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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 29/09/2026

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 24/09/2026

Apply now for CAUSALab Clinics! Free #causalinference consulting w/ postdoc fellows. Offered to Boston early-career investigators who research comparative effectiveness or safety of health interventions. Fall 2026 dates: 📅 Oct 14 📅 Dec 9 Apply: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...

Apply now for CAUSALab Clinics! Fall Dates: Oct 14, Dec 9, 2026. Learn more and apply at causalab.org

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/09/2026

Fall is here! 🍁 Our team kicked off the semester with a social welcoming new members to the lab. Follow along for upcoming CAUSALab projects, research collaborations, and events @hsph.harvard.edu! #causalinference #publichealth #harvard #harvardchan

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 22/09/2026

Next in the CAUSALab Methods series @ki.se Oliver Dukes (Ghent University) presents “Target Trial Emulation and Structural Nested Models.” 📆 Oct 6, 2026 ⏰ 15.00 CEST/9.00 EDT 📍 Online Register: stats.sender.net/forms/e7JD1d...

October 6, 2026 Methods Talk: Target Trial Emulation and Structured Nested Models

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 21/09/2026

Thank you to @chelseaboccagno.bsky.social @megcuppbuxton.bsky.social, Juan Gago, Hossein Hejazian, Floraine Jochum, Katherine Kurgansky, Emma McGee, Rienna Russo, Henrik von Kleist, Jay Xu, Rachel Yorlets, and Wenling Zhang. We appreciate your valuable contributions.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 21/09/2026

Today marks the start of National Postdoc Appreciation week! CAUSALab is grateful to have a team of wonderful postdoctoral fellows who help make our research at @hsph.harvard.edu possible. National Postdoc Appreciation runs Sep 21-25, 2026.

CAUASLab National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 16/09/2026

FCA features: 🎥 Video lectures 🔢 Hands-on exercises 🗓️ Self-paced learning Course available to complete Sep 1 - Dec 18, 2026.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 16/09/2026

Back this fall: ⭐ Fundamentals of Confounding Adjustment (FCA) Learn confounding adjustment in time-fixed settings & build a foundation for advanced methods. Self-paced course w/ video lectures & hands-on exercises. Ready to take FCA? Learn more and apply: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 15/09/2026

One week away! Registration details below.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 08/09/2026

Up next: prognostic score methods. Ingeborg Waernbaum (Uppsala University) continues the CAUSALab Methods Series @ki.se with a hybrid talk. Details below. 📆 Sep 22, 2026 ⏰ 15.00 CEST/9.00 EDT 📍 Online & In-person Register to attend: 💻 stats.sender.net/forms/e7JD1d...

Sep 22, 2026 Methods Talk: Prognostic Score Methods for the Estimation of an Average Causal Effect

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 02/09/2026

Details about CAUSALab's Online Courses can be found on our website. Learn more & apply now: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 02/09/2026

🆕 Causal Inference in Pregnancy (CIP) Taught by Sonia Hernández-Díaz & Krista Huybrechts, CIP teaches participants how to design studies to evaluate interventions in pregnancy within a target trial emulation framework. 🎥 Video lectures 🔢 Hands-on exercises 🗓️ Self-paced learning

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 24/08/2026

CAUSALab is growing! We’re seeking postdoc research fellows across several research areas, including AI, HIV, pregnancy, cardiovascular health, mental health, and methods. Current openings: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau... Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. More opportunities coming soon.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 20/08/2026

Apply now for CAUSALab Clinics! Fall Dates: Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 9, 2026. Learn more and apply at causalab.org

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 04/08/2026

Don't miss the early bird registration deadline! Submit your SCRI x CAUSALab course application by 8/14/26.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 03/08/2026

We're happy to share that several CAUSALab members have been promoted! ▪️Laura Cadavid - Research Coordinator ▪️Katherine Li - Research Associate ▪️Jing Li - Research Associate ▪️Jack MacDonald - Senior Program Coordinator ▪️Daniela van Santen - Research Scientist Congrats, all! 🎉

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 28/07/2026

Key deadlines Early bird rate deadline: Aug 14, 2026 Application deadline: September 18, 2026

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 28/07/2026

Join CAUSALab and Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) for Target Trial Emulation in Real-World Evidence: From Causal Foundations to Practical Applications. Early bird deadline extended 8/14/26. 📅 October 5 – 9, 2026 📍 Singapore Learn more: t.co/QH6ASqdTJE

Target Trial Emulation in Real-World Evidence: From Causal Foundations to Practical Applications

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 22/07/2026

CAUSALab is excited to publish our 2025-2026 Annual Report! The report features an overview of lab programming and research activities over the past fiscal year. Read the report @causalab.org: hsph.harvard.edu/causalab/new...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 21/07/2026

Are you subscribed to CAUSALab's YouTube channel? Our YouTube channel is a hub for on-demand #causalinference programming. Explore past Kolokotrones Symposia, the Methods Series @ki.se, and more. Subscribe for post notifications: youtube.com/@CAUSALab

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 20/07/2026

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety has awarded Meghan Cupp Buxton the 2026 Ronald D. Mann Best Paper Award! Last year's paper "Opioid Use After Hip Fracture and Subsequent Fracture Outcomes: A Self-Controlled Case Series Design" was selected. Congratulations, Meghan!

2026 Recipient Ronald D. Mann Best Paper Award

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 13/07/2026

Participants will learn how to 1) define dynamic treatment strategies, and 2) estimate the effects of dynamic treatment strategies using g-methods in real-world observational datasets using a target trial emulation approach.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 13/07/2026

Attending ISPE 2026 in Milan? Be sure to attend workshop, Let’s Get Personal: Defining and Estimating the Effects of Dynamic Treatment Strategies. Instructors: Emma McGee, Rienna Russo, Lucia Petito Open to ISPE participants. Learn more & register: ispe2026.eventscribe.net/SearchByBuck...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 08/07/2026

New publication! Emma McGee is senior author on a new article, Tailored Exercise Strategies and Mortality Among Breast Cancer Survivors. Findings suggest individualized increases in aerobic exercise lower 10-year mortality risks. Read in JAMA Network Open: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

New publication: Tailored Exercise Strategies and Mortality Among Breast Cancer Survivors

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 06/07/2026

This year, CAUSALab awarded 47 tuition waivers for PhD students to attend the Summer Courses on Causal Inference @hsph.harvard.edu. Thank you to Johnson & Johnson for their generous support of the 2026 Course Tuition Waiver Program!

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 01/07/2026

Key deadlines Early bird rate deadline: July 17, 2026 Application deadline: September 18, 2026

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 01/07/2026

Join CAUSALab and Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) for a new workshop on Target Trial Emulation in Real-World Evidence: From Causal Foundations to Practical Applications. 📅 October 5-9, 2026 📍 Singapore Early bird deadline: July 17, 2026 Learn more: form.gov.sg/6a15135735fb...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 30/06/2026

Last week in Phoenix, AZ ☀️ Sonia Hernández-Díaz delivered the SPER 2026 keynote, "Target Trial Emulations in Pregnancy: Challenges and Solutions." Her talk covered specific challenges we face when designing randomized trials in pregnancy. #causalinference #pregnancyresearch

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 24/06/2026

New publication @annalsofim.bsky.social uses target trial emulation to examine GLP-1 use and pregnancy outcomes. Check out the @hsph.harvard.edu research spotlight, which quotes collaborator & first author Jeremy Brown. Study co-authors include Sonia Hernández-Díaz & Krista Huybrechts. 👇

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/06/2026

Thurs, June 25: 🔸(1:45 pm – 3:15 pm) On Asking Questions (featured: Sonja Swanson, Jessica Young) Fri, June 26: 🔸(10:15 am – 11:45 am) Causal Inference in Pregnancy Research: Exploring Methodological Frontiers (featured: Sonia Hernández-Díaz, Krista Huybrechts)

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/06/2026

Wed, June 24: 🔸(3:45 pm – 5:15 pm) Perinatal & Pediatric Epidemiology: Innovative methods and new frontiers (featured: Motohiko Adomi) 🔸(3:45 pm – 5:15 pm) Tailored physical activity strategies and mortality among breast cancer survivors: a target trial emulation (Emma McGee)

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/06/2026

Wed, June 24: 🔸(10:15 am – 11:45 am) Putting causal methods under a microscope: using molecular biomarkers to generate causal knowledge and using causal methods to strengthen analyses of molecular biomarkers (featured: Joy Shi, Sonja Swanson)

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/06/2026

Tues, June 23: 🔸(5:30 pm – 7:30 pm) Registration Required Let’s Get Personal: Defining and Estimating Effects of Dynamic Treatment Strategies Using Real-World Data (featured: Rienna Russo, Emma McGee)

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 23/06/2026

Attending SER 2026? The annual SER (Society for Epidemiologic Research) Conference kicks off today in Phoenix, AZ (June 23-26, 2026). Be sure to stop by sessions featuring CAUSALab members in comments.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 22/06/2026

The 2026 CAUSALab Summer Courses on Causal Inference have come to a close 📝 CAUSALab was excited to host 4 unique courses @hsph.harvard.edu. This year's 330+ participants represented: 🏢 180+ organizations 🌎 48 countries 📍 30 U.S. states Thank you for an exciting two weeks of #causalinference!

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 15/06/2026

Scenes from the summer courses 📸 Week 1 welcomed participants to Key Topics in Causal Inference (KTCI) & Target Trial Emulation (TTE). Today kicked off Combining Information for Causal Inference (CICI) & Advanced Confounding Adjustment (ACA). Looking forward to a great Week 2!

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 08/06/2026

CAUSALab's Summer Courses on Causal Inference are back @hsph.harvard.edu! We are thrilled to kick off CAUSALab's week one courses today, Key Topics in Causal Inference (KTCI) & Target Trial Emulation (TTE). Attending KTCI or TTE? Be sure to tag us.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 28/05/2026

This month, @harvardepi.bsky.social recognized teaching fellows who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their roles. Motohiko Adomi was awarded a Certificate of Distinction and Andrew Weckstein was awarded an Excellence in Teaching award. 🎉 Congratulations, Motohiko and Andrew!

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 27/05/2026

Last chance! Today (Wed. 5/27 12:00 PM ET) is the deadline to submit your application for CAUSALab's 2026 Summer Courses on Causal Inference. Week 1: June 8-12, 2026 Week 2: June 15-18, 2026 Submit the brief application: 🔗 hsph.harvard.edu/research/cau...

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 21/05/2026

New from NordICC! The article suggests reduced colorectal incidence after 13 years of follow up for a colonoscopy screening randomized trial. NordICC is an international collaboration w/ methodological support from Joy Shi @miguelhernan.org Read the article: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New NordICC publication: Long-term effects of colonoscopy screening on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality: a multicountry, population-based randomised controlled trial

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 20/05/2026

Congrats to James Robins for being elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)! One of three @hsph.harvard.edu faculty members selected for this honor, he was recognized by NAS for key contributions advancing the field of #causalinference. Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/three-h...

James Robins - National Academy of Sciences Election

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 13/05/2026

Behind the scenes: Causal Inference in Pregnancy 🎥 CAUSALab's new course explores methodological & operational considerations when evaluating treatment strategies during pregnancy. Registration info available this fall. Join listserv for updates: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Sonia Hernández-Díaz and Krista Huybrechts behind the scenes of Causal Inference in Pregnancy

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 12/05/2026

One week away! Details below to attend.

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 11/05/2026

Last month, @isaacnunezs.bsky.social won best poster at the European Causal Inference Meeting (EuroCIM 2026) in Oxford, UK. Isaac presented "Causal inference when treatment affects outcome ascertainment." Congrats, Isaac!⭐ #causalinference #harvard #hsph

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 07/05/2026

Congratulations to CAUSALab researcher Lawson Ung for successfully defending his PhD dissertation! 🎉 "Causal Inference Using External Comparators: Identification, Estimation, and Applications." We are so grateful to have Lawson on our team and congratulate him on his ongoing success.

Lawson Ung with PhD committee after successfully defending his dissertation

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 05/05/2026

Xabier Garcia de Albeniz presents next in the 2026 Methods Series @ki.se 👇 "Target Trial Emulation in a Post-Authorization Safety Study Required by the European Medicines Agency" 📆 May 19, 2026 ⏰ 15.00 CEST/9.00 EDT Attend online: stats.sender.net/forms/e7JD1d...

May 19, 2026 Methods Talk: Target Trial Emulation in a Post-Authorization Safety Study Required by the European Medicines Agency

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CAUSALab @causalab.org · 27/04/2026

Congrats to Barbra Dickerman on her Outstanding Mentor Award! The Outstanding Mentor Award was established in 2010 to honor @hsph.harvard.edu faculty who demonstrate outstanding mentorship outstanding mentorship by cultivating professional development & research excellence.

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