Thomas R. Frieden

Thomas R. Frieden is a respected public health expert who served as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has dedicated his career to improving health outcomes through disease prevention, health policy, and promoting healthy behaviors. Frieden is known for his leadership in tackling infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and childhood obesity, and for implementing strategies that improve public health systems. His work emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and collaboration to create healthier communities nationwide.