Dr. Lilian Cheung, Lecturer, Director of Mindful Research and Practice, and Director of Health Promotion and Communication at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Nutrition, shares how we can be more mindful and present while eating.

With global meat consumption increasing, Bruce Friedrich, Founder and President, Good Food Institute, explains how alternative proteins can provide a more sustainable option, while meeting consumer’s demands.

Jasmine Norris, MPH ‘23, is inspired by the School’s renowned professors, appreciative of the role financial aid plays in building the Harvard Chan community, and supportive of the efforts being made to increase a sense of belonging for students like her.

Gabriel Seidman introduces Digital Frontiers in Public Health at The Ellison Institute in Los Angeles on January 31, 2023. Seidman highlights the need to invest in data structure for health care and the potential to harness technology for solutions to public health challenges.

Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, argues against the proposal to switch to permanent daylight saving time and explains how it could impact our sleep.

There are many connections between heart and brain health. How can a simple "brain health score" help us track the impact of lifestyle factors such as sleep and diet on this critical intersection? Dr. Husseini Manji explains.

In this high-powered gathering, thought leaders unpacked the challenges and potential solutions to building a nationwide integration of digital technology and health data with the goal of leveraging that data to protect health at a population level. This event was at The Ellison Institute in Los Angeles on January 31, 2023.

Advancing mental health depends on both our scientific understanding and scientific culture. Dr. Husseini Manji explains why there is much reason to hope in both areas -- from better elucidation of gene and environment interactions to robust multisectoral treatment approaches.

Husseini Manji has spent decades directing research into the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses at the National Institutes for Health and Johnson & Johnson. Despite important advances, many diseases remain intractable. Manji has called for a “Manhattan Project” approach to mental disorders and dementia that would bring together disparate fields, including neurobiology, technology, drug discovery, and societal interventions to change the way mental health is treated. Manji will sit down with Ipsit Vahia, Director of the Technology and Aging Laboratory, McLean Hospital, to talk about the future of mental health care.

From her background and personal “why” to her take on the importance of diverse leadership, Sarah Tsay, expected DrPH ‘23, demonstrates how “equity is at the heart of everything we’re doing in public health.”

Asaf Bitton, Executive Director of Ariadne Labs, shares what the U.S. can learn from Costa Rica’s preventative and inclusive approach to health care.

In this panel discussion, health and technology leaders discuss the need to modernize local and statewide health information exchanges in order to improve patient care and health outcomes. This event was at The Ellison Institute in Los Angeles on January 31, 2023.

Our diets clearly affect our health — and they may also determine the future of our planet. In this panel, we’ll examine the connections between personal and planetary health, with a particular emphasis on how our dietary choices can influence climate change, antibiotic resistance, and food security. Our expert panelists will explore concepts including mindful eating, lab-grown meat, and “blue” diets rooted in the ocean. We’ll also talk about sustainable agricultural practices. By looking at where and how our food is sourced, we’ll be able to evaluate both the health and the environmental impact of our meals.

David Cash, the EPA’s regional administrator for New England, explains how the EPA is addressing the effects of climate change and pollution on low-income and minority communities.

Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, explains how various forms of art can provide relief from PTSD and help process traumatic events.

Dr. Rebecca Spencer, Professor of Psychology and Brain Science at UMass Amherst, and Dr. Azizi Seixas, Associate Professor at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, share some expert advice on how to improve your sleep.

Creativity and engaging with the arts can provide mental health benefits and foster a sense of belonging, but we often don’t think about the arts as part of our health routine. Our panelists explain how to bring creativity into your daily life.

Roman Macaya, Former Executive President and Chairman of the Board, Costa Rican Social Security, explains how Costa Rica’s medical record system and health care financing helped create a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While shorter treatment courses for Tuberculosis exist, they are not always offered to patients. Megan Murray, Ronda Stryker and William Johnston Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, explains the barriers to providing shorter treatment programs.

TB survivor and filmmaker Rhea Lobo explains how the stigma associated with tuberculosis can be addressed by empowering patients and their families with treatment information.