DR . SUSAN DESMOND-HELLMANN
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DR . SUSAN DESMOND-HELLMANN
Dr . Sue Desmond-Hellmann , chief executive officer , leads the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ’ s efforts to promote equity for all people around the world . She sets strategic priorities , monitors results and facilitates relationships with key partners . Prior to joining the foundation in 2014 , she was chancellor of the University at San Francisco ( UCSF ), responsible for all aspects of the professional and graduate schools , medical center and research programs . She previously served as president of product development for biotech firm Genentech .
Desmond-Hellmann completed her undergraduate education and medical studies at the University of Nevada , Reno , followed by clinical training at UCSF , where she served as associate adjunct professor of epidemiology and biostatistics . She is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and holds a master ’ s degree in public health from the University of California , Berkeley .
24 October 2015