Joel G. Breman, M.D., D.T.P.H., F.I.D.S.A., is Senior Scientific Adviser, Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Dr. Breman's recent research has defined the considerable burden of malaria and development of policies and practices to conquer this disease. He was educated at the University of California, Los Angeles; the Keck School of Medicine, the University of Southern California; and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He trained in medicine at the University of Southern California - Los Angeles County Medical Center; in infectious...
Joel Breman talks here about the impact of the Cold War, and the operational difficulties that this sometimes created. He also talks about post-colonial nationalism, and how this impacted on negotiations with the USA as plans were made for regional smallpox eradication.
Published 11/05/09
Joel Breman talks here about the importance of having access to well-maintained vehicles for smallpox vaccination and surveillance, as well as campaign evaluation.
Published 11/05/09