Irving L. Weissman

The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

Pheast Therapeutics Inc is a pre-clinical stage immuno-oncology company that focuses on targeting cancer immune evasion pathways to activate the innate immune system in the fight against cancer. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. Pheast aims to develop novel therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat and aggressive cancers, as well as women's cancers including ovarian cancer and breast cancer. The company was founded in 2020 and is led by scientific experts in innate immunity and cancer immunotherapy. Jacopo Leonardi has been the CEO of the company since 2023.