7th Cutter Symposium – 5/5

The Department of Epidemiology invites you to: The 7th Cutter SymposiumLongevity: The Role of EpidemicsFriday, May 5, 2023 | Snyder Auditorium (Kresge G1)3:00-5:00pm Symposium5:00-7:00pm ReceptionOpen to the publicRegister for in-person and livestream … Continue reading “7th Cutter Symposium – 5/5”

NIH finds that daily statin reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV

Decades of research and advances in HIV treatment have drastically reduced AIDS-related complications and deaths. As people with HIV live longer, premature heart disease and other chronic conditions have emerged … Continue reading “NIH finds that daily statin reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV”

Upcoming Dissertation Defenses

Contact Jelena Follweiler for Zoom information.                                        

Epi Department Seminar w. Rebecca Betensky – 4/26

The De​partment of Epidemiology Seminar Series presents:Design and Analysis of N-of-1 Trials that Incorporate Sequential MonitoringWednesday, April 26 | 1:00-2:00PM ET | Register for Zoom LinkOpen to the publicRebecca Betensky, PhDChair … Continue reading “Epi Department Seminar w. Rebecca Betensky – 4/26”

Upcoming Thesis Defenses

Contact David Cruikshank for Zoom information.                

Upcoming Dissertation Defenses

Contact Jelena Follweiler for Zoom information.                

Harvard Catalyst Journal Club – 4/5

Biostatistics Journal Club: When estimating causal effects in randomized clinical trials, start by defining causal estimands — not estimatorsWednesday, April 5, 20231:00pm-2:00pmRegister hereMarie-Abèle Bind, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, will lead … Continue reading “Harvard Catalyst Journal Club – 4/5”

New study led by Francesca Dominici quantifies the benefits of pollution reduction in terms of race and class

There is overwhelming evidence that people of color, and Black communities in particular, are disproportionately exposed to harmful air pollutants. The NYTimes recently highlighted a study, conducted by a team of … Continue reading “New study led by Francesca Dominici quantifies the benefits of pollution reduction in terms of race and class”