Michael Osterholm is a distinguished American epidemiologist and a Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where he also serves as the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). His academic journey began with a B.A. in biology and political science from Luther College, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in environmental health, and an M.P.H. in epidemiology from the University of Minn...