Richard H. Carmona
17th Surgeon General of the United States
UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors
Federally Funded Research That Informs National Health Decisions
As the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Richard Carmona faced complex decisions affecting public health, safety and national security. He relied on UC Davis research to provide credible, science-based answers that helped inform effective policy.
Today, Carmona continues to support UC Davis because of the role federally funded research plays in advancing health and safety, not just nationally, but globally. He points to the university’s daily contributions to humanity as evidence of the public value research institutions deliver.
“When I needed the best scientific answers to protect the health, safety and security of our nation, UC Davis was the place I could always turn to.”