Student profile: Christina Nieves, SM '14
Q: Why did you choose HSPH? A: I chose HSPH because I wanted to go to a school with a strong epidemiology program and exceptional students and faculty. HSPH is one of the best public health schools in…
A burning passion
[ Winter 2014 ] When Catlin Powers first stepped into a nomadic family’s canvas tent in the Chinese Himalayas, she was overpowered by the smell of burning yak dung, the traditional source of fuel. She almost choked on the thick…
Why Public Health? Natalie Meyers
In our video series “Why Public Health?” we ask Harvard School of Public Health students and alumni to talk about what drew them to the field. After spending time working in refugee camps in Uganda, Natalie Meyers, SM…
Student wins shave of a lifetime
As the confetti was still settling after the Boston Red Sox’s World Series win, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) first-year doctoral student Michael Grant, SM ’13, was the lucky fan selected to join Sox stars David Ortiz…
Student's interest in Taiwan food scandal leads to published paper
Spread of tainted food products highlights need to strengthen global food safety October 15, 2013 – In fall 2011, Chih Chao “Justin” Yang, MPH ’12, a physician pursuing a career in internal medicine, had an idea for his 1,000-word…
Mobilizing next generation to reduce health care disparities
October 9, 2013 — Racial disparities continue to exert a harmful influence on the health of non-whites in the United States, affecting such measures as obesity rates, infant mortality, and access to health care. Now, a new collaborative…
Student lands grant to further tuberculosis control in Indonesia
September 26, 2013 — For Philips Loh, the suffering of tuberculosis patients — and the frightening ease with which the disease spreads — was a wake-up call. After working as an intern at a hospital in his native…
Sharing passion for public health at Kenya hospital
Karima Ladhani, a SD ’16 candidate in the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard School of Public Health, was among several Harvard graduate students featured September 10, 2013 in a Harvard Gazette article about their diverse…
Orientation 2013: HSPH welcomes new students
August 30, 2013 — The Harvard School of Public Health community welcomed 515 new students during orientation activities held August 26-30, 2013. Students from 52 countries and 39 states came together for workshops and events designed to prepare…
Solar-powered cooker helps reduce toxic indoor air pollution
August 27, 2013 — While studying climate change in the Himalayas, Catlin Powers, SM’11, a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) PhD candidate in environmental health, was intrigued when a family asked her why scientists were studying outdoor air…
