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Wanda Irving is a dedicated advocate for health equity who, following the tragic loss of her daughter, Dr. Shalon Irving, is committed to raising awareness about racial and health inequalities in the healthcare system.
Wanda Irving is a dedicated advocate for health equity who, following the tragic loss of her daughter, Dr. Shalon Irving, is committed to raising awareness about racial and health inequalities in the healthcare system.
Suchi Saria is a leading AI expert and pioneer in health AI, renowned for her groundbreaking research on using machine learning for the early detection of sepsis and for developing tools to manage conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
Michel Maharbiz is a professor and leading inventor in bioelectronics, widely recognized for his groundbreaking co-invention of “neural dust” and for creating the world’s first remotely radio-controlled “cyborg beetles”.
Jyoti Sharma is a social entrepreneur and community health leader in India who founded the FORCE Group of Nonprofits to address water scarcity and improve sanitation, earning her recognition as an Ashoka Fellow and a social innovator.
Jonathan Gruber is a prominent health economist and professor renowned for his influential role as a technical consultant in the development of the Affordable Care Act and as a leading researcher on the economics of healthcare.
Cheryl King is a distinguished clinical psychologist and professor, renowned for her extensive research and development of innovative programs and tools aimed at adolescent suicide prevention.
Anne Marie Albano is a prominent psychologist and professor widely recognized as a leading expert in the research and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents through cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Amit Choudhary is an award-winning chemist, biophysicist, and professor, renowned for his pioneering contributions to genome editing, particularly his work on developing precise control tools for the CRISPR-Cas9 system.
Thijs Biersteker creates interactive, technology-driven art installations in collaboration with scientists to make complex environmental issues, such as climate change and deforestation, more accessible and relatable to the public.
Larry Brilliant, MD MPH, is the President and CEO of the Skoll Global Threats Fund. He heads a team whose mission is to confront global threats imperiling humanity such as: pandemics, climate change, water, nuclear proliferation and the Middle East conflict. Prior to joining Skoll, Larry was Vice President of Google and Executive Director of Google.org. Larry is board certified in preventive medicine and public health and was the founder of The Seva Foundation, an international NGO whose programs have given back sight to more than 3 million blind people in 20 countries.