Priscilla Chan is a pediatrician and philanthropist who co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the multi-institution Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, where she focuses on using advanced science and technology — especially AI and cell biology — to accelerate understanding of disease. Drawing on her clinical experience caring for children with complex conditions, she has championed ambitious long-term projects aimed at improving biomedical tools, expanding basic research, and ultimately helping to prevent, manage or cure major illnesses within future generations. Her work blends medicine, education and large-scale scientific innovation, reflecting a commitment to making transformative discoveries widely accessible.