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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Francis Collins
“There is now a light beginning to appear at the end of this long tunnel, with science having risen
to the occasion and brought forth solutions that we almost dared not hope for.
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: David Altshuler
"In 2020, the biomedical research community discovered and developed COVID-19 treatments and vaccine
s in less than a year.
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Tony Ressler
“We hope the private sector can lead by example, as Ares has committed to do, in fostering diverse a
nd inclusive workplaces—it’s good business and the right thing.”
—Tony Ressler (Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Ares Management Corpo
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Greg Becker
“Reflecting on the magnitude of need in the world, I’m optimistic that people are increasingly open-
minded and willing to work toward the goal of a more just and fair world.”
— Greg Becker (CEO, Silicon Valley Bank)
In this special
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Hanneke Smits
“My hope for 2021 is that responsible investing considerations are no longer seen as special ‘add-on
s,’ but simply an integral element of sound investing practices.”
— Hanneke Smits (CEO, BNY Mellon Investment Management)
In this spe
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Vivek J. Tiwary
“I believe 2021 will be a watershed of renewal and growth—but I hope we also continue to hold invalu
able the sanctity of all personal relationships that quarantine and lockdowns made clear.”
— Vivek J.
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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Jedd Wider
“I hope 2021 will help us to redefine community and spark a fresh perspective on creativity, coopera
tive spirit, and how we relate to each other emotionally and intellectually.”
— Jedd Wider (Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Producer
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A Functional Medicine Approach to COVID-19
As a Functional Medicine doctor on the front lines of our chronic disease epidemic, it has become cl
ear to me that we can have an important impact on the trajectory of COVID-19 in our population.,
We can strengthen our ability to fight infection and support overall better health during this time to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and come out of isolation healthier than ever.
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Here’s the bad news. Only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy. Seventy-five percent of us are overweight, 42 percent are obese, and one in two Americans have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
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Incarcerated People Can’t Get Left Behind in COVID-19 Protections
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This pandemic is altering the shape of our society as we know it, and we face a humanitarian cris
is if we don’t act swiftly to protect those behind bars and the staff who work every day in this environment.
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A Diseased Nation: COVID-19 as a Deadly Symptom of Systemic Racism in the US
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During and in the aftermath of this pandemic, there is an opportunity to look at our current poli
cies and systems and identify ways to reverse the impacts of structural and systemic racism.,
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Calm Together
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If we are mindful about their use, our devices can also teach us how to relax and be more present
. They can even empower us to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with the one right in front of us.
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Navigating through the Uncertainty of a Global Pandemic
In a crisis that is truly unprecedented, every day is a new step into the unknown for all of us. Suc
h is the moment we are all living in with the COVID-19 pandemic.,
While much of our immediate attention is focused on COVID-19, we must also protect our long-term commitment to science so that future life-changing medicines in other therapeutic areas are not delayed.
, There is a similar resilience and determination in our scientific response. The exponential spread of the virus has directly challenged the traditional long-term innovation cycle of the biopharmaceutical industry.
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