Samuel O. Thier
Samuel O. Thier | |
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| Born | June 23, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 2026 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (BS) State University of New York Upstate Medical University (MD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine, Health Care Policy |
| Institutions | Harvard University |
Samuel Osiah Thier (June 23, 1937 – January 3, 2026) was an American doctor and academic who was professor of Medicine and Health Care Policy at Harvard University. He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1960. He previously served as the president of Brandeis University from 1991–1994 and the president of the Massachusetts General Hospital from 1994-96.
Thier was an authority on internal medicine and kidney disease and was also known for his expertise in national health policy, medical education and biomedical research.