Mark Zuckerberg’s man in the lab: ‘I want science to happen faster’
by Interview by Ian Tucker from on (#2ESVE)
Jeremy Freeman, a neuroscientist from the multimillion-dollar research project set up by the Facebook founder to find global health solutions, talks about his goals
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) was announced in December 2015 by the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan at the announcement of the birth of their first daughter. The couple committed 99% of their Facebook stock to the philanthropic project to "advance human potential and promote equality in areas such as health, education, scientific research and energy". In September last year they announced plans to invest $3bn over the next 10 years towards the goal of eradicating all diseases.
"By investing in science today,' said paediatrician Chan, "we hope to build a future in which all of our children can live long and rewarding lives."
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