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129. How to Fix Medical Research
Apr 13, 2024
Monica Bertagnolli, the Director of the NIH and former head of the National Cancer Institute, shares her remarkable journey from a Wyoming cattle ranch to leading medical research. She discusses the critical role of federal funding in advancing innovations like mRNA vaccines and CRISPR. Bertagnolli highlights the need for more community engagement in clinical trials and confronts the challenges of self-censorship in healthcare decision-making. With personal narratives interwoven, she emphasizes the importance of transparency and patient involvement in improving cancer care.
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- Transition from surgeon to NIH director showcases challenges faced by women in surgical careers.
- NIH emphasizes clinical trials & need for increased funding for innovative research methodologies.
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Personal Background and Career Trajectory of Monica Bertagnoli
Monica Bertagnoli, a former surgeon and head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), discusses her journey from a cattle ranch in Wyoming to managing the NIH, the largest funder of basic medical research globally. She highlights the transition from the operating room to leading a $50 billion budget, emphasizing the challenges faced by women in surgical careers.
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