Doctor, Heal Thyself: Rare Disease Research
Dr. David Fajgenbaum has almost died five times from Castleman disease, a group of rare and deadly diseases of the lymph nodes. After his diagnosis had upended his plans for a more conventional medical career, “Think It, Do It” became his motto, and he decided to dedicate his professional life to not only working towards a […]
FOMO Sapiens & Season 2 Finale
The second season of the FOMO Sapiens podcast draws to a close. It’s been a whirlwind of a season, from the exciting new partnership with Harvard Business Review to unexpected guests like presidential candidates. The show has grown tremendously over the past season, in both the scale of production and an ever-widening audience of fellow […]
We Have The Technology: Jamie Metzl and Building Better Humans
Genetic engineering, especially of the human kind, is one of the most emotional debates in the arena of science vs. religion and technological advancement vs. ethics. Jamie Metzl has written, spoken, and advocated policy extensively on this subject, which he feels is an unavoidable step in the relentless advance of scientific understanding and ability. Besides […]