Health Storytelling Author Q&A: Dr. Tom Frieden and THE FORMULA FOR BETTER HEALTH

Maryn McKenna interviews Dr. Tom Frieden about his new book on saving lives

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Maryn McKenna, senior fellow at Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health, will interview Dr. Tom Frieden, founder and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives and former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about his new book "THE FORMULA FOR BETTER HEALTH: HOW TO SAVE MILLIONS OF LIVES — INCLUDING YOUR OWN." The interview is part of the Health Storytelling series and will be livestreamed on various social media platforms.

Why it matters

As a former CDC director, Dr. Frieden's insights on public health and disease prevention are highly valuable, especially given the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This event provides an opportunity for the Atlanta community to engage with an expert on improving health outcomes globally.

The details

The interview will cover the key themes and strategies outlined in Dr. Frieden's new book, which aims to provide a "formula" for better health and saving millions of lives worldwide. The event is co-sponsored by the Atlanta Science Festival, underscoring the importance of translating complex health topics for a general audience.

  • The interview will take place on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC.

The players

Maryn McKenna

A senior fellow in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University.

Dr. Tom Frieden

The founder and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives and former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Resolve to Save Lives

A global health initiative founded by Dr. Frieden that aims to save millions of lives from epidemics and cardiovascular disease.

Atlanta Science Festival

A collaborative festival that celebrates the science and technology in the metro Atlanta region.

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What they’re saying

“As a former CDC director, Dr. Frieden's insights on public health and disease prevention are highly valuable, especially given the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

— Maryn McKenna, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University

What’s next

The interview will be livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and the archived video will be available on YouTube following the event.

The takeaway

This event provides an important platform for the Atlanta community to engage with a leading expert on global public health and learn about practical strategies for improving health outcomes, which is especially timely given the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.