Larry Brilliant
Larry Brilliant
Larry Brilliant (pronounced: Lar-ee Bril-ee-ant) is an American epidemiologist, technologist, philanthropist, and author, recognized for his work in the field of public health and technology.
Pronunciation
Lar-ee Bril-ee-ant
Etymology
The name Larry is of Latin origin, derived from the name Laurence, meaning "crowned with laurel". Brilliant is an English word, meaning "very bright and radiant".
Biography
Larry Brilliant was born on May 5, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is best known for his work in helping to eradicate smallpox, a deadly disease that has claimed millions of lives throughout history. He is also the co-founder of The Seva Foundation, an organization that works to prevent blindness. In the field of technology, Brilliant was the Executive Director of Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google Inc.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Smallpox: An infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor.
- The Seva Foundation: A global nonprofit eye care organization that works to prevent blindness and restore sight in developing countries.
- Google.org: The charitable arm of Google, which supports nonprofits that address humanitarian issues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Larry Brilliant
- Wikipedia's article - Larry Brilliant
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