Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C
@harvard-iid.bsky.social
Examining various facets of infectious disease to alleviate disease burden worldwide, mainly in marginalized populations
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At IID, #innovation, #collaboration, and #community are at the heart of our mission. Our research plays a critical role in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-life impact on #PublicHealth. Join us to stay informed about our latest insights, publications, and community initiatives.
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Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
$100 million prize goes to dynamic duo aiming to stop next pandemic before it starts
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
🥳 We are so proud of Dr. Christian Dzuvor, who received the Highest Field-Ranking Research Award (STEM-Mix) from the World African Researchers, Engineers, Entrepreneurs & Scientists Alliance (WARESA) Canada branch.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🥳 We are so proud of Dr. Christian Dzuvor, who received the Highest Field-Ranking Research Award (STEM-Mix) from the World African Researchers, Engineers, Entrepreneurs & Scientists Alliance (WARESA) Canada branch.
Today is IID’s potluck and fall celebration from 12:30 pm-2 pm in FXB 301. 🎊🍲 There is also a cocktail hour starting at 4:30 pm with additional desserts and games. 🍪
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today is IID’s potluck and fall celebration from 12:30 pm-2 pm in FXB 301. 🎊🍲 There is also a cocktail hour starting at 4:30 pm with additional desserts and games. 🍪
🚨 There’s still time to register for the engaging IID webinar, “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom. 🚨
Register and learn more about the panel here 🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
Register and learn more about the panel here 🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨 There’s still time to register for the engaging IID webinar, “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom. 🚨
Register and learn more about the panel here 🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
Register and learn more about the panel here 🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life right from campus through the Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Season of Giving from November to December. ❄️
HLC Season of Giving events listed below: ⬇️
HLC Season of Giving events listed below: ⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life right from campus through the Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Season of Giving from November to December. ❄️
HLC Season of Giving events listed below: ⬇️
HLC Season of Giving events listed below: ⬇️
We’re excited to invite you to a faculty discussion panel on the current and future landscape of public health research and education.
🗓️ “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom.
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
🗓️ “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom.
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’re excited to invite you to a faculty discussion panel on the current and future landscape of public health research and education.
🗓️ “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom.
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
🗓️ “Navigating a critical moment for public health education and research,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 1 pm-1:45 pm ET on zoom.
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/events/navig...
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Excited to share a preprint from my postdoc @theGarrettLab- now on bioRxiv!
Oral acetoacetate (AcAc) suppresses tumor growth by expanding and activating MAIT cells… and the mechanism was a surprise 🧵👇 (1/10)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Oral acetoacetate (AcAc) suppresses tumor growth by expanding and activating MAIT cells… and the mechanism was a surprise 🧵👇 (1/10)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Acetoacetate suppresses colon cancer via an MR1-MAIT axis
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality and additional preventative, and therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. Ketogenic diets have mixed effects on tumorigenesis and comp...
www.biorxiv.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Excited to share a preprint from my postdoc @theGarrettLab- now on bioRxiv!
Oral acetoacetate (AcAc) suppresses tumor growth by expanding and activating MAIT cells… and the mechanism was a surprise 🧵👇 (1/10)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Oral acetoacetate (AcAc) suppresses tumor growth by expanding and activating MAIT cells… and the mechanism was a surprise 🧵👇 (1/10)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
IID professor Dr. Dyann Wirth shares her insight and malaria lab’s recent research on the evolving challenge of antimalarial drug resistance in Harvard Chan School’s latest Q&A. 💊🦟
Battling antimalarial drug resistance | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan School's Dyann Wirth discusses how drug resistance impacts malaria and shares new research findings that may pave the way for new antimalarials.
hsph.harvard.edu
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
IID professor Dr. Dyann Wirth shares her insight and malaria lab’s recent research on the evolving challenge of antimalarial drug resistance in Harvard Chan School’s latest Q&A. 💊🦟
In a powerful new article in Nature Medicine (@natureportfolio.nature.com) Dr. Roger Shapiro, HIV expert and IID professor, sheds light on the impact of the NIH funding freeze on his research and the leading research institution, Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP).
The damage done - Nature Medicine
When clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts, there are repercussions for investigators and patients, and they do not stop at borders.
www.nature.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In a powerful new article in Nature Medicine (@natureportfolio.nature.com) Dr. Roger Shapiro, HIV expert and IID professor, sheds light on the impact of the NIH funding freeze on his research and the leading research institution, Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP).
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli with Cytosolic GFP, taken with the Spinning Disk by Dr. Ricardo Correia and Abigail Frey from the Sarah Fortune Lab. 🦠
Did you know you have access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
Did you know you have access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli with Cytosolic GFP, taken with the Spinning Disk by Dr. Ricardo Correia and Abigail Frey from the Sarah Fortune Lab. 🦠
Did you know you have access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
Did you know you have access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire on being named in the 2025 class of the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. 🥳
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire on being named in the 2025 class of the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. 🥳
This #ImmigrantsDay, we’re highlighting the important work of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, which houses multiple projects dedicated to advocating for #ImmigrationRights.
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This #ImmigrantsDay, we’re highlighting the important work of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, which houses multiple projects dedicated to advocating for #ImmigrationRights.
The Duraisingh Lab has been recognized by Harvard’s Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator (BBA) for their exceptional work developing engineered red blood cells to enable safe, universal transfusions for individuals with chronic rare diseases, like beta thalassemia.🩸
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October 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The Duraisingh Lab has been recognized by Harvard’s Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator (BBA) for their exceptional work developing engineered red blood cells to enable safe, universal transfusions for individuals with chronic rare diseases, like beta thalassemia.🩸
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/immunology-i...
🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/immunology-i...
IID is ready for Halloween! 🎃 Do you decorate your home or workspace for the season? Share your hauntingly fun photos with us!
We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween next week! 🍫👻
#Halloween2025 #HalloweenDecorations #HappyHalloween
We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween next week! 🍫👻
#Halloween2025 #HalloweenDecorations #HappyHalloween
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
IID is ready for Halloween! 🎃 Do you decorate your home or workspace for the season? Share your hauntingly fun photos with us!
We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween next week! 🍫👻
#Halloween2025 #HalloweenDecorations #HappyHalloween
We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween next week! 🍫👻
#Halloween2025 #HalloweenDecorations #HappyHalloween
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📢 Would you like to join our team? We are looking for an Executive Assistant & Administrative Coordinator!
This full-time, hybrid-format position requires excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task.
Details: hsph.me/Join-Us
This full-time, hybrid-format position requires excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task.
Details: hsph.me/Join-Us
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
📢 Would you like to join our team? We are looking for an Executive Assistant & Administrative Coordinator!
This full-time, hybrid-format position requires excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task.
Details: hsph.me/Join-Us
This full-time, hybrid-format position requires excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task.
Details: hsph.me/Join-Us
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Join us online on Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Kevin Kensler speaking on "Prostate Cancer Screening: What’s Gone Wrong? What Can We Get Right?" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
October 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Join us online on Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00pm ET for the Department's seminar series with Kevin Kensler speaking on "Prostate Cancer Screening: What’s Gone Wrong? What Can We Get Right?" ➡️ Go to event page to register: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology...
We are so excited to share that Bailey Bowcutt (@baileybowcutt.bsky.social), PhD student in the Grad Lab, moderated the Harvard Chan Studio event, “Dr. Anthony Fauci: Insights from 50 years of public service.”
🎦 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/qHxR75vO83M?...
🎦 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/qHxR75vO83M?...
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are so excited to share that Bailey Bowcutt (@baileybowcutt.bsky.social), PhD student in the Grad Lab, moderated the Harvard Chan Studio event, “Dr. Anthony Fauci: Insights from 50 years of public service.”
🎦 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/qHxR75vO83M?...
🎦 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/qHxR75vO83M?...
There is so much to enjoy about fall, like seasonal foods and drinks. ☕🎃 Fall is also typically the start of flu season in the U.S. We’re sending our community a friendly reminder to fit your flu and COVID-19 vaccines into your busy schedules, so you can protect yourself and those around you.
October 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
There is so much to enjoy about fall, like seasonal foods and drinks. ☕🎃 Fall is also typically the start of flu season in the U.S. We’re sending our community a friendly reminder to fit your flu and COVID-19 vaccines into your busy schedules, so you can protect yourself and those around you.
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The cancer epidemiology team volunteered at the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Hope Lodge, cooking dinner for guests. Hope Lodge provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers when they travel for treatment or appointments. A lovely evening spent supporting an important cause!
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The cancer epidemiology team volunteered at the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Hope Lodge, cooking dinner for guests. Hope Lodge provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers when they travel for treatment or appointments. A lovely evening spent supporting an important cause!
"An Indigenous Present” is a thematic exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston showcasing over 100 years of contemporary Indigenous art.
An Indigenous Present
A celebration of Indigenous contemporary art curated by Jeffrey Gibson and Jenelle Porter. On view Oct 9, 2025 – Mar 8, 2026. Plan your visit.
www.icaboston.org
October 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"An Indigenous Present” is a thematic exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston showcasing over 100 years of contemporary Indigenous art.
We are thrilled to be celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! Harvard assembled an online collection of stories spotlight the Hispanic and Latino communities at our school and the achievements of students, scientists, and alumni.
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🔗 ⬇️ www.harvard.edu/in-focus/his...
Hispanic Heritage Month - Harvard University
This month we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Harvard's Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central and South American communities.
www.harvard.edu
October 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We are thrilled to be celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! Harvard assembled an online collection of stories spotlight the Hispanic and Latino communities at our school and the achievements of students, scientists, and alumni.
🔗 ⬇️ www.harvard.edu/in-focus/his...
🔗 ⬇️ www.harvard.edu/in-focus/his...
IID professor Eric Rubin demonstrates risk and benefits evaluation with the example of driving: we weigh the everyday benefits against the relatively low risk of a fatal accident (1% in 2023, according to the National Safety Council).
Read the full piece in @nejm.org ⬇️
www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
Read the full piece in @nejm.org ⬇️
www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
IID professor Eric Rubin demonstrates risk and benefits evaluation with the example of driving: we weigh the everyday benefits against the relatively low risk of a fatal accident (1% in 2023, according to the National Safety Council).
Read the full piece in @nejm.org ⬇️
www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
Read the full piece in @nejm.org ⬇️
www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
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Public health is like cake. Cake has layers. Public health has layers. And when we stack the layers of public health – think combining sanitation + nutrition + medical treatments + vaccines + addressing social & environmental factors that impact health – we get to enjoy more birthday cakes.
1/9 🧵🧵
1/9 🧵🧵
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Public health is like cake. Cake has layers. Public health has layers. And when we stack the layers of public health – think combining sanitation + nutrition + medical treatments + vaccines + addressing social & environmental factors that impact health – we get to enjoy more birthday cakes.
1/9 🧵🧵
1/9 🧵🧵
IID is excited to share that Dr. Daniel Neafsey will be a panelist for the first webinar in a new series aimed at strengthening public health responses in India.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕰️ Time: 6 pm-7:15 pm IST/8:30 am-9:45 am EST
✅ Register: hsph.me/climate-VBDs
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕰️ Time: 6 pm-7:15 pm IST/8:30 am-9:45 am EST
✅ Register: hsph.me/climate-VBDs
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
IID is excited to share that Dr. Daniel Neafsey will be a panelist for the first webinar in a new series aimed at strengthening public health responses in India.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕰️ Time: 6 pm-7:15 pm IST/8:30 am-9:45 am EST
✅ Register: hsph.me/climate-VBDs
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕰️ Time: 6 pm-7:15 pm IST/8:30 am-9:45 am EST
✅ Register: hsph.me/climate-VBDs