Convocation 2019: Award winners
Each year, awards are presented to graduating students, faculty, and staff at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Each year, awards are presented to graduating students, faculty, and staff at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Zack McCaw, PhD ’19, is developing statistical tools to advance research into the genetic basis of complex diseases.
Tiana Woolridge, MPH ’19, wants to help vulnerable children build strategies for mental wellness.
May 24, 2019 – The microbiome—the collection of trillions of microorganisms throughout the body that plays an important role in numerous diseases—represents a promising … Continue reading “Researchers explore the link between the microbiome and public health”
Allison Andraski, PhD ’19, bridges her passion for research with her interest in health by studying the little-understood world of HDL, or “good” cholesterol. … Continue reading “Detail-oriented, with an eye on the big picture”
Jasmine Hall, SM ’19, wants to know what drives—and what damages—mental and neurological health. Her hometown’s water crisis lends urgency to her work. May … Continue reading “With mental health and justice for all”
May 21, 2019 – Install smoke detectors. Choose furniture and carpets without harmful chemicals. Cook with the exhaust hood on. Limit the use of … Continue reading “36 expert tips for a healthier home”
Breanne Wilhite, MPH ’19, wants to promote healthy lifestyle interventions in children that are mindful of weight stigma and don’t exacerbate eating disorder behaviors.
Renowned epidemiologist Michael Marmot delivered the 169th Cutter Lecture on Preventative Medicine.
May 15, 2019—William Mair, associate professor of genetics and complex diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is the 2019 recipient of … Continue reading “William Mair receives 2019 Armen H. Tashjian Jr. Award”