Podcast 170: Advancing Medicine With Placenta-Derived Cells with Dr. Robert Hariri
ABOUT DR. ROBERT HARIRI:
Dr. Bob Hariri is a pioneering surgeon, biomedical scientist, and serial entrepreneur with expertise in biomedicine and aerospace. He is the founder, chairperson, and CEO of Celularity, Inc., a leader in human cellular therapeutics, and previously founded Anthrogenesis Corporation, which was acquired by Celgene, where he served as CEO of Celgene Cellular Therapeutics.
He also co-founded Human Longevity, Inc. Dr. Hariri is renowned for pioneering the use of stem cells in treating life-threatening diseases, including the discovery of pluripotent stem cells from the human placenta. His innovations have led to over 170 patents and numerous accolades, including the Pontifical Medal for Innovation and the Thomas Alva Edison Award.
He is an Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and serves on various prestigious boards, including the Liberty Science Center and the X PRIZE Foundation. Beyond his medical and scientific contributions, Dr. Hariri is an accomplished jet-rated pilot and film producer.
John Marchica
John Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group. He is leading ongoing, in-depth research initiatives on integrated health systems, accountable care organizations, and value-based care models. He is a faculty associate in the W.P. Carey School of Business and the graduate College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.
John did his undergraduate work in economics at Knox College, has an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is pursuing certification as a Fellow.
About Darwin Research Group
Darwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.
