Opening Doors: A Conversation with Dr. David G. Nathan

David Nathan sitting in front of a bookshelf. He is wearing a blue patterned blazer, yellow shirt, and red tie.

Date and Time

December 3, 2025
02:00PM - 03:30PM EST

Location

Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
Webinar link: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/95732646865

Please join us for a conversation—moderated by HMS Dean George Q. Daley—to hear about Dr. Nathan’s remarkable journey, the breakthroughs that have defined his career, and his advice for those beginning their paths in science and medicine.

For more than six decades, Dr. David G. Nathan has shaped the field of hematology as a pioneering physician-scientist, educator, and leader. Dr. Nathan’s visionary research led to transformative advances in the understanding and treatment of inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. As Physician-in-Chief of Boston Children’s Hospital and President of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Nathan not only changed the trajectory of patient care but also mentored generations of hematologists, leaving an indelible mark on the future of medicine. The recipient of the National Medal of Science and countless other honors, Dr. Nathan is recognized worldwide for his lifelong commitment to scientific discovery and compassionate care.

This event is sponsored by: HMS Office for Culture & Community Engagement

Co-organized by: Ackerman Program on Medicine & Culture, Harvard Countway Library’s Center for the History of Medicine, HMS Center for Bioethics

Agenda

  • 2:00-3:00pm - conversation and Q&A
  • 3:00-3:30pm - reception
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