‘I’m going to fix everyone’
Despite his challenging start in rural Jamaica, James Frater, MPH ’24, overcame enormous obstacles to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a doctor. He then helped others dream big.
Why we’re here: Tackling cancer, from early detection to artificial intelligence tools
Harvard Chan Magazine spoke with two PhD students pursuing projects with the potential to transform cancer care.
Promoting breast cancer equity in rural communities
Jen Cruz, PhD ’25, finds deep personal meaning in her work conducting community-engaged research on breast cancer inequities in rural settings.
Understanding contraceptive decision-making in sub-Saharan Africa
Valencia Lambert, SM ’24, brings a passion for community partnerships to her work addressing women’s reproductive health and infectious-disease outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.
Examining subsistence practices and environmental resilience on a Hawaiian island
Momi Afelin was inspired by her community’s commitment to preserving traditional practices and restoring the local food system to study nutrition and planetary health.
Through MPH program in Clinical Effectiveness, students gain skills, make global connections
In Harvard Chan School’s Master of Public Health program in Clinical Effectiveness (MPH-CLE), students get a twofold opportunity: They can boost their clinical research skills as well as make rich connections with fellow students from around the world.
MPH in epidemiology program, mostly online, has unexpected perk: camaraderie
Harvard Chan School's MPH in epidemiology program, mostly online, has an unexpected perk: camaraderie.
Fighting misinformation one tweet at a time
Biostatistics PhD candidate Kareem Carr turned into a Twitter star by debunking deceptive charts. He tells Harvard Public Health why he addresses misinformation on social media—and how scientists and academics can do it well.
‘Crossroads’ conversations: Faculty, alums share key career moments with students
Harvard Chan faculty and alumni shared stories about major transitional moments in their careers and lives at an October 16 dinner with students.
HCSA leader Gabriela Rosa aims to elevate student voices
Gabriela Rosa is a student in Harvard Chan School’s Doctor of Public Health Program and the new president of the Harvard Chan Student Association. She’s also a fertility expert, a watercolor painter, and a weightlifter.
