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Join us in person or online on Feb 4 at 1pm ET for the Department's seminar series featuring Issa Dahabreh on "Trial Augmentation Using External Data and Models: Toward Harmony Between Observational Studies and Trials" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
January 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Join us in person or online on Feb 4 at 1pm ET for the Department's seminar series featuring Issa Dahabreh on "Trial Augmentation Using External Data and Models: Toward Harmony Between Observational Studies and Trials" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
⭐New Publication⭐
Published January 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, 'Brain-peripheral proteome crosstalk in Alzheimer's disease with and without diabetes mellitus' by Anat Yaskolva Meir, Xingyan Wang, Shinya Tasaki and co-authors.
➡️ Link to paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Published January 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, 'Brain-peripheral proteome crosstalk in Alzheimer's disease with and without diabetes mellitus' by Anat Yaskolva Meir, Xingyan Wang, Shinya Tasaki and co-authors.
➡️ Link to paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
⭐New Publication⭐
Published January 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, 'Brain-peripheral proteome crosstalk in Alzheimer's disease with and without diabetes mellitus' by Anat Yaskolva Meir, Xingyan Wang, Shinya Tasaki and co-authors.
➡️ Link to paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Published January 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, 'Brain-peripheral proteome crosstalk in Alzheimer's disease with and without diabetes mellitus' by Anat Yaskolva Meir, Xingyan Wang, Shinya Tasaki and co-authors.
➡️ Link to paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Welcome back, students! 🎊 We have missed you. Spring and Spring 1 courses kick off today!
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January 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Welcome back, students! 🎊 We have missed you. Spring and Spring 1 courses kick off today!
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#SpringSemester
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Join us online on January 28 at 1pm ET for the Department's seminar series featuring Rishi Desai on "Developments in Postmarketing Safety Surveillance of Medical Products: Reflections from the FDA Sentinel Innovation Center" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Join us online on January 28 at 1pm ET for the Department's seminar series featuring Rishi Desai on "Developments in Postmarketing Safety Surveillance of Medical Products: Reflections from the FDA Sentinel Innovation Center" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
⭐New Publication Alert⭐
Published online December 30, 2025 in J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 'Epigenetic ageing and the risk of Parkinson’s disease' authored by @janepeng27.bsky.social, Mario H. Flores-Torres, Marianna Cortese, et al.
➡️ Link to paper: jnnp.bmj.com/content/earl...
Published online December 30, 2025 in J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 'Epigenetic ageing and the risk of Parkinson’s disease' authored by @janepeng27.bsky.social, Mario H. Flores-Torres, Marianna Cortese, et al.
➡️ Link to paper: jnnp.bmj.com/content/earl...
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
⭐New Publication Alert⭐
Published online December 30, 2025 in J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 'Epigenetic ageing and the risk of Parkinson’s disease' authored by @janepeng27.bsky.social, Mario H. Flores-Torres, Marianna Cortese, et al.
➡️ Link to paper: jnnp.bmj.com/content/earl...
Published online December 30, 2025 in J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 'Epigenetic ageing and the risk of Parkinson’s disease' authored by @janepeng27.bsky.social, Mario H. Flores-Torres, Marianna Cortese, et al.
➡️ Link to paper: jnnp.bmj.com/content/earl...
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Fall Rose Traveling Fellowship 🎉 This award recognizes the graduates' commitment to global public health and provides them a opportunity to enhance their research and contribute to chronic disease #epidemiology and #biostatistics.
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Fall Rose Traveling Fellowship 🎉 This award recognizes the graduates' commitment to global public health and provides them a opportunity to enhance their research and contribute to chronic disease #epidemiology and #biostatistics.
In two weeks, we will begin our weekly #seminar series for the spring! Each week, we will feature an expert in epidemiology from our own @hsph.harvard.edu community and beyond. Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 1pm ET, we hope to see you there! Register now: hsph.harvard.edu/department/e...
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In two weeks, we will begin our weekly #seminar series for the spring! Each week, we will feature an expert in epidemiology from our own @hsph.harvard.edu community and beyond. Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 1pm ET, we hope to see you there! Register now: hsph.harvard.edu/department/e...
We are excited to announce that as of January 1st @yhgrad.bsky.social is the new Director of @ccdd-hsph.bsky.social, joining him is @jeff-imai-eaton.bsky.social, as Associate Director. Join us in congratulating Yonatan and Jeff in their new roles!
➡️ Learn about CCDD: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9URu...
➡️ Learn about CCDD: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9URu...
January 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
We are excited to announce that as of January 1st @yhgrad.bsky.social is the new Director of @ccdd-hsph.bsky.social, joining him is @jeff-imai-eaton.bsky.social, as Associate Director. Join us in congratulating Yonatan and Jeff in their new roles!
➡️ Learn about CCDD: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9URu...
➡️ Learn about CCDD: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9URu...
As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for our team’s dedication, heart, and resilience. Thank you for all you do. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season, well-deserved rest, and a bright year ahead! #happyholidays
December 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for our team’s dedication, heart, and resilience. Thank you for all you do. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season, well-deserved rest, and a bright year ahead! #happyholidays
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New study: Small benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines in children in Madrid.
Hospitalization risk very low in unvaccinated, lower in vaccinated.
6-11 years old: no myocarditis cases
12-17 years old: myocarditis risk very low in vaccinated, lower in unvaccinated
journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltex...
Hospitalization risk very low in unvaccinated, lower in vaccinated.
6-11 years old: no myocarditis cases
12-17 years old: myocarditis risk very low in vaccinated, lower in unvaccinated
journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltex...
December 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
New study: Small benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines in children in Madrid.
Hospitalization risk very low in unvaccinated, lower in vaccinated.
6-11 years old: no myocarditis cases
12-17 years old: myocarditis risk very low in vaccinated, lower in unvaccinated
journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltex...
Hospitalization risk very low in unvaccinated, lower in vaccinated.
6-11 years old: no myocarditis cases
12-17 years old: myocarditis risk very low in vaccinated, lower in unvaccinated
journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltex...
Scenes from the 177th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine on "The State of Biomedical Science in the US" with Katrina Armstrong, December 18, 2025. Faculty, researchers, students and staff enjoyed the insightful lecture and holiday party afterwards.
➡️View lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0l...
➡️View lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0l...
December 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Scenes from the 177th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine on "The State of Biomedical Science in the US" with Katrina Armstrong, December 18, 2025. Faculty, researchers, students and staff enjoyed the insightful lecture and holiday party afterwards.
➡️View lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0l...
➡️View lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0l...
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New publication @nejm.org!
"Untangling the Risks of Antidepressants in Pregnancy"
The letter examines controversy surrounding SSRIs and highlights confounding by maternal psychiatric as a key challenge confronted by observational studies.
Read the letter:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"Untangling the Risks of Antidepressants in Pregnancy"
The letter examines controversy surrounding SSRIs and highlights confounding by maternal psychiatric as a key challenge confronted by observational studies.
Read the letter:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
New publication @nejm.org!
"Untangling the Risks of Antidepressants in Pregnancy"
The letter examines controversy surrounding SSRIs and highlights confounding by maternal psychiatric as a key challenge confronted by observational studies.
Read the letter:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"Untangling the Risks of Antidepressants in Pregnancy"
The letter examines controversy surrounding SSRIs and highlights confounding by maternal psychiatric as a key challenge confronted by observational studies.
Read the letter:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Congratulations to our Master's student Kevin H. Nguyen! Nguyen is the recipient of a World Health Organization (WHO) Implementation Research Incentive Grant for young researchers for a project to train healthcare workers in integrated care for chronic conditions and mental health in Kathmandu.
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations to our Master's student Kevin H. Nguyen! Nguyen is the recipient of a World Health Organization (WHO) Implementation Research Incentive Grant for young researchers for a project to train healthcare workers in integrated care for chronic conditions and mental health in Kathmandu.
From our department to yours, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone for a safe and enjoyable holiday break!
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From our department to yours, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone for a safe and enjoyable holiday break!
Join us online on Wednesday, December 3 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele speaking on "The Global Flourishing Study". ➡️ Go to event page: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join us online on Wednesday, December 3 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele speaking on "The Global Flourishing Study". ➡️ Go to event page: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
Today marks the conclusion of our November spotlight on the CAUSALab! To stay informed about the latest events and news, be sure to follow the group @causalab.bsky.social and visit their website: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today marks the conclusion of our November spotlight on the CAUSALab! To stay informed about the latest events and news, be sure to follow the group @causalab.bsky.social and visit their website: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...
Take a look at CAUSALab’s latest event: the 20th Kolokotrones Symposium 🎉
Scenes from the Kolokotrones Symposium 📸
Last week, CAUSALab held the 20th Kolokotrones Symposium, "Acetaminophen During Pregnancy and Autism: What Does Causal Inference Take?"
Thank you to our wonderful speakers for contributing their perspectives and research. #causalinference
Last week, CAUSALab held the 20th Kolokotrones Symposium, "Acetaminophen During Pregnancy and Autism: What Does Causal Inference Take?"
Thank you to our wonderful speakers for contributing their perspectives and research. #causalinference
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Take a look at CAUSALab’s latest event: the 20th Kolokotrones Symposium 🎉
As part of our monthly series spotlighting @causalab.bsky.social, we’re excited to introduce the lab’s team of 45+ members—including staff, faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows and students—who help to advance #causalInference research through their various roles.
Meet the team below ⬇️
Meet the team below ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
As part of our monthly series spotlighting @causalab.bsky.social, we’re excited to introduce the lab’s team of 45+ members—including staff, faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows and students—who help to advance #causalInference research through their various roles.
Meet the team below ⬇️
Meet the team below ⬇️
Published November @jamaoncology.com, 'Ultraprocessed Food Consumption & Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors among Women' by Chen Wang, Mengxi Du, Neha Khandpur, Qi Sun, Shuji Ogino, Edward Giovannucci, Mingyang Song, Andrew Chan and co-authors.
➡️ Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
➡️ Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Published November @jamaoncology.com, 'Ultraprocessed Food Consumption & Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors among Women' by Chen Wang, Mengxi Du, Neha Khandpur, Qi Sun, Shuji Ogino, Edward Giovannucci, Mingyang Song, Andrew Chan and co-authors.
➡️ Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
➡️ Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Attention bakers! Our department is full of talented chefs, and they proved it once again at last week’s annual fall bake-off.
Thank you to everyone who baked, tasted and voted! Congratulations to all of our winners, pictured below along with all of the delicious entries 🍰 🍪
Thank you to everyone who baked, tasted and voted! Congratulations to all of our winners, pictured below along with all of the delicious entries 🍰 🍪
November 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Attention bakers! Our department is full of talented chefs, and they proved it once again at last week’s annual fall bake-off.
Thank you to everyone who baked, tasted and voted! Congratulations to all of our winners, pictured below along with all of the delicious entries 🍰 🍪
Thank you to everyone who baked, tasted and voted! Congratulations to all of our winners, pictured below along with all of the delicious entries 🍰 🍪
⭐ New Publication Alert ⭐
Published October 30, 2025 in @jamaoncology.com, 'Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality' by Yiwen Zhang, Dong Hoon Lee, Edward Giovannucci and co-authors.
➡️ Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Published October 30, 2025 in @jamaoncology.com, 'Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality' by Yiwen Zhang, Dong Hoon Lee, Edward Giovannucci and co-authors.
➡️ Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
⭐ New Publication Alert ⭐
Published October 30, 2025 in @jamaoncology.com, 'Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality' by Yiwen Zhang, Dong Hoon Lee, Edward Giovannucci and co-authors.
➡️ Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Published October 30, 2025 in @jamaoncology.com, 'Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality' by Yiwen Zhang, Dong Hoon Lee, Edward Giovannucci and co-authors.
➡️ Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
⭐New Publication Alert⭐
Published October 15, 2025 in @commsmed.nature.com 'Associations of maternal and paternal characteristics with cardiac malformations using real-world data and machine learning.'
➡️ Read paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cardiometabolichealth #machinelearning
Published October 15, 2025 in @commsmed.nature.com 'Associations of maternal and paternal characteristics with cardiac malformations using real-world data and machine learning.'
➡️ Read paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cardiometabolichealth #machinelearning
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
⭐New Publication Alert⭐
Published October 15, 2025 in @commsmed.nature.com 'Associations of maternal and paternal characteristics with cardiac malformations using real-world data and machine learning.'
➡️ Read paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cardiometabolichealth #machinelearning
Published October 15, 2025 in @commsmed.nature.com 'Associations of maternal and paternal characteristics with cardiac malformations using real-world data and machine learning.'
➡️ Read paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#cardiometabolichealth #machinelearning
Join us online on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Alpa Patel speaking on "The Science Behind the Cancer Prevention Studies" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Join us online on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Alpa Patel speaking on "The Science Behind the Cancer Prevention Studies" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
This month, we are featuring @causalab.bsky.social as the final installment in our '25 series spotlighting our research groups.
Launched in '21, by @miguelhernan.org, CAUSALab uses data to investigate what works in medicine, public health & policy.
Follow along to learn more about #causalinference
Launched in '21, by @miguelhernan.org, CAUSALab uses data to investigate what works in medicine, public health & policy.
Follow along to learn more about #causalinference
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This month, we are featuring @causalab.bsky.social as the final installment in our '25 series spotlighting our research groups.
Launched in '21, by @miguelhernan.org, CAUSALab uses data to investigate what works in medicine, public health & policy.
Follow along to learn more about #causalinference
Launched in '21, by @miguelhernan.org, CAUSALab uses data to investigate what works in medicine, public health & policy.
Follow along to learn more about #causalinference
Join us on Monday, December 8th at 4:00pm ET for the 177th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine "The State of Biomedical Science in the US — How Did We Get Here and What Can We Do" with Katrina Armstrong
➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Join us on Monday, December 8th at 4:00pm ET for the 177th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine "The State of Biomedical Science in the US — How Did We Get Here and What Can We Do" with Katrina Armstrong
➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...