Claire Pomeroy is president and CEO of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation which is dedicated to improving health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, education and advocacy. As an infectious disease physician, she is passionate about caring for the underserved, strengthening public health infrastructure and addressing the social determinants of health. Dr. Pomeroy received her medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. She earned an MBA from the University of Kentucky. Previous positions include chief of infectious diseases and associate dean for research at the University of Kentucky. She was vice chancellor and dean of the University of California, Davis School of Medicine from 2005 - 2013. She became president of the Lasker Foundation in June 2013. Dr. Pomeroy was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine in 2011. Among many honors, she has received honorary degrees from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (2016), University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine (2022), and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (2025). She currently serves on the Board of the Morehouse School of Medicine; Geisinger Commonwealth College of Health Sciences; Science Philanthropy Alliance; Science Communication Lab; Research!America; Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science; Sierra Health Foundation; Haemonetics Corporation; and Embecta.