Orientation 2023: Harvard Chan School welcomes new students
A new crop of Harvard Chan School students got their official welcome to the School when Orientation kicked off on August 21.

Promoting sexual health through dating apps
Antón Castellanos Usigli, DrPH ’23, started an innovative digital outreach strategy to connect gay and bisexual men to sexual health services through dating apps.

Michael Dillon’s mission: the ‘incredibly urgent’ issue of LGBTQ health
Michael Dillon, MPH ’23, spent more than three decades managing mergers and acquisitions at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He combined his previous work experience with his Harvard Chan School education to launch a “second act”—advancing health equity for the LGBTQ community.

From Mumbai to Mississippi, improving health for marginalized populations
Disha Jhaveri, MPH ’23, a dentist, wants to use her public health degree to make a wider impact.

Unlocking cellular secrets to better treat diseases
Sophie Lockwood, PhD ’23, uncovered a complex biological mechanism that could potentially help in drug development.

Finding the links between lifestyle choices and healthy aging
A health crisis drove Sherri Cuffe, MPH ’23, to investigate the impact of nutrition and exercise on quality of life.

Science fueled by social justice
Sydney Stanley, PhD ’23, researches infectious diseases with an eye toward improving the health of the world’s most vulnerable populations

Students learn humanitarian response skills during weekend simulation
Ninety current and aspiring humanitarian workers spent a soggy weekend in April learning how to provide aid during a complex disaster and conflict situation.

Boosting the nursing ranks
Trissa Lyman, MPH ’23, has found nursing extremely rewarding. She’s passionate about bringing more people into the field.

Advancing health justice with data
Emily Wright, PhD ’23, is shedding light on U.S. domestic workers’ health risks.
