Our Team
We conduct collaborative research with researchers in 60+ countries to generate evidence for theory development and policy translation tools for enhanced health policy and practice, healthcare investment, and the adoption and diffusion of healthcare innovations.
Our Work
With a focus on learning and translation, the lab draws on its research and policy engagement in comparative health systems to promote learning among students and healthcare leaders in health systems innovation.
Our Projects
The lab uses its research and educational engagement and platforms to inform health policies, health system reform strategies, and targeted innovations to enhance the performance of health systems that deliver high-value healthcare.
Library
Find the latest research papers, reports, and policy briefs produced by our talented team.
Ventures
Learn more about the different ventures that our lab has supported and that are now impacting different health systems.
Get Involved
Find the different opportunities available to students and researchers from all over the world to join our lab.
The Health Systems Innovation Lab at Harvard University is a global research and training lab that specializes in creating high value health systems through targeted innovations. Led by Prof. Rifat Atun, the Lab uses its research, education, translation and innovation activities to work with students, governments, private sector, multilateral entities, and civil society to promote policy and practice, and accelerate the diffusion of health system innovations. The Lab conducts its work within two inter-related streams–Global Health Systems and Innovation—and is driven by a Harvard-based team of interdisciplinary clinicians and academic leaders, and an international group of disciplinary experts.
