Solving humanity’s most pressing challenges in medicine
Discoveries made at Harvard Medical School have fueled critical innovation in medicine and beyond, from life-changing new therapies for cancer, diabetes, and sickle cell disease to knowledge to address rising costs of health care and health inequities.
An ecosystem that empowers answers to the most ambitious research questions
We achieve this type of impact through deep expertise that spans 12,000 faculty and 1,600 medical and graduate students across our Boston campus and 15 affiliated hospitals.
From basic scientists unraveling the biological mysteries of disease to clinical researchers improving patient care today, our researchers propel medicine forward through the unique exchange of ideas that occurs within our vast community.
Examples of current research
Discoveries made at Harvard Medical School have improved the health and lives of millions. Today, we continue our progress toward the treatments of tomorrow.