David Michaels
Epidemiologist and U.S. Assistant Secretary
Born
October 11th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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An American epidemiologist and politician, served as the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety and Health from 1998 to 2001. Worked extensively on public health and safety issues, contributing to policy development aimed at protecting workers and communities. Served as a professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at George Washington University. Engaged in research on the health effects of toxic substances and occupational hazards.
Served as Assistant Secretary of Energy
Led investigations into workplace safety
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