Serving 35 years as an Emory biostatistician easily qualifies Michael Kutner for a place in Rollins history.
Kutner's career is intertwined with the founding of the school and the growth of biostatistics as an integral part of health sciences research.
For his accomplishments, the school presented Kutner with the Charles R. Hatcher Jr. M.D. Award for Excellence in Public Health. Kutner is the ninth recipient of the award, named in honor of Hatcher for his commitment to public health. Hatcher, the award’s first recipient, was instrumental in the creation of the School of Public Health as Emory’s vice president for health affairs.