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Andrea Baccarelli
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Dean of the Faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Epidemiologist by training. Originally from Umbria, Italy. Passionate about sunrises, great food, and soccer. hsph.harvard.edu
Yesterday’s symposium honoring Lucian Leape was deeply moving. His pioneering work exposing medical errors has saved countless lives and transformed patient safety worldwide.
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"When Ikigai Meets AI: Data-Driven Solutions for Global Health Equity" - a great presentation by Dr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, winner of the 2025 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award, given every year by our Dept of Biostatistics. Special to hear how being a student at our School shaped her career!
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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.”
Orientation 2025: For new Harvard Chan students, a warm welcome | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
New students at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health were welcomed to the School at Fall Orientation.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
📢 Exciting news: we’re launching The Weekly, a brand-new newsletter from Harvard Chan School!

Be the first to know what’s happening at @hsph.harvard.edu and stay up to date on the latest in public health research and education.

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September 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I'm so excited to see our campus buzzing with energy once again! 🥳

This year, we welcome students from 48 states & 39 countries—each bringing unique perspectives and passions to our collective mission of improving #publichealth.

Let’s make this an inspiring and impactful year! 💪
August 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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"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?
June 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Pure joy! 🤩 That’s how we all felt yesterday as we celebrated the amazing achievements of the @hsph.harvard.edu Class of 2025.
May 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Dean Baccarelli reminds the Class of 2025 of the values that guided them through their studies to today—the belief that every human being deserves good health, that rigorous science improves and saves lives, and that progress is always possible, even in the most difficult times. #HarvardChan25
May 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Kicked off graduation week with the Harvard Chan School Awards, which recognize excellence in teaching & mentoring, academic achievement and public health practice. The dedication of these students, faculty and staff is truly inspiring. Congrats to all winners! 🎉
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May 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Harvard Chan Convocation rehearsals. The past few months have been challenging, but this week is all about our amazing graduates. 🎓

They give me hope about the future and I cannot wait to celebrate them tomorrow! 🤩
May 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our international students and scholars are integral members of the @hsph.harvard.edu community.

At this most difficult and stressful of times, we will do everything we can to support you.

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Our essential international community | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
To the Harvard Chan community,
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May 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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In the wake of the cancellation of federal grant funding for more than 130 researchers at Harvard Chan School, faculty, staff, and students are speaking out about the havoc enveloping the School.
Funding cuts create ‘existential crisis’ at Harvard Chan School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
In the wake of the cancellation of federal grant funding for more than 130 researchers at Harvard Chan School, faculty, staff, and students are speaking out about the havoc enveloping the School.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Congratulations, Erica and Meredith! 🥳
April 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Here are just a few of the ways our researchers are making a difference: hsph.harvard.edu/research-imp...
April 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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For more than 100 years, Harvard Chan School has worked to build a world where everyone can thrive.

Our discoveries and solutions have improved life for millions of people around the globe. And we’re expanding that impact every day.
April 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Our partnership with the federal government has powered discoveries and solutions that have saved tens of millions of lives around the world. 🌎 The funding has enabled breakthrough research on deadly diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s to stroke to HIV. 🦠 hsph.harvard.edu/news/trump-a...
Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Trump administration announced late Monday that it was moving to freeze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University. The federal freeze came hours after Harvard rejec...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To put it simply, research saves lives.

Here's how scientists at @hsph.harvard.edu are improving #publichealth here in the US and all over the world with research powered by federal funding.

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High-impact research at Harvard Chan School powered by NIH funding | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan faculty have conducted groundbreaking research that has saved lives in the U.S. and around the world.
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April 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations! I hope to see you on campus soon!
Congratulations to recently admitted students to Harvard Chan School, and a special welcome to those visiting campus for admitted students day!

🎥: Renata Prôa
March 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I talked to the Harvard Gazette about my vision for @hsph.harvard.edu and how we can expand our impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
A year into role, Chan School dean focused on driving change amid deep challenges — Harvard Gazette
Andrea Baccarelli has laid out a vision for expanding the School’s impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Wonderful day spent with my @hsph.harvard.edu colleagues at our faculty retreat to discuss challenges and opportunities ahead!
March 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
With support from federal funding, @hsph.harvard.edu faculty have conducted groundbreaking research that has led directly to treatments, policies, and programs that have saved lives by the millions, in the US and around the world.

Here are just three examples: hsph.harvard.edu/news/federal...
Federal funding drives groundbreaking research at Harvard Chan School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan faculty conduct groundbreaking research that has led directly to lifesaving vaccines, treatments, policies, and programs.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM