Harvard Epidemiology

@harvardepi

The official account of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology | Our YouTube:

122 Folgt2.310 Follower265 Posts

YouTube Bluesky

Ist das dein Profil?Übernimm es — dann gehört dir harvardepi.dirty.social.Profil übernehmen

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· 7d

Missed an Epi Department event this year? Summer is the perfect time to catch up! From our seminar series and Cutter Lectures to our End-of-Year video, all our past events are available on our YouTube channel. 🎥📚 Check them out and stay connected ➡️ www.youtube.com/@harvardepi #epidemiology

Computer Monitor showing YouTube video of Issa Dahabreh seminar

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· 21d

⭐New Publication⭐ Published July 2026 in @nejm.org a new Perspective by alumni Nils Kruger, Yuhan Kong, and colleagues "When Celebrities Prescribe — Regulating Drug Promotion on the Internet." ➡️ Read paper: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Quote:

Quote "Misleading promotion on social media could disproportionately affect young people using these platforms, potentially resulting in imbalanced impressions of benefits and risks and trivialization of prescription-drug use" by Nils Kruger, first-author with beige graphic background.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· 29d

⭐New Publication⭐ Published May 29, 2026 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, "Statins and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Emulating a Primary Prevention Trial in Breast Cancer Survivors." ➡️ Read paper: academic.oup.com/jnci/advance... #cancer #CVD #statin

"Surviving breast cancer means addressing more than just the cancer itself. This work is a step toward giving patients the evidence they need to manage cardiovascular risk and a reminder that improving adherence can be just as important as identifying the right treatment." Quote from Rienna Russo, first author with beige graphic background.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jul 10

Happy Birthday, John Cutter! 🎉 Born 175 years ago in Warren, MA, John Clarence Cutter’s legacy lives on through the annual Cutter Lecture & Symposium at Harvard—made possible by his bequest supporting preventative medicine. #HappyBday #JohnCutter

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jul 1

⭐New Publication⭐ Published in Communications Medicine July 10, 2026 "Longitudinal associations of suffering with subsequent multidimensional well-being in the Global Flourishing Study" ➡️ Read paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

"Because suffering appears to be common in the general population and is prospectively linked to worse well-being across many outcomes, reducing preventable suffering and strengthening supports for those who experience suffering should be priorities for promoting population well-being." - Richard Cowden, first-author image with beige background and graphics.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 27

We’ve reached the end of follow-up! #SER2026 was a gold-standard meeting, and we are already looking forward to #SER2027 in Detroit June 15-18, 2027 Thank you to @societyforepi.bsky.social and to Phoenix for being a great host☀️ Nana and Connor signing off🫡👋

Nana and Connor take a selfie and are smiling.

Photo shows a sunrise in Phoenix with the sun peaking out behind a mountain.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 27

*Transporting* ourselves to the poster session, Rienna Russo, post-doc @causalab.org, presents her poster on *transporting* effects of statins on cardiovascular disease🫀

Rienna is standing at her poster presenting to an attendee. She is pointing at the poster and holding a cup of coffee.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 26

Emma McGee, postdoctoral researcher at @CAUSALab.org, presented her work "Tailored Exercise Strategies and Mortality Among Breast Cancer Survivors" at #SER2026 💪🏃‍♀️ ➡️ Now published in @JAMANetworkOpen.com ! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Image of screen with slide titled "Tailored Physical Activity Strategies & Mortality Among Breast Cancer Survivors."

Image of Emma behind podium speaking in front of a large screen with her slides projected.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 26

At #SER2026 Karolina Edlund, graduate of the epi SM and current PhD student in SBS @hsph.harvard.edu, presented her work on preterm delivery and chronic hypertension!

Carolina is at the podium looking out at the audience as she presents.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 26

Next up at #SER2026 is me, (Nana Okada) PhD student in epi I discussed my work on building scalable risk prediction tools for youth mental health 🧠 Thank you to Holly Crowe, Instructor @hsph.harvard.edu Dept of SBS, and @societyforepi.bsky.social for the opportunity to present!

Nana is at a podium presenting. She is looking at the audience.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 26

Motohiko Adomi @motohikoadomi.bsky.social, epi PhD student @CAUSALab.org presented at @societyforepi.bsky.social on: 📊 data-driven methods to detect signals of adverse maternal and newborn outcomes after antipsychotic use in pregnancy

The photo shows a room of people looking on at Motohiko's presentation. Motohiko is pointing at the presentation slide.

Motohiko is at the podium giving his presentation and pointing at the slide.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 24

Scenes from the #SER2026 poster hall Epi PhD student @motohikoadomi.bsky.social and previous @CAUSALab.org post-doc @jeremypb.bsky.social present their research posters on GLP-1s and ACE inhibitors ... emulations this well done should come with a boxed warning 💊💉 @societyforepi.bsky.social

Jeremy Brown presents his poster to a student.. they are both smiling and faced away from the camera.

Motohiko smiles as he presents his poster to a student. They are facing the poster.

The photo shows the poster presentation room. Many poster presenters are at their poster boards while SER attendees look on. The room is busy.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 24

Name a more *dynamic* duo @CAUSALab.org post-docs Rienna Russo and Emma McGee led an #SER2026 workshop on estimating effects of *dynamic* treatment strategies using real-world data 💊 @societyforepi.bsky.social

Rienna and Emma pose smiling in front of their presentation screen.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 24

To start off #SER2026, I ( @connorgrady.bsky.social) participated in the SER Student Dissertation Workshop with 11 other PhD students We presented our dissertation topics & received feedback from expert faculty and each other Thank you to everyone @societyforepi.bsky.social who made it possible!

11 PhD participants and 4 faculty members pose smiling for a group photo in a conference meeting room. Half of the group is kneeling and half are standing behind them.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 24

We are at #SER2026 ! We’re fired up 🔥 for a week of sharing, learning, & networking … and because it’s 109F in Phoenix ☀️ Here we go ! @connorgrady.bsky.social Nana Okada @societyforepi.bsky.social

Nana and Connor are smiling in front of a sign that says “Let’s Sher a Ton Together”. It is a selfie.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 18

Hi there! 👋 We are Connor Grady (@connorbgrady) and Nana Okada (@nanajokada) and we’re taking over @HarvardEpi for #SER2026‼️ We’re 4th year epi PhD students & thrilled to bring you along to a conference—some say—rivals the excitement of the World Cup😌 Follow along!

Connor and Nana are standing in front of the Harvard School of Public Health. There are two pots of plants in front of them, and they are laughing.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 12

⭐New Publication⭐ Published June 9th @annalsofim.bsky.social "Continuing Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Into the First Trimester of Pregnancy Outcomes: A Target Trial Emulation Study Using Claims Information." ➡️ Read paper: www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...

“Findings from our target trial emulation study did not indicate major differences in risk of non-live birth, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations with continuation of dispensing of GLP-1 receptor agonists into the first trimester relative to non-continuation.”
-Jeremy Brown, first-author

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 11

⭐New Publication⭐ Published May 20th in @jamanetworkopen.com "Optimal Dietary Patterns for Lower Weight Gain and Risk of Obesity Surrounding Menopause." ➡️ Read paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

"Our findings suggest that weight gain around menopause isn't inevitable. Adopting low-insulinemic and planetary health diets, rich in nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in red and processed meats, sodium, potatoes, and French fries, supports better weight management, with potential to guide practical, food-based prevention during a critical window for women's long-term health."
—Tong Xia, first-author

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 4

⭐New Publication⭐ Published in the May 27 issue of Cell Host & Microbe "Long-lasting gut microbiome and fecal metabolome alternations after colorectal adenoma removal and their relationship to colorectal cancer." ➡️Read: www.cell.com/cell-host-mi... ➡️HSPH article: hsph.harvard.edu/news/colorec...

More than a decade after an adenoma is removed, the gut microbiome and metabolites still show alterations that overlap with those seen in colorectal cancer - several of them linked to lifestyle habits. -Ana Nogal, first author.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 3

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Spring 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.

Rose Traveling Fellowship Recipients: Spring 2026, Headshots: Pun Chevasutho, Camryn Dixon, Xiang Meng, Vinicius Schoeps, Zixiao Wang

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· Jun 1

Scenes from our department's May 26th graduation party! Please join us in congratulating again all the 161 graduates from our epidemiology department across our PhD, MPH, and SM programs! 🎉 #HarvardChan26 ➡️ Read about Convocation: hsph.harvard.edu/news/trust-t...

Photos from our graduation party of faculty, staff, and students with their family members.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 28

Today marks the conclusion of our May spotlight on the Human Flourishing Program! To stay informed about the latest events and news on #globalflourishing, be sure to visit their website: hfh.fas.harvard.edu!

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 27

Congratulations to the 161 students graduating from our epidemiology department today across our PhD, MPH, and SM programs. Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have truly paid off, and we are incredibly proud of you all. #HarvardChan26

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 27

Please join us in congratulating our PhD graduates! #HarvardChan26 Rebecca Astatke, Léa Cavalli, Zhe (Gigi) Fang, Yijing Feng, Madeleine Kline, Omar Mansour, Jordan Rossen, Eva Rumpler, Denys Shay, Anna Siefkas, Michelle Sodipo, Mai-Han Trinh, Lawson Ung, & Yingzhe Zhang

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 26

Happy Graduation Week @harvard.edu! To kick off the week, we asked our graduating class to choose between a series of “this or that” options related to #studying, #publichealth, & #graduation. Check out their responses below, & stay tuned all week as we count down to commencement! #HarvardChan26

This or that! Get to know our Class of 2026!

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 21

On Friday, May 15, 2026 the Department held the 10th Cutter Symposium “Screening for Major Diseases – Does it help?” featuring Hermann Brenner, Lorelei Mucci, and @mlipsitch.bsky.social. ➡️ Read article: hsph.harvard.edu/news/does-it... ➡️ Watch recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkU...

Screenshot of all four speakers during the symposium. From top left clockwise: Albert Hofman, Hermann Brenner, Lorelei Mucci, and Marc Lipsitch.

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 21

Check out our new recent Graduate Q&A with Karolina Edlund on what it's like to be student in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology! ➡️ Read Q&A: hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology... ➡️ Learn about our 13 areas of research: hsph.harvard.edu/department/e... #harvard #PhD #epidemiology #alumni

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 11

As part of our monthly series spotlighting The Global Flourishing Program, we’re excited to introduce the lab’s team of 30+ members, including staff, faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows & students, who help to advance #globalflourishing research through their roles. Meet the team below ⬇️

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 7

At the end of each academic year our department recognizes the hard work done by our teaching fellows. The following were nominated by our faculty & students as having distinguished themselves and shown great commitment and dedication towards their roles. Join us in congratulating all of them!

A congratulations post with gold glitter and dark purple background that lists the winners of each category for the teaching fellow awards. Excellence in Teaching: Andrew Weckstein, You Wu, and Buu Truong. Certificates of Distinction: Motohiko Adomi and Ana Lucia Espinosa. Dice. Outstanding Teaching Fellow Team Award: LeAnn Lucas and Colleen McGrath (EPI 213).

Harvard Epidemiology@harvardepi· May 6

Congrats to James Robins, 1 of 3 Harvard Chan faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Members are recognized for their achievements in research & excellence in science. Read more ➡️ hsph.harvard.edu/news/three-h...