Laurie Garrett
Science Journalist | Global Health & Pandemic Expert
About
Laurie Garrett is a science journalist and bestselling author who has covered global health crises for decades. As the sole writer to have been awarded the Pulitzer, Peabody, and Polk prizes, she brings unparalleled expertise to understanding emerging threats like pandemics and the geopolitical forces shaping public health.
Garrett's keynotes offer science-backed insights on navigating uncertainty and building resilient systems. Her riveting storytelling leaves audiences better prepared to confront the challenges of the 21st century.
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Lessons from the 1918 flu
In 2007, as the world worried about a possible avian flu epidemic, Laurie Garrett, author of "The Coming Plague," gave this powerful talk to a small TED University audience. Her insights from past pandemics are suddenly more relevant than ever.
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