Harvard Club of Southern California

Protecting Our Community: Addressing the Health Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires

In the wake of January’s devastating wildfires, join leading Harvard scientists and their research partners for a vital discussion on protecting your health and understanding the long-term implications for our community.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 8555 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Space is limited. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 19.

Cost: No Charge
Contact: For questions about the event, please contact: events@hsph.harvard.edu

In the wake of January’s devastating wildfires, join leading Harvard scientists and their research partners for a vital discussion on protecting your health and understanding the long-term implications for our community.

Our expert panel will:

• Share critical findings about current air quality and exposure risks
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for protecting your health
• Present the groundbreaking L.A. Fire HEALTH Study, a 10-year research initiative examining the short- and long-term health impacts of urban wildfire exposure
• Discuss how this research will help protect communities worldwide facing similar environmental challenges

Featured speakers:

• Dr. Kari C. Nadeau, MD, PhD | Chair, Department of Environmental Health, John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Division of Allergy and Inflammation, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Dr. Joseph G. Allen | Director, Harvard Healthy Buildings Program; Associate Professor of Exposure Assessment Science
• Dr. Mary B. Rice, MD, MPH | Director, Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE); Director, BIDMC Institute for Lung Health

Additional distinguished scientists from our partner institutions will join the panel to share their expertise on this critical research initiative.

Reserve your spot today

As a valued member of the Harvard community in Los Angeles, your engagement with this vital research initiative is crucial. Join us to learn how you can protect your health and support this essential work that will ultimately benefit communities worldwide.

Read more about the L.A. Fire HEALTH Study.