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Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests...

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Joined June 2009

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  1. Life-changing discoveries often get their start as government-funded research at a university:

  2. I’m inspired by the generosity of so many people on . There’s still time to show your support today!

  3. Great leadership by PM . The UK is boosting its investment in research to accelerate innovation:

  4. We should all think about how new tools should and shouldn’t be used. This is especially true for genome editing:

  5. I’m often asked how a company can set itself apart and make an impact. Investing in R&D is a great place to start:

  6. Our work is not possible without dedicated partners & staff around the world. We are happy to accept the Medal of Freedom on their behalf.

  7. Melinda and I are deeply humbled to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for our foundation’s efforts to create a more equal world.

  8. Exciting progress… this new genetic chip could help bring the benefits of precision medicine to Africa.

  9. Stinky toilets are an obstacle to improving sanitation. This company is helping to solve this issue:

  10. Why do toilets smell so bad? I traveled to Switzerland to learn about the science of scent.

  11. Why I like science: one remarkable discovery often leads to other scientific breakthroughs.

  12. Pleasure meeting with . I’m optimistic about India’s future and its commitment to innovation.

  13. From poop water to poop perfume, I’m amazed by the innovation that’s underway in the field of sanitation:

  14. India accounts for 70% of malaria cases in Southeast Asia, but it may get a breakthrough anti-malarial drug by 2018.

  15. . once again shows his gift for making science accessible. I'm glad I read his book:

  16. Gene editing is full of promise and peril. I discussed its future with “The Gene” author :

  17. A must-read piece. We need to inspire more innovation to meet our energy needs.

  18. Together, HIV and TB form a deadly duo. About one-third of people living with HIV are also infected with TB:

  19. Everyday life looks remarkably similar for families across countries at the same income level: via

  20. In 2016, global support for TB care and prevention fell $2 billion short of the $8.3 billion needed to fight it:

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