Remembering public health pioneer Barry Bloom: a scientist, a mentor, a mensch The former dean of the Harvard School of Public Health inspired us — and so many others

https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/30/barry-bloom-obituary-public-health-immunology-tribute/ By Marc Lipsitch and Yonatan GradMarch 30, 2026 Lipsitch was hired by Barry Bloom to the faculty of Harvard School of Public Health, where he was professor of epidemiology until 2025, when he moved to join the faculty of Stanford University. Grad is a professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at HSPH.