Menlo Park, CA, February 11, 2022 – Today, Dr. Maky Zanganeh, one of the most successful leaders in the healthcare industry, will be the honored speaker at the United Nations 7th Anniversary of the February 11 Global Movement celebrating women and girls in science. This event will be held in virtual format, from the United Nations headquarters in New York City, NY.
Dr. Zanganeh will be in Conversation with His Excellency the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Her Excellency, Ms. Amal Mudallali, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations and Her Excellency Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director, UN-Women, during the during the Esteemed Closing Ceremony.
This historical Assembly will bring together women in science and experts from around the world, along with high-level government officials, representatives of international organizations and the private sector.
“I will dedicate my speech to my father, who recently passed away. It is with great sadness that I let you know this. For those of you who knew him, you understand the strength and love that he has given me and my family all of our lives.” stated Dr. Zanganeh. “Nothing predicted my presence one day in this assembly … I would like to thank my parents who raised me according to their principles close to their heart which are: politeness, respect, health and education. Even in this difficult time, I share with you some of what I will share today…from my heart – ‘Life should not make you doubt yourself or lose your self-confidence. In life, I have learned to live in the present, to enter fully into the moment. I have learned not to remain locked in my past or to let myself be overwhelmed by projections of the future. And lately, I’ve learned to thank life every morning for being present in me and around me. I’ve learned to honor life whenever possible and to respect it on all occasions. I’ve learned to energize life with my resources and my limits. I have recently realized that there are four things in life that you cannot buy, no matter how much money you have: HEALTH, LOVE, TIME, and HAPPINESS.’ Much love, Maky”
Dr. Maky Zanganeh speaking at the United Nations.
Biography:
Dr. Maky Zanganeh, DDS, MBA, is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry. Dr. Zanganeh is currently the Co-CEO & President, and member of the board at Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT), a company committed to leadership in resolving serious, unmet medical needs for the betterment of overall human health.
Prior to joining Summit, Dr Zanganeh, as Chief Operating Officer at Pharmacyclics, played a key role in leading a struggling biotech company to a billon dollar collaboration and license deal for ibrutinib with Johnson & Johnson in 2011 and the subsequent sale of the company for $21 billion dollars for 50% ownership of ibrutinib in 2015 to AbbVie Inc. This was the second largest biopharma sale ever in the industry at that time. The deal with Johnson & Johnson received the award of the “Best Biotech Transaction” in 2011. Under her leadership in 2015, Pharmacyclics was also awarded the prestigious Prix Galien for “Best Pharmaceutical Agent”. This award is the biomedical industry’s highest accolade and recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of new therapies.
Dr. Zanganeh is an honored speaker of the United Nations, recently speaking during the closing ceremony during the United Nations February 11 Global Movement held on February 11, 2022. Dr. Zanganeh was President of EMEA / Global VP of Training and Education for Computer Motion, Inc. (Pioneers in Robotic Surgery) which later merged with Intuitive, Inc. (ISRG) company in June 2003.
Dr. Zanganeh was awarded her DDS (Dental Degree of Surgery) from the Louis Pasteur University, France and an MBA from Schiller International University, France. She is fluent in French, German, Farsi, and English. Dr Zanganeh earned the Fierce Biotech “2013 Top women in biotech” award, and the E&Y company “Entrepreneur of the Year” 2013 award. She is also a published author, recently releasing her book entitled The Magic of Normal.
To Contact Dr. Maky Zanganeh
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