Dean's Lectures
A tradition that brings community together to learn from select Bloomberg School faculty
The Dean of the School regularly hosts lectures and discussions to showcase the critical work of the School’s renowned faculty.
The events are an opportunity for faculty promoted to the rank of professor and senior scientist to discuss their research and for the School community to celebrate their achievements.
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Schools: Partners, Policies, and Practices
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Erin R. Hager, PhD ’08
Professor, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
When the science alone isn't enough: leveraging evidence to protect public health
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Keeve Nachman,PhD '06, MHS '01
Professor, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Clearing the Air: Low-Cost Sensors, Reducing Exposures, and Promoting Health
November 12, 2025
Kirsten Koehler, PhD, MS
Professor, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Apple sweetness ranking and how quickly food clears from the sheep rumen: lessons for analyzing neonatal health outcomes and ending HIV and TB
September 17, 2025
Bareng Aletta S. Nonyane, PhD, MSc
Research Professor, Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Health equity, behavioral change and community engagement: the role of social networks
July 30, 2025
Karin Tobin,PhD ’04, MHS ’00
Professor, Department of Health, Behavior and Society
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
The molecular basis of bacterial immunity
June 3, 2025
Scott Bailey PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Physical activity and healthy aging: What do we really know?
May 6, 2025
Jennifer Schrack, PhD ’11, MS
Professor, Department of Epidemiology
Director, Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Malaria: History, current status, and the promise of 'omics and AI
April 23, 2025
Jane Carlton,PhD
Professor, W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Director, Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Whitewashing Wellness: When Mental Health Discourse Serves as a Tool of Racial Deflection
March 31, 2025
Ebony McGee, PhD, MS
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Professor, Department of Mental Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Walking the Talk: Building accountability for women’s and children’s health in low-income countries
February 18, 2025
Agbessi Amouzou, PhD ’06, MHS ’03
Professor, Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health