Peter Briss MD, MPH

Dr. Peter Briss serves as the Medical Director of CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. He has been with CDC and the US Public Health Service for 25 years. He has performed a broad range of cross-disciplinary research and service, particularly involving systematic reviews, evidence-informed practice, and research translation addressing topics ranging from health care to community prevention including lead poisoning, vaccine-preventable disease, tobacco, cancer, heart disease, and oral health. He has participated in public health teaching, practice, and research at state and federal levels in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Briss received his medical degree and training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Ohio State University and his MPH in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan. He completed training in epidemiology and preventive medicine at the CDC, is board-certified in internal medicine and preventive medicine, and is an active clinician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He has authored or co-authored more than 90 professional publications and coedited the Guide to Community Preventive Services. He has served on many expert groups and committees including the board of directors of the National Quality Forum.