Providing compassionate care to marginalized people
As a medical resident in Toronto, Jeremy Cygler, MPH-45 ’24, saw firsthand how the health care system failed vulnerable patients.
Evaluating nutrition policies to reduce inequities
Matt Lee, PhD ’24, balanced his work evaluating nutrition policies with performances in the Longwood Symphony Orchestra.
Improving health equity, one smile at a time
Chilean dentist Alberto Inzulza Galdames, MPH ’24, wants to improve access to health care for people in vulnerable communities.
Improving cardiac health through machine learning
Mostafa Al-Alusi, SM ’24, is a cardiologist with a passion for computer science. After graduating from Harvard Chan School’s Health Data Science program, he will continue his research on using machine learning to improve heart health.
A molecular dive into how cells sense nutrients
Krystle Kalafut, PhD ’24, studies the liver’s response to insulin, revealing potential mechanisms involved in obesity and diabetes.
Lack of safe hair products for Black women in Boston highlighted at art show
A recent art show in the Boston neighborhood of Roslindale provided a platform for community members to explore the factors at play in access to safe hair products among Black women in Boston. The event was conceived by…
Fighting ‘forever chemicals’
PhD student Jahred Liddie discusses his research on PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in the environment.
From public servant to public health student
After two decades as a public servant in India, Mrinalini Darswal came to Harvard Chan School to gain leadership skills in the public health field. After she graduates in May with her DrPH, her mission will remain the…
Researching new ways to prevent Alzheimer’s
Irfan Chaudhuri, SM ’24, discusses his path to public health and a master of science degree in neuropsychiatric epidemiology from Harvard Chan School.
Studying by day, changing diapers by night
For married students Matt and Sally Hamm, MDs who’ve worked together as Air Force flight surgeons, Harvard Chan School’s Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program has provided an ideal opportunity to deepen their training while raising four kids.
