Jeremiah Mead, architect of respiratory mechanics field, dies
For immediate release: July 7, 2009 Boston, MA -- Jeremiah (Jere) Mead, architect of the field of respiratory mechanics and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), passed away…
D. Mark Hegsted, national force in science of human nutrition, dies
For immediate release: June 19, 2009 Boston, MA -- D. Mark Hegsted, who was instrumental in the development of the federal "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the age of 95 at a…
Prof. Howard Koh nominated assistant secretary for health in HHS
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Boston, MA -- President Barack Obama announced today his intent to nominate Dr. Howard Koh, the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health at Harvard School of Public Health…
Two HSPH professors honored with election to Institute of Medicine for their scientific contributions
For immediate release: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Boston, MA - Two members of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty have been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a national resource for independent, scientifically informed analysis…
Incoming HSPH Dean Julio Frenk receives Clinton Global Citizen award
For immediate release: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 Boston, MA - Dr. Julio Frenk, who will become Dean of Harvard School of Public Health in January, 2009, has received a Clinton Global Citizen Award. In naming Frenk, along with…
New scholarship program and professorship to honor Dr. Bernard Lown
For immediate release: September 10, 2008 BOSTON, MA -- A professorship and scholarship program to honor Dr. Bernard Lown's career of advancing public health is being established at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), school officials announced September…
Thomas H. Weller, Nobel Laureate and Professor Emeritus, dies
For immediate release: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Boston, MA -- Thomas H. Weller, a Nobel Prize winner in 1954 and HSPH Professor Emeritus, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008. He was 93. Dr. Weller received the Nobel Prize…
Julius B. Richmond, former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of Health Policy, Emeritus, dies
For immediate release: July 31, 2008 Boston, MA -- Julius B. Richmond, a former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of Health Policy,Emeritus, died at home in Chestnut Hill, MA, on Sunday, July 27, 2008. He was 91. Dr.…