Michael Milken - Philanthropist, Financier, Medical Research Innovator
Mike Milken's career has mirrored his three main professional passions: medical research, education and finance. In each, he has been uniquely successful in creating value, whether measured in lives saved (Fortune magazine called him "The Man Who Changed Medicine"), students inspired or jobs created. Between 1969 and 1989, he financed more than 3,200 companies that collectively created millions of jobs. His philanthropy, which began in the 1970s and paralleled his business career, expanded in 1982 with the establishment of the Milken Family Foundation. He also heads the Prostate Cancer Foundation and FasterCures, a Washington-based think tank that removes barriers to progress against all life-threatening diseases. Mike joined leading physicians in launching the Melanoma Research Alliance to support work on fatal skin cancers. He is chairman of the widely respected and influential Milken Institute, an economic think tank whose annual Global Conference brings more than 3,000 leaders from 60 nations to Los Angeles each spring. Mike graduated from Berkeley with highest honors and earned his MBA at the Wharton School. He and his wife, Lori, have three children and four grandchildren and have been married since 1968.

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Mike Milken on the cover of Fortune Magazine
"Mike Milken's crusade - how it's changing medicine" was a Fortune magazine cover story.
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Recent articles by Mike
"Components of Prosperity"
"Health Reform"
"Prosperity rests on human and social capital"
"Why Capital Structure Matters"
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The Milken Institute »
A non-profit, non-partisan economic think tank whose scholars lead an international dialogue on solutions in the areas of economics, human capital, demographics and capital markets. View panels from the Institute's 13th annual Global Conference in April here, and register for 2011 now.
FasterCures »
This Washington, D.C.-based think tank is removing barriers to progress against all life-threatening diseases. Read a special report on health reform here.
Melanoma Research Alliance »
The Melanoma Research Alliance supports innovative translational studies that advance the diagnosis, staging and treatment of melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer.
Milken Family Foundation »
After three decades, the Foundation is one of America's leading charitable organizations supporting education and a broad range of medical research.
Milken Scholars Program »
The Milken Scholars Program provides outstanding high school graduates with a commitment of four years of college financial assistance, counseling, volunteer opportunities and preparation for graduate studies.
Prostate Cancer Foundation »
The world's largest philanthropic source of funds for prostate cancer research, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is working to reduce the death rate from one of the most common cancers.
Epilepsy Research Awards Program »
Early career physician-scientist and translational research awards are made in conjunction with the American Epilepsy Society.
Other Non-Profit Activities »
Mike's three decades of philanthropy include many other programs in medical research and education.

 
Accelerating Medical Solutions
 
 
"Thank God for the Milken Institute..."
- Sen. Orrin Hatch
 
 
Mike on Health Care with Maria Bartiromo
 
 
Governors at
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Health Reform Report
 
 
Speaking in Moscow
 
 
Milken Educator Awards Video
 
 
Steve Wynn recounts meeting Mike for the first time
 
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