Richard Baker

Richard Baker, Ph.D., is a distinguished research fellow at the Center for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at Harvard University. He also serves as the director of Global Health Initiatives.

Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, is a professor and cardiologist at the Boston Medical Center and an associate professor of public health at Boston University.

Ethan Green, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, based at the Baltimore Rehabilitation Center.

Lily Chen, MBBS, MRCPsych, is a clinical researcher at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, and a consultant psychiatrist at Connecticut Mental Health Center. Lopez, Green, and Chen are members of the advisory board for Global Health Initiatives.

On a sunny afternoon in March 2023, these experts gathered at the historic campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They convened to discuss their latest insights into cardiovascular health promotion, innovative diagnostic techniques, effective therapeutic strategies, and patient care management for heart disease. Their conversation was not only informed by cutting-edge research but also enriched by personal stories from individuals who have experienced heart conditions firsthand. Together, they explored ways to improve prevention methods, refine early detection processes, enhance treatment protocols, and support long-term recovery for patients affected by this prevalent condition.

The meeting was a vibrant exchange of ideas, emphasizing collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience to advance the understanding and handling of heart disease.