The Annual Eugene Litwak Honorary Lecture

Eugene Litwak, Emeritus Professor and former head of the Department of Sociomedical Sciences, was an innovative social theorist and public health leader, he advanced the field of sociomedical sciences, helping position Columbia Mailman School at its forefront.

Since 2007, the Department of Sociomedical Sciences has hosted an annual public lecture named in honor of Professor Litwak.

Shining a light on food systems for improved diets, health, and environmental sustainability

Speaker: Jessica Fanzo, PhD, Professor of Climate, Director, Food for Humanity Initiative, The Columbia Climate School Columbia University (09/18/2024)

Recording will be uploaded shortly.

Racism Among the Well-Intentioned: Implications for Racial Disparities in Healthcare. 

Speaker: John Dovidio, PhD, Carl I. Hovland Professor Emeritus at Yale University (04/20/2022)