Guthrie Birkhead Receives Hermann M. Biggs Memorial Medal and Certificate

Guthrie Birkhead, Professor Emeritus in Epidemiology & Biostatistics has been selected for the Hermann M. Biggs Memorial Medal and Certificate (State Leadership) for the 2021 New York State Public Health Partnership Conference Annual Awards. Every year, New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) presents awards in several different categories to those with outstanding leadership efforts.

Birkhead was nominated for the award for his substantial achievements as a public health leader, for his contributions to the scientific community, and for his training of the next generation. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 29 at 5pm via Zoom in the virtual conference platform (Whova) and will also be live-streamed on the NYSPHA Facebook page. Registration is available through this link.