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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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From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Funding, Resources, and Support to Improve Clinical Trial Access and Innovation
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Convergence Project held a virtual event, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Funding, Resources, and Support to Improve Clinical Trial Access and Innovation,” hosted by FasterCures in partnership with The Multi...Read Article -
FasterCures Quarterly Update—January 2024
In This Newsletter New FasterCures Team Members Recent FasterCures Publications Events and Convenings Recap FasterCures in the Community LeadersLink Opportunity New FasterCures Team Members FasterCures is pleased to welcome our two senior...Read ArticleImage
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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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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