Our team was proud to take part in the Harvard Chan Community Day of Service! Department members made fleece blankets for youth experiencing homelessness, distributed by Project Linus. Thank you to everyone who volunteered! @hsph.harvard.edu #Boston #CommunityImpact

First-generation students and Harvard Chan School faculty and staff talk candidly about imposter syndrome, campus life, and the support systems and mentoring that help first-gen students thrive.

As part of Harvard Climate Action Week, environmental health researchers from Harvard Chan School looked at how AI could impact climate and discussed ways to protect the public from extreme heat.

As an entrepreneur in the health sector, Sean Liu knew he needed to be able to work meaningfully and efficiently with health care professionals. He joined our online MPH Generalist program, enabling him to continue growing his business and family—all while earning a Harvard degree. hsph.me/online

“At stake is nothing less than the decisions Americans make about their health and the health of their communities,” said Harvard Chan's Andy Burness. “We can do more than lament the loss of trust. We can do something about it. And that starts with re-thinking how we communicate about public health”

Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study co-authored by researchers at Ben-Gurion University, Harvard Chan School, and the University of Leipzig.

After a federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration’s cancellation of nearly $3 billion worth of grants to Harvard University was unlawful, several faculty members from Harvard Chan School expressed relief as well as concern about Harvard’s future.

New students at Harvard Chan School were welcomed by deans, faculty, staff, and returning students at Fall Orientation last week. The three-day event brought together 449 new students from 66 countries and territories to connect and learn how to make the most of their experience at the School.

“This is not just a New York City problem,” said Harvard Chan's Hannah Greenwald Healy. “I think of it as a problem in industrialized countries. We’ve been seeing increases in Legionnaires’ disease for decades now across the United States, across Canada, and across a lot of European countries.”

Dean Andrea Baccarelli (@deanbaccarelli.bsky.social) welcomed new students at last week’s orientation, sharing that Harvard Chan School “is the perfect place for you to explore how your skills and interests can best serve your goals and help you make the most impact in public health.”

SOPHAS is a centralized application service used by many of the accredited schools in public health, including Harvard Chan School. All Harvard Chan School master’s and doctor of public health program applicants follow the same process, starting with SOPHAS. Learn more: hsph.me/apply

A new cohort of changemakers is on campus for Fall 2025 Orientation at Harvard Chan School. Welcome to all of our new students! #HarvardChan

As Fall 2025 Orientation activities kick off the academic year at Harvard Chan School, hear from alum Michelle Shah, MPH ’25, who was a HOST during last Fall Orientation. If you’re at Orientation this week and have a question about life on campus, ask one of the HOSTs! Welcome to #HarvardChan!

For decades, government, academia, and industry have worked together to forward scientific innovation in the U.S. Biostatistician @johnquackenbush.bsky.social explains how investment in basic research at universities today will advance fields ranging from telecommunications to public health.

Today’s #HarvardChanStudio panel brings together health and policy experts to explore the drivers of declining fertility, consider whether the U.S. needs more births, and discuss innovative strategies to improve the health of moms and babies. Watch live:

Do Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations protect Americans’ health? Mary Rice, director of @harvardcchange.bsky.social, answers your questions in this Q&A on the EPA’s origins and impact, and what it means for Americans' health if the agency's regulations are weakened.

Ozempic knock-offs are flooding the supplement market—and putting public health at risk. Dr. Bryn Austin spoke with @pbsnews.org about the dangers of these unregulated products. Check out more from @hsph.harvard.edu: hsph.harvard.edu/news/ozempic...

Researchers who had their federal funding terminated by the Trump administration—and later had it restored thanks to a federal judge’s ruling—say that the process of getting their projects moving again has been marked by confusion and delays.

Risk of cardiovascular disease was 41% higher in women who experienced stalking and 70% higher in women who experienced obtaining a restraining order, compared to women without these experiences, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

Harvard Chan School's Benjamin Sommers and Adrianna McIntyre (@adrianna.bsky.social) share their reactions to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and discuss potential consequences for Medicaid recipients and the U.S. health care system.

“NIH funding for the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study is essential to our ability to investigate the relationship between oral health and gastrointestinal cancer, and to study how we may improve early detection and intervention,” says Harvard Chan's Mingyang Song.

"I wish people understood that the funding researchers receive is not a government handout. We put our brains, hearts, and souls into creating projects that will help people be healthier, even when they don’t see the research in action," says Harvard Chan School's Josiemer Mattei.

Harvard Chan School's Gaurab Basu shares three of his favorite things, including visiting Harvard's @arnoldarboretum.bsky.social. bit.ly/3GS2DCp

Children who lived near Coldwater Creek in Missouri grew up to face an elevated risk of cancer, likely through radiation exposure associated with the creek, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School. hsph.harvard.edu/news/living-...

Harvard Chan School's Erica Kenney discusses how federal grant terminations may impact her research on how to help families, particularly children, eat nutritious foods.

Congrats to the Class of 2025! Now that the academic year has concluded, we invite you to watch our annual video, "Challenging Times in Epidemiology." It offers a glimpse into the experiences of our students, faculty, staff and researchers during the '24–'25 year 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=epWT...

Social media algorithms can harm youth. Our new video series shares how states can act through algorithm audits and accountability laws. 🎬 Watch Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcmF... 🌐 Roadmap: hsph.me/algorithm-au... @hsph.harvard.edu

That's a wrap! Last week, the 2025 CAUSALab Summer Courses on Causal Inference came to a close @hsph.harvard.edu. Thank you to our 400+ attendees, who represent: 🏢 200+ organizations 🌎 38 countries 📍 35 U.S. states Thank you to our wonderful instructors and fellows who make the courses possible.

The CDC has now "reported that the number of confirmed measles cases in the country had risen to 1,288, exceeding the 1,274 cases reported in 2019, to become the highest single-year total since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000." (via @statnews.com)

Harvard Chan researchers have been sharing details about how funding cuts have severely affected their work—or stopped it altogether. “This is larger than any individual grant,” said Glorian Sorensen, research professor of social and behavioral sciences. “What we are losing is a future.”

A travel ban enacted by President Donald Trump in early June is affecting thousands of international students—including Harvard Chan doctoral student Fatou Wurie. Learn more in an op-ed written by Wurie in @theguardian.com: hsph.harvard.edu/news/op-ed-t...

Jérémie Le Pen, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases, shares one thing everyone should know about the innate immune system, our body’s first line of defense against infection: We can harness it to help keep people from becoming seriously ill.

Stephanie Kang, DrPH ’21, wanted “a program that could equip me with the tools and skills to address deeper systemic issues.” When she learned about the DrPH program, she “immediately recognized it as a unique space for intentional, practice-based learning that I couldn’t find anywhere else.”

We asked Harvard Chan community members to explain their research in 7 words or less. We had so many wonderful responses that we had to share just a few more. Help us preserve our lifesaving research: hsph.me/whygive

We're highlighting LGBTQ leaders in public health history during Pride month. Martha May Eliot, was a physician and pediatric health researcher. As the first chief resident of the department of pediatrics at Yale Medical School, where she worked with Edwards A. Park on new therapies for rickets.

Even after a wildfire has been put out, particulate matter in the air can pose a risk to your health—even when you’re indoors. Harvard Chan School's Joe Allen has four tips on staying safe after a wildfire.

Improving indoor air quality can not only reduce breathing problems—it can also lead to beneficial changes in the gut microbiome, according to a new study led by Peggy Lai. The finding suggests that a healthier microbiome might help reduce air pollution’s harms. hsph.harvard.edu/news/cleaner...

During Pride month, we're highlighting LGBTQ leaders in public health history. Alan Hart, born in 1890, was a physician, researcher, radiologist, and novelist. 🧵 1/3

Harvard Chan School’s Marc Weisskopf spoke to Anderson Cooper about the current threats to his research on ALS in veterans and to scientific and health research across the country. hsph.harvard.edu/news/federal...

"Be aesthetic," coached one of Ankur Pandya's children, as he put together this Day in the Life of a Harvard Chan Professor video. Thanks bsky.app/profile/anku... for sharing a day in your life! Which Harvard Chan faculty member or researcher do you want to see in a Day in the Life video next?

Epidemiologist Bill Hanage says that restricting access to the COVID vaccine to people over 65 and those with certain medical conditions will increase risk for Americans, particularly healthy adults aged 50 to 64. hsph.harvard.edu/news/new-cov...

A recent Harvard Crimson article discussed how Dean Andrea Baccarelli has been keeping faculty and staff across the School informed of the “tsunami” of difficulties the School is currently facing. hsph.harvard.edu/news/harvard...

We surprised Loren Po, MPH ’25, with video of himself at his Harvard Chan School orientation. He shares his feelings on graduating and the connections he has made as an MPH student. #HarvardChan25

Harvard Chan School's Benjamin Sommers and Adrianna McIntyre discuss how proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact tens of millions of low-income adults and families, people with disabilities, pregnant people, and seniors.

“My grandfather loved to read the news, but over time, [he developed] age-related macular degeneration and lost his eyesight. He couldn’t read his favorite newspapers anymore,” said Nikhil Vytla, SM ’25. “That was my motivation to build technology that helped people in my communities.”

Scenes from the Convocation and Commencement ceremonies for Harvard Chan School's Class of 2025 🎓 #HarvardChan25

With funding from our Center, 22 students from the @gsd.harvard.edu, @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, and @hsph.harvard.edu will help public and nonprofit entities across the US address a wide range of housing-related challenges this summer. www.jchs.harvard.edu/press-releas...

"The cancellation of federal funding to HSPH is not only a tragedy for our colleagues and their staff and students, but it will also prove to be a tragedy for the health of our fellow citizens," read a statement signed by more than 20 retired Harvard Chan School professors.

Zeenith Ebrahim spent her DrPH program honing the skills to grow Jamii Life, a South Africa-based home health care company that’s empowering care workers with tools and training to improve the quality of home-based care and harnessing technology to help keep its services accessible and affordable.

Congratulations and welcome to Harvard Chan School's global alumni network, Class of 2025. Learn more about Harvard Chan School's Class of 2025: hsph.harvard.edu/news/class-of-2025 Photos: Veasey Conway, Niles Singer, and Stephanie Mitchell for Harvard University #HarvardChan25