Charlie Rose Science Series Episode #8 - PANDEMICS August 15, 2007

Charlie Rose Science Series Episode #8 - PANDEMICS August 15, 2007

Panel to Discuss the Nature and Threat of Pandemics, Such as Influenza, Polio and Tuberculosis, Preparedness/Precautions Against These Diseases, and How the Scientific Community is Addressing the Crisis

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The next installment of the Charlie Rose Science Series will
focus on the growing threat of a global pandemic and how well
prepared the international community is to prevent such events.
A panel of distinguished experts will explore factors that could
create a pandemic, such as influenza, polio and drug-resistant
tuberculosis, the challenges faced by the science and public
health sectors, and a new solidarity among countries to work
together to respond to this potential world crisis.

WHO: Guests will include:
-- Larry Brilliant, MD, MPH; Executive Director of Google.org
and Founder of The Seva Foundation
-- Jeff Koplan MD, Director of Emory Global Health Institute and
Former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
-- David Nabarro, MD, Senior UN Systems Coordinator for Avian
and Human Influenza
-- Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the
Council on Foreign Relations and Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist.

WHEN: Begins Airing on August 15, 2007 on PBS stations. Check your
local PBS listings for show times.

DESCRIPTION:

The Charlie Rose Science Series sponsored by Pfizer Inc is an exploration of modern advances in scientific research, their contribution to our understanding of the world around us, and how science breakthroughs can be applied to improving human health.

Charlie Rose is joined in this effort by his co-host, Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, Nobel Laureate and President of Rockefeller University.

As a world leader in research and development, Pfizer is committed to increasing public understanding of science and science education. For more information about The Charlie Rose Science Series or to watch clips from past episodes, please visit http://www.charlierose.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Pfizer Inc

CONTACT: Rexy Legaspi of Widmeyer Communications, +1-646-213-7245, for
Pfizer Inc

Web site:

http://www.charlierose.com/

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