Ashley Birkett: science that saves lives »

Ashley Birkett’s career in vaccine development includes stints in both the private and public sectors. Public, he says, has its advantages.

Dexiang Chen: a life of science »

Dexiang Chen overturned early expectations of a life farming to work with vaccines.

Samu Dube: closing the misery tap »

Dr. Samu Dube helps empower women to protect themselves from HIV.

Katya Gamazina: a little girl’s dream realized »

Inspired by a childhood book, Dr. Katya Gamazina now opens new chapters in Ukrainians’ lives.

Marc LaForce: “We have to press on” »

After witnessing one young man’s illness, Dr. Marc LaForce became more committed than ever to defeating meningitis.

June Omollo: finding hope in Kenya »

June Omollo helps families, including her own child, confront critical health issues.

Benazir Patil: the power of a mother's love »

Benazir Patil’s mother always had big dreams for her daughter. Get an education! Find a career! Make the world a better place!

Margarita Quintanilla: creating a better world for her daughter and every woman »

Margarita Quintanilla has a simple wish for her three-year-old daughter: that she can grow up in control of her life, without the fear of violence or the burden of gender expectations.

Mike Wang: documenting PATH's work »

A voice on the phone and a face at the front desk to greet PATH’s visitors, Mike Wang is also a photographer storyteller who has uncovered new meaning in his art.