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Opening Doors: A conversation with Dr. Joseph B. Martin In-Person
Dr. Joseph B. Martin, the Edward R. and Anne G. Lefler Professor of Neurobiology, has been a visionary leader in academic medicine for over five decades, serving as Dean of Harvard Medical School from 1997 to 2007. From his pioneering research on neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, to his leadership shaping the institutions of UCSF and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Martin’s career has forged new paths in neuroscience, education, and scientific collaboration.
Join us for a conversation – moderated by Dr. Frederick Lovejoy – to hear about Dr. Martin’s remarkable journey, his impact on the world of medicine and science, and his advice for those charting their own paths in the biomedical sciences and medicine.
- 2:00-3:00pm: Conversation and Q&A
- 3:00-3:30pm: Reception
Location
Waterhouse Room
Gordon Hall
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
Registration is required. Register for Opening Doors: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph B. Martin.
Zoom option available. Link provided with registration.
This event is sponsored by: HMS Office for Culture & Community Engagement
Co-organized by: The Ackerman Program on Medicine & Culture, Countway Library’s Center for the History of Medicine, and the HMS Center for Bioethics
- Date:
- Thursday, March 12, 2026
- 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

