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Cutter Lectures on Preventive Medicine “Longevity: The Role of Epidemics”

May 5th @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual In Person
Arias, Koh, and Robine headshots and a blue background

Presented by the Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Stay for the reception right after from 5:00-7:00pm in Sebastian’s Cafe.

With talks from three preeminent speakers in the field, The 7th Cutter Symposium promises to address the important role of epidemiology in studying life expectancy and longevity, in particular in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis.Schedule of speakers:

Life expectancy trends in the United States and the impact of drug-overdose and COVID-19 mortality

Elizabeth Arias, PhD

Statistical Analysis & Research Team, Mortality Statistics Branch, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Trends in life expectancy in Western European countries and other indicators of longevity

Jean-Marie Robine, PhD

Emeritus Research Professor, French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM)

Public Health Strategies for Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Howard Koh, MD

Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

 

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Details

Date: May 5th
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calendars: Public Events, School-wide Events, University-wide Events
Event types: Conferences and Symposia, Lectures / Seminars / Forums

Venue

Kresge Building
Snyder Auditorium (Kresge G1)
Virtual In Person

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