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Jeffrey Wigand (Jeffrey Stephen Wigand)

Last Updated: 17 Dec, 2023 | Views: 483

Age: 82

Profession: Scientist

Other Profession(s): Consultant, Expert witness

Famous For: Whistleblower on the tobacco industry

Higher Education: MA/PhD

Jeffrey Wigand Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

17 Dec, 1942 (82 Years 05 Months)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

New York

Birth District

New York City

Birth Sign

Sagittarius

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

Jeffrey Wigand Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Jeffrey Wigand was an American whistleblower whose courageous actions brought the practices of the tobacco industry into the public eye. His unwavering determination and commitment to exposing the truth revolutionized public awareness about the harmful effects of smoking.

Jeffrey Wigand Early Life:

• 1960-1964: Jeffrey Wigand attended the University of Buffalo.
• 1968-1970: Jeffrey Wigand pursued doctoral studies in Biochemistry at the University at Buffalo, completing his coursework but not completing his Ph.D. dissertation.

Jeffrey Wigand Career in the Health Industry:

•   1970-1980: Jeffrey Wigand worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, as a research biochemist.
•   1980-1989: Jeffrey Wigand Joined the pharmaceutical company Pfizer as Vice President of Research and Development in their Consumer Products Division.
•   1989-1993: Jeffrey Wigand served as Vice President of Research and Development at the healthcare company Johnson & Johnson.

Jeffrey Wigand: Whistleblowing at Brown & Williamson:

•   1992: Jeffrey Wigand Joined Brown & Williamson, a major tobacco company, as Vice President of Research and Development.
•   1994: Jeffrey Wigand Discovered that the company has been manipulating nicotine levels in cigarettes and concealing this information from the public.
•   1995: Jeffrey Wigand was terminated from Brown & Williamson, Wigand becomes a whistleblower against the tobacco industry.

Jeffrey Wigand Legal Battles and Public Testimony:

•   1996: Jeffrey provided a deposition in a lawsuit brought by the State of Mississippi against the tobacco industry.
•   1997: Jeffrey Wigand Testifies before the U.S. Congress and speaks to the press, revealing the unethical practices of the tobacco industry.
•   1999: Wigand's story gains international attention after the release of the film "The Insider," which dramatizes his whistleblowing journey.

Jeffrey Wigand Advocacy and Impact:

•   Late 1990s: Jeffrey Wigand became an advocate for tobacco control and public health, speaking at conferences and events worldwide.
•   2001: Jeffrey Wigand established Smoke-Free Kids, a nonprofit organization aimed at preventing youth smoking and advocating for stronger tobacco control measures.
•   2003: Jeffrey Wigand received the "Integrity Award" from the Society of Professional Journalists for his bravery and honesty in exposing the tobacco industry.

Jeffrey Wigand Later Years:

• 2000s-2010s: Jeffrey Wigand continued to work as a consultant and speaker on public health issues, focusing on tobacco control and regulation.
• 2020: Jeffrey Wigand retired from public advocacy work, having made a significant impact on the fight against tobacco-related harm.