Support a Fellow HMS Alum
Amid challenges from federal policies and budget constraints impacting health, academia, and science, Dr. Rosenblatt’s extensive experience uniquely positions him to lead Harvard during this critical period.
Every spring, alumni vote for the Harvard Overseers, one of Harvard’s two governing bodies. This group plays a vital role in maintaining the University’s excellence and advising its leadership.
- To vote online, check your inbox for an email from the Harvard Alumni Association, dated April 1, which provides instructions on how to access your digital ballot. The email was sent from harvard@mg.electionservicescorp.com. If you cannot find it, please check your spam folder.
- To vote by mail, paper ballots were sent to your preferred address on April 1.
- If you can’t locate your email or paper ballot, please contact the Harvard elections team directly at harvard@electionservicescorp.com. Be sure to include your full name, address, and degree year in the email.
- The election is open until May 20 at 5 p.m.
*Please note that the sender's email address in the first bullet differs from the Harvard elections team’s email address in the third bullet.
If you have additional questions regarding your ballot, please call the Harvard Elections help desk toll-free at 1-866-720-4357 (M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET) or 1-516-688-7013 (international).
Michael Rosenblatt, MD ’73
One of Harvard Medical School’s most engaged alumni, Michael Rosenblatt, MD ’73, is an eminent physician, biomedical scientist, academic leader, and health care executive dedicated to education, discovery, and therapeutic innovation.
Rosenblatt served until recently as chief medical officer of Flagship Pioneering, the venture firm that launched Moderna, and he was part of Moderna’s vaccine team. Previously, he was executive vice president and chief medical officer of Merck and, before that, dean of Tufts University School of Medicine. As Merck’s senior vice president for research, he co-led the development of the leading medicine for osteoporosis.
Harvard’s world-leading life sciences research and education hold boundless promise to improve human health. In an era of declining trust in science, I feel passionate about the need to affirm and enhance the value that science brings to our lives.
Distinguished Service Award for HMS Alumni
Michael Rosenblatt, MD ’73, is also being honored this year for his extraordinary dedication to HMS over five decades. As a member of the Board of Fellows and the Advisory Council on Education, as well as a past president of the Alumni Council, he has provided invaluable leadership—championing debt-free MD education and fostering stronger alumni ties. His efforts to engage industry alumni, mentor students, and lead class Reunions have helped build a more vibrant and tightly knit HMS community.