Upcoming Events
June 2-7, 2024
"Science of Defeating Malaria"
Location: Ho, GhanaLeveraging a legacy of learning from past efforts ("Science of Eradication: Malaria" from 2012-2022), "Science of Defeating Malaria" has transitioned to Africa under the leadership of African universities with partners from Harvard University and global sponsors.
Read moreThe annual leadership course, “Science of Defeating Malaria,” led by Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar in Senegal, Harvard University, and the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana will be held from June 2-7, 2024 in Ghana.
CloseJune 18-23, 2023
"Science of Defeating Malaria"
Location: Dakar, SenegalLeveraging a legacy of learning from past efforts ("Science of Eradication: Malaria" from 2012-2022), Harvard and a consortium of African universities, international partners, and sponsors have partnered to transition the leadership course to Africa.
Read more“Science of Defeating Malaria” is led by Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar in Senegal, Harvard University, and the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana.The inaugural African edition of the leadership course will be held from June 18-23, 2023, at UCAD’s newly launched International Center for Research and Training in Applied Genomics and Health Surveillance in Dakar, Senegal.
CloseDecember 5, 2022
10AM-6PMPathogen Variants to Public Health Practice Symposium
Location: In-person Broad Institute & Virtual WebinarA symposium discussion centered on current work taking place across the Broad community, and an exploration of new directions in pathogen genome and data science for public health impact, at home and around the world.
Read moreJune 19-24, 2022
Invitation Only"Science of Eradication: Malaria" leadership development course
Location: Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus CenterAn intensive, weeklong foundational leadership development course that provides participants with a multidisciplinary perspective on approaches to malaria elimination and eradication.
Read moreSeptember 28–29, 2021
9:00AM-11:30AMRethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID-19
Location: Virtual Webinar(Coming Soon!) Watch a special 2-day webinar on focused on thematic topics stemming from the "Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID–19” global engagement—Malaria Governance, Integrated Service Delivery, Training & Capacity Building for Malaria.
Read moreIn keeping with a longstanding academic tradition, and in partnership with a committed network of co-sponsors, we have assembled a diverse group of stakeholders to share multidisciplinary perspectives in a neutral and inclusive learning environment. Together, we will identify and discuss actions—including ideas and findings from the “Rethinking Malaria” global engagement—to overcome the recent plateau in malaria progress and enable the most effective and innovative response to control and eliminate malaria worldwide. Webinar recording – coming soon!
CloseSeptember 1, 2021
8:00AM-11:00AMEnrollment Open Now–July 28, 2021
MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe
How can we eradicate malaria? Enroll in the free online “MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe” course and learn more. Course enrollment is open on the edX online learning site through October 31, 2021!
Read moreDecember 7–8, 2020
7:00AM-9:45AMFrom 30 Million to Zero Malaria Cases in China: Lessons Learned for Malaria-Eliminating Countries in Africa
Location: Live Stream in English/MandarinHarvard University, National Institute for Parasitic Diseases, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization convened, “From 30 Million to Zero Malaria Cases in China: Lessons Learned for Malaria-Eliminating Countries in Africa.”
Read moreApril 29, 2020
2:00PM-2:45PMA Conversation with Professor Dyann Wirth, Chair, WHO's Malaria Policy Advisory Committee
Location: Online via ZoomHow is the WHO addressing COVID-19 and its impact on the burden and control of endemic infectious diseases, like malaria? Is chloroquine a potential COVID-10 treatment, and what's the impact on its availability as a front line malaria therapy?
Read moreOctober 8, 2019
3:15PM-5:45PMA Point-CounterPoint Discussion: Malaria Eradication Within a Generation?
Location: Kresge, Room G2, Harvard ChanMalaria is one of the oldest and deadliest afflictions of humankind. The Lancet Commission on Malaria Eradication posits malaria eradication can be done by 2050 or sooner with specific measures in the areas of software, hardware, finance, and leadership/accountability. The report findings are in contrast to the recently released Executive Summary of the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Malaria Eradication, which did not call for an eradication goal or timeline. Join us for a point-counterpoint discussion regarding the difference in these two malaria eradication strategies, specifically the pros and cons of setting a formal eradication goal and timeline.
Read moreSpeakers:
Nicholas Arisco, PhD Candidate, Population Health Sciences
Esias Bedingar, SM Candidate, Global Health & Population
Caroline Buckee, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology
Richard Cash, MPH, MD, Senior Lecturer on Global Health
Marcia Castro, PhD, Andelot Professor of Demography and Chair, Department of Global Health & Population
Watch the event here.