This event is now fully virtual.

About this series: The Women in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) who are nationally recognized scientists. The aim of the series is to recognize the various accomplishments and contributions of women in STEM fields while educating and empowering young women, providing valuable advice, and sharing pearls of wisdom. Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Dr. Shohini Ghose.

While this event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

The life sciences are fundamental to driving scientific progress, benefiting everything from public health to agriculture and environmental preservation. Yet, it is vital to recognize and mitigate potential risks, especially in the realms of biosafety and biosecurity. Join us for a discussion with moderator, Dr. Syra Madad with a panel of experts as we dive into the nuances of research oversight policies such as the policies for oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and the Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO) Policy Framework. 

About the series: The Diversity in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The aim of the series is to recognize the diversity in STEM and highlight various accomplishments and contributions by leaders in STEM fields while educating and empowering the youth, providing valuable advice, and sharing pearls of wisdom.

 Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad and Andy Slavitt, former White House Senior Advisor for Covid Response, in conversation to discuss his book "Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response."

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

About the series: The Diversity in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The aim of the series is to recognize the diversity in STEM and highlight various accomplishments and contributions by leaders in STEM fields while educating and empowering the youth, providing valuable advice, and sharing pearls of wisdom.

 Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad, Dr. Chethan Sathya and Joshua Horwitz with an introduction from Belfer Student Fellow Muska Fazilat to discuss gun violence being a public health issue.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

Please join the Belfer Center for a Women in STEM Roundtable event with Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad, Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, Lori Garver, Dr. Denise N. Baken, Penny Rogers Collins, and Deena Pierott in conversation on Thursday, March 9 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Belfer Library (L369) and on Zoom, followed by lunch and networking from 12:00-1:00 PM in the Belfer Library (L369).

This event will bring together leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to discuss the vital role women and girls play in all paths of STEM. Speakers will share their respective professional journeys and how their work and research has helped address many of today’s most pressing challenges.

This event is hybrid. In-person participation is open to HUID holders only.

The 2022 Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan virus in Uganda has been challenging and further complicating the country’s recovery efforts from COVID-19. This seminar will cover how Uganda has handled the outbreak that began in September 2022, its effect on the country’s social and economic recovery, and how global public health institutions are assisting in combating this new outbreak.

Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Dr. Amy Boore, Dr. Henry Kyobe, Dr. Joel Montomery, and Corti Paul Lakuma.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

About the series: The Diversity in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The aim of the series is to recognize the diversity in STEM and highlight various accomplishments and contributions by leaders in STEM fields while educating and empowering the youth, providing valuable advice, and sharing pearls of wisdom.

 Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad and Dr. Eric Topol in conversation.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

The 2022 Monkeypox outbreak continues to expand with case counts mounting in many countries. This seminar will cover where we are in the global fight against monkeypox, where we may be headed as a nation, and what we need to do right now to mitigate the growing threat of monkeypox. Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji, Dr. Jay K. Varma, Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, Dr. Anne Rimoin, and Kai Kupferschmidt.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

About this series: The Women in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and are nationally recognized scientists. The aim of the series is to recognize the various accomplishments and contributions by women in STEM fields while educating and empowering young women, providing valuable advice and sharing pearls of wisdom. Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Linda Mobula.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.

About this series: The Women in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and are nationally recognized scientists. The aim of the series is to recognize the various accomplishments and contributions by women in STEM fields while educating and empowering young women, providing valuable advice and sharing pearls of wisdom. Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Katrine Wallace.

While this virtual event is on the record, the event organizers prohibit any attendees, including journalists, from audio/visual recording or distributing parts or all of the event program without prior written authorization.