Priscilla Chan

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, dive into their ambitious mission to eliminate all diseases through transformative technology. They reveal the innovative Biohubs, blending biology and AI to enhance disease understanding. The duo also discusses social media's dual nature, balancing community building with mental health concerns. Additionally, they explore how emerging technologies like VR and AI are reshaping our daily lives and the future of health.

Priscilla Chan, Co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, shares her inspiring journey from a refugee child to a pediatrician focused on curing diseases. She discusses the Initiative's ambitious goal of eradicating all diseases by the century's end and highlights breakthroughs in genetic disease treatment, including a toddler's story that sparked advances in CRISPR. Chan also delves into how AI is revolutionizing biology and the importance of innovative funding in science. Plus, she shares her unique take on balancing her tennis career with transformative healthcare work.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in CRISPR technology, teams up with Dr. Priscilla Chan, a visionary pediatrician and co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. They unveil an inspiring new center dedicated to pediatric CRISPR therapies, sharing how basic science is crucial for tackling rare diseases. They highlight the remarkable story of baby KJ's treatment, advancements in CRISPR for severe combined immunodeficiencies, and a hopeful future for addressing various genetic disorders.