Health & Medicine
Cutting-edge developments in biomedical research, public health, and clinical practice at Harvard’s medical institutions.
A Flu Vaccine That Actually Works
Next-gen vaccines delivered directly to the site of infection are far more effective than existing shots.
Nearly Half of Early COVID-19 Transmission Was Work-related
Nearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
Paul Farmer and Evelynn Hammonds on coronavirus and racial health disparities
A conversation on health disparities, with Paul Farmer and Evelynn Hammonds
COVID-19 and the Graduate Student Union
“When times are tough, there comes to be this real question of who is forced to bear the cost.”
Could the reproduction number of SARS-CoV-2 be double early estimates?
A critical scientific question that bears on policies for fighting the pandemic
Harvard Faculty Meet Remotely on Teaching, Finances
The last regular Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting of the year, convened remotely, addresses teaching, finances, and climate change.
Harvard Projects $750-Million Revenue Shortfall
Executive vice president Katie Lapp details losses from research funding and executive education.
The Pandemic's Unequal Toll
A Radcliffe Institute online discussion of health disparities laid bare by coronavirus
Starlink
Seniors hunker down in communal quarantine.
by Eve Driver
Building a Better COVID-19 Swab
Engineers at the Wyss Institute address a critical shortage of nasal swabs.
Harvard fall reopening plans
Provost Alan Garber outlines the possibilities and options—and the College prepares for continued remote teaching, if necessary