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HMS Physician To Be Nominated for U.S. Surgeon General
If successful, Vivek H. Murthy ’98 will become the youngest surgeon general in U.S. history.
Mexican Billionaire Donates $74 Million to Broad for Disease Research
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú has donated $74 million to the Broad Institute to continue studying the genomic basis of human disease—the second gift he has given for this effort—according to an announcement made by Slim and Broad President and Director Eric S. Lander at the Broad Institute on Monday.
Harvard School of Public Health Celebrates Centennial
As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the Harvard School of Public Health hosted the Centennial Leadership Summit on Friday, bringing together public health academics and advocates for a day of discussion.
Clintons Recognized at HSPH Centennial
Former United States President Bill Clinton took the stage at the Harvard School of Public Health’s centennial anniversary ceremony on Thursday, celebrating the success of public health policy reforms that have saved the lives of millions and expressing high hopes for the work of future generations.
HSPH Announces Capital Campaign Goal of $450 Million
Harvard School of Public Health has set a goal of $450 million for its subset of the University’s capital campaign, HSPH campaign co-chair Jonathan S. Lavine announced at a gala at Revere Hotel Boston Common on Thursday evening.
Scientists Re-Code Genome of E. Coli Bacterium
Scientists from Harvard and Yale came together to achieve what was once thought impossible: to fundamentally transform the identity and properties of an organism by re-coding its genome.
Professors Say Shutdown Debate Could Change Perceptions of ACA
Harvard academics in health economics and public policy suggest that the Affordable Care Act’s role in the government shutdown on Tuesday might compromise implementation of health care reform.
Study: Public, Policy Experts Disagree on Medicare
While the public-at-large is predominantly opposed to any cuts in the Medicare program, experts maintain that reducing spending is crucial to balancing the federal budget, the Harvard Opinion Research Program study says.
Harvard Scientists Build Sound-Producing Artificial Muscle
The speaker, made of rubber membrane sandwiched between layers of gel, uses electrical charges carried by ions, not electrons, to produce sounds.
Harvard Geneticists React to Supreme Court’s Gene Patent Ruling
While many in the scientific community lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling that naturally occurring human genes may not be patented, several geneticists at Harvard Medical School on Friday said they believe the decision warrants a more lukewarm response.
HMS Research Dean To Depart
William W. Chin, who has served as executive dean for research at Harvard Medical School for the past three years, will depart Harvard at the end of this month for a new position with a Washington, D.C.-based pharmaceutical trade group.
Pakistan Ambassador Hopes for Better Future
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman advocated improving international relations while facing tough criticism over domestic issues at the Institute of Politics Tuesday night.
Al Gore Talks Climate Change
Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore ’69 praised recent efforts of Harvard students involved in environment and divestment campaigns during a speech focused on the health hazards of global warming which he gave in Memorial Church on Wednesday night.
Professor Focuses on Gun Violence Prevention
As politicians continue to debate the scope of gun control in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, one Harvard faculty member is suggesting that more funds be dedicated to researching the effects of gun violence on public health.
Harvard Makes the Cut in YouTube's 2012 'Rewind'
What happens when you mix Harvard with one of the biggest bubblegum pop hits of 2012? A YouTube sensation.
