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Examining various facets of infectious disease to alleviate disease burden worldwide, mainly in marginalized populations

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · Apr 21

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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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 6d

#ClimateChange #VectorBorneDiseases #India #PublicHealth #Webinar

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 6d

This virtual event brings together global and national experts to discuss how climate change is impacting vector-borne diseases in India. 🌏 Panelists will share research insights, discuss public health initiatives, and outline strategies to address these evolving challenges.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 6d

This inaugural webinar is titled, “Shifting Boundaries: Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases,” hosted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – India Research Center.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 7d

#ScientificCommunity #Research #Microscopy #ScientificGoals #ScienceOutreach #STEM #ScienceIsAwesome

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 7d

If you’re interested in using the microscopy systems, please contact BSL3 Imaging Director Dr. Ricardo F. Bango Da Cunha Correia to schedule a consultation and arrange training tailored to your research goals.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 7d

The BSL3 Imaging Core in IID offers use of state-of-the-art live-cell Spinning Disk Confocal and Lattice Light Sheet microscopes to the broader scientific community. 👩‍🔬

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, Dr. Neafsey, for sharing your expertise and advancing the conversation on infectious disease genomics! 👏

#Malaria #PublicHealthSeminar #GenomicVariation

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 8d

The Better Off podcast has been covering vital health topics since 2015, from pandemics to homelessness to cancer, featuring leading experts in their fields. Find the podcast’s bank of episodes here ⬇️: open.spotify.com/show/2TDswhC...

Is working from home unhealthy?

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 8d

This episode’s guests, registered dietician Dalina Soto and Josiemer Mattei, Harvard Chan School professor of Nutrition, discuss the important role of culture in healthy eating and unravel the biases in American wellness education particularly regarding African and Latin American diets.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 8d

For #InternationalPodcastDay and #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting an episode of Harvard Chan School’s flagship podcast that remains relevant today: “What makes a meal healthy?” 🍌🍪

🎧🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/news/healthy...

Better Off Podcast: What makes a meal healthy? | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Josiemer Mattei, Donald and Sue Pritzker Associate Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 9d

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.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 15d

Which project appeals to you the most—and why? Share your thoughts!

#DayofService #ServeYourCommunity #Volunteer #CommunityService #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 15d

Plus, don’t miss the Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sept 30!

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 15d

With projects occurring on campus and across Boston, a few of the remaining projects include:

- Sort clothing donations at a shelter
- Host trivia at a recovery center
- Help clean up the Boston Public Garden
- Prep meals for people with chronic illness

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 15d

The Day of Service is a wonderful opportunity for the entire Harvard Chan School to give back by serving our local neighborhoods and working on projects addressing social determinants of health.

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 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

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 16d

Read the full article linked above to learn more about Dr. Grad and the other researchers’ work as well as the challenges they’re facing.

#HarvardGazette #AntibioticResistance #Immunology

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 16d

In addition to the bacteria’s evolution, funding cuts pose another threat to progress against antibiotic resistance.

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 16d

Each researcher brings a unique perspective, like athletes with different strengths in this race against antibiotic resistance. 🏃‍🧫

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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C @harvard-iid.bsky.social · 16d

In the Harvard Gazette’s piece, “Racing Against Antibiotic Resistance,” Dr. Yonatan Grad (@yhgrad.bsky.social) and two fellow Harvard professors discuss how treating infections with antibiotics is foundational to public health—and why antibiotic resistance demands urgent action.

Racing against antibiotic resistance — Harvard Gazette

Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum in their war with evolving bacteria— one of America’s most urgent healthcare problems.

news.harvard.edu

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Brown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 19d

Happy #postdocappreciationweek!🎉
Meet Sreeram Anantharaman PhD, a @uconn.bsky.social
alum & @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social postdoc working to improve clinical decision support systems for Kenyan HIV care and infectious disease surveillance, right here in RI.
#NPAW2025
sph.brown.edu/research/pos...

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