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Watch a 14-minute TED talk where physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum shares his extraordinary journey from facing death due to a rare disease to discovering a lifesaving treatment and revolutionizing medical research. Learn how his personal battle with a condition that had no cure led him to identify an existing drug that could save his life, despite it not being originally intended for his disease. Discover how this near-death experience inspired him to cofound Every Cure, an innovative nonprofit organization that harnesses artificial intelligence to identify hidden therapeutic potential in existing medications. Explore the groundbreaking approach of repurposing already-approved drugs to treat various conditions, potentially accelerating the discovery of treatments and saving countless lives. Understand the mission behind Every Cure as part of The Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund transformative global change, and gain insights into how personal adversity can drive scientific innovation and humanitarian impact in healthcare.
