Webinar
Population Health Spotlight Speaker Series: Dr. Gerberding
This Population Health Spotlight Speaker Series event will feature Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, President and CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.
About the Speaker:
Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, is the President and CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), a non-profit organization that builds large public-private-patient biomedical research partnerships in support of the NIH mission. She directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2002-2009 and led the agency through more than 40 public health emergencies, including SARS, avian influenza, and numerous natural disasters.
Gerberding is a globally recognized infectious diseases expert whose multi-sector career trajectory spans senior leadership roles in academia as a tenured faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco, government service, President of Merck Vaccines, and Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Officer at Merck & Co., Inc. She currently co-chairs the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security. Her board service includes McKesson, Mayo Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, Research!America, National Health Council, and several biotech companies.
Gerberding is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the adjunct faculties of the University of California, San Francisco, and Case Western Reserve University. She is the recipient of many honorary degrees, most recently at Baylor College of Medicine, and has received many accolades, including recognition by Time Magazine as one of the most influential people in America and by Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women list.
About the Series:
The Next Public Health: Rethinking Health Communication for a Changing World
How do we talk about public health in a world of misinformation and rapid change? Over this academic year, our Population Health Spotlight Seminar Series will feature distinguished speakers sharing strategies, challenges, and innovations to communicate health information effectively amidst uncertainty and change.
With misinformation, uncertainty, and discord shaping public discourse, effective communication has never been more critical. This year’s series will bring leading voices in health communication to presenttheir research, experiences, and insights on how to foster trust, convey evidence, and engage diverse audiences.
The series will feature thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to connect with speakers in smaller group settings.
Contact Information
Dan Castranova
