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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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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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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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Prescription Drug User Fee Act VIII (PDUFA)
FasterCures at the Milken Institute is honored to provide our response to the Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments [FDA–2025–N–0816]. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank, the Milken...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again
The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its expert response to the Request for Information regarding Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make America Healthy Again, as part of the President’s...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Draft Guidance
The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its expert response to the Request for Comments on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191–1198 of the Social Security...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Integrating Randomized Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products Into Routine Clinical Practice
The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its response to the Request for Comments on Integrating Randomized Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products Into Routine Clinical Practice [Docket No. FDA-2024-D...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle
The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its response to the Request for Comments on Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle [Docket No. FDA-2015-D-1580].Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies
Dr. Richard Pazdur Director Oncology Center of Excellence US Food and Drug Administration Beltsville, MD 20705 Dr. Michelle Tarver Acting Director Center for Devices and Radiological Health US Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring, MD...Read LetterComment Letter: Action Plans to Improve Diversity in Clinical Studies
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Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees
The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its response to the Request for Comments on Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees; Public Meeting; Request for Comments...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Request for Information on Next-Generation Cures Bill
The Honorable Diana DeGette US House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Larry Bucshon, MD US House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re: Request for Information on Next-Generation Cures Bill Dear Representatives...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals.
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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