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Played a crucial role in the development of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), managed New York City’s response to the 1967-68 influenza pandemic.

Conducted early studies that led to the establishment of epidemiological methods in cohort and case-control studies, particularly in cancer research.

His work led to the establishment of the New York City Bureau of Preventable Diseases, known for his public health efforts to control tuberculosis.

Known for his work on tuberculosis and HIV in Haiti and Rwanda, co-founded Partners In Health, advocated for health as a human right.

His research on influenza led to the development of the first flu vaccine, he also mentored Dr. Jonas Salk.

Demonstrated the link between prenatal x-rays and childhood cancer, promoted the importance of low-dose radiation exposure on health.

Discovered and named kwashiorkor, improving understanding of malnutrition and child health in tropical countries.

Applied statistical methods to demonstrate the impact of sanitary conditions on the health of soldiers, known as a pioneer in the visual presentation of data.

Discovered the Rous sarcoma virus and the connection between viruses and cancer, which led to the development of cancer virology.

Discovered the importance of handwashing in preventing puerperal fever, significantly reduced maternal death rates during childbirth.

Pioneered the use of case-control studies and contributed significantly to the study of chronic diseases and environmental epidemiology.

Recognized for her work on environmental causes of childhood cancers, particularly leukemia, and brain tumors.

Developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, and hepatitis B, his work has saved millions of lives globally.

Made significant contributions to the understanding of the epidemiology of breast cancer, promoted the use of epidemiologic methods to study chronic diseases.

Conducted comprehensive studies on Minamata disease and its link to mercury pollution.

Led the global smallpox eradication program, important contributions in public health and bioterrorism preparedness.

Co-discovered the first human rotavirus, leading to a significant increase in the understanding and prevention of infantile diarrhoea.

Established the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), developed the concept of surveillance in public health, and introduced the term 'epidemiological surveillance'.

Known as the founder of medical statistics, developed a system for classifying diseases, including the concept of the force of mortality.

Identification of the water transmission of cholera, creation of the dot map for cholera cases, pioneering methodologies in epidemiology.

Developed the live attenuated varicella vaccine (chickenpox vaccine), significantly lowering worldwide incidences of chickenpox.

Pioneered systematic methodology in epidemiology, analyzed poliomyelitis outbreaks, and expanded the understanding of influenza.

Known for tracking down 'Typhoid Mary', contributed to child hygiene and reduced infant mortality rates in New York City.

Determined that pellagra was related to diet, thus preventing many deaths and illness associated with malnutrition.