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Report calls for regulations around dangerous pathogen research
Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology and director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard Chan School, discusses key takeaways from a new report that makes recommendations on strategies for conducting research on dangerous pathogens.
Where in the world is Tim Rebbeck?
Tim Rebbeck, a leading expert in cancer etiology and disparities, travels the world advancing the mission of the Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention.
A surprising look at the mechanics of metastasis
Scientists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are peering deep inside lymph nodes to learn more about how cancer cells spread—and whether we may someday be able to halt metastasis through dietary modifications.
Those facing greatest risk for severe COVID treated less often
Medicare patients who were at the highest risk for severe COVID-19—such as Black patients, patients older than 90, and patients living in nursing homes—received antiviral treatments less often than those who had the least risk, according to a…
Why countries had such different COVID death rates in spite of similar policies
In countries that saw lower death rates during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t so much the policies those countries instituted that kept rates low, but how quickly and flexibly they responded to the emerging outbreak,…
Making performing arts venues healthier
An effort to ensure that Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater is housed in a healthy building—and to share information about how to make theaters everywhere healthier—was the focus of an article in American Artscape, the magazine of the…
Emergency preparedness experts preach the power of communication
Experts at Harvard Chan School's Emergency Preparedness Research, Evaluation & Practice (EPREP) Program have studied the pandemic and other public health emergencies to gain insight into best practices for communicating effectively about health risks during such situations.
More seasonal sickness likely in years to come, say experts
With COVID now added to the annual mix of viruses that typically circulate every year, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses, “sick season” is likely to be worse—and longer—going forward.
Tackling malaria in Brazil
Since the start of her career, Marcia Castro has sought to use her research to inform policy change.
Vaccinologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire on COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and more
Vaccinologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire—who played a key role in developing the mRNA-based platform that enabled the creation of COVID-19 vaccines that have protected millions—answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, as well as other vaccines.
