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CEO and Founder of the Ellison Medical Institute

Dr. David B. Agus is one of the world’s leading physicians and pioneering biomedical researchers. He is the Founding CEO of the Ellison Medical Institute and a Professor of Medicine and Engineering at the University of Southern California, as well as a Visiting Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford. A medical oncologist by training, Dr. Agus leads a multidisciplinary team that develops and applies cutting-edge technologies for cancer and preventive medicine, including artificial intelligence, to help physicians deliver personalized, data-driven care. An international leader in global health and precision medicine, he serves in leadership roles with the World Economic Forum and co-chairs the Global Health Security Consortium. He is also a regular medical contributor for CBS News. Dr. Agus is the author of four international and New York Times bestselling books: The End of Illness (2012), A Short Guide to a Long Life (2014), The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health (2016), and The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life (2023). He also hosts the docuseries The Checkup with Dr. David Agus on Paramount+, where he has conversations with celebrities about their personal health journeys. He was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2017.