Movers & Shakers

Day: June 25, 2026

Dr. Kenneth Pettine on Stem Cell Therapy in Spinal Surgery: A Smarter Path to Back Pain Relief

For millions of Americans living with chronic back pain, the prospect of spinal fusion surgery can feel like a last resort — and not an appealing one. Long recoveries, permanent hardware, and the risk of adjacent-segment breakdown make many patients desperate for alternatives. That’s where stem cell therapy spinal surgery is quietly rewriting the playbook. […]

Stephen Cederbaum: A Lifetime of Innovation in Genetics and Rare Disease Research

Some careers change an industry. Others help transform the lives of countless families. Dr. Stephen Cederbaum has accomplished both. For more than five decades, Cederbaum has been one of America’s most respected physician-scientists in the fields of genetics, metabolic disorders, and rare disease research. His contributions have helped improve the diagnosis and treatment of inherited […]

Betty Chu: The Physician Executive Driving Better Healthcare for Millions of Americans

Healthcare leadership often happens behind the scenes. While patients may know the names of their doctors, many of the individuals responsible for improving safety, quality, and patient outcomes across entire health systems work quietly in executive roles. Dr. Betty Chu is one of those leaders whose impact extends far beyond a single examination room. A […]

Alec Kimmelman: The Cancer Researcher Leading One of America’s Premier Health Systems

The healthcare industry increasingly values leaders who understand both science and strategy. Few individuals embody that combination more effectively than Dr. Alec Kimmelman, the physician-scientist who became Dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of NYU Langone Health in 2025. Kimmelman’s rise to one of the most influential positions in American […]