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Asia Center
Extends the reach and impact of the Milken Institute to the Asia-Pacific region
Center for Financial Markets
Conducts research and constructs programs designed to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of financial markets
Center for the Future of Aging
Advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through high-impact policies, research, convenings, and multisector partnerships.
Center for Public Health
Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Center for Regional Economics and California Center
Analyzes the dynamics that drive job creation and promote industry expansion
Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Empowers philanthropists to effectively address some of the world's most urgent problems
FasterCures
Clears roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner
Financial Innovations Labs
Addressing society's greatest challenges through a financial lens
Global Market Development
Working with government partners in emerging and developing economies to build strong, domestic financial markets.
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Anyone with a dream should have the opportunity to make it come true—through determination and an economic system that works for all
Research Department
Addressing global policy issues on Health Economics, International Finance, and Regional Economics

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Laura Dern

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Two-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Laura Dern has touched many audiences and critics alike with her moving and heartfelt performances. In addition to her two Oscar nominations, Dern has received 4 Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Dern will next be seen as Renata in the second season of "Big Little Lies," which returns to HBO in Summer 2019. On the big screen, she will be seen in "JT LEROY" in April 26th and in Roadside Attraction's "Trial by Fire" released in May 15th. Upcoming, she will be seen in Greta Gerwig's production of "Little Women" for Sony out December 25th. In addition to her extensive film and television credits, Dern has been prolific in her producing career. In 2017 she established Jaywalker Pictures a Los Angeles-based production company founded with partner Jayme Lemons with emphasis on great storytelling in film and television. In 2016, Dern was selected to serve on The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors.