Dr. Eric Topol – Founder and Director, Scripps Research Translational Institute: A prolific writer and speaker, Dr. Topol is a prominent advocate for personalized medicine, emphasizing the role of genomics and digital health tools in individualized care.
Dr. Francis Collins – Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH): Having led the Human Genome Project, Dr. Collins is a stalwart in the realm of genomics and its implications for personalized medical treatments.
Dr. Anne Wojcicki – Co-founder and CEO, 23andMe: Through 23andMe, Wojcicki has championed direct-to-consumer genetic testing, providing insights into genetics and promoting a personalized approach to health.
Dr. Craig Venter – Biotechnologist, Genomic Researcher: Renowned for his role in sequencing the human genome, Dr. Venter continues to explore the genomic frontier, emphasizing its role in tailoring medical interventions.
Dr. Leroy Hood – Chief Science Officer, Providence St. Joseph Health; Co-founder, Institute for Systems Biology: Dr. Hood’s pioneering work in systems biology and the invention of automated DNA sequencing has set the stage for personalized medicine’s advancements.
Dr. Jennifer Doudna – Biochemist, University of California, Berkeley: As a key figure in the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology, Dr. Doudna’s work is poised to revolutionize personalized therapeutic interventions.
Dr. George Church – Professor, Harvard Medical School: Renowned for his work in genetics, synthetic biology, and genome sequencing, Dr. Church is at the forefront of exploring genomic applications in personalized therapies.
Dr. Atul Butte – Director, Institute for Computational Health Sciences, UCSF: Dr. Butte focuses on transforming trillions of data points into diagnostics, therapeutics, and new insights into personalized disease prevention.
Dr. Kathy Giusti – Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation: Drawing from her own experience with multiple myeloma, Giusti’s foundation accelerates personalized treatment approaches for patients.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong – Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist: Dr. Soon-Shiong’s work in developing novel therapies for diabetes and cancer has made him a standout figure in the push for personalized medicine.
