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Department of Molecular Metabolism

Researching the complex interplay between the major factors underlying metabolic health and disease, including diet, age, environment, and genetics, for the prevention and treatment of widespread chronic diseases.

Location

665 Huntington Avenue 
Building 2, 1st Floor

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement

The Department of Molecular Metabolism is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. As public health researchers, we embrace and value all of humanity regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religious background, perspective, or lived experience. This reflects the work we are engaged in to find the root causes of major non-communicable diseases that adversely affect public health, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and chronic diseases of metabolism. At the heart of our values and research is helping all people live better and healthier lives.

Diversity and inclusion initiatives are woven into our core beliefs and values. We will work to increase opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to participate fully in our community. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee events, training, and programming, we promote interracial and intercultural awareness and understanding.

5 Pillars of Focus

Our committee’s work is centered around the following key pillars: Creating Space/Presence and Reporting; Recruitment; Outreach; Building Community and Events; Coaching, Preparation & Learning. We use these as the basis to curate all of our action items that ultimately result in building stronger foundations in our community.

Resources

Our committee is dedicated to developing, curating, and sharing a wealth of resources tailored for our trainees, researchers, staff, and faculty. Accessible through our school and wider academic network, these resources have long served as vital pathways of support, fostering a collaborative and nurturing environment for all members. We hope that these offerings serve as a reassuring reminder that you are an integral part of a cohesive and encouraging research community, empowering you to thrive in your academic and professional endeavors.

For resources that may help in addressing recent impacts on research community research community please access the MET Department Intranet here.

Employee Resource Groups

Who Can You Talk To

Reporting and Support

Members of our department can confidentially report with Katrina Soriano, Executive Director of Administration (kwright@hsph.harvard.edu), and our Chair, Brendan Manning (bmanning@hsph.harvard.edu).

Additionally, you can contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion by contacting odi@hsph.harvard.edu