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Advancing Critical Health Issues for Veterans
Jonathan Simons, Prudence Fisher, Isla Garraway, Deborah Lafer Scher, Earle Mack, Peter O'Rourke, Arock Bolanos, Christopher Seeley, Gary, Debra, Major Kent
Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Simons of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, this panel outlines a strategic public-private partnership designed to modernize Veterans Health Administration care through precision oncology and innovative mental health interventions. Key initiatives include a $50 million commitment to establish a national network of Centers of Excellence for prostate cancer genome sequencing and a standardized equine therapy trial targeting PTSD, which leverages biofeedback mechanisms to reduce suicide risks among the 30% of veterans diagnosed with the disorder. By addressing critical infrastructure bottlenecks and utilizing the Million Veterans Program's genetic database, these collaborative models aim to create scalable, evidence-based healthcare solutions for veterans that can subsequently be extended to the broader civilian population.
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Digital Future: The Internet of Things
Alex, David Levinson, Bridget, Kathleen Murphy, Mark, Gary, Michael, Shirley Moody, Dan Galpin, Margaret Burns, John McCutchan
The event analyzes the Internet of Things as a rapidly expanding "physical graph" driven by industrial applications and projected to host 50 billion devices, fundamentally shifting market models from hardware sales to recurring data services. Industry leaders emphasize that robust security must be embedded at the silicon level and advocated for open platforms to mitigate risks inherent in interdependent legacy systems. Furthermore, the discussion addresses the economic viability of IoT through predictive maintenance, the convergence of connectivity standards, and the ethical challenges surrounding privacy, algorithmic bias, and public safety governance.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Upside of Aging: A Conversation in the Pavilion
Mike Morseberger, Barry Rand, Frida Lewis, Steve Knapp, Mark Friedman, Hasi Cohen, Henry Cisneros, Bob Wheelan, Brooke, Jeff Schatz, Andrew, Rita, Gary, Britta
This panel identifies the global demographic shift toward an aging population as a critical challenge comparable to climate change, highlighting that current societal structures fail to utilize the substantial human capital of older adults. Experts argue that sustainable solutions require integrating age-friendly urban planning, reforming higher education to serve lifelong learners, and implementing financial policies that secure retirement and workforce participation. Ultimately, the discussion advocates for a cultural transition from viewing aging as decline to recognizing it as a generative force, with predictions of widespread adoption of "village" support networks and expanded health technologies within the next decade.
- Milken Institute45 min
The 2014 Atlanta Summit - - Global Health Security: Containing Threats Worldwide
Dr. Larry Brilliant, Dr. Anne Schuchat, Dr. Ali Khan, Gary
Led by scientific advisors like Dr. Larry Brilliant to ensure accuracy in the film *Contagion*, the CDC serves as the world's primary defense against global pandemics that threaten trillions of dollars in economic stability and millions of lives. The agency utilizes elite Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, advanced genomic sequencing, and a network of over 50 international partners to detect, contain, and prevent outbreaks at their source before they spread via modern air travel. Despite facing resource gaps and political hurdles regarding preventative funding, the CDC's continued investment in global health security remains a critical necessity for protecting national and global supply chains.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Energy Infrastructure: Getting New Supply to Market Faster
Mark Florian, Rick Grafton, Charlotte Phillips, Gerd Vandevoe, Conrad, Gary, Jordan Sherry, Ambassador, Mark Kahn
Mark Florian, Rick Grafton, Charlotte Phillips, and Gerd Vandevoe convened to analyze the $37 trillion global energy investment gap projected through 2035, emphasizing the critical intersection of rapid renewable deployment, infrastructure bottlenecks, and demographic demand shifts. The panel highlighted how regulatory fragmentation in North America and geopolitical friction in Eurasia currently constrain midstream development, forcing reliance on rail transport and LNG while utilities face margin erosion from distributed generation. Experts concluded that achieving long-term energy security by 2050 requires a hybrid strategy where hydrocarbons and renewables coexist, though high break-even costs for unconventional oil and unstable subsidy regimes remain significant barriers to immediate scaling.