Category: New Research
Seminar with Issa Dahabreh – 1/23
The Persistence of Patriarchy in Science
An op-ed in Stat Magazine by Biostats doctoral candidate Emma Thomas relates her surprising findings regarding continued gender disparities in medical journals, and how these findings have manifested in her own experience. The study, co-authored by Thomas’ advisor Francesca Dominici and collaborators … Continue reading “The Persistence of Patriarchy in Science”
Francesca Dominici on the Health Effects of Bushfires and Particulate Matter
A Health Report broadcast aired on ABC Radio National put the impacts of the recent bushfires in Australia into the context of an ongoing issue; the health impacts of air pollution. In … Continue reading “Francesca Dominici on the Health Effects of Bushfires and Particulate Matter”
Exposure to HIV Drug in the Womb May Increase Risk of Microcephaly
Children born to women on HIV therapy containing the drug efavirenz were 2 to 2.5 times more likely to have microcephaly, or small head size, compared to children born to … Continue reading “Exposure to HIV Drug in the Womb May Increase Risk of Microcephaly”
PQG Conference Explores Intersection of Cancer, Immunology, and Data Science
In recent years, researchers have been making progress on developing treatments that leverage the human immune system to overcome various forms of cancer. The relatively nascent pursuit of cancer immunotherapies … Continue reading “PQG Conference Explores Intersection of Cancer, Immunology, and Data Science”
Next Round of Lightning Talks – 12/13
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Seminar with Alumna Melody Goodman – 12/13
HSPH Researchers Examine Short Term Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter
Pollution is taking a much more devastating toll on our health than we realize. A recent article in CNN Health cites research on the surprisingly strong link between exposure to particle … Continue reading “HSPH Researchers Examine Short Term Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter”
HDSI Industry Seminar Series with Steve Sain – 12/3
Industry Seminar Series: Steve Sain, Jupiter Intel Tuesday, December 3rd 5 – 6:30 PM Sever Hall 213 – Harvard Yard RSVP Data science and the estimation of coastal flood risk … Continue reading “HDSI Industry Seminar Series with Steve Sain – 12/3”
