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FasterCures
What We Do
FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, is working to build a system that is effe
ctive, efficient, and driven by a clear vision: patient needs above all else.
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FasterCures Advisory Board
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Raymond Puerini
Raymond Puerini is an associate director at FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute.
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams is an associate director at FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute.
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Anita Nosratieh
Anita Nosratieh is an Associate Director at FasterCures. Her experience spans preclinical researc
h, clinical trials and regulatory affairs. Prior to FasterCures, she was a Managing Consultant at Navigant Inc.
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Jeff Valliere
Jeff Valliere is the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at the Milken Institute, overseeing the
development of fully integrated, strategic initiatives that support the mission, vision, and values of the Milken Institute. Previously, Jeff was the Head o
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Amy Gilbert Fehir
Amy Fehir is a Senior Director of Business and Program Development at the Milken Institute.
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About TRAIN
, What is Venture Philanthropy?
Venture philanthropy is a concept very much in vogue but without
a commonly agreed-upon definition.
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Foundation Company Partnership Toolkit
A growing number of foundations are providing funding to biotech and pharma companies to incentivize
research in their disease areas and help start-ups cross the 'Valley of Death'. Use the information in this toolkit
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Foundation University Partnerships Toolkit
Foundations have a long tradition of supporting research conducted by academic institu
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Foundations as Collaboration Conveners Toolkit
Scientific research requires cross-sector, multi-disciplinary collaboration to make progress.
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Case Studies
FasterCures has often found models of medical research innovation outside of the traditional establi
shment, specifically at the nonprofit foundations that comprise The Research Acceleration and Innovation Network (TRAIN)., The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is recognized as one of the best examples of venture philanthropy in medical re
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