Ezekiel Emanuel

Ezekiel Emanuel is a professor at Penn Medicine and a prominent figure in healthcare policy and bioethics. Emanuel has contributed to national discussions on topics such as end-of-life care and pandemic preparedness through his roles as vice provost and chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. His background includes advisory positions on the President's Council on Bioethics and as special advisor for health policy to the Office of Management and Budget director, providing expertise in health policy, medical ethics, and public health.

Emanuel is the author of books including "Which Country Has the World's Best Health Care?" and "The Ends of Human Life," which examine global health systems and ethical questions in medicine. He is a regular contributor to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, where he addresses healthcare innovation, bioethics, and public health strategy. Emanuel is frequently invited to speak on topics such as the ethics of emerging technologies, resilient public health infrastructures, and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Emanuel participates in public forums, addressing subjects like artificial intelligence in medicine, equitable access to treatments, and lessons from global health crises. His analysis of resource allocation during emergencies and regulatory challenges in drug development provides guidance for leaders in the healthcare sector. Emanuel is recognized for translating complex healthcare and bioethics issues into practical insights for policymakers, clinicians, and industry professionals.