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TIME100 Health: Changemakers Honored for Innovation
20 Feb
Summary
- TIME100 Health honors scientists and doctors for breakthroughs.
- Advocates discussed aging narratives and altruistic organ donation.
- Event highlighted innovation in gene editing and preventative care.
The TIME100 Health Impact Dinner brought together leading scientists, doctors, and advocates to recognize pioneers in global health. Honorees were celebrated for their contributions to breakthrough treatments, improved healthcare access, and public health awareness. The event featured discussions on preventative care and the future of health.
Dr. Kiran Musunuru highlighted the crucial role of sustained federal funding and NIH support for advancements in genetic therapies, referencing a successful CRISPR treatment for a child. Gerontologist Kerry Burnight presented the concept of 'joyspan' to reframe aging as a positive experience. Actor Jesse Eisenberg shared his personal experience with altruistic kidney donation, urging broader awareness to decrease the significant number of people awaiting transplants.
