Edward Brandt Jr.
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)Edward N. Brandt Jr. | |
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United States Assistant Secretary for Health | |
| Preceded by | Julius B. Richmond |
| Succeeded by | C. Everett Koop |
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| Born | Edward Newman Brandt Jr. July 3, 1933 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 2007 (aged 74) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Education | University of Oklahoma |
Edward Newman Brandt Jr. MD (July 3, 1933 – August 26, 2007) was an American
United States Assistant Secretary for Health
from 1981 to 1984.
Early life and career
Born in
University of Maryland at Baltimore (1981–1989), and University of Oklahoma School of Medicine (1989–2007).[1]
In 1984, Brandt agreed to attend an awards dinner to present an award to the Blood Sisters Project a lesbian group that helped enlist and collect blood donations for AIDS victims. However, possibly due to pressure from "pro-family" groups, he did not attend. [2][3]
Death
Brandt died of lung cancer on August 26, 2007; he was 74 years old.National Library of Medicine. [6]
References
- ^ a b "Past Presidents of the University of Maryland, Baltimore: Edward N. Brandt Jr., MD, PhD". University of Maryland. 2014. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ISBN 0-312-00994-1.
- NYTC. May 16, 1984. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ISSN 0743-1791. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ^ Maugh II, Thomas H. (September 5, 2007). "Dr. Edward Brandt Jr., 74; official oversaw first federal response to AIDS". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Edward Brandt Assistant Secretary for Health Speech Collection 1981–1984". National Library of Medicine.
- Altman, Lawrence K. (September 1, 2007). "Edward N. Brandt Jr., a Leader on AIDS, Dies at 74". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2008.
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