Previous Speakers
Rick Klausne, Nov. 1, 2007
Rick Klausner, M.D., November 1, 2007
Richard Klausner was formerly the global health executive director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Global Health program, whose overarching goal is to improve global health equity. Dr. Klausner previously served as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), where he led one of the world's largest research and health agencies, creating successful national and international programs aimed at applying science and technology to improving the public health. Learn more...
Robert Langer, Sc.D, April 5, 2007
Robert S. Langer is one of 13 Institute Professors—the highest honor awarded to a faculty member—at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work is at the interface of biotechnology and materials science. A major focus is the study and development of polymers to deliver drugs, particularly genetically engineered proteins, DNA and RNAi, continuously at controlled rates for prolonged periods of time. Learn more...
Thomas J. Meade, Ph.D , November 6, 2006
Dr. Meade pioneered the use of bioactivated MR contrast agents for gene expression and cell patterning by MRI. He has founded three companies—Clinical Micro Sensors, Metaprobe and Ohmx—that are developing hand-held detection devices for protein and DNA detection and bioactivated MR contrast agents for clinical imaging and hold more than 50 U.S. patents.Learn more...
Caroline A. Kovac, Ph.D., Apr. 12, 2006
As General Manager, Caroline Kovac is responsible for the strategic direction of IBM's global pharmaceutical and life sciences business. She leads her team in developing the latest information technology solutions and services, establishing partnerships and overseeing IBM investment within the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences markets. Learn more...
Dean Kamen, Oct. 14, 2005
Dean Kamen, October 14, 2005
As an inventor and physicist, Dean has dedicated his life to developing technologies that help people lead better lives. His world-renowned inventions include: Segway™ HT, INDEPENDENCET iBOT™, and the Baxter HomeChoice™ peritoneal dialysis machine. Learn more...
Dr. Martha Gray, March 15, 2005
Dr. Gray received her BS in computer science from Michigan State University in 1978, her SM in electrical engineering in 1981 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her PhD in medical engineering and medical physics in 1986 from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She lectured on Towards functional imaging of articular cartilage. Learn more...