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Remembering William Foege, public health pioneer and Emory professor

Renowned epidemiologist William Foege, credited with devising the strategy to eradicate smallpox, passed away Jan. 24 at age 89. Emory’s Presidential Distinguished Professor Emeritus of International Health, he inspired generations of global health leaders.

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