Mary Guinan

Mary Elizabeth Guinan
Guinan in 1991
Born1939 (age 84–85)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Known for
Scientific career
Fields
InstitutionsUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dean of School of Community Health Science

Mary Elizabeth Guinan (born 1939) is an American doctor specializing in public health, virology, and epidemiology. She is the dean at the School of Community Health Sciences[1] at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[2] Guinan is known for her work in the initial investigation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[3] The book and subsequent film And the Band Played On, by Randy Shilts documented her efforts regarding these issues; she was played by Glenne Headly.[4] Later on, she became the first female State Health Officer appointed to the Nevada government. Guinan also became president of the American Medical Woman's Association, after 40 years of membership.[5]

  1. ^ "School of Community Health Sciences - University of Nevada, Las Vegas". Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. ^ Dr. Mary Guinan. "School of Community Health Sciences | University of Nevada, Las Vegas" UNLV School of Community Health Sciences, retrieved July 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Changing the Face of Medicine | Dr. Mary Elizabeth Guinan". National Institutes of Health. Retrieved July 10, 2016
  4. ^ "Quick Take: Mary Guinan on Fighting AIDS 30 Years Later". University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
  5. ^ "Mary Guinan". Vision 2020. April 12, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2020.