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Bioethics and Black History: The Legacy of the Tuskegee Report
February 12, 2026
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5:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Virtual
The Tuskegee Report—developed by Tuskegee University’s National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care in collaboration with Vanderbilt University—seeks to redefine bioethics at the intersection of research with human subjects, clinical trials...
A photo of a group of Black men sits on a pile of more photos on a wooden surface.

Opening Doors: A Conversation with Dr. David G. Nathan
December 3, 2025
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2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
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Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
Hybrid
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...
David Nathan sitting in front of a bookshelf. He is wearing a blue patterned blazer, yellow shirt, and red tie.

2025 Skills Workshop for College and High School Students
November 22, 2025
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8:00AM - 5:00PM EST
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Tosteson Medical Education Center (TMEC)
In Person
This program is designed for post-baccalaureates, college and community college students, and high school sophomores through seniors who are interested in science, medicine, and healthcare and are eager to take the next step in their academic and...

Mapping the Landscape of Islamic Bioethics with Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid
November 20, 2025
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4:00PM - 5:30PM EST
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Minot Room, Countway Library
Hybrid
About the session: This seminar is an introduction to the topic of Islamic bioethics, an emerging area of study and practice for medical practitioners and public health professionals. The session will offer a general overview of the theoretical and...
Khalil Abdur-Rashid stands outside by some trees and wears a white kufi, burgundy blazer, and dark blue button down shirt.

Opening Doors: A Conversation with Dr. Eleanor Shore
November 18, 2025
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2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
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Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
Hybrid
For more than half a century, Dr. Eleanor Shore has been a trailblazer, advocate, and leader in academic medicine at Harvard Medical School. As former Dean for Faculty Affairs and Deputy Director of the HMS Center of Excellence in Women's Health, Dr...
Eleanor Shore is wearing a pink jacket and black top. There is a plant and bookshelf behind her.

Reflections on Medicine, History, and Society -- Lecture from Dr. Edward Halperin "We will tolerate no Jews here": A History of Medical Education Antisemitism in the United States and Canada
November 13, 2025
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2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
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Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
Hybrid
About the lecture: Saul Jarcho, M.D. (1906-2000) was a respected internist and medical historian. In 1959 he weighed the historical evidence regarding an alleged antisemitic quota to limit the admission of American and Canadian Jews to medical schools in...
Edward Halperin is wearing a black blazer, white shirt, and blue striped tie.

Longwood Interfaith Dinner
October 29, 2025
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6:00PM - 7:30PM EDT
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HSPH Kresge Cafeteria
In Person
Are you interested in learning about the lived experiences of other religious, ethical, and spiritual students at Harvard? Join us for conversation over a delicious meal. Vote for the conversation topic and suggest your favorite dinner options! Only open...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard
October 27, 2025
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5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT
In Person
Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and dedicated philanthropist, will deliver the fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard. About the lecture The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard...
A waist-up photo of Darren Walker, smiling in a bright blue suit and orange tie.