TB, HIV targeted by student researchers
February 18, 2014 — When people who have been cured of tuberculosis (TB) re-develop the disease, are they relapsing or fighting a new strain? How often should HIV/AIDS patients be tested to see if antiretroviral treatment is working?…
Across Harvard, cross-registration on the rise
Jessica Walradt, who is pursuing a master of science in health policy and management at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), spent last summer interning at the White House in the Medicaid branch and returned to her classwork…
Reproductive issues addressed at women’s health symposium
February 3, 2014 -- How hard is it for women in Appalachia to get an abortion, and what’s the impact on their health if access is a problem? Jennifer O’Donnell wants to know the answers to those questions.…
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…
