Yelak Biru, President and CEO of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), joins me on Healthcare Unfiltered to share his remarkable personal and professional journey.
After immigrating to the US from Ethiopia, Yelak was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at the age of 26, setting him on an extraordinary path as both a survivor and a passionate advocate for myeloma patients. He discusses pivotal moments in his treatment, including seeking second opinions, utilizing groundbreaking therapies like CAR-T, and his ongoing decision to reject a transplant. Now leading the world’s first and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by multiple myeloma, Yelak shares his vision for expanding the IMF’s global outreach, advancing research, and empowering patients and caregivers worldwide.
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Dr. Anish Koka, a cardiologist, returns to the show for the first time since the inaugural episode in October 2020. With a sharp focus on healthcare policy, he delves into the impact of the Affordable Care Act on his practice, critiques the influence of political biases in academia, and shares his bold ideas for making
Ziad Bakouny, MD, MSc, and Nazli Dizman, MD, return to the Healthcare Unfiltered show to discuss with me the progress made for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) within the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Building on their previous conversation, they explore the origins of their initiatives at ASCO 2022, the goals for integrating IMGs into
I sit down with Russell Gong, President and CEO of Cabinet Health, and Eric Lessard, Vice President of Pharmacy, to explore their mission to revolutionize the healthcare industry with sustainable practices. My guests discuss the inspiration behind Cabinet Health, the significance of reducing plastic waste with their eco-friendly refillable medicine system, the startup’s success metrics,
