Division of Policy Translation and Leadership Development

The Division fosters a connection between scientists and policy-makers to strengthen leadership and impact health and well-being worldwide. For practitioners and students who aspire to lead in critical times, The Division provides instruction and real-time support during crises.

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Boston police officers patrol down Boylston Street near the scene of multiple explosions near the end of the Boston Marathon finish line in Boston
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

RSVP: May 2 “Voices from the Field” with Gov. Bev Perdue

HSPH Students are invited to RSVP for a ”Decision-making: Voices from the Field” leadership seminar with Gov. Bev Perdue. Deadline to register is 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 30.


Managing Stress: Protecting Your Health

Harvard Gazette coverage of Managing Stress: Protecting Your Health, a Forum event presented March 6. Sustained over time, stress can undermine health in serious and sometimes deadly ways. In this Forum event, expert participants examined what we know about the effects of stress on health, including heart disease risk, and about the role social status plays in exacerbating or mitigating these effects. In addition, panelists explored ways in which positive well-being, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition contribute to a more resilient, healthier lifestyle. Presented in collaboration with The Huffington Post.


1. Watch On Demandt: Thwarting Killer Mosquitoes, May 1, 12:30-1:30pm ET

2. Watch On Demand: Marathon Bombings: Lessons Learned for Saving Lives, Fri., April 26, 12:30-1:30pm ET

3. Watch On Demand: Cost of Inaction
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