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Dr. Karen Hacker
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Leaders in Public Health
Dean’s Speaker Series
The Yale School of Public Health is excited to present “Leaders in Public Health,” a distinguished speaker series showcasing accomplished individuals, pioneers, and thought leaders in the field of public health. This series encompasses a range of speaker events throughout the academic year, where we invite guests to join us in exploring vital topics about scientific rigor, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are proud to foster meaningful conversations that transcend our classrooms and laboratories, connecting with a global audience. Our goal is to effect positive change, not just within our local community of New Haven, Connecticut, but also on a national and international scale.
Upcoming Events
Sep 202430Monday
- Yale Only
Oct 202423Wednesday
Yale Only Dr. José BauermeisterOption to join via Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP.
Nov 202420Wednesday
Yale Only Option to join via Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP.
Dec 20244Wednesday
Yale Only Option to join via Zoom Webinar Please RSVP.
Jan 202516Thursday
Yale Only Option to join via Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP.
Feb 202513Thursday
Everyone Option to join via Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP.
Past Event Recordings
Fireside Chat with Dean Megan Ranney and The Honorable Alex M. Azar II
Join Dean Ranney and The Honorable Alex M. Azar II, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a fireside chat. The discussion focuses on Azar’s experience as architect of Operation Warp Speed, leading HHS, and his journey from the private to public sector following his tenure at Eli Lilly and Company.
Read our in-depth news article here.
April 4, 2024
Fireside Chat with Andy Slavitt, Former Senior Advisor to the Biden Administration COVID Response
Join Dean Ranney and Andy Slavitt, Former Senior Advisor to the Biden Administration COVID Response for a fireside chat discussion. The conversation focuses on Slavitt’s experience in government, health communications, and his perspectives on the future direction of public health.
Read our in-depth news article here.
March 28,2024
Fireside Chat with Ashwin Vasan, 44th Commissioner of Health, City of New York
Join Dean Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, and Commissioner Ashwin Vasan, MD, PHD, for a discussion on how government and academic institutions can work together on solving macro-level health issues.
Commissioner Vasan is a practicing primary care physician, epidemiologist and public health expert with nearly 20 years of experience working to improve physical and mental health, social welfare and public policy outcomes for marginalized populations in New York City, nationally and globally.
Read our in-depth news article here.
February 15, 2024
Disruptive Collaboration: A novel approach for massive-scale collaboration in healthcare
Carter Dredge is Senior Vice President & Lead Futurist at SSM Health. Mr. Dredge oversees SSM Health's research and development (R&D), innovation and new venture activities. He leads SSM Health's strategic objectives by identifying and developing unique, emerging opportunities to accelerate large-scale health care transformation to ensure that more people have access to high-quality health care.
Read our in-depth news article here.
January 19, 2024
Reimagining Public Health Communication In The 21st Century: A Vision For The Future
Dr. Jetelina is an epidemiologist and scientific communicator. She is a Senior Scientific Advisor to several government and non-profit agencies, including the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Resolve to Save Lives.
Read our in-depth news article here.
December 11, 2023
Fireside Chat with Dean Ranney and Director of CDC, Mandy Cohen
Introduction by Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of Public Health, State of Connecticut (Professor, Yale School of Medicine)
Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, is one of the nation's top health leaders with experience leading large and complex organizations, and a proven track-record protecting Americans health and safety.
Read our in-depth news article here.
October 5, 2023
Analysis of “Big” Real-World Health Care Data: Promises and Perils with Bhramar Mukherjee
Bhramar Mukherjee, a prominent statistician from the University of Michigan, presented the inaugural lecture for a new Dean’s speaker series at the Yale School of Public Health called “Leaders in Public Health.”
In this presentation, she discusses the promises and perils of big real-world health care data.
Read our in-depth news article here.
August 14, 2023.