This episode of Believe in Progress brings together two individuals leading global investments in cancer research: Dr. Christiana Bardon of MPM BioImpact and Mark Haefele of UBS Global Wealth Management. Dr. Bardon and Mr. Haefele are uniting science, finance, and philanthropy to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Their collaboration has led to the Oncology Impact Fund, a revolutionary approach to investing in biotech innovation and expanding philanthropic support for cancer research.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Christiana Bardon – Managing Partner, MPM BioImpact

Dr. Bardon shares how MPM BioImpact has helped launch more than 59 FDA-approved drugs and is driving cutting-edge therapies in oncology. She discusses the philanthropic vision behind the Oncology Impact Fund and the critical role the AACR research grant-giving program plays in supporting young scientists.

Mark Haefele – Chief Investment Officer, UBS Global Wealth Management

Mark discusses UBS’s commitment to purposeful investing, the genesis of the Oncology Impact Fund, and how clients responded to the idea of aligning financial returns with social good through impact investing.

Key Topics:

- The intersection of financial investment and cancer innovation

- How impact investing can fund lifesaving research

- The origins and structure of the Oncology Impact Fund

- Why philanthropy and venture capital must work together

- The role of AACR grants in nurturing the next generation of researchers

Take Action: How You Can Support the Fight Against Cancer

- Donate to the AACR: Fuel lifesaving innovation by supporting cutting-edge cancer research at https://AACR.org/Give

- Share this episode: Help amplify the message that strategic investments and scientific breakthroughs can change the future of cancer care

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Cancer Research Saves Lives®

Production Credits:

Host: Mitch Stoller

Executive Producer: Anthony Lopes

Executive Producer: Michael Leary

Director: Anthony Lopes

Creative Director/Director of Photography: Michael Leary

Writer: Anthony Lopes

Editor: Michael Leary

Associate Producer: Heather Holland

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