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The Future of US Biomedical Research and Innovation: Recommendations for Action
The United States biomedical research and innovation enterprise has long been a source of global leadership, scientific...
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Featured
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The Future of US Biomedical Research and Innovation: Recommendations for Action
The United States biomedical research and innovation enterprise has long been a source of global leadership, scientific...
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Report
FasterCures is working to build a system that is effective, efficient, and driven by a clear vision: patient needs above all else. We believe that transformative and life-saving science should be fully realized and deliver better treatments to the people who need them.
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Practice Areas
Today's biomedical research system is often siloed, bureaucratic, and too slow to meet the needs of patients across the globe. We accelerate biomedical science and innovation to remove unnecessary barriers so that lifesaving and life-enhancing treatments can reach those who need them as rapidly and as safely as possible.
Accelerating Innovation
Removing barriers to innovations that hold great promise for patients, and facilitating dialogue on the path forward for new technologies.
Advancing Health Around the World
Promoting investments and policies to build early warning systems as a core component of surveillance strategies to identify threats of the pandemic potential.
Engaging Patients in Research and Health
Strengthening the ability of patient foundations, non-profit organizations, and patients to engage with the R&D process from beginning to end in full partnership.
Improving the R&D Environment
Preserving the lessons learned from COVID-19, ensuring the engagement of diverse communities in research, and supporting efforts to speed clinical trials and build inclusive research infrastructure.
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Most Recent Content
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Alex Azar Joins Milken Institute’s FasterCures’ Advisory Board
The Milken Institute’s FasterCures works to build an effective, efficient system driven by a clear vision: patient needs above all else. We are honored to welcome Alex Azar, the 24th US secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), to the...Read Article -
Milken Institute Leaders Share Expertise, Highlight Key Initiatives at United Nations General Assembly Week
September 23, 2024 (New York, NY) — Leaders of the Milken Institute, a global nonpartisan think tank, are on the ground participating in and around the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).Read Article -
Patients Most In Need Face Obstacles to Participating in Life-Saving Clinical Trials According to a New Milken Institute Report
June 24, 2024 (Washington, DC)— Clinical trials can provide the possibility to obtain novel treatments for conditions and diseases that are not yet commercially available. Yet, these lifesaving treatments are often difficult or impossible...Read Article -
FasterCures Selects Foundation CEOs for New Cohort of the LeadersLink Program
Advancing a promising scientific discovery to a viable treatment option requires long-term coordinated efforts from leaders across the biomedical ecosystem. Leaders from patient-centered nonprofits play a unique role in these efforts: they...Read Article -
Health Policy Leader Esther Krofah Named Executive Director of FasterCures
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2020 – Esther Krofah, a respected leader in biomedical research, development, and public policy, has been named executive director of FasterCures, the Milken Institute center devoted to accelerating access to life...Read ArticleImage
Jeff Valliere
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy OfficerJeff Valliere oversees the development of fully integrated, strategic initiatives that support the mission, vision, and values of the Milken Institute. -
Former FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb Joins FasterCures Advisory Board
Appointment will support efforts to accelerate lifesaving medical treatments to patients WASHINGTON, September 16, 2019 – Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been appointed to the FasterCures advisory...Read Article -
Citi's Christopher Hite Joins FasterCures Advisory Board
Hite’s decades of healthcare finance experience will enhance center’s approach to biomedical innovation WASHINGTON, August 13, 2019 – FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, today announced the appointment of Christopher Hite, Vice...Read Article -
FasterCures mobilizes for next phase of work to save lives by improving the global medical R&D system, launches health data initiative
WASHINGTON, October 22, 2018 – FasterCures, the Milken Institute center whose mission is to save lives by speeding medical breakthroughs to patients, is announcing new initiatives to engage the private sector, strengthen global partnerships...Read Article -
Health Leader Tanisha Carino, Ph.D. Takes Helm as New Executive Director of FasterCures
WASHINGTON, January 23, 2018 – Tanisha Carino, Ph.D., the respected senior executive with more than two decades of experience in academia, government, and the private sector, is joining the Milken Institute as executive director of...Read Article
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Our Team
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Manvit Adusumilli
Associate, FasterCures
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Ayodola Anise
Senior Director, Operations, Milken Institute Health
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June Cha, PhD
Policy Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Sung Hee Choe
Managing Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Erin Cieslewski
Senior Associate, FasterCures
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Hadly Clark
Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Isaiah Dennings
Associate, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Brenda Huneycutt
Senior Director, International, Milken Institute Health
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Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health
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Lisa Lewis
Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Michelle McNabb
Senior Associate, FasterCures
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Sruthi Meka
Senior Associate, FasterCures
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Raymond Puerini
Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Kristin Schneeman
Senior Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Erika Stratmann
Director, Communications, Milken Institute Health
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Aidan Suski
Associate, FasterCures
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Ainslie Tisdale
Associate Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Amanda Wagner Gee
Associate Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Mark Williams
Associate Director, FasterCures, Milken Institute Health
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Leaders
FasterCures Advisory Board
The FasterCures Advisory Board includes policy experts, public health advocates, and leaders in biomedical innovation. Together with the FasterCures staff, they identify areas of opportunity across the healthcare and biomedical research...
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FasterCures Business Council
The FasterCures Business Council brings together leaders committed to FasterCures’ mission to speed treatments and cures. Given the leadership and expertise that they have demonstrated across the health landscape, members have the...
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Changemakers
What is the power of philanthropy to disrupt the biomedical innovation ecosystem? That is a question that will be tested by the members of our new advisory group, which brings together the chief executives of 22 leading nonprofit, patient...
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