Harvard School of Public Health John Godleski, MD Dept of Environmental Health

Harvard School of Public Health Mission: To advance the public’s Health through learning, discovery, and communication.

Harvard School of Public Health The School produces knowledge through research. Disseminates knowledge through higher education. Translates knowledge into evidence communicated to the public, policy makers, and practicioners to advance the health of populations throughout the world.

Harvard School of Public Health Dean – Julio Frenk MD, MPH, PhD Departments: Biostatistics Environmental Health Epidemiology Genetics & Complex Diseases Global Health and Population Health Policy and Management Immunology and Infectious Disease Nutrition Social and Behavioral Sciences

HSPH – Brazilian Programs Global Health and Population/Immunology Infectious Disease – Marcia Castro, Mary Wilson, John David & Santa Casa Med School Environmental Health – John Godleski with 6 other faculty mentors in Molecular and Integrated Physiological Science Program & Faculty of Medicine University of Sao Paulo (FMUSP) led by Paulo Saldiva and Others…

Dept. of Environmental Health Brazilian Program Medical students from FMUSP spend 1 year doing research in laboratories at HSPH. Term is January to December Students take a research tutorial class with Dr. Godleski, attend seminars, and complete a laboratory research project with a faculty mentor. Current faculty mentors in MIPs include: John Godleski, Joseph Brain, Les Kobzik, Bernardo Lemos, Stephanie Shore, Richard Verrier; Current distribution Students per lab. Other Faculty members listed as willing mentors for these students: Jeff Fredberg, Dan Tschumperlin

Dept. of Environmental Health Brazilian Program Funding Program began in 2005, with students who had the resources to take a year off and study abroad – 3 students, then numbers increased… In 2008, 10 students, but all did not have resources, so funding was developed – Lemann Foundation, Santander Bank, and others DRCLAS Brazilian Office full support by philanthropy – a model for Science without Borders. 2013– Students supported directly by Science without Borders – Philanthropic support promised if needed and beyond– Support from Science without Borders-Harvard University agreement

Dept. of Environmental Health Brazilian Program Program Alumni spread the word of their experience and the success of the program – 10 students per year more mentors recruited For Applicants – Screened and selected by Program alumni and FMUSP faculty, 10 selected For Applicants – Screened by alumni committee and FMUSP faculty, 20 interviewed by HSPH faculty, 10 selected. Supported by Science without Borders!

Dept. of Environmental Health Brazilian Program 7 years -- More than 50 students 28 publications – 5 first author – many more in the pipeline Multiple poster presentations at local, national, and international meetings. Students write reports on total experience at 6 months, final written scientific report at end of year from each student. – All are available from the last 4 years All must present their work in Department Seminar Series. Vibrant, active alumni program in Brazil connect to DRCLAS – Seminars in Brazil on cutting edge research – Networking potential students – Reviewing applicants – Return visits to Boston – Annual meetings when Harvard Faculty visit Brazil