Explore a compelling lecture from the 2017-2018 Epidemics Science Lecture Series at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, where physician and epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed shares his journey from rebuilding the Detroit Health Department to running for governor of Michigan. Gain insights into urban public health challenges, including vision deficits, lead safety, and water shutoffs. Discover El-Sayed's perspective on urban agendas, the importance of systems, and the role of corporate money in politics. Learn how his background in biology and politics shaped his approach to addressing poverty as an epidemic. Engage with thought-provoking questions from the audience on topics such as urban vs. rural agendas and the distribution of talent and capital.