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The Harvard Chan Studio is the hub for the School’s premiere live and livestreamed 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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Reporting on humanitarian crises: A new approach to global storytelling

May 11, 2023 | Go to the event page


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May 15th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

How Costa Rica became a global leader on climate and health: A Q&A with President Carlos Alvarado Quesada

Virtual

Presented jointly with Harvard Public Health magazine  Costa Rica offers a remarkable number of public health lessons to the world—from an historic national decarbonization plan and smart investments in renewable energy, to universal health care and life expectancies that surpass the U.S. In this fast-paced Q&A, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, the 48th President of the Republic of Costa Rica and 2023 Harvard Chan Convocation speaker, will share first-hand insights into the lessons Costa Rica offers globally. Register for free to receive … Continue reading "How Costa Rica became a global leader on climate and health: A Q&A with President Carlos Alvarado Quesada"


May 11th, 2023 @ 11:00 am

Reporting on humanitarian crises: A new approach to global storytelling

Virtual In Person

Presented jointly with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative The ruthless drivers of climate change, armed conflict, and natural disasters have sparked wave after wave of humanitarian crises — and at times, it’s too easy to dismiss the consequences. Journalist Heba Aly will not allow such complacency. As CEO of The New Humanitarian, an independent nonprofit, Aly leads a newsroom that delivers high-impact journalism from the heart of crises, amplifying voices of those in need and those who seek to help. In … Continue reading "Reporting on humanitarian crises: A new approach to global storytelling"


April 27th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

City leadership through a public health lens

Virtual In Person

Mayors are on the front line of many public health issues, from climate change to homelessness to racial and economic inequalities, gun violence and crime. The job requires a distinct set of leadership skills and an intense focus on community well-being. We’ve convened four city leaders who will walk us through case studies from their experience as they responded to crises and set public policy in New York City, Houston, Tulsa, and Columbia, SC. Register for free to submit your … Continue reading "City leadership through a public health lens"


April 10th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The power of pets: How animals affect human health

Virtual In Person

For millennia, animal companions have comforted, entertained, and delighted us — and now, we increasingly understand how they affect our physical and mental well-being. To celebrate National Pet Day, we’re convening a conversation on the science of the human-animal connection and the unexpected ways pets can make a difference to our health. Register to send your questions… and get ready to see some adorable furry (and fluffy and scaly and feathery) friends in this special event.  An on-demand video will … Continue reading "The power of pets: How animals affect human health"


March 23rd, 2023 @ 11:00 am

Combatting a global killer: What’s next in the fight against tuberculosis

Virtual In Person

A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum  Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise again, after declining for more than a decade, and the threat of drug-resistant strains looms large. But there are glimmers of hope — including new research into the reasons treatment often fails. Our panel of experts will share the latest science, policy, and health care innovations — and explore how we can apply lessons from COVID — to halt the spread of one of the world’s … Continue reading "Combatting a global killer: What’s next in the fight against tuberculosis"


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