are now recognizing “political anxiety” as a genuine phenomenon with negative health effects. This event brought together seasoned pollsters,…
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Combatting the global threat of dengue fever
2024 has been a record-breaking year for dengue cases, prompting the World Health Organization to categorize dengue as a high threat to global health. Warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are…
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Elevating women in science: A conversation with Brazilian Academy of Sciences President Helena Nader
Presented jointly with the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies As the first woman president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences in more than a century, Helena Nader is…
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CDC’s Mandy Cohen on COVID lessons and restoring trust in public health
Mandy Cohen discusses looming health threats, lessons learned from COVID-19, and why public health is a team effort.
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Anti-obesity medications: Risks, benefits and alternatives
Prescriptions for anti-obesity medications have soared. A wave of next-generation therapies is on the way. And researchers are studying whether GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can have…
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The digital lives of children: Impacts of screen time on health and play
The average child in the United States spends more than five hours on a screen every day. What is the impact on mental and physical health? Is screen time replacing…
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Engaging the public on LGBTQ health: A conversation with journalist Erin Reed
Presented jointly with the LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence In this dynamic Q&A, journalist and activist Erin Reed joins Ivan Hsiao, MPH ’24, founder of Trans Health HQ. They explored…
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Abortion restrictions have led to negative health impacts, say panelists
Abortion restrictions across the U.S. have resulted in negative health impacts for patients and stress among clinicians, according to experts on a Harvard Chan School panel.
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The political determinants of health: How policy choices impact our well-being
It’s long been clear that societal forces affect health, from neighborhood demographics to school quality to the selection of products on sale in our corner stores. But what’s behind those…
