About
Renowned for her scholarship in decision science, commitment to policy translation, and innovative approach to interdisciplinary education, Dr. Sue J. Goldie is a physician and public health scientist working to improve the health of vulnerable populations. She is the Faculty Director at the Center for Health Decision Science at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the founding director of the Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University.
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In the Press
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SUE GOLDIE HAS PARKINSON'S
In October 2025, New York Times journalist John Branch and photojournalist Sophie Park documented Goldie’s personal journey as a triathlete with Parkinson’s Disease in this Great Read.
THE STUDIO: FIRESIDE CHAT
In this Harvard Chan School fireside chat, Goldie reflected on her journey so far with Parkinson's, shared what she has learned from the response to the New York Times story, and what she hopes to do in her next chapter.
CREATIVE SPARKS FLY
News story features Goldie’s online flagship course, Foundations of Public Health, which is taken by several hundred students entering the Harvard School of Public Health each year.
Recent Publications
Goldie and Zach Ward published a research brief and two papers in Nature Medicine predicting trends in global maternal mortality and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to reduce mortality.
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Global Health Education and Learning Incubator
Dr. Goldie is the founding director of the Global Health Education and Learning Incubator (GHELI) at Harvard University, inspiring innovative learning and teaching about multidisciplinary global health challenges.
Center for Health Decision Science
Dr. Goldie, recipient of a MacArthur "genius" award for the application of decision science methods and tools to public health, is the founder and director of the school-wide Center for Health Decision Science (CHDS).
More About Sue
Sue is engaged in nonprofit work globally and mentorship programs locally. Outside of work, she spends time with her family, her dogs, and pursuing her latest passion of endurance sports.
