A rare genetic disease left a Coronado teenager legally blind at 13. Now he's running track — and helping drive research for a cure.

Xavier Marsh, a 16-year-old, lost his central vision at 13 after being diagnosed with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)—a rare genetic disease affecting only about 100 Americans per year with no known cure.

Tune in to the Future of Finance 2026 next week! Stream sessions LIVE beginning March 3 at 9 AM EST. Visit milkeninstitute.org for more information! #MilkenInstitute #FutureofFinance #FinTech #EconomicMobility #LIfetimeFinancialSecurity #Retirement #RetirementSavings

Watch "Cancer 2035: A Roadmap for the Future" LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKd8...

In our latest Insights piece, Associate Director Quinton Banks explores how millions living with sarcoidosis, a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed inflammatory disease, face limited treatment options due to chronic underfunding. Read the article: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

On February 23-24, 2026, the Milken Institute and Richard Nixon Foundation convene "Cancer 2035: A Roadmap for the Future", featuring many of the most respected voices in oncology, research, industry, and public policy. Watch live: milkeninstitute.org/cancer-2035-...

European security is at a turning point. Unless spending is targeted at real capability needs, Europe risks falling short by 2030. Translating political will into actual defence readiness requires governments, industry, and investors working together.

Our "Digital Financial Infrastructure in Focus" report considers how digital financial infrastructure is being built, explores where it is already delivering value, and identifies the principles that should guide its continued development. Download it: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

Mark your calendars for our upcoming spring 2026 Milken Institute events! For these international convenings, we welcome leaders in business, politics, public health, entertainment, and more. Learn more: milkeninstitute.org/events

Capital is moving. Technology is accelerating. Asia Pacific is rising. At the Global Investors’ Symposium Hong Kong 2026, leaders from across the region will explore how shifting capital flows, AI-driven innovation, and evolving consumer behavior are reshaping investment strategy.

Small businesses power our communities—but too many still can’t access the capital they need to grow. The challenge isn’t just demand. Community lenders that serve underserved entrepreneurs often lack the stable, affordable funding needed to lend at scale.

Bold ideas. Real solutions. Cross-sector collaboration. Future of Finance 2026 convenes leaders across finance, policy, and innovation to accelerate outcomes-based investments that expand economic mobility—locally and globally.

Copper underpins everything from data centers and EVs to power grids and defense systems. A supply shock would ripple across the entire economy.

Science is moving faster than ever. Access isn’t. As innovation makes treatments more personalized and patient-friendly, breakthroughs won’t matter if they only reach a small share of people.

Extreme heat is one of the least funded and least understood climate risks. Why has private capital struggled to engage on heat resilience? • Inconsistent data and definitions • Weak project pipelines • Lack of scalable financial structures

When it’s invested well, philanthropic capital has a real edge: it’s patient, focused on systems-level change, willing to take risks, and built for collaboration and inclusion.

In an era of geopolitical volatility, rapid technological change, rising energy demand, and intensifying extreme weather, investor interest in climate resilience remains strong.

@washingtonpost.com Intelligence released a new in-depth report examining major changes underway at the FDA—and what they mean for innovation and public health. wpintelligence.washingtonpost.com/topics/2026/...

January marks the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades fires that devastated Altadena, the Pacific Palisades, and Malibu. Private charitable giving for LA wildfire relief broke records in 2025, and philanthropy is starting to deploy grants and investment capital to catalyze rebuilding.

Planning to retire in 2026? Cheryl Evans recommends gradually dialing back risk: shifting more of your portfolio into lower-volatility assets to help protect what you’ve built and create a more predictable income stream for the years ahead. www.kiplinger.com/retirement/i...

Our Feeding Change program was included in Food Tank's latest list of Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026. foodtank.com/news/2025/12...

In 2025, we released 70+ reports, averaging more than one per week and engaging global audiences across finance, health, philanthropy, and beyond. Together, these publications show how ideas, capital, and collaboration drive stronger economies, healthier lives, and more resilient communities.

2025 was a year of tremendous growth for Milken Institute Health as we deepened our programs in biomedical innovation, public health, healthy aging, and food systems.

For the second year, Milken Institute Health hosted a Future of Health in Asia track, aligned with its US-based Future of Health Summit, highlighting solutions at the intersection of health, technology, policy, and investment.

Managing Director Diane Ty was quoted in a Kiplinger piece on why untreated hearing loss is one of the most significant and modifiable risk factors for dementia. Read it here: www.kiplinger.com/retirement/h...

We’re excited to share that the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best New Museum category! Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/milke...

At our Middle East and Africa Summit 2025 last week, singer and songwriter Camila Cabello spoke about AI's impact on music, social media usage by younger generations, and what's at the core of her collaborative connection with her fans. Watch the full session: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

Thank you to all of our Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit speakers, sponsors, panelists, and participants. Watch this space for more photo and video highlights from #MIGlobal MEA Summit.

Congratulations to the five teams advancing to the Finalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI & Manufacturing! 🎉 👏

Meaningful partnerships are essential. When we come together with purpose, we create clarity amid uncertainty and unlock opportunities none of us could reach alone.

"Youth are a revenue-driving force influencing pricing power, product development, brand community growth, and our future."

"Our goal has always been to bring people together who may not normally sit at the same table and give them the space to share insights, think bigger, act more boldly, and create real world impact."

Welcome to Day 1 of of the Middle East and Africa Summit! Watch #MIGlobal MEA Summit LIVE, beginning at 9 am GST!

Across sectors—from FinTech to critical minerals to tourism to the creative economy—Africa is booming. If you believe in Africa’s economic future, as we do, you may also be frustrated that opportunities for US retail investors to participate are scarce.

"We have a deeply held conviction at here the Milken Institute, and hope that a healthier, more prosperous world is within reach." Learn more about our work: milkeninstitute.org/philanthropy

As countries around the world navigate a period of increased complexity, the Middle East and Africa offer vibrant examples of growth, creativity, and investment opportunities.

"Africa is truly open for business...[Investors] can join these efforts in Africa's growth, as Africa is the future of the world." British Robinson, our Chair for Africa, sat down with CNBC Africa while in South Africa for the B20 Summit this week. www.cnbcafrica.com/media/776372...

Over the last decade, the Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy team has guided individuals, foundations, and corporations looking to invest their resources to advance science, innovation, and thriving communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAUx...

Our Chairman Mike Milken is recognized as a 2025 @usnews.com #BestLeader in Public Service! His philanthropic leadership has advanced lifesaving research. His efforts have helped accelerate medical breakthroughs and expand opportunity for countless people. www.usnews.com/news/best-le...

"We're on the tip of the spear of climate change." At #MIGlobal Investors' Symposium yesterday in São Paulo, California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the wide impact of climate change on his home state. Watch the full replay: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

Thank you to all of our #MIGlobal Global Investors' Symposium São Paulo speakers, sponsors, panelists, and participants.

#MIGlobal Global Investors' Symposium São Paulo 2025 is underway! Our livestreamed program began with opening remarks by Milken Institute International Executive Vice President Laura Deal Lacey and a conversation with BTG Chairman André Esteves.

Welcome to the Global Investors’ Symposium São Paulo! Watch LIVE at the link below. milkeninstitute.org/events/globa...

Great to hear Iain Foulkes join @break-cancer.bsky.social's @boehmjesse.bsky.social, @su2c.bsky.social's Julian Adams & NUT Carcinoma Alliance's Maddie Musselman at @milkeninstitute.org #MIHealthSummit to discuss how global collaboration can drive innovation in cancer research #CancerGrandChallenges

Dr. Julian Adams, President and CEO of @su2c.bsky.social, is at the @milkeninstitute.org today discussing innovations in #EarlyDetection and equitable cancer care. Panelists include @boehmjesse.bsky.social from @break-cancer.bsky.social, Ian Foulkes from @cancerresearchuk.org, and Maddie Musselman

"Believe women, and screen women." Lupita Nyong'o shared her powerful, personal patient story at #MIHealthSummit. Believing women when they speak about their bodies is essential to better health outcomes.

Welcome to Day 2 of #MIHealthSummit! Tune in via livestream: milkeninstitute.org/events/futur...

Visit our Flickr page for photos from on stage and behind the scenes at #MIHealthSummit! flickr.com/photos/milke...

"Hope pushes us toward action. Hope calls us to be of service. As leaders in life sciences, academia, industry, policy, patient advocacy, and finance, you are a beacon of hope."

"You need to see the invisible, which is the public health superpower...By showing progress, we can show that more progress is possible." - @drtomfrieden.bsky.social at #MIHealthSummit