History of Michael Osterholm in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 30, 2024

Michael Thomas Osterholm is a prominent American epidemiologist and educator. He holds the position of Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and serves as the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the same university. His work primarily revolves around infectious diseases and public health policy.

March 10, 1953: Birth of Michael Osterholm

On March 10, 1953, Michael Thomas Osterholm, an American epidemiologist, was born.

1975: Osterholm Graduates from Luther College

In 1975, Michael Osterholm graduated from Luther College with a B.A. in biology and political science.

1975: Osterholm Begins Career at Minnesota Department of Health

Michael Osterholm started working at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in 1975, marking the beginning of his long career in public health.

1984: Osterholm Becomes State Epidemiologist and Chief of Acute Disease Epidemiology

In 1984, Michael Osterholm took on the roles of state epidemiologist and Chief of the Acute Disease Epidemiology Section at the Minnesota Department of Health.

1992: Osterholm Joins CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases Board of Scientific Counselors

Michael Osterholm joined the CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases Board of Scientific Counselors in 1992.

1994: Osterholm Joins Institute of Medicine Forum on Microbial Threats

Michael Osterholm became a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Microbial Threats in 1994.

1997: Osterholm's Service on CDC Board Concludes

In 1997, Michael Osterholm completed his service on the CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases Board of Scientific Counselors.

1999: Osterholm's Tenure as Chief of Acute Disease Epidemiology at MDH Ends

In 1999, Michael Osterholm concluded his tenure as Chief of the Acute Disease Epidemiology Section at the Minnesota Department of Health.

2001: Osterholm Serves as Special Advisor to HHS Secretary

From 2001, Michael Osterholm served as a Special Advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary on bioterrorism and public health preparedness.

April 2002: Osterholm Joins CDC Interim Management Team

In April 2002, Michael Osterholm was appointed to the interim management team to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

July 2002: Julie Gerberding Becomes CDC Director

Julie Gerberding was appointed as the director of the CDC in July 2002.

January 2003: Osterholm Concludes Role Assisting CDC Director

Michael Osterholm finished his role assisting CDC Director Julie Gerberding in January 2003.

2003: CIDRAP Partners with Department of Homeland Security's BioWatch Program

Under Michael Osterholm's leadership, CIDRAP began partnering with the Department of Homeland Security's BioWatch program in 2003.

2005: Osterholm Appointed to National Science Advisory Board on Biosecurity

In 2005, Michael Osterholm was appointed to the National Science Advisory Board on Biosecurity by HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt.

2007: Osterholm Leads Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance

Michael Osterholm became the principal investigator and director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance in 2007.

2009: Osterholm's Papers on Influenza Pandemic Published

Before the 2009-2010 pandemic, Michael Osterholm published papers in journals like Foreign Affairs, the New England Journal of Medicine, and Nature detailing the threat of an influenza pandemic.

2011: Osterholm Concludes Service on IOM Forum

Michael Osterholm's time with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Microbial Threats came to an end in 2011.

2014: Osterholm's Tenure at Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Concludes

In 2014, Michael Osterholm's time as the head of the Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance came to an end.

March 2017: Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs Published

Michael Osterholm and Mark Olshaker published their book, "Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs," in March 2017.

April 2017: MinnPost Interviews Osterholm

MinnPost published a two-part interview with Michael Osterholm about his book, "Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs," in April 2017.

March 2020: Osterholm Discusses COVID-19 Pandemic on The Joe Rogan Experience

In March 2020, Michael Osterholm discussed the COVID-19 pandemic on The Joe Rogan Experience.

March 24, 2020: The Osterholm Update: COVID-19 Podcast Launches

Michael Osterholm launched his podcast, The Osterholm Update: COVID-19, on March 24, 2020, providing weekly insights into the pandemic.

October 2020: Osterholm on NBC's Meet the Press

Michael Osterholm appeared on NBC's Meet the Press in October 2020 to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 9, 2020: Osterholm Appointed to COVID-19 Advisory Board

On November 9, 2020, Michael Osterholm was appointed to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.

May 27, 2021: Osterholm Update Shifts to Bi-Weekly Format

On May 27, 2021, The Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast transitioned to a bi-weekly release schedule.

July 21, 2021: Osterholm Resumes Weekly Podcast Updates

Following the week of July 21, 2021, Michael Osterholm resumed providing weekly updates for his podcast due to the Delta surge.

February 2022: Osterholm Returns to The Joe Rogan Experience

Michael Osterholm returned to The Joe Rogan Experience in February 2022 to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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