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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”.
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.
Thomas Curran is a professor of psychological and behavioral science and a leading expert on perfectionism who is renowned for his research on how societal pressures contribute to rising rates of anxiety and depression.
Dr. John La Puma is a world-renowned physician, chef, and author who pioneered the field of culinary medicine and clinical nature therapy, teaching people how to use food and nature as essential tools to prevent and treat disease.