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Transformative Computational Biology: A Giving Smarter Guide
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Ishita Das
Associate Director, SPARC, Milken Institute Philanthropy
Ishita Das, PhD, is an associate director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at the Milken Institute. Her expertise lies within biomedical research, science/health policy, stakeholder engagement, workforce diversity, strategic planning, and project management. At the Milken Institute, she uses this knowledge to guide philanthropic investments to have a meaningful impact on science and health.
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Cara Altimus
Managing Director, SPARC, Milken Institute Philanthropy
Cara Altimus, PhD is a managing director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at the Milken Institute, leading the science and health innovation portfolio. A PhD neuroscientist, Altimus advises individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research for various areas including neurodegenerative disease and mental health, identifying opportunities where their capital can make the biggest impact.