Arthur Kleinman, MD, PhD, is a pioneering psychiatrist and medical anthropologist whose work has reshaped how medicine understands illness, caregiving, and the lived experience of patients. A professor at Harvard University, he is widely recognized for bridging clinical practice with the social sciences through landmark books such as The Illness Narratives. Kleinman is also a leading voice on the moral dimensions of care, emphasizing the profound human difference between curing disease and caring for those who are ill.

Jennifer Doudna, PhD, is a Nobel Prize–winning biochemist whose work revolutionized biology and medicine. A co-inventor of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, she received the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for enabling a precise, programmable way to edit DNA. Doudna is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading voice on the ethical and societal implications of genome editing.

Dr. Sumbal Desai is Apple’s Vice President of Health and a recognized leader in digital health. Her work spans consumer health technology — from wearables and sensing innovations to large-scale health studies — and she champions technology that empowers both patients and clinicians without replacing the essential human elements of care. Her team focuses on making health data actionable and meaningful for everyday users and their physicians.

Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, recognized for his role as a "shark" on "Shark Tank" and as a healthcare innovator through his company, Cost Plus Drugs, which aims to make medications more affordable and accessible. 

Ophthalmologist, cancer survivor, and the most influential medical satirist of our time.