Andrea Baccarelli

"Be aesthetic," coached one of Ankur Pandya's children, as he put together this Day in the Life of a Harvard Chan Professor video.

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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.

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 — 👍 4    🔁 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.

Group of graduates in red and black academic 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."

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

29.05.2025 14:35 — 👍 3    🔁 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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 — 👍 21    🔁 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.

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 — 👍 43    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 1

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 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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That has all been possible because of our partnership with the federal government. This funding freeze puts that research at risk and threatens important gains in #publichealth.

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Our faculty’s research into environmental pollutants, occupational hazards, and the relationships between #diet and health have shaped policies and programs that protect the health of every American — and so many others around the world. ❤️‍🩹

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Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health The Trump administration announced late Monday that it was moving to freeze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University. The federal freeze came hours after Harvard rejec...

Our partnership with the federal government has powered discoveries and solutions that have saved tens of millions of lives around the world. 🌎 The funding has enabled breakthrough research on deadly diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s to stroke to HIV. 🦠 hsph.harvard.edu/news/trump-a...

15.04.2025 14:02 — 👍 15    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

High-impact research at Harvard Chan School powered by NIH funding | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard Chan faculty have conducted groundbreaking research that has saved lives in the U.S. and around the world.

To put it simply, research saves lives.

Here's how scientists at @hsph.harvard.edu are improving #publichealth here in the US and all over the world with research powered by federal funding.

hsph.harvard.edu/news/high-im...

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Congratulations! I hope to see you on campus soon!

31.03.2025 15:02 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A year into role, Chan School dean focused on driving change amid deep challenges — Harvard Gazette Andrea Baccarelli has laid out a vision for expanding the School’s impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research.

I talked to the Harvard Gazette about my vision for @hsph.harvard.edu and how we can expand our impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

28.03.2025 17:22 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

A group of faculty members are gathered in a conference room during a retreat.

A group of faculty members are gathered in a conference room during a retreat.

Wonderful day spent with my @hsph.harvard.edu colleagues at our faculty retreat to discuss challenges and opportunities ahead!

26.03.2025 20:21 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Federal funding drives groundbreaking research at Harvard Chan School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard Chan faculty conduct groundbreaking research that has led directly to lifesaving vaccines, treatments, policies, and programs.

With support from federal funding, @hsph.harvard.edu faculty have conducted groundbreaking research that has led directly to treatments, policies, and programs that have saved lives by the millions, in the US and around the world.

Here are just three examples: hsph.harvard.edu/news/federal...

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