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Five Reasons Why Philanthropists Should Invest in Rare Disease Research
While philanthropic investment in any area of biomedical research or health care is worthwhile when done strategically, rare diseases are especially compelling targets for philanthropic dollars.Read ArticleImage
Elizabeth Burke, PhD
Associate Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyElizabeth Burke, PhD, is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. Her expertise lies in rare disease research, including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, strategic planning, project management, and promoting collaboration between clinical and scientific teams.
The Need to Reach Women as Consumers and Makers
Ever since the Industrial Revolution, society has struggled to fully comprehend the crucial economic role that women—especially working mothers—play in the economy.Read ArticleImage
Kevin Klowden
Executive Director, Milken Institute FinanceKevin Klowden is the executive director of Milken Institute Finance. He specializes in the study of key factors that underlie the development of competitive regional economies (clusters of innovation, patterns of trade and investment, and concentration of skilled labor) and how these are influenced by public policy and, in turn, affect regional economies both globally and nationally.
What We Heard at the Future of Health in Asia
The 12th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore convened global leaders transforming business, finance, government, health care, technology, and philanthropy to discuss critical topics of importance within the Asia-Pacific region...Read ArticleThe 12th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore convened global leaders transforming business, finance, government, health care, technology, and philanthropy to discuss critical topics of...
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Brenda Huneycutt
Senior Director, International, Milken Institute HealthBrenda Huneycutt, PhD, is a senior director at the Milken Institute, where she oversees Milken Institute Health work internationally across all four Milken Institute Health portfolios – FasterCures, the Future of Aging, Feeding Change, and Public Health.
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Insights and thought leadership fromEsther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health - 46Reports and issue briefs in the past 2 years
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Insights and thought leadership fromEsther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health - 46Reports and issue briefs in the past 2 years

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Insights and thought leadership fromMichael Piwowar, PhD
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding
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70 Financial Innovations Labs
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Insights and thought leadership fromMichael Piwowar, PhD
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding

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Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy tackles persistent societal challenges by guiding individuals and foundations with the insights and tools to develop strategies, implement giving programs, and foster collaboration to create a better, more equitable world.
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Insights and thought leadership fromMelissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
- 157More than $157M awarded to researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators through our strategic advising, managed grant programs, and innovation competitions
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Insights and thought leadership fromMelissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

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Milken Institute International connects global markets through regional convenings and research to drive locally grounded, globally informed solutions.
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Insights and thought leadership fromLaura Deal Lacey
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5 regions around the world
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Insights and thought leadership fromLaura Deal Lacey
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute International - SVG
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