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Opening Doors: A Conversation with Dr. David G. Nathan In-Person
Please join us for a conversation—moderated by HMS Dean George Q. Daley—to hear about Dr. Nathan’s remarkable journey, the breakthroughs that have defined his career, and his advice for those beginning their paths in science and medicine.
For more than six decades, Dr. David G. Nathan has shaped the field of hematology as a pioneering physician-scientist, educator, and leader. Dr. Nathan’s visionary research led to transformative advances in the understanding and treatment of inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. As Physician-in-Chief of Boston Children’s Hospital and President of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Nathan not only changed the trajectory of patient care but also mentored generations of hematologists, leaving an indelible mark on the future of medicine. The recipient of the National Medal of Science and countless other honors, Dr. Nathan is recognized worldwide for his lifelong commitment to scientific discovery and compassionate care.
Agenda
- 2:00-2:45 p.m. - Conversation with Q&A
- 2:45-3:30 p.m. - Reception
Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
Registration is required. Please register here.
Zoom option available. Please register to receive Zoom link.
Sponsored by: HMS Office for Culture & Community Engagement
Co-organized by: Ackerman Program on Medicine & Culture, Countway Library’s Center for the History of Medicine, and the HMS Center for Bioethics
Want to learn more about Dr. Nathan? Countway Library's Center for the History of Medicine has Dr. Nathan's professional papers. View the finding aid for his collection.
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Gordon Hall
- Campus Location:
- Harvard Longwood Campus
- Categories:
- Events History of Medicine

