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Articles and media coverage featuring Dr. Maky Zanganeh's work in biotechnology and her book "The Magic of Normal"

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Entrepreneur Middle EastNov 27, 2025

WE Convention 2025: Dr. Maky Zanganeh, Co-CEO and President, Summit Therapeutics

The mindset shift I recommend is this: don't chase 'having it all.' Instead, define what matters most to you, and align your choices around that.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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Advantage MediaSep 17, 2025

Advantage Media Authors Honored at the 2025 Global Book Awards

Dr. Maky Zanganeh awarded the Gold Medal in Biographies & Memoirs - Women category for her book 'The Magic of Normal' at the prestigious 2025 Global Book Awards.

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The CapitalystSep 30, 2024

Resilience, Reinvention, and Revolution: Persian Entrepreneur Maky Zanganeh's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Pharma Billionaire

Cancer survivor turned biotech billionaire Maky Zanganeh revolutionized oncology by leading the development of Imbruvica, a game-changing blood cancer therapy that generated a $21 billion acquisition deal.

By The Capitalyst

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Trendz MENASep 30, 2024

Biotech's New Star: An Iranian Billionaire Making Waves

Maky Zanganeh became a billionaire after Summit Therapeutics' stock surged nearly 123%, reaching a $17 billion market value. The company's promising lung cancer drug, Ivonescimab, showed potential to outperform Keytruda in clinical trials.

By Trendz MENA

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Times NowSep 24, 2024

Maky Zanganeh, Co-CEO of Summit Therapeutics entered the billionaire club

Maky Zanganeh, Co-CEO of Summit Therapeutics entered the billionaire club with Summit Therapeutics' shares increasing 17-fold under her leadership. Her company is valued at $17 billion, as per Forbes.

By Times Now Health Desk

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EIN PresswireJan 22, 2025

"The Magic of Normal: Hope, Love, and Beyond" by Dr. Maky Zanganeh is released with Forbes Books

"The Magic of Normal: Hope, Love, and Beyond," a memoir by Dr. Maky Zanganeh, is available today on Amazon. Her inspiring story is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book imprint of Forbes.

By EIN Presswire Newsroom

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Beyond ExclamationJan 1, 2024

Dr. Maky Zanganeh: A Courageous & Inspiring Biotech Leader

Dr. Maky Zanganeh, Co-CEO and President of Summit Therapeutics, is a pioneering biotech executive who helped develop the blockbuster cancer drug Imbruvica and has overcome personal challenges from living across three continents to become one of the few women leading major pharmaceutical companies.

By Beyond Exclamation

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When Women InspireOct 11, 2022

Dr. Maky Zanganeh: From healthcare industry leader to breast cancer patient

From oncology CEO to breast cancer patient, Dr. Maky Zanganeh shares her transformative journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery in her memoir The Magic of Normal.

By When Women Inspire

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CEOWORLD MagazineNov 13, 2022

How You Can Successfully Start a Business or Help a Failing Business Survive

Dr. Maky Zanganeh shares essential insights for entrepreneurs launching or rescuing businesses, emphasizing the importance of finding talented team members, securing supportive investors, maintaining adequate cash reserves, and remaining transparent with all stakeholders throughout the journey.

By CEOWORLD Magazine

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Industry EraDec 1, 2021

Dr. Maky Zanganeh, Chief Operating Officer of Summit Therapeutics, Top 10 Influential COOs of 2021

This profile highlights Dr. Maky Zanganeh's remarkable career trajectory from pediatric dentistry to leading roles in surgical robotics and biotech. The article documents her achievements at Computer Motion, Pharmacyclics, and currently at Summit Therapeutics, while exploring how her personal experiences with motherhood and breast cancer shaped her commitment to improving global healthcare access.

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Les EchosMay 18, 2006

Portrait - Mahkam Zanganeh

Née en Iran il y a trente-cinq ans, Mahkam Zanganeh parle quatre langues. Docteur en chirurgie dentaire de l'université de Strasbourg, elle devient directrice générale de l'Association de gouvernance du pôle Innovations thérapeutiques (Agit).

By Les Echos

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Smart Business MagazineJul 1, 2013

How Maky Zanganeh has been a guiding force at Pharmacyclics through its ups and downs

COO Maky Zanganeh has been a guiding force at Pharmacyclics since 2008. In her tenure, Pharmacyclics has been transformed with a drug that has now entered into several phase three trials.

By SBN Staff

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Fierce BiotechAug 15, 2024

Maky Zanganeh, Pharmacyclics - Most important: Have faith

Political upheaval steeled Dr. Maky Zanganeh for a successful biotech career. As COO of Pharmacyclics, she helped reverse the company's death spiral and emerge as one of the most promising biotechs in the industry.

By Fierce Biotech Staff

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ZoomitJun 11, 2025

The Inspiring Story of Maky Zanganeh: The Wealthiest Self-Made Iranian Woman in America

Chronicles the remarkable journey of Maky Zanganeh from dental school in France to becoming a prominent CEO in the pharmaceutical industry, overcoming personal challenges including breast cancer to become one of the few women billionaires in healthcare.

By Zoomit

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DandanehSep 1, 2024

درباره مکی زنگنه که دندانپزشکی را کنار گذاشت و میلیاردر شد!

Maky Zanganeh abandoned her dentistry career to become a self-made billionaire, now leading a biotech company with a net worth of $1.5 billion and ranking among America's wealthiest female entrepreneurs.

By Dandaneh

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Asia News IranSep 1, 2024

مکی زنگنه | مسیر یک مدیر بیوتک ایرانی تا فهرست میلیاردرهای خودساخته

Maky Zanganeh, born in Tehran, has achieved billionaire status through her biotech company leadership, combining medical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation in oncology drug development.

By Asia News Iran

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Independent PersianSep 29, 2024

مهکامه زنگنه؛ زن مهاجر ایرانی که با تولید داروی ضدسرطان میلیاردر شد

Article about Maky Zanganeh, the Iranian immigrant woman who became a billionaire through cancer drug production.

By Independent Persian

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DigiatoJun 8, 2025

داستان زندگی «مکی زنگنه»؛ از تولد در ایران تا تبدیل‌شدن به میلیاردر خودساخته در آمریکا

An Iranian-American entrepreneur, Maky Zanganeh has risen to become the 23rd richest self-made woman in America, according to Forbes. Born in Tehran in 1971, she immigrated to Germany with her family after Iran's Islamic Revolution.

By Hamid Ganji

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Iran's Spiritual Defiance And The Unbreakable Bond Of Love
ForbesMar 11, 2026

Iran's Spiritual Defiance And The Unbreakable Bond Of Love

Dr. Maky Zanganeh explores the courage, culture, and hope of the Iranian people through the lens of Rumi, revealing how love, unity, and spiritual defiance transcend borders and bind a nation together.

By Forbes Books Authors

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The Magic of Normal: A Personal Reflection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ForbesOct 21, 2025

The Magic of Normal: A Personal Reflection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Maky Zanganeh shares her personal journey battling breast cancer, offering hope and inspiration during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A powerful reflection on resilience, recovery, and the magic of returning to normal life.

By Forbes Books Authors

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Forbes SloveniaJun 8, 2025

Vojni ubežala s selitvijo v Nemčijo, zdaj se vzpenja med zvezde biotehnologije

Forbes Slovenia features Dr. Maky Zanganeh's rise to biotech stardom with Summit Therapeutics.

By Forbes

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Forbes ArgentinaJun 5, 2025

Maky Zanganeh: De refugiada iraní a multimillonaria de la biotecnología

Forbes Argentina covers Dr. Maky Zanganeh's remarkable journey in biotechnology and her rise to billionaire status.

By Forbes Argentina

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Forbes AustriaJun 5, 2025

Der unwahrscheinliche Weg von Maky Zanganeh

Forbes Austria features Dr. Maky Zanganeh's unlikely path from Iranian refugee to billionaire biotech CEO.

By Forbes Austria

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Forbes BrazilJun 5, 2025

Da Revolução Iraniana ao topo da biotecnologia: qual é trajetória dessa CEO bilionária?

Forbes Brazil chronicles Dr. Maky Zanganeh's journey from the Iranian Revolution to the pinnacle of biotechnology as a billionaire CEO.

By Forbes Brazil

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ForbesJun 5, 2025

Íránská imigrantka, jejíž firma vyvíjí lék proti rakovině, pronikla mezi miliardáře

Forbes Czech Republic features the story of the Iranian immigrant whose cancer drug company propelled her into billionaire status.

By Forbes Czech Republic

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Forbes IndiaJun 5, 2025

Maky Zangenah: Taking Cancer Drug-Maker Summit Therapeutics to Staggering Heights

Forbes India profiles Dr. Maky Zanganeh's leadership in taking Summit Therapeutics to unprecedented success in cancer drug development.

By Forbes India

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Forbes ItaliaJun 5, 2025

Da rifugiata iraniana a miliardaria del biotech: la storia di Maky Zanganeh

Forbes Italia tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maky Zanganeh's transformation from Iranian refugee to biotech billionaire.

By Forbes Italia

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Forbes PersianJun 5, 2025

دکتر مکی زنگنه

Forbes Persian features Dr. Maky Zanganeh's inspiring story and achievements in the biotechnology industry.

By Forbes Persian

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ForbesJun 3, 2025

Forbes Cover Story: The Unlikely Path From Iranian Revolution To Billionaire Biotech CEO

Dr. Maky Zanganeh's inspiring journey from fleeing the Iranian Revolution to becoming a billionaire biotech CEO, featured in Forbes Magazine.

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Raising Warriors of Wisdom: A Wake-Up Call to Parents and the Social Media Generation
ForbesApr 28, 2025

Raising Warriors of Wisdom: A Wake-Up Call to Parents and the Social Media Generation

Dr. Maky Zanganeh offers insights on parenting in the digital age, emphasizing the importance of raising resilient, wise children who can navigate the challenges of social media and modern society.

By Forbes Books Authors

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The Power of a Dream Is Enough to Rewrite the Future
ForbesMar 4, 2025

The Power of a Dream Is Enough to Rewrite the Future

Dr. Maky Zanganeh explores how dreams and vision can transform lives and shape destinies, drawing from her personal journey from Iran to becoming a biotech leader.

By Forbes Books Authors

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Surviving and Thriving: A Personal Odyssey
ForbesFeb 5, 2025

Surviving and Thriving: A Personal Odyssey

A deeply personal reflection on overcoming adversity, from surviving the Iranian Revolution to battling breast cancer, and emerging stronger through every challenge.

By Forbes Books Authors

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ForbesJan 21, 2025

A Memoir Of Extraordinary Resilience: The Unstoppable Power Of Love, Science And Community To Defy The Odds

The Magic of Normal: Hope, Love, and Beyond, a memoir by Dr. Maky Zanganeh, is available today on Amazon. Her inspiring story is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book imprint of Forbes.

By Forbes Press Releases, Forbes Staff

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Rediscovering the Magic of Normal
ForbesJan 17, 2025

Rediscovering the Magic of Normal

Dr. Maky Zanganeh reflects on the concept of normalcy and how appreciating everyday moments can bring profound joy and meaning to our lives.

By Forbes Books Authors

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Forbes FranceSep 25, 2024

Summit Therapeutics : une immigrante iranienne devient milliardaire grâce à sa société de biotechnologie

Les actions de Summit Therapeutics, dont le candidat-médicament contre le cancer a suscité l'attention en surpassant le traitement phare de Merck, connaissent une envolée spectaculaire. Aujourd'hui, ses deux co-PDG sont devenus milliardaires.

By Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes US

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ForbesSep 23, 2024

New Billionaire: How Summit Therapeutics' Cancer Drug Success Made Its Co-CEO Worth $1.1 Billion

In the ultra-competitive world of cancer medicines, Summit Therapeutics has exploded following positive news about its promising drug candidate, making co-CEO Maky Zanganeh a new billionaire.

By Kerry Dolan

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