Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T.H. C
@harvard-iid.bsky.social
Examining various facets of infectious disease to alleviate disease burden worldwide, mainly in marginalized populations
New research from the Dyann Wirth Lab sheds light on how Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite, can become less susceptible to artemisinin.
What’s behind antimalarial drug resistance? Researchers find a new clue. | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Malaria researchers at Harvard Chan School have identified a new way malaria parasites may become less responsive to treatment—a major threat to global eradication efforts.
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Today, we’re celebrating Mahmoud Mikdar, who has been named a 2026-2027 Blavatnik Fellow. 🎉🎈
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Expansion microscopy (4-4.5x) - Mosquito midgut infected with human malaria parasite, 13 days post infection. Did you know you have access to this cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 Learn more at the following link: hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
Please join us in congratulating Julia Nelson, IID assistant director of finance, and Aakash Suchak, IID senior grants and contracts manager, on their ACE Award nominations. 🎉🎈
GOOOAAALLL! ⚽ Congratulations to the winners of the IID World Cup Sweepstakes for most accurate final match-up predictions! 🎉🏆 🥈 IID prof Manoj Duraisingh takes second place. 🥇 IID prof Flaminia Catteruccia and executive assistant and administrative coordinator Haley Cronshaw tie for first!
In a new Q&A from Harvard Chan School News, IID prof Roger Shapiro answers pressing questions about what the U.S. State Department’s plans to cease PEPFAR (the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) could mean for South Africa, the location of the world’s largest HIV epidemic.
What the end of PEPFAR funding could mean for South Africa's HIV response | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
HIV/AIDS expert Roger Shapiro discussed the public health impact of a loss of PEPFAR funding in South Africa.
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IID professor and editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Eric Rubin is one of the voices featured WBUR’s recent article, reporting on the proposed changes to federal funding regulation and what they could mean for research in Massachusetts, especially in Boston.
Proposed federal grant changes are alarming, illegal and 'bad for Boston,' say Mass. researchers and lawmakers
The Trump administration wants to make sweeping changes to the way federal grants are awarded and managed. Massachusetts researchers, public officials and scientific societies are pushing back,…
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This #FacultyFriday, we’re celebrating two outstanding IID faculty members: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire and Dr. Pardis Sabeti - @pardissabeti.bsky.social - who were featured in TIME Magazine’s collection on defining moments in American science. 👏
The Science and Health Breakthroughs Shaping a New American Era
TIME asked Bill Nye, Emily Oster, Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, and 22 others to tell us about the scientific advances defining the U.S. at 250
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We are excited to announce that IID professor Dr. Manoj Duraisingh and bioengineering professor Dr. Ahmad “Mo” Khalil have received the Star-Friedman Challenge grant for their collaborative project to engineer red blood cells to detect diseases. 🩸
‘High risk, high reward’ researchers awarded Star-Friedman funding
The award will support seven projects pursued by Harvard researchers across the sciences, ranging from work in quantum to “smart skins.”
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Dr. Eric Rubin recently shared his perspective in The New York Times - @nytimes.com - on preliminary NEJM study results exploring the use of gene editing to treat heart disease. ⬇️
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
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This #FacultyFriday, IID Prof Eric Rubin, Editor in chief of The New England Journal of Medicine and NEJM Group, is in the spotlight with a special double feature. 👏 He recently participated in a webinar discussing the proposed changes to the federal regulations overseeing government contracts. ⬇️
How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered.
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☀️ Summer can offer different opportunities to recharge, reconnect with family and friends, build new skills, or take meaningful steps toward your professional and personal goals. How are you spending this season? Whatever your plans are, IID hopes everyone enjoys a healthy and hydrated summer.
Expansion microscopy (4-4.5x) - Mosquito midgut infected with human malaria parasite, 13 days post infection. Did you know you have access to this cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 Learn more at the following link: hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
What are you most proud of this year? 🎥 The Harvard Chan School asked students, staff, faculty, and researchers to share their highlights, from research milestones to personal achievements. The result is a vibrant snapshot of the community. See if you can spot IID Chair Sarah Fortune 👀
What are you proud of this year?
Community. Mentorship. Friendship. Risk-taking. Growth. We asked Harvard Chan School's students, staff, faculty, and researchers what they are most proud of this year. From academic achievements to…
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Join IID professor Dr. Eric Rubin in the webinar this week 🚨⬇️ 🗣️ “How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science” ⏰ July 1, from 3 pm-4 pm.
How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
Join us for a discussion on the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered.
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✨ We’re excited to highlight a powerful TED Talk by our own Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, faculty member in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Your vaccine questions deserve real answers
What good is a vaccine people don't trust? Immunologist and TED Fellow Kizzmekia Corbett co-developed the first COVID-19 vaccine to enter clinical trials — but she says making the vaccine was never…
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It’s finally #FacultyFriday! Today we’re spotlighting IID professor Dr. Yonatan Grad - @yhgrad.bsky.social - a physician-scientist, epidemiologist, and director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics - @ccdd-hsph.bsky.social. 👏 Learn about his recent speaking engagement below! ⬇️
⚽🌍 Yesterday afternoon, lab meetings and grant applications took a back seat as part of the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases gathered to watch the World Cup match between England and Ghana.
Moments of joy with our graduates! 📸 🥳 We love seeing the excitement and celebratory spirit around campus captured in these photos. 🪩🎉 We are so proud of the monumental accomplishments of our five graduates—Samuel Zinga, Esrah Du, Morgan Martin, Paulo Manrique, and Maia Mesyngier.
We are overjoyed by IID’s lead graphic designer and scientific illustrator Lucia Ricci’s recognition as a Harvard Hero! 🥳
IID wishes everyone a healthy and happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️🌈 Everyone deserves the right to live as their whole selves, to be loved, and to access affirming, high-quality healthcare.
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Christian Dzuvor, recipient of the 2026 Runze Huang Community Award! 👏 Selected from numerous exceptional nominees, Dr. Dzuvor was recognized for his outstanding commitment to mentorship and scientific excellence.
The recent Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health article on the Malaria in a Changing World symposium captures the excitement, innovation, and collaborative spirit that defined the meeting. 👏
Malaria is gaining ground—but researchers are developing promising new solutions | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
At a recent symposium, malaria researchers from Harvard Chan School and beyond discussed the disease's history, current challenges, and breakthroughs.
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Paulo Manrique, PhD'26, traveled from his home in Peru to Harvard Chan School of Public Health to further his commitment to improving lives through public health research. 🛫🎓 Follow Paulo's journey all the way to the graduation stage and beyond by reading his feature in Harvard Chan School News:
Tracking malaria in Central America | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Paulo Manrique, PhD ’26, is making novel discoveries about the transmission of malaria in Central America, helping the region’s health ministries develop molecular surveillance capacity to monitor…
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A team from the Botswana Harvard Partnership (BHP), formerly known as Botswana Harvard Health Partnership, recently visited the University of Botswana (UB) to further discussions on collaboration opportunities.
Botswana Harvard Partnership Courtesy Visit Explores Collaboration Opportunities | University of Botswana
University of Botswana (UB) and Botswana Harvard Partnership (BHP) formerly known as the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership are at an advanced stage of sealing a partnership to enhance the two…
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In a timely Q&A, IID professor and infectious disease expert Dr. Yonatan Grad - yhgrad.bsky.social - addresses the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa.
What to know about Ebola and the latest major outbreak | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan School's Yonatan Grad provides a primer on Ebola and offers insights on the latest outbreak in Central Africa.
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Today, Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, IID Assistant Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, presented her talk at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB): “From Viral Entry to Immune Targeting: Redefining Vaccine Design for Emerging Viruses” 🗣️💉
June 1: Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health Seminar Series: Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, PhD - The Elm
The Elm is a publication of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
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Expansion microscopy (4-4.5x) - Mosquito midgut infected with human malaria parasite, 13 days post infection. Did you know you have access to this cutting-edge microscopy equipment at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health? 🔬 Learn more at the following link: hsph.harvard.edu/research-res...
Our heartiest congratulations to all of the students, faculty, and staff recognized with Harvard Chan School awards this graduation season! 🎉🎈
Graduation 2026: Award winners | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Each year, awards are presented to graduating students, faculty, and staff at Harvard Chan School. Winners were announced at a celebration held in Kresge Cafeteria on May 26.
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Today’s the day! 🎓 We’re cheering extra loudly for our IID graduates! Samuel, Esrah, Paulo, Morgan, and Maia, we are so proud of each of you and your commitment to impactful research in malaria and tuberculosis. 👏
Graduation | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Welcome, graduates! The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard University look forward to celebrating and documenting your achievements.
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