Atul Gawande is a renowned surgeon, public health leader, and bestselling author. Currently serving as Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID, he has also been a practicing surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School.

Gawande founded Ariadne Labs and Lifebox, initiatives focused on improving healthcare systems and surgical safety. A celebrated writer, he has authored four New York Times bestsellers, including The Checklist Manifesto and Being Mortal. His accolades include a MacArthur Fellowship and membership in the National Academy of Medicine, reflecting his lifelong dedication to advancing global health and patient care.