Dr. Tom Frieden

Doctor Tom Frieden served as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Commissioner of the New York City Health Department. His work made NYC’s tuberculosis control program and overall health department models for the world, established effective programs in India, and improved morale, effectiveness, and impact at the CDC. Dr. Frieden is a physician with advanced training in internal medicine, infectious disease, public health, and epidemiology. He currently runs a non-profit organization, Resolve to Save Lives, which partners with communities and countries to address the world’s deadliest health threats. His new book, “The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own,” is on sale on September 30.