11th Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Lecture
BU Sargent College is pleased to present the 11th Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Lecture
Dr. Richard E. Besser
Senior Health and Medical Editor for ABC News and
Former Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Friday, October 16, 2009
Lecture at 3:00 pm in SAR Room 101
635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
Reception to follow at 4:00 pm in the Setterberg Lounge, 2nd Floor
Before joining ABC News, Dr. Besser served as the Acting Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He led the CDC’s response to the H1N1 influenza outbreak. He has served as the Director of the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COPTER), and Acting Administrator for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, both at the CDC. In June 2009, he received the Surgeon General’s Medallion for Leadership for his work during the H1N1 influenza outbreak.
