Herman Alfred Tyroler
"Al" Tyroler, as Dr. H.A. Tyroler was known by his colleagues at the UNC School of Public Health, was one of the founding faculty members of the Department of Epidemiology. Al created the Cardiovascular Epidemiology research and training program as well as other key initiatives. He was a legendary teacher. He mentored countless students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, served on countless committees, and contributed in innumerable ways. He was also modest, even shy, declining requests for interviews and recognitions. For a brief summary, see page 16 in The UNC Department of Epidemiology:
Our First 40 Years,1936-1976
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- In MemoriamDr. Herman Alfred "Al" Tyroler passed away on
- Herman A. Tyroler, M.D., Curriculum vitaeProbably from 1999.
- Herman Alfred Tyroler Distinguished Alumni Award LectureAn award in Dr. Tyroler's name from the Alumni Association of the UNC Department of Epidemiology
- Letter of nomination for the American College of Epidemiology, Abraham Lilienfeld AwardVictor Schoenbach's nomination letter of February 28, 2000. Dr. Tyroler was selected to receive the award but was not able to travel to the Annual Meeting that year.
- Society for Epidemiologic Research biography
- Biographical entry in the University of Minnesota CVD history websiteAbstract of interview with Darwin Labarthe, Sept. 5, 2001 (full text of the interview is available)
- Health consequences of culture change—II: The effect of urbanization on coronary heart mortality in rural residentsClassic article: H.A. Tyroler, John Cassel. Journal of Chronic Diseases. February 1964;17(2):167-177