The Studio
The Harvard Chan Studio is the hub for the School’s premier in-person and live-streamed events. We convene global leaders in health policy, advocacy, industry, and research for insightful conversations about public health’s most pressing challenges and most promising solutions.
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Upcoming events
Communicating science to a skeptical public: A conversation with “Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum Presented jointly with the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health Center for Health Communication Launched as a “direct line” to accessible information during the COVID-19 pandemic, the newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist” has blossomed into a trusted, wide-ranging science source to more than 250,000 followers. In this event, the newsletter’s founder, epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina, will speak about how public health leaders can cut through misinformation and partisanship with effective, … Continue reading "Communicating science to a skeptical public: A conversation with “Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina"
Public health and the U.S. Constitution: A conversation with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Justice Stephen Breyer served on the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 28 years, hearing critical cases that influenced many aspects of American life, from tobacco regulation to abortion to gun laws. Just days after the 2024 presidential election, Justice Breyer will reflect on his pragmatic approach to law; the intersection of public health and the U.S. Constitution; and the art of listening to others with differing views. Dean Andrea Baccarelli will moderate. Register for free to submit your questions. An … Continue reading "Public health and the U.S. Constitution: A conversation with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer"
Past events
Navigating election anxiety: Balancing mental health and political engagement
With tensions about the U.S. presidential election high and rising, psychologists are now recognizing “political anxiety” as a genuine phenomenon with negative health effects. This event brings together seasoned pollsters, political analysts, and public health experts to discuss why political anxiety is so acute — and the consequences for personal well-being and political discourse. They’ll also offer practical, actionable tips to quell election-related stress. Register for free to submit your questions. An on-demand video will be posted after the event. … Continue reading "Navigating election anxiety: Balancing mental health and political engagement"
Global poverty solutions: Q&A with Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee
Reducing global poverty is one of public health’s most pressing issues, as an estimated 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty. Economist Abhijit Banerjee takes an evidence-driven approach to improving the lives of the poor by using rigorous field experiments to systematically test a range of interventions, such as giving low-income households a lump sum of cash or guaranteeing them a minimum monthly income. For revolutionizing the field of development economics, Banerjee shared a 2019 Nobel Prize with his … Continue reading "Global poverty solutions: Q&A with Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee"
Combatting the global threat of dengue fever
2024 has been a record-breaking year for dengue cases, prompting the World Health Organization to categorize dengue as a high threat to global health. Warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are allowing Aedes mosquitoes, which carry the disease, to breed longer and expand to new regions. The U.S. is one of many nations with an uptick in dengue, which leads to high fevers and severe pain and can be life-threatening. How do we prepare for and combat this debilitating disease? This … Continue reading "Combatting the global threat of dengue fever"
Elevating women in science: A conversation with Brazilian Academy of Sciences President Helena Nader
Presented in partnership with the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies As the first woman president of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences in more than a century, Helena Nader is a staunch advocate for inclusion, championing gender, racial, and ethnic equity in science. In this fireside chat, hear how she’s repeatedly advanced research, improved nationwide levels of high school education, and closed gaps in scientific development among different regions of Brazil. Register for free to submit your questions. SPEAKER … Continue reading "Elevating women in science: A conversation with Brazilian Academy of Sciences President Helena Nader"
CDC Director Mandy Cohen: Protecting public health in a challenging world
As the nation’s public health chief, CDC Director Mandy Cohen faces a world of challenges. In this fireside chat, she will discuss a range of pressing issues, including bird flu, extreme heat, health equity, loneliness, and gun violence. She’ll also describe her career journey from an MPH student at Harvard Chan to head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dean Andrea Baccarelli will moderate. Register for free to attend in-person and submit your questions. Harvard ID is required. … Continue reading "CDC Director Mandy Cohen: Protecting public health in a challenging world"
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