Health rights advocates gather to learn, network
October 3, 2013 — It is not just that there is a need for improved access to both health and justice systems, Harvard School … Continue reading “Health rights advocates gather to learn, network”
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JP Onnela wins NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
October 1, 2013 — Jukka-Pekka “JP” Onnela, assistant professor of biostatistics at Harvard School of Public Health, has won a prestigious Director’s New Innovator … Continue reading “JP Onnela wins NIH Director’s New Innovator Award”
Creative, intelligent, energetic: HSPH celebrates its postdocs
September 26, 2013 — A celebration of Harvard School of Public Health’s postdocs—as well as their mentors—was held on September 20, 2013, coinciding with National … Continue reading “Creative, intelligent, energetic: HSPH celebrates its postdocs”
Student lands grant to further tuberculosis control in Indonesia
September 26, 2013 — For Philips Loh, the suffering of tuberculosis patients — and the frightening ease with which the disease spreads — was … Continue reading “Student lands grant to further tuberculosis control in Indonesia”
In memoriam: Elif Yavuz, ScD ’13
September 23, 2013 — A statement from Dean Julio Frenk I am extremely saddened to let you know that Elif Yavuz, ScD, a 2013 graduate of … Continue reading “In memoriam: Elif Yavuz, ScD ’13”
Progress, but challenges in reducing racial disparities
September 19, 2013 — Disparities between blacks and whites in the U.S. remain pronounced—and health is no exception. A panel of experts at Harvard … Continue reading “Progress, but challenges in reducing racial disparities”
Keeping workers safe from health hazards on the job
September 16, 2013 — Harvard School of Public Health’s Education and Research Center (ERC) for Occupational Safety and Health has been awarded a five-year, … Continue reading “Keeping workers safe from health hazards on the job”
Predicting countries’ likelihood of achieving universal health care
September 13, 2013 — Countries that are wealthy, have less income inequality, and whose citizens have the highest educational levels are the most likely … Continue reading “Predicting countries’ likelihood of achieving universal health care”
Jane Carrie Weeks, MD, MSc, remembered for leadership in outcomes research
September 12, 2013–Jane Carrie Weeks, MD ’84, MSc ’91, a prominent researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, internationally known for building the discipline of outcomes … Continue reading “Jane Carrie Weeks, MD, MSc, remembered for leadership in outcomes research”
Improved sanitation vital to safe drinking water
September 10, 2013 – To help ensure clean drinking water for future generations, it is important to understand the links between clean water and … Continue reading “Improved sanitation vital to safe drinking water”