Founding Director and Co-CEO, Ellison Institute of Technology
David Agus: Biography at a Glance
- Dr. David Agus is one of the world's leading doctors & pioneering biomedical researchers and a regular contributor for CBS News and other national media.
- He can be seen as the host of The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, a docuseries in which he is in conversation with celebrities about some of their personal health struggles.
- Dr. Agus is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California and Founding Director and CEO of USC’s Ellison Institute of Technology.
- He leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the development and use of technologies to guide doctors in making healthcare decisions tailored to individual needs, including the use of artificial intelligence to improve health and healthcare.
- Dr. Agus is the International and New York Times # 1 bestselling author of The End of Illness, The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health, and A Short Guide to a Long Life.
- In his latest book, The Book of Animal Secrets, Dr. Agus explores what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives.
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Biography
Dr. David B. Agus is one of the world's leading doctors and pioneering biomedical researchers. He is the founding director and co-CEO of the Ellison Institute of Technology and a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California. A medical oncologist, Dr. Agus leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to the development and use of technologies to guide doctors in making healthcare decisions tailored to individual needs. An international leader in global health and approaches to personalized healthcare, Dr. Agus serves in leadership roles at the World Economic Forum and is co-chair of the Global Health Security Consortium. He is also a CBS News contributor.
Dr. Agus’ three books The End of Illness, A Short Guide to a Long Life, and The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health, are all New York Times and international bestsellers. His latest book, The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature’s Lessons for a Long and Happy Life, provides an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. Dr. Agus is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
He lives in California with his wife, two children, and their dog, Georgie.
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Medicine Augmented by Technology
In a rapidly evolving world, the intersection of medicine and technology is not just transforming healthcare—it’s redefining it. This session explores how AI, wearables, and data-driven innovation are accelerating diagnostics, drug development, and personalized care. Dr. Agus also discusses what needs to change in public health systems, the latest in cancer research, the real science behind longevity trends, and how each of us can take a smarter, more tech-savvy approach to our health and fitness for a longer, healthier life.
