Eric Bing

Professor of Global Health, Southern Methodist University

Eric G. Bing is a prominent figure in the field of global health, currently serving as a Professor of Global Health at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He holds dual appointments in the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management and the Department of Anthropology within the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at SMU. Additionally, he is a senior fellow and director of global health at the George W. Bush Institute.1 2

Educational Background

Dr. Bing has an impressive academic background:

M.D. from Harvard Medical School
Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
M.A. from UCLA
M.B.A. from Duke University.1

Career Highlights

Before joining SMU and the Bush Institute in 2011, Dr. Bing was an endowed professor of global health at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years. His work has focused on developing and managing global health programs across various regions, including Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean, particularly in areas such as HIV prevention and treatment.1 2

Dr. Bing has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to global health, including:

The Alfred Haynes International Health Leadership Award (2002)
Named a Paul G. Rogers International Health Research Ambassador by Research!America (2006)
Awarded Professor of the Year at Charles Drew University (2010) .1 2

Publications and Initiatives

He has authored over 90 articles and abstracts and published a book titled Pharmacy on a Bicycle: Innovative Solutions in Global Health and Poverty in 2013. At the Bush Institute, he co-leads the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, an initiative aimed at combating cervical and breast cancer in Africa and Latin America, which has a funding level of $85 million.1 4

Dr. Bing's expertise encompasses organizational management, leadership development, and health services, making him a significant contributor to both academic research and practical applications in global health.3