Tom Frieden
American physician
Biography
Thomas R. Frieden (born December 7, 1960) is an American infectious disease and public health physician. He serves as president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global initiative working to prevent epidemics and cardiovascular disease. Launched in 2017 as a five-year initiative, it became an independent non-profit organization in 2022.
He was the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and he was the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry from 2009 to 2017, appointed by President Barack Obama.
As a commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2002 to 2009 he came to some prominence for banning smoking in the city's restaurants as well as the serving of trans fat.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- commissioner
- Commissioner of Health of the City of New York
- président-directeur général
Employers / organisations
- Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies
- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Barbara Tai Tenn Quee
- Siblings
- Jeffry A. Frieden
Quick answers about Tom Frieden
- How old is Tom Frieden?
- Tom Frieden is 65 years old (born December 7, 1960).
- When is Tom Frieden's birthday?
- Tom Frieden was born on December 7, 1960.
- Where was Tom Frieden born?
- Tom Frieden was born in New York City.
- What is Tom Frieden's zodiac sign?
- Tom Frieden's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Tom Frieden's nationality?
- Tom Frieden is a citizen of United States.
- What does Tom Frieden do?
- Tom Frieden is known as physician.
- Who has Tom Frieden been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Tom Frieden's spouse is or was Barbara Tai Tenn Quee.
