Dr. Larry Brilliant

The 2014 Atlanta Summit - - Global Health Security: Containing Threats Worldwide

Dr. Larry Brilliant, Dr. Anne Schuchat, Dr. Ali Khan, Gary

Led by scientific advisors like Dr. Larry Brilliant to ensure accuracy in the film *Contagion*, the CDC serves as the world's primary defense against global pandemics that threaten trillions of dollars in economic stability and millions of lives. The agency utilizes elite Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, advanced genomic sequencing, and a network of over 50 international partners to detect, contain, and prevent outbreaks at their source before they spread via modern air travel. Despite facing resource gaps and political hurdles regarding preventative funding, the CDC's continued investment in global health security remains a critical necessity for protecting national and global supply chains.