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Andrea Baccarelli

@deanbaccarelli.bsky.social
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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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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This week, it is my privilege to welcome new students to Harvard Chan School (@hsph.harvard.edu) from 56 different countries and 36 states. I want each of you to know: You belong here. We are thrilled you are here and we are committed to your success.
Dean Andrea Baccarelli standing at a podium in front of an audience of students in an auditorium with a slide projected on the big screen saying "Harvard Chan Orientation | Welcome"New students gathered on a campus tour standing in front of an Orientation Host student, with a bulletin board in the background showing the words "Welcome New Students"Students and faculty in a classroom environment talking to each other during an orientation sessionDean Andrea Baccarelli speaking to two students in Kresge cafeteria with other students, faculty, and staff in the background
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 02/06/2026
Kjetil Bjornevik helped confirm Epstein-Barr virus as the leading cause of multiple sclerosis and has found that healthy diets in midlife may benefit long-term cognitive health. He recently spoke about his research and what’s next for his work. bit.ly/433hdyE
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Exploring links between viruses and neurological disorders | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kjetil Bjornevik recently spoke about his research and what's next for his work.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Happy Commencement Day, Class of 2026! 🎓
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Thank you, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, for inspiring the Harvard Chan Class of 2026 with your beautiful words—and example!
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
It has been a privilege to know you, to teach you, and to learn from you! I know our faculty feels the same way, too. Class of 2026: Congratulations!
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Happy Convocation Day, Class of 2026! 🥳
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 26/05/2026
This morning, the Harvard Chan community came together to honor staff, students, faculty, and researchers who have made exceptional contributions to the School and beyond. Congratulations to the 2026 award winners!
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Today we celebrated the 2026 Harvard Chan School Awards—honoring our outstanding students, faculty & staff for excellence in teaching, mentoring, academic achievement, and the practice of #publichealth. Congratulations to all honorees: Your impact is powerful, deeply needed & only just beginning!🤩
The winners of the 2026 Harvard Chan School Awards pose with Deans Andrea Baccarelli and Jorge Chavarro outside the School.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 28/01/2026
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:
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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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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!
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Yesterday’s symposium honoring Lucian Leape was deeply moving. His pioneering work exposing medical errors has saved countless lives and transformed patient safety worldwide.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
"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!
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 02/09/2025
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.”
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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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
📢 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. 👉 Sign up now: signup.e2ma.net/signup/19404...
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
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! 💪
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 13/06/2025
"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?
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Pure joy! 🤩 That’s how we all felt yesterday as we celebrated the amazing achievements of the @hsph.harvard.edu Class of 2025.
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.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 28/05/2025
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
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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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...
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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! 🤩
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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...
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Our essential international community | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
To the Harvard Chan community,
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 22/05/2025
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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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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Congratulations, Erica and Meredith! 🥳
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 25/04/2025
Here are just a few of the ways our researchers are making a difference: hsph.harvard.edu/research-imp...
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.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @hsph.harvard.edu · 23/04/2025
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.
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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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...
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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...
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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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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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Congratulations! I hope to see you on campus soon!
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
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...
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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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Wonderful day spent with my @hsph.harvard.edu colleagues at our faculty retreat to discuss challenges and opportunities ahead!
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.
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Andrea Baccarelli @deanbaccarelli.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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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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.
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