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Whole-Genome Sequencing of Recent E. Coli Outbreaks Provides New Insight Into Origins, Spread
Using whole-genome sequencing, a team led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Broad Institute has traced the path of last year's E. coli outbreaks in Europe. It is one of the first uses of genome sequencing to study the dynamics of a food-borne outbreak.
Hitting the Lottery
Oregon’s experiment with Medicaid gives HSPH economist Katherine Baicker a rare chance to analyze effects of extended coverage.
Reducing Risk of Head and Neck Pain from Tablet Computer Use
Researchers at HSPH find placing tablet at angle on table is best posture for prolonged use.
Other News
- Searching for answers to causes of childhood depression (HSPH feature)
- Confused about carbs? HSPH expert offers tips (Chicago Tribune)
- Funding knowledge gaps, increasing patient involvement top comparative effectiveness research agenda (Kaiser Health News)
- Prof. John Briscoe tackles water problems around the world (Harvard Magazine)
- La Niña weather patterns linked to flu pandemics (Toronto Star)
- Red meat linked to higher stroke risk (Reuters)
- Lifelong effects of early childhood adversity and toxic stress (New York Times)
- Recent bereavement may increase heart attack risk (Time, BBC)
- Use anti-smoking tactics to improve American diet, combat obesity (Voice of America)
- Survey: Public view of comparative effectiveness research and health care cost-cutting (HSPH release)
Read more research news.
Around the School
Michelle Williams
New Epidemiology Chair at HSPH Hopes to Continue Department's Legacy of Discovery and Training Scientists to Change the World
"Students are freethinking, freewheeling. They're fearless. And that helps my science," said HSPH Epidemiology Chair Michelle Williams.
Leadership Offerings Give HSPH Students Hands-on Practice
The challenge of leaping from theory to practice has prompted the creation of new programming, offered through the Harvard School of Public Health’s Center for Public Health Leadership, that will form the backbone of an interdisciplinary leadership concentration.
Dean's Distinguished Lecture: Design Public Health Initiatives with Users in Mind
Faculty Promotions
Meredith Rosenthal, professor of health economics and policy
Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen, associate professor of epidemiology
New Faculty Appointments
Zulfiqar Bhutta, visiting professor of global health and population
Flaminia Catteruccia, associate professor of immunology and infectious diseases
William Mair, assistant professor of genetics and complex diseases
Jukka-Pekka Onnela, assistant professor of biostatistics
Mahlet Tadesse, visiting associate professor of biostatistics
Read more faculty news.
Interested in healthy eating? Check out The Nutrition Source website, developed by the HSPH Dept. of Nutrition, where you can find the latest science about healthy eating.
