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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Empowering girls in Africa: A Q&A with Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
In this fireside chat, Fatima Maada Bio, first lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, discussed the critical importance of empowering girls and women to shape Africa’s future. Drawing from…
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Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy
Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as a public health crisis, with links to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is…
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How air pollution impacts our brains
The air we breathe has a direct impact on our brain. Mounting evidence links air pollution exposure to increased risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s….
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Diets high in plant-based foods, low in processed foods, may help reduce cancer risk
Harvard Chan Studio held a panel discussion on February 5 in which experts debunked cancer misinformation and offered science-based dietary tips.
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Reimagining the childbirth experience
With an abysmally high rate of maternal mortality, the U.S. faces an urgent need to rethink care of pregnant people, particularly within communities of color. The solutions are not always…
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The dangers of ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere; the category includes many cereals, breads, yogurts, and frozen dinners — not to mention sweets and sodas. In fact, they make up nearly 60% of the…
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Harvard Humanitarian Initiative selects The New Humanitarian for Weintz Award
The New Humanitarian, a nonprofit news organization that reports from the heart of conflicts and disasters, has been selected to receive the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s 2023 Elisabeth B. Weintz Humanitarian Award.
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Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet
Our diets clearly affect our health — and they may also determine the future of our planet. In this panel, we’ll examine the connections between personal and planetary health, with…
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A ’Manhattan Project’ for the mind
Husseini Manji has spent decades directing research into the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses at the National Institutes for Health and Johnson & Johnson. Despite important advances, many…