Division of Policy Translation and Leadership Development

  • Spring Challenge Winners’ Bike Proposal

    The winners of the 2013 Spring Challenge, a policy-writing competition launched by the Division’s Center for Public Health Leadership, presented a proposal to boost bike safety to Boston’s City Councilors. Read article.

  • Behind the Scenes with the Secretary of Health

    JudyAnn Bigby, MD, served as Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from January 2007 through January 2013. She spoke at HSPH as part of the Decision-making: Voices from the Field series. Watch video.

  • The Boston Marathon Bombings

    This Forum event, focused primarily on the immediate aftermath of the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15, revealed underpinnings of a successful emergency preparedness system and shared lessons applied and learned. Watch video.

  • African Finance Ministers Convene

    The Division’s Ministerial Leadership in Health and the African Development Bank brought together ministers of finance at HSPH to discuss the intersection of financing, policy and  health in April. Read article.

  • Thwarting Killer Mosquitoes

    This Forum event focused on the fight against malaria and West Nile virus, emphasizing the latest technologies in mosquito control, challenges in drug resistance, and critical need to sustain efforts — even after incidence declines. Watch video.

Global health needs a new kind of leader. From dangerous pandemics to widespread obesity, from ineffective health systems to air and water pollution, 21st century health challenges can threaten communities, economies and national security on unprecedented scales. Today’s leaders need to be able to translate technical research into effective policy. The Division of Policy Translation and Leadership Development bridges these worlds.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Division’s Betty Johnson named “Harvard Hero”

Betty Johnson, Director of Student and Fellows Programs in the Division, has been named a “Harvard Hero.” The annual program celebrates high-performing staff from Harvard. She will be feted with her fellow winners on June 13.

Panel examines cost of not investing in global child health

Coverage by GlobalPost of April 16 Forum event, The Cost of Inaction: The Consequences of Failing the World’s Children.