Mark Smolinski has been applying innovative solutions for early detection advanced warning, and prevention of epidemic and pandemic threats for over 30 years. Mark founded the non-profit Ending Pandemics that co-created novel disease surveillance systems in partnership with governments, NGOs, academia and the private sector on five continents. He previously served as Chief Medical Officer for the Skoll Global Threats Fund, start up team for Google.org, and Vice President for Biological Programs at NTI, a public charity directed by CNN founder Ted Turner and former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn. Mark has worked for the U.S.National Academy of Medicine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Surgeon General. Mark is board-certified in Preventive Medicine and Public Health with an M.D. from the University of Michigan and an M.P.H. from the University of Arizona.