Meet the Harvard CID faculty affiliates leading research in health and wellbeing to improve lives and advance equity in global development.
Health and wellbeing are the foundation of human potential—vital for learning, productivity, and long-term development.
Yet across many regions, access to quality care remains limited by resource constraints, weak infrastructure, and persistent disparities. At CID, our research in health and wellbeing focuses on building resilient, inclusive systems that improve outcomes for all.
Faculty affiliates from across Harvard examine healthcare access, delivery models, public health policy, and the interconnected influences of income, environment, and population health. From evaluating disease prevention and mental health strategies to analyzing the socioeconomic drivers of health inequality, CID researchers are generating insights to advance global wellbeing and health equity.
CID Faculty Affiliates Advancing Research on Health & Wellbeing
Clarence James Gamble Professor of Economics and Demography, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Professor of Health Economics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Andelot Professor of Demography, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Richard Saltonstall Professor of Population Sciences, and Professor of Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Global Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Associate Professor of Global Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Associate Professor of Global Health and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Featured Research on Health & Wellbeing
CID faculty research insights look at publications by Harvard faculty that have shaped current understanding of health and wellbeing. These summaries distill complex findings into accessible takeaways for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
CID Faculty Publications
Discover recent work from CID faculty affiliates focused on health and wellbeing. Topics include healthcare systems, public health policy, disease prevention, mental health, and the social and economic determinants of health. These data-driven publications offer critical insights to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and strengthen wellbeing in resource-constrained settings around the world.
Measuring social, economic, policy, and health system determinants of maternal health and survival: An urgent global priority
Measuring social, economic, policy, and health system determinants of maternal health and survival: An urgent global priority
Researchers validated 10 global maternal health indicators in India, Ghana, and Argentina. Results showed gaps between policy and practice—for example, “free” care often came with hidden costs. Better tools are needed to truly measure progress.
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Bridging the gap: Enhancing HIV care pathways for young key populations in Chad
Bridging the gap: Enhancing HIV care pathways for young key populations in Chad
This study highlights how fear of disclosure, hostile healthcare environments, and financial hardship disrupt testing, treatment, and long-term care for young HIV patients in Chad. It calls for targeted, community-based strategies—including peer support, legal enforcement, and stigma-reduction training—to strengthen the HIV care continuum and improve outcomes for vulnerable youth.
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Global health 2050: the path to halving premature death by mid-century
Global health 2050: the path to halving premature death by mid-century
Dramatic improvements in human welfare are achievable by mid-century with focused health investments. By 2050, countries that choose to do so could reduce by 50% the probability of premature death in their populations—ie, the probability of dying before age 70 years—from the levels in 2019. Seven of the 30 most populous countries have reduced their probability of premature death over the past decade at a rate that would halve the probability before 2050, including countries as diverse as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Iran, and Türkiye.
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Explore groundbreaking research from Harvard CID faculty affiliates tackling critical questions on health and wellbeing to drive better outcomes and build a thriving world for all.