Dr. Jennifer Leaning

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Leaning is a Faculty Associate and Senior Research Fellow at the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in the intersection of health, human rights, and humanitarian law. Dr. Leaning's research focuses on public health practice in conflict settings, emphasizing civilian protection and human security. She investigates the environmental effects of war and has contributed to numerous studies on the impact of humanitarian crises on health. Her work aims to inform policy and improve public health responses in emergencies. Leaning has a distinguished career dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations and advocating for human rights in challenging environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).