Movers & Shakers

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Dr. Gabriel Wardi: Bringing Artificial Intelligence Into the Fight Against Sepsis

When a patient develops sepsis, every minute can matter. Recognizing the condition early and beginning appropriate treatment can be challenging, particularly because the warning signs may initially resemble other medical problems. At UC San Diego Health, Dr. Gabriel Wardi is helping explore how artificial intelligence can give physicians an additional tool for identifying and treating […]

Dr. Kevin N. Sheth: Transforming Neurological Care Through Innovation

Dr. Kevin N. Sheth, MD, is a prominent physician-scientist at Yale School of Medicine whose work combines neurological care, medical research, and technology. As Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and a founding director of the Yale Center for Brain & Mind Health, he has built a career focused on improving outcomes for patients suffering from […]

Michael Gabelli on the Future of Real Estate Investing

Real estate has long been called the wealth-building engine of the middle class, but in 2026, it has become something more: a battleground of shifting interest rates, technology-driven disruption, and a generational reshuffling of what “owning property” even means. Few voices capture this transformation as clearly as Michael Gabelli, whose perspective on the industry blends […]

Dr. Linda Liau: Pushing the Boundaries of Brain Cancer Treatment

Few physicians have combined neurosurgery, cancer research and immunotherapy as closely as Dr. Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD, MBA. Based at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Liau is a renowned neurosurgeon, researcher and academic leader whose career has focused on finding better ways to treat some of the most difficult brain tumors, particularly glioblastoma. […]

Oil and Natural Gas Trends: Robert Stitzel Analysis

Introduction For decades, the global economy has been powered by the complex machinery of the oil and natural gas industry. While the push for renewable energy sources is louder than ever, the reality remains that hydrocarbons continue to play a critical role in meeting the world’s baseline energy demands. Navigating this complex terrain requires a […]

Dr. Vinod Balachandran: Developing Personalized Cancer Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Vinod P. Balachandran is a New York-based surgeon-scientist whose work is helping explore a new frontier in cancer treatment: personalized vaccines designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack a patient’s own cancer cells. Balachandran is a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon and physician-scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), where he serves as […]

Dr. Fola May: Improving Preventive Healthcare Through Education and Research

Preventive medicine has become one of the most important priorities in modern healthcare, and Dr. Fola May has emerged as one of America’s leading advocates for improving access to life-saving cancer screening. A gastroenterologist, researcher, and professor at UCLA, Dr. May has dedicated her career to reducing disparities in healthcare while advancing colorectal cancer prevention. […]

Ali Kain Explains Why Nearshoring Is Redefining U.S. Freight and Global Trade

The American supply chain is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades, and few analysts have tracked this shift as closely as Ali Kain. As global trade patterns realign around resilience rather than pure cost efficiency, the logistics and freight industry across the United States is adapting in real time — reshaping ports, […]

Dr. Robert Wachter: A Pioneer in Patient Safety and Digital Healthcare

Dr. Robert Wachter has become one of America’s leading experts on patient safety, hospital medicine, and healthcare technology. As Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), he has played a central role in improving the quality and safety of medical care throughout the United States. Dr. Wachter earned […]

Dr. Shantanu Nundy: Redefining Primary Care Through Technology and Health Equity

As healthcare continues to evolve in the digital age, physicians who can combine compassionate patient care with technological innovation are helping shape the future of medicine. Among these leaders is Dr. Shantanu Nundy, an American internal medicine physician, healthcare executive, and author whose work is transforming how primary care is delivered across the United States. […]