Michael John Thun

Background

Thun, Michael John was born on September 29, 1944 in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis Reinhart and Cynthia (Cameron) Thun.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Harvard College, 1970; Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1975; Master of Science in Epidemiology, Harvard University, 1983.

Career

Medical intern, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1975-1976; medical resident, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1976-1977; medical officer, New Jersey State Health Department, Trenton, 1978-1980; Epidemic Intelligence Svc. officer Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupl. Safety & Health, Cincinnati, 1980-1982; supervisor, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, 1983-1989; director analytic epidemiology, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, 1989-1998; vice president epidemiology and surveillance research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, since 1998. Professor epidemiology and biostatistics division epidemiology and biostatistics Emory University School Public Health, since 1990, division environmental and occupational health, since 1992.

Achievements

• Michael John Thun has been listed as a noteworthy Epidemiologist, cancer researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Public Health Service, 1980-1989. Member APHA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society for Epidemiologic Research, Physicians for Social Responsibility.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, camping, travelling with family, birdwatching.

Connections

Married Patricia Lynne Moody, December 22, 1974. Children: Nicholas, Lupe, Haley.

Father:

Louis Reinhart Thun

Mother:

Cynthia (Cameron) Thun

Spouse:

Patricia Lynne Moody

child:

Nicholas Thun

child:

Lupe Thun

child:

Haley Thun