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Andrea Baccarelli

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Dean of the Faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Epidemiologist by training. Originally from Umbria, Italy. Passionate about sunrises, great food, and soccer. hsph.harvard.edu

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Leading public health schools today and tomorrow: A conversation with Deans Megan Ranney and Andrea Baccarelli | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health In this fireside chat, two deans of leading schools of public health will explore how to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape in public health education.

During an upcoming Harvard Chan Studio event, two deans of leading schools of public health—@meganranney.bsky.social of @yalesph.bsky.social and @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social—will explore how to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape in public health education.

Register to join us on Feb 5 at 1 pm ET:

28.01.2026 22:51 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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Had a wonderful time yesterday hearing from our Rose Service Learning Fellows and MPH students about their community‑engaged learning experiences, and the importance of thoughtful and hands‑on public health work. Thank you for having me!

05.12.2025 17:40 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you for all you do. I’m continuously inspired by you and everyone working in #publichealth, whose efforts often go unseen but whose impact is felt everywhere. #PHTYD

24.11.2025 14:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I’m especially proud of everyone at @hsph.harvard.edu. No matter what area they focus on, our faculty, researchers, trainees, alumni, students, & staff are committed to understanding the drivers of disease & health inequity, and advancing solutions that improve the health & well-being of everyone.

24.11.2025 14:58 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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On this Public Health Thank You Day, I’m proud to join colleagues across the country in celebrating the dedicated professionals who work every day to protect the health of all people and communities.

24.11.2025 14:58 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Muhammad Ali Index seeks to measure compassion, inspire action | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Lonnie Ali discussed compassion and health, and the humanitarian legacy of her late husband, boxer Muhammad Ali, at a Harvard Chan School event.

I’m grateful to the speakers for sharing their insights and to BSHO for organizing such a special event that brought learning and inspiration to our community. hsph.harvard.edu/news/muhamma...

19.11.2025 14:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We heard powerful reflections on the impact of Muhammad Ali’s legacy in advancing public health and community well-being. And Dr. Goldie spoke candidly about her journey with Parkinson’s disease—a story she recently shared in the New York Times—and the importance of community and connection.

19.11.2025 14:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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It was a conversation between Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and the Muhammad Ali Center, and Dr. Sue J. Goldie, the Roger Irving Lee Professor of Public Health.

19.11.2025 14:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Last week, I was honored to attend an event on sports, mental health, and fostering a culture of compassion organized by the Black Student Health Organization and open to all at @hsph.harvard.edu.

19.11.2025 14:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It was wonderful to meet his family, colleagues and friends, and hear firsthand stories about his extraordinary talent and profound humility.

28.10.2025 18:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yesterday’s symposium honoring Lucian Leape was deeply moving. His pioneering work exposing medical errors has saved countless lives and transformed patient safety worldwide.

28.10.2025 18:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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"When Ikigai Meets AI: Data-Driven Solutions for Global Health Equity" - a great presentation by Dr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, winner of the 2025 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award, given every year by our Dept of Biostatistics. Special to hear how being a student at our School shaped her career!

24.10.2025 15:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Orientation 2025: For new Harvard Chan students, a warm welcome | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health New students at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health were welcomed to the School at Fall Orientation.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli (@deanbaccarelli.bsky.social) welcomed new students at last week’s orientation, sharing that Harvard Chan School “is the perfect place for you to explore how your skills and interests can best serve your goals and help you make the most impact in public health.”

02.09.2025 18:52 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 4 📌 2
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📢 Exciting news: we’re launching The Weekly, a brand-new newsletter from Harvard Chan School!

Be the first to know what’s happening at @hsph.harvard.edu and stay up to date on the latest in public health research and education.

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03.09.2025 17:47 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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I'm so excited to see our campus buzzing with energy once again! 🥳

This year, we welcome students from 48 states & 39 countries—each bringing unique perspectives and passions to our collective mission of improving #publichealth.

Let’s make this an inspiring and impactful year! 💪

27.08.2025 15:12 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 4 📌 0
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"Be aesthetic," coached one of Ankur Pandya's children, as he put together this Day in the Life of a Harvard Chan Professor video.

Thanks bsky.app/profile/anku... for sharing a day in your life!

Which Harvard Chan faculty member or researcher do you want to see in a Day in the Life video next?

13.06.2025 14:21 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 2
Graduates in red and black academic regalia prepare for the Harvard Chan School 2025 Convocation, adjusting their outfits in front of mirrors.

Graduates in red and black academic regalia prepare for the Harvard Chan School 2025 Convocation, adjusting their outfits in front of mirrors.

Red chairs arranged in a row, each with a copy of the Convocation program on the seat.

Red chairs arranged in a row, each with a copy of the Convocation program on the seat.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

A special thank you to our Convocation speaker, @celinegounder.com, and our student speaker, Muhammad Jawad Noon, for sharing words of advice with the Class of 2025!

#HarvardChan25

29.05.2025 14:35 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A group of graduates in caps and gowns, sitting together and celebrating, each displaying a joyful expression. Some are waving at the camera and holding diplomas.

A group of graduates in caps and gowns, sitting together and celebrating, each displaying a joyful expression. Some are waving at the camera and holding diplomas.

Group of graduates in red and black academic regalia smiling.

Group of graduates in red and black academic regalia smiling.

A group of nine graduates in black and red regalia, smiling.

A group of nine graduates in black and red regalia, smiling.

Graduation caps seen from behind with one cap featuring a sign that says "PROTECT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS."

Graduation caps seen from behind with one cap featuring a sign that says "PROTECT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS."

I am so grateful for all that this year’s graduates will bring to the world. 🙏

29.05.2025 14:35 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Graduates in caps and gowns clapping joyfully during the 2025 Convocation ceremony, with a large audience in the background in an auditorium.

Graduates in caps and gowns clapping joyfully during the 2025 Convocation ceremony, with a large audience in the background in an auditorium.

Graduates wearing caps and gowns at the Harvard Chan School Convocation ceremony, looking attentively in the same direction with smiles.

Graduates wearing caps and gowns at the Harvard Chan School Convocation ceremony, looking attentively in the same direction with smiles.

Graduates in caps and gowns at the Harvard Chan School Convocation ceremony, one smiling broadly and waving.

Graduates in caps and gowns at the Harvard Chan School Convocation ceremony, one smiling broadly and waving.

Four graduates wearing Harvard Chan School robes smile at the Convocation ceremony.

Four graduates wearing Harvard Chan School robes smile at the Convocation ceremony.

These are the belief that every human being deserves good health; that rigorous science improves and saves lives; and that progress is always possible—even in the most difficult times.

29.05.2025 14:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Convocation speaker Dr. Celine Gounder addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Convocation speaker Dr. Celine Gounder addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Convocation speaker Dr. Celine Gounder addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Convocation speaker Dr. Celine Gounder addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Dean Andrea Baccarelli addresses the Harvard Chan School of Public Health Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

This is a challenging time, both for Harvard and public health, but yesterday was a powerful reminder of the values that brought our graduates to our field, and School, in the first place.

29.05.2025 14:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Dean Baccarelli in academic regalia speaks at a podium during the 2025 Convocation ceremony, with a joyful crowd of graduates on a screen in the background. The podium bears the Harvard Chan School emblem.

Dean Baccarelli in academic regalia speaks at a podium during the 2025 Convocation ceremony, with a joyful crowd of graduates on a screen in the background. The podium bears the Harvard Chan School emblem.

Convocation ceremony at Harvard Chan School with students in caps and gowns seated, listening to Dean Baccarelli visible on large screens in a large arena.

Convocation ceremony at Harvard Chan School with students in caps and gowns seated, listening to Dean Baccarelli visible on large screens in a large arena.

Harvard Chan faculty members in traditional regalia, seated onstage during the Convocation ceremony, clapping and smiling.

Harvard Chan faculty members in traditional regalia, seated onstage during the Convocation ceremony, clapping and smiling.

Muhammad Jawad Noon, MPH ‘25, addresses his fellow graduates in the Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Muhammad Jawad Noon, MPH ‘25, addresses his fellow graduates in the Class of 2025 during the Convocation ceremony.

Pure joy! 🤩 That’s how we all felt yesterday as we celebrated the amazing achievements of the @hsph.harvard.edu Class of 2025.

29.05.2025 14:35 👍 24 🔁 4 💬 3 📌 1
Image featuring a quote by Andrea Baccarelli from the Harvard Chan School Class of 2025 Convocation. 'Today is not only a celebration of your achievements. It’s a powerful reminder of the values that brought you here in the first place.' The text is set against a deep red background with a faint, upper left corner watermark of the Harvard Chan logo.

Image featuring a quote by Andrea Baccarelli from the Harvard Chan School Class of 2025 Convocation. 'Today is not only a celebration of your achievements. It’s a powerful reminder of the values that brought you here in the first place.' The text is set against a deep red background with a faint, upper left corner watermark of the Harvard Chan logo.

Dean Baccarelli reminds the Class of 2025 of the values that guided them through their studies to today—the belief that every human being deserves good health, that rigorous science improves and saves lives, and that progress is always possible, even in the most difficult times. #HarvardChan25

28.05.2025 15:40 👍 41 🔁 12 💬 0 📌 1
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Kicked off graduation week with the Harvard Chan School Awards, which recognize excellence in teaching & mentoring, academic achievement and public health practice. The dedication of these students, faculty and staff is truly inspiring. Congrats to all winners! 🎉
hsph.harvard.edu/news/graduat...

28.05.2025 12:58 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Harvard Chan Convocation rehearsals. The past few months have been challenging, but this week is all about our amazing graduates. 🎓

They give me hope about the future and I cannot wait to celebrate them tomorrow! 🤩

27.05.2025 18:28 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Our essential international community | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health To the Harvard Chan community,

Our international students and scholars are integral members of the @hsph.harvard.edu community.

At this most difficult and stressful of times, we will do everything we can to support you.

hsph.harvard.edu/dean/news/ou...

23.05.2025 18:38 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Funding cuts create ‘existential crisis’ at Harvard Chan School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health In the wake of the cancellation of federal grant funding for more than 130 researchers at Harvard Chan School, faculty, staff, and students are speaking out about the havoc enveloping the School.

In the wake of the cancellation of federal grant funding for more than 130 researchers at Harvard Chan School, faculty, staff, and students are speaking out about the havoc enveloping the School.

22.05.2025 18:21 👍 33 🔁 16 💬 0 📌 3

Congratulations, Erica and Meredith! 🥳

29.04.2025 15:28 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our faculty identified the powerful impacts of structural racism on health and are working to develop solutions.

Our faculty identified the powerful impacts of structural racism on health and are working to develop solutions.

Our scientists are leading the fight against malaria by developing vaccines and training response teams worldwide.

Our scientists are leading the fight against malaria by developing vaccines and training response teams worldwide.

Our faculty demonstrated the danger of trans fats, leading to landmark regulation. Now they're exploring the risks of ultra-processed foods.

Our faculty demonstrated the danger of trans fats, leading to landmark regulation. Now they're exploring the risks of ultra-processed foods.

Here are just a few of the ways our researchers are making a difference: hsph.harvard.edu/research-imp...

25.04.2025 14:36 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Image of 3 researchers from Harvard Chan wearing white lab coats. Text overlay says 'Our research saves lives.' Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shield and logo at the bottom.

Image of 3 researchers from Harvard Chan wearing white lab coats. Text overlay says 'Our research saves lives.' Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shield and logo at the bottom.

For more than 100 years, Harvard Chan School has worked to build a world where everyone can thrive.

Our discoveries and solutions have improved life for millions of people around the globe. And we’re expanding that impact every day.

23.04.2025 19:20 👍 76 🔁 19 💬 1 📌 1