Bringing the Frontiers of Science to the Front Lines of Development

Explore a compelling interview with Bill Gates at ASM's Microbe 2016 Meeting in Boston, where he discusses global health challenges and the critical role of microbial sciences in driving transformative innovations. Gain insights into the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts to improve healthcare and education worldwide, including initiatives to eradicate polio, prevent AIDS, and support minority students. Discover how Gates leverages discovery research and a global network of creative minds to address pressing health issues. Learn about the foundation's significant financial contributions and its approach to catalytic philanthropy. Delve into topics such as childhood mortality reduction, malaria eradication, genetically modified mosquitoes, public health infrastructure, and the fight against superbugs. Understand the importance of regulatory systems, research absorption, and investing in global health. Compare Gates' experiences at Microsoft with his work at the foundation, and explore his perspective on the biggest global health challenges facing humanity today.

Intro
Welcome
Reducing childhood death
Catalytic philanthropy
Polio
Fake vaccination
Funding for polio
Malaria Eradication
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Global Framework
Public Health Infrastructure
CDC in Africa
Shared Responsibility
World Health Organization
Free Market Solution
Superbugs
Research absorption
Regulatory systems
Investing in global health
Difference between Microsoft and the Gates Foundation
Which has been more rewarding
Biggest global health challenges