Dr. Michael Anthony (Tony) Cappello is an epidemiologist and public health practitioner with over 20 years of experience in a variety of scientific, leadership, and academic roles. He has experience and interest in applying epidemiological concepts to assess human health risks related to infectious diseases, chronic health conditions, and environmental and consumer product exposures. He has led various state and local public health risk assessments, conducted numerous outbreak investigations, and developed actions and strategies in response to, and in anticipation of novel public health concerns. Dr. Cappello is practiced in applying epidemiological methods to inform scientific-based decision making, including using statistical analysis, public health surveillance, and published literature to identify and assess human health risks and exposures.