Harvard Chan School hosts a diverse array of speakers, invited to share both scholarly research and personal perspectives. They do not speak for the School, and hosting them does not imply endorsement of their views, organizations, or employers.

Exec. Ed: Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value

In Person

Supporting Executives with Directions, Tools, and Approaches to Increase Representation of Women on Health Care and Related Industry Boards Gender disparity on boards of directors is well recognized and documented, whether in the for-profit, non-profit, or government sectors. In the United States, fewer than 30% of corporate board directors are women. Nearly 50% of venture … Continue reading "Exec. Ed: Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value"

Resolved: High quality evidence about what works is the most important gap in maternal health policymaking

Virtual In Person

GHP will host a faculty debate as part of Global Health Week 2024 on Monday, April 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Building 1, room 1110. Kevin Croke, Assistant Professor of Global Health, and Maggie McConnell, Associate Professor of Global Health Economics, will debate “Resolved: High quality evidence about what works is the most … Continue reading "Resolved: High quality evidence about what works is the most important gap in maternal health policymaking"

The ethics of AI in public health communication

Virtual In Person

Join Robert Jennings and Connie Moon Sehat for a discussion of their work co-chairing the ARTT and NPHIC Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Communications Working Group. This event is presented in collaboration with the Harvard Chan School's Health Communication Concentration and the Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship. Speakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak … Continue reading "The ethics of AI in public health communication"

Shifting global health paradigms and effective advocacy: Feminists making the impossible possible in Cairo

Virtual

The Department of Global Health and Population will host a virtual conversation on Tuesday, April 23 as part of Global Health Week 2024. It is widely accepted that the 1994 ICPD in Cairo changed paradigms in population policies, but it is usually forgotten that the conference also contributed to a shift of paradigms in global … Continue reading "Shifting global health paradigms and effective advocacy: Feminists making the impossible possible in Cairo"

Tuesday Evening Run/Walk Meetup

In Person

Harvard on the Move is a university-wide initiative that promotes various forms of physical activity in an effort to promote holistic wellbeing across the Harvard community. This Spring semester, there will be meetups for folks to run or walk together on Tuesdays at 6pm (Vanderbilt Hall) and Saturday at 9am (Gordon Hall steps). Come join us! … Continue reading "Tuesday Evening Run/Walk Meetup"

Art Walk with the DFCC Art Collection

In Person

Join us for a unique and enriching experience at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where art meets well-being in a meaningful exploration of the human spirit. In this 60-minute session, we'll embark on a captivating journey through the institute's remarkable art collection, delving into the therapeutic and transformative nature of creativity. Together, we'll take a moment … Continue reading "Art Walk with the DFCC Art Collection"

“My fellow Americans, ask not what US data can do for you, ask what you would be able to do with data from Sweden”

Virtual

Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series Speaker: Jonas Ludvigsson, MD, PhD Professor, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Karolinska Institutet ABSTRACT Sweden provides a unique opportunity for healthcare research in large populations, with longitudinal data and virtually no loss of follow-up. Through the personal identity number population-based registers can be linked including the Patient Register, the … Continue reading "“My fellow Americans, ask not what US data can do for you, ask what you would be able to do with data from Sweden”"

Climate and Health Research Network

Virtual

Our community of scholars works to coordinate, support, and amplify climate and health research. All members of the Harvard community and affiliated hospitals are welcome to join our monthly meetings for networking, feedback on projects, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. To join, contact: Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu Upcoming meetings: May 29th, 1-2 pm June 26th, 1-2 pm