K. Viswanath

The Viswanath Lab at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health focuses on addressing health communication inequalities and advancing translational communication research to ensure equitable benefits from biomedical innovations. The lab collaborates with institutions like Boston University School of Public Health, Dimagi, and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) to tackle cancer disparities and develop community-based interventions.

• Key projects include LifeFirst SWASTH (tobacco cessation in India), UMass Boston–DF/HCC Partnership (cancer disparities), and Lawrence Youth Media and Health Incubator (cancer prevention campaigns).
• Research themes emphasize health communication equity, community engagement, and evidence-to-policy translation.

The lab's recent publications explore topics like COVID-19 vaccine uptake, mental health monitoring via mobile assessments, and cancer preventive behaviors in underserved populations. Collaborations span India, the Greater Boston area, and medically underserved communities globally.