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Michael Thun, MD, MS is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and affiliated with the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health and Winship Cancer Center. He previously served as Vice President Emeritus of the American Cancer Society's Surveillance and Epidemiology Research division. His career spans leadership roles in epidemiology and public health, including directing analytic epidemiology and serving on advisory groups for the Institute of Medicine, WHO, and other global health institutions.
- Educations:
- M.S., Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health (1983)
- M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1975)
- B.A., Harvard College (1970)
Research Interests: Dr. Thun's work focuses on Climate and Health Epidemiology, integrating environmental health with public health strategies. His expertise includes cancer surveillance, epidemiological research, and global health policy. He has contributed to advancing methodologies in population-based studies and cancer prevention.
Advisory & Collaborative Work: He has held advisory roles across major institutions like the National Cancer Institute and CDC. His affiliations with Emory's Rollins School and Winship Cancer Center reflect his commitment to translational research and academic collaboration.
Labs/Teams: His professional network includes the American Cancer Society's Surveillance and Epidemiology Research programs, leveraging large-scale datasets to address public health challenges.
