2024 MDIC Annual Public Forum Keynote Speakers
Dr. Robert Califf
Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Dr. Califf brings a wealth of experience and insight as the current Commissioner of the FDA. His dedication to advancing public health through regulatory science and innovation has been instrumental in shaping modern healthcare.
Tamara Syrek Jensen
Director, Coverage and Analysis Group, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, CMS
As the Director of the Coverage and Analysis Group at CMS, Tamara Syrek Jensen has been a pivotal figure in developing evidence-based national coverage policies. Her work ensures timely access to cutting-edge services and technologies for Medicare beneficiaries.
Renee Wegrzyn Ph.D
Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
The first director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), Renee Wegrzyn, Ph.D., shares her vision for the future of biomedical innovation. ARPA-H is fostering high-risk, high-reward research to drive transformative health solutions through a commitment to advancing health outcomes for all. Through programs that ensure accessibility and customer experience are key tenets, ARPA-H aims to ensure access to solutions regardless of demographics or geography.
Cat Bohannon
We are thrilled to announce Cat Bohannon, renowned researcher and New York Times Best Selling Author, will offer a keynote address followed by a fireside chat at the MDIC Annual Public Forum. With a Ph.D. from Columbia University in the evolution of narrative and cognition, Bohannon has ignited the conversation around human evolution through her acclaimed book EVE. Her work offers insights into the origin of our species and the evolution of the female body, shedding light on the pivotal role of women’s health and equity throughout our history—and as a key to the brightest visions for our future.
