Newly Recognized Burden of Breast Cancer in Poorer Women Featured in First of Dean Julio Frenk’s Participatory Panels on Public Health Priorities

The recent recognition of breast cancer as an "unforeseen public health priority" in Mexico and many parts of the less-developed world formed the basis of an April 14 event hosted by Dean Julio Frenk, the first in a planned series of "participatory panels" on public health issues. A webcast is available.

Science catalyst for social change, Lancet editor tells Humanitarian Summit

How far should public health practitioners push science into politics?  Lancet Editor-in-Chief Richard Horton asked a room full of international aid experts and students at the 2009 Humanitarian Action Summit.

Botswana's Former President Describes the Evolution of HIV/AIDS in His Country

Just a few years ago, so many AIDS patients in Botswana were dying that health care workers were signing up for psychological counseling to cope with the trauma, the country’s former president, Festus Mogae, told an HSPH audience on April 13.

HSPH Launches New Student Information System Project

The School has launched a project to implement a new Student Information System that will greatly improve services for students, faculty, and staff.

Students Gather with Deans for Receptions

The Office of the Dean and Office for Student Affairs organized Spring Student Socials on March 2 for HSPH doctoral students and March 9 for master's students in the Kresge cafeteria.

Harvard Catalyst Grant Recipients Announced; Next Round of Applications Being Accepted

Harvard Catalyst has announced the first round of pilot grant recipients, and HSPH Professor Frank Sacks is the PI on one of them.