GINGER graduates poised to elevate neuropsychiatric genetics research across Africa
Graduates of the Global Initiative for Neuropsychiatric Genetics Education in Research (GINGER) are poised to elevate neuropsychiatric genetics research across Africa.
Human Immunomics Initiative will decode immune system, speed new vaccines
Harvard Chan School, Human Immunomics Initiative announce project to speed vaccines.
Air pollution linked with higher COVID-19 death rates
People with COVID-19 who live in U.S. regions with high levels of air pollution are more likely to die from the disease than people who live in less polluted areas, according to a new nationwide study from Harvard…
Gaining insight into women's health
Could an app help scientists better understand menstruation, fertility, and menopause? On the latest episode of This Week in Health, Shruthi Mahalingaiah and JP Onnela talk about the groundbreaking Apple Women’s Health Study. Shruthi Mahalingaiah, an assistant professor of environmental, reproductive, and…
Launch of new analytics platform provides access to cutting edge tech for Harvard Chan School scientists
The launch of the Harvard Chan Advanced Multi-omics Platform, or ChAMP, provides access to cutting edge tech for Harvard Chan School scientists.
Conference explores intersection of cancer, immunology, and data science
The Program in Quantitative Genomics conference explored the intersection of cancer, immunology, and data science.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Apple formally launch Women’s Health Study
Groundbreaking study will collect and analyze data on menstrual and gynecological health to improve overall understanding of women’s health needs. Study has potential to be largest study of its scope and scale. For immediate release: Thursday, November 14,…
Exercise may stave off depression, even among those at higher genetic risk
Several hours of physical activity each week may protect people from bouts of depression, even among those who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
Symposium tackles the effects of genes and environment in childhood
Dozens of experts gathered at Harvard Chan School for the 22nd annual John B. Little Symposium, “Early Life Impacts of Genes and Environment."
Fong Wang Clow receives 2019 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award
Biostatistician Fong Wang Clow, who helped bring numerous lifesaving drugs to market, is the recipient of the 2019 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award.
