Susan Desmond-Hellmann
Physician and scientist with a career spanning clinical medicine, oncology, biotech innovation, and global health leadership. Former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and former chancellor at UCSF.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 2h 6min
#346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine | Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, a physician and scientist with a rich career in oncology and global health, shares her incredible journey through medicine. She recounts her experiences during the early AIDS crisis and her pivotal role in developing cancer therapies like Herceptin. The discussion deepens around the potential of AI in transforming healthcare, the innovations at Genentech, and the complexities of navigating drug development. Susan also reflects on leadership in global health, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and trust in public health initiatives.
Jan 27, 2015 • 3min
Gates CEO: Let's Shrink Maternal Mortality
Guest Susan Desmond-Hellmann, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO, talks about cutting maternal mortality by two thirds by 2030 and the foundation's focus on funding family planning and nutrition.
