In this conversation, Dr. Bethany-Rose Daubman, Director of Fellowships at the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), speaks with Dr. Matthew Bonds, Associate Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Co-Founder and Scientific Director of PIVOT, and a former HGHI Burke Global Health Fellow. Together, they reflect on the transformative role of the Burke Fellowship in supporting early-career scholars dedicated to addressing pressing global health challenges. Dr. Bonds shares how the fellowship shaped his academic and professional journey, from research and mentorship to building sustainable health systems through PIVOT in Madagascar. Established through the generosity of Katherine States Burke, AB ’79, and T. Robert Burke, the HGHI Burke Global Health Fellowship has supported over 50 fellows since 2009, advancing research and innovation across disciplines and geographies. Learn more about the HGHI Burke Global Health Fellowship: https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/fellowships/hghi-burke-fellowship/

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Last week, 10 Burke Fellowship alumni spanning 2009 – 2021 cohort years came together for the inaugural Burke Fellowship Alumni Writing Retreat at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Over ...

Harvard student Fajr Khan, one of two Rhodes Scholars to represent Pakistan, plans a career in clinical psychology.

This panel explores how nations are advancing local vaccine manufacturing to accelerate health equity, offering insights into what national ownership looks like for vaccine development and distributio...

On October 15, the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), in collaboration with the Mignone Center for Career Success, co-hosted a panel discussion on “Careers in Global Health: Pathways, Challenges,...

In response to escalating tensions between NATO and the Russian Federation, leading scholars and practitioners in global security, public health, economics, and health systems convened at the Harvard ...

Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day 2025. At Harvard, students are engaged in various projects to raise mental health awareness throughout the year. One such example is HGHI student summer...

As part of Harvard Worldwide Week, this event showcases the impact of the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Group (SWG) Program, an initiative that brings together faculty across Har...

As part of Harvard Worldwide Week, this event showcases the impact of the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Group (SWG) Program, an initiative that brings together faculty across Har...

Professor Ole Norheim explores the ethical challenges of setting priorities in global health and advancing universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries. This discussion examines how f...

We are thrilled to announce five new Burke Fellows, three HGHI-Salata Burke Climate and Health Fellows and two HGHI Burke Global Health Fellows, advancing innovative research in global health.

As part of Harvard Worldwide Week, this event showcases the impact of the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Group (SWG) Program, an initiative that brings together faculty across Har...

This session explores the ethical responsibility of the United States in advancing global health equity. It highlights urgent challenges from infectious disease and maternal health to climate change a...

Visiting Research Scholarship Program The Harvard Global Health Institute’s Visiting Research Scholarship Program offers Harvard faculty the opportunity to host an international collaborator in global...

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