Across biomedical science and technology, innovation is accelerating — but so are questions about how to ensure that progress aligns with societal values, ethical norms, and equitable outcomes. This webinar introduced the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Translating Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation (ACT-ESTI) and its vision for a culture of responsible innovation in health and medicine.
Speakers opened with a high-level overview of the concept of “responsible innovation” and how ACT-ESTI is working to make this idea actionable through practical tools and frameworks. A cross-sector panel then reflected on what responsible innovation looks like in practice — exploring how researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and patient advocates can collectively drive innovation that is ethical, equitable, and aligned with public good.
Agenda Highlights
- A Vision for Responsible Innovation – Framing the global and ethical context for responsible innovation in biomedicine and technology.
- Victor J. Dzau, National Academy of Medicine
- Theresa Maldonado, University of California
- Christopher Viehbacher, Biogen
- Panel Discussion: Reflections from Across the Innovation Ecosystem – Leaders from research, academia, industry, policy, and patient advocacy will discuss how to put responsible innovation into practice — identifying opportunities, challenges, and shared priorities for advancing science that serves society.
- Moderator:
- Victor J. Dzau, National Academy of Medicine
- Panelists:
- Benjamin Heywood, SkyRiver Ventures
- Kathy Ku, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Dan Ollendorf, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review
- Brian Southwell, RTI International
- Micky Tripathi, Mayo Clinic
- Reed Tuckson, Tuckson Health Connections, LLC
- Moderator:
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