HSPH Leadership Changes Announced

Photo by Graham Ramsay Laurie Glimcher

Four HSPH faculty members have recently been promoted to senior leadership positions at the School.

Laurie Glimcher, the Irene Heinz Given professor of immunology at HSPH, was appointed the new head of the Division of Biological Sciences. Glimcher’s work involves understanding molecular pathways that regulate CD4 T helper cell development and activation; these cells are important for protective immunity and the immune response in autoimmune diseases. Glimcher is also an HMS professor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Photo by Richard Chase Michael Grusby

Michael Grusby, HSPH professor of molecular immunology, was named the new director of the PhD program in Biological Sciences in Public Health. Grusby’s research focuses on the role of a class of transcription factors called STATs in the differentiation and function of T helper cells. Recently, he has begun to examine how STAT proteins are regulated. He is also an HMS associate professor of medicine at BWH.

Photo by Kent Dayton Louise Ryan

Louise Ryan, HSPH professor of biostatistics, became the chair of the Department of Biostatistics. Ryan’s research focuses on statistical methods relating to environmental risk assessment for cancer and developmental and reproductive outcomes. She has also taken an interest in community-based health research and has organized field experiences for students.

Photo by Graham Ramsay Jim Yong Kim

Jim Yong Kim, HMS professor of social medicine and head of that department, was recently appointed the director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at HSPH. He was also named the François-Xavier Bagnoud professor of health and human rights at the School. Kim returned to HMS earlier this year after three years at the World Health Organization, where he served as director of the HIV/AIDS unit. Kim will continue his work with HIV and AIDS as director of the center, focusing on the health of children.

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