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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C
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Examining various facets of infectious disease to alleviate disease burden worldwide, mainly in marginalized populations
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🥳 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.
Dr. Christian Dzuvor in a white Harvard Chan School lab coat.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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. 🍪
The words "Giving Thanks" among falling leaves.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🚨 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...
Photos of Sarah Fortune, Yonatan Grad, and Flaminia Catteruccia around the words, "Faculty Panel Discussion."
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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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: ⬇️
2025 Harvard Longwood Campus Season of Giving. Give thanks! Toy drive! Food drive! Send a electronic thank you card (Nov & Dec). Food drive (Nov 5-14). Toy drive (Dec 1-12). Visit our website or scan the QR code below for more information.
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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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...
Photos of Sarah Fortune, Yonatan Grad, and Flaminia Catteruccia around the words, "Faculty Panel Discussion."
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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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...
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli with Cytosolic GFP, taken with the Spinning Disk by Dr. Ricardo Correia and Abigail Frey.
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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. 🥳
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire in a white Harvard Chan School lab coat.
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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.
A depiction of a family walking toward the Earth with two map markers placed in different locations across the planet. The words "Immigrants Day" are above the globe and the words, "28 October 2025" are below the globe.
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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...
Dr. Manoj Duraisingh, smiling and wearing round glasses and a gray Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health jacket.
October 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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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
A white laptop surrounded by fake pumpkins, eyeballs, and spiders. Skeleton hands are typing on the keyboard. The caption "Happy Halloween from IID!" is placed across the keyboard.
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Please join us in celebrating Professor Dr. Wendy Garrett on her recent election to the National Academy of Medicine (@nam.edu)! 🎊
Dr. Wendy Garrett in a white and black coat.
October 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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?...
Dr. Anthony Fauci in a black suit and tie.
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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.
Stay warm, stay well. Schedule your flu and COVID-19 shots for a healthy fall!
October 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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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/...
Eric Rubin in a white and blue collared shirt.
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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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
Webinar, Shifting Boundaries: Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases with Dr. Daniel Neafsey, Panelist, Associate Professor, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dr. Mrinalini Darswal, IAS, Panelist, Special Resident Commissioner, Odisha Bhawan, Government of Odisha, Dr. Neelima Mishra, Panelist, Director, National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), Scientist G, ICMR-NIMR, New Delhi, Dr. Abhiyant Tiwari, Panelist, Lead - Head and Climate Resilience, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Wednesday October 8th, 2025, 6 pm IST | 8:30 am EST
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Dr. Ricardo F. Bango Da Cunha Correia acquiring data with the Zeiss Lattice Lightsheet 7.

Did you know you have access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬

hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
Dr. Ricardo F. Bango Da Cunha Correia sitting in front of a computer, wearing protective gear and checking data acquired with the Zeiss Lattice Lightsheet 7.
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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In today’s IID Special Seminar, Prof. Daniel Neafsey delivered an engaging talk, “Understanding Malaria Biology and Control Through Genomic Variation.” 🦟
Prof. Daniel E. Neafsey, Associate Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
September 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Kick off #fall at the Longwood Block Party on October 3, from 4 pm-7 pm! 🎉

The entire Harvard Longwood community is welcome to enjoy the party on the HMS Quad and partake in the fall treats, crafts, games caricatures. 🍂

RSVP here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Longwood block party. Oct 3rd, 4-7 pm. HMS Quad.
September 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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🚨 Exiting news! There are still spots available for Harvard Chan School’s much-anticipated Day of Service on Monday, Sept. 29. 🚨 Our IID team members are excited to participate this year!

Learn about the available projects and register at the following link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Harvard Chan Community Day of Service, September 29-30, 2025
September 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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We appreciate the warm welcome and connections we've found on LinkedIn and Bluesky (though it’s been longer than the summer)! We love interacting with folks across different parts of public health. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Find us on LinkedIn 👉 www.linkedin.com/company/harv...
The Summer We Joined LinkedIn And Bluesky
September 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Register for Dr. Christian Dzuvor’s presentation at the 2025 Next Generation Faculty Symposium! ⬇️

📆 Wednesday, September 10 from 9:30 am-1:45 pm Pacific Time (12:30 pm-4:45 pm Eastern Time)

Registration Link: czbiohub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Christian Dzuvor speaking into a microphone, wearing a colorful, collared shirt.
September 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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You are not alone. 🤝

It’s okay to feel whatever mix of emotions you’re experiencing right now. 🫤

Making time to take care of yourself is not just important but necessary. ❤️‍🩹

Scroll for a mental health podcast specifically for those in academia and a list of mental health resources: 👇
Fill Your Cup. Meditate. Write in a journal. Get some fresh air. Be creative. Make time to play. Go for a walk. Slow down.
September 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Welcome—or welcome back—to Harvard! 👋

There’s more than just a cool breeze in the air—it’s the excitement of new beginnings for this academic year. To all new and returning students, we are thrilled for the opportunities ahead to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and pursue your goals.
September 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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🌎 Join Harvard’s Global Day of Service this Friday August 29! 🌎⬇️

This annual initiative encourages the entire Harvard community—from the Class of 2029 (welcome, by the way!), to staff, faculty, and alumni—to participate in civic engagement, wherever they are.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Global Day of Service. Save the date! August 29, 2025.
August 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Planting this announcement on your timeline: IID is hosting a plant sale! 🌱

On Wednesday, August 27, the IID plant sale will occur from 3 pm-5:30 pm in FXB-301. Along with a variety of household plants and handcrafted ceramic pots, there will be a raffle for a super special plant. 🪴
Calling all plant lovers!
August 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM