The Studio
The Harvard Chan Studio is the hub for the School’s premiere 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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Learn about our past series, The Forum and Voices in Leadership.
Upcoming events
Studio Open House
The Studio at the Harvard Chan School is thrilled to invite you to our open house! Join us on September 4 in The Studio, 10th Floor, Kresge Building, to discover the world-class programming The Studio produces, enjoy a complimentary lunch, share YOUR ideas for programming, and spend some time with therapy dog Sophie. Bonus: come by and enjoy some free swag! Attendees will be admitted on a rolling basis until we reach capacity and may be photographed or recorded. Harvard … Continue reading "Studio Open House"
Past events
Engaging the public on LGBTQ health: A conversation with journalist Erin Reed
In this dynamic Q&A, journalist and activist Erin Reed will join Ivan Hsiao, MPH ’24, founder of Trans Health HQ. They will explore ways to translate and disseminate research about LGBTQ health for policy and public discourse, combat misinformation and disinformation, and support progress toward a more equitable future for the LGBTQ community. Register for free to submit your questions. An on-demand video will be posted after the event. SPEAKER Erin Reed, Independent LGBTQ journalist, activist and author of the … Continue reading "Engaging the public on LGBTQ health: A conversation with journalist Erin Reed"
Women at risk: New threats to abortion access
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, 21 states have banned or severely restricted access to the procedure. Women and providers have come forward with harrowing stories about the impact of criminalizing aspects of reproductive care. And the political, legal, and personal turmoil is far from over. Our panel of experts will assess the post-Dobbs landscape and look ahead to looming battles over contraception, fertility treatments, and access to abortion pills. Register for free … Continue reading "Women at risk: New threats to abortion access"
Family-based crisis intervention: Stabilizing suicidal teens
When a suicidal adolescent comes into the emergency department (ED), trained facilitators work with the whole family to stabilize the teen, open communication, and equip them all to return home safely. Developed at Boston Children’s Hospital, the 90-minute family-based crisis intervention (FBCI) avoids unneeded hospitalization. This event will examine how this intervention works and explore efforts to use it in primary care settings, where at-risk adolescents may be seen long before they come to an ED. Download our fact sheet. … Continue reading "Family-based crisis intervention: Stabilizing suicidal teens"
The political determinants of health: How policy choices impact our well-being
It’s long been clear that societal forces affect health, from neighborhood demographics to school quality to the selection of products on sale in our corner stores. But what’s behind those forces? Daniel Dawes, a renowned scholar and attorney, will unpack the political determinants of health, exploring how relationships, resources, policies, and power structures exert enormous influence on our environments — and, in turn, on our well-being. In this fireside chat, he’ll discuss how the political determinants of health have exacerbated … Continue reading "The political determinants of health: How policy choices impact our well-being"
Transforming women’s health in Africa: A conversation with former Ministers of Health Awa Marie Coll Seck and Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin
Gender inequity remains a huge challenge for women in Africa, driven by dynamics including poverty, power structures, and gender-based violence. These inequities show up in troubling disparities in health outcomes across the continent. In this program, two recognized global health leaders from Africa will discuss the challenges and share their solutions, drawing on their deep experiences in government. Register for free to submit your questions. An on-demand video will be posted after the event. SPEAKERS Awa Marie Coll Seck, Former … Continue reading "Transforming women’s health in Africa: A conversation with former Ministers of Health Awa Marie Coll Seck and Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin"
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View all past events, including those produced by The Forum and Voices in Leadership, at the Harvard Chan School YouTube channel.