Science Philanthropy Ecosystem

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Strong medical research systems are the cornerstone of global health and well-being. The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) has been bringing together funders and stakeholders from across disciplines to engage and build strong, thoughtful partnerships, growing the ecosystem in ways that lead to transformative science and health discoveries.

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Our team brings deep expertise across a number of medical research fields, as well as many cross-disciplinary areas that are strengthening the research ecosystem. 

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Carole Biau

Senior Director, Global Market Development, Milken Institute International
Carole Biau is a senior director for Global Market Development at the Milken Institute, where she works to inform financial and economic policy across developing and emerging markets. 
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Marjorie Josaphat

Executive Director, Human Resources
Marjorie Josaphat is the head of human resources for the Milken Institute. 
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John Hunter

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
John Hunter the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Milken Institute.
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Cara Altimus, PhD

Cara Altimus, PhD, is CEO of Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²).
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Quintus Lim

Quintus Lim

Associate Director, Asia, Milken Institute International
Quintus Lim is an associate director of policy and programs for the International pillar at the Milken Institute. He focuses on policy areas such as R&D financing, technological adoption across domains such as health, food, agriculture, finance, and the broader economy, and issues of ecosystem building.

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The Milken Institute Associates is a network of our most engaged supporters from corporate, government, economic, health, and philanthropic organizations. Members are actively involved in our programs and receive special invitations to...
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