Dr. Christopher Murray is an expert on the world’s health problems, and on how people live and die. As head of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, he has led a massive research effort to change public understanding about the quality of health in every nation.

Journalist Jeremy Smith authored a new book about Murray, "Epic Measures: One Doctor, Seven Billion Patients." The two will discuss the course of global health from 7:30-9:30 p.m on April 13 at Seattle Town Hall.