The mission of the Division is to translate passion and learning into advances that protect the health of all. Dr. Gregory Connolly is the Interim Division Director, and Professor of Public Health Practice, Department of Society, Human Development and Health. The Division prepares students for leadership positions and nurtures community partnerships to meet health challenges.

Focus On: Influenza Type A (H1N1)
The Harvard School of Public Health Center for Public Health Preparedness is closely monitoring the information on the recently reported human cases of  influenza A (H1N1) also known as swine flu. The following information tracks the evolving situation, both nationally and internationally, and provides access to the main sources of information on this topic. More
Recent Events: H1N1 Panel Discussion - View the Webcast
On May 6, 2009 a panel discussion on H1N1 influenza and the public health was presented by the Division of Public Health Practice and the Harvard Center for Public Health Preparedness. Leading experts convened to cover a variety of topics current to the situation. This panel discussion is now available as a webcast to view online. More

A New Website for the Tobacco Control Research Program
The Tobacco Control Research Program conducts research on tobacco product design, reduced risk tobacco products, global tobacco issues, efficacy of tobacco control interventions and the structure and marketing practices of the tobacco industry.
Visit the new site dedicated to this this research. 

Header image: Landmark Center, breast cancer cell viewed by electron microscope, Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, cutting tobacco use.