Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer:
Personalized Medicine & the Cure for Cancer
February 17, 2010 | 2-6:30pm
A symposium for medical professionals, researchers and patient advocates
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Healthcare Reform and the Cures of Cancer
31 min, 22 seconds
President & CEO, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)Billy Tauzin was named president and chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in January 2005. He knows firsthand what patients face as they search for hope, treatment and cures having recently battled cancer himself. This unique insight guides his leadership as PhRMA president where he is helping to develop solutions to America’s health care challenges so patients now and in the future have the medicines they need.
Tauzin came to PhRMA after a long and distinguished career in public service. He began his public career serving in the Louisiana State legislature. Tauzin made his mark serving the people of Louisiana’s 3rd District, and the American people for 13 terms as a Member of Congress. He served as Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Tauzin is a native of Vacherie, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Nicholls State University in 1964 and a Law Degree from Louisiana State University in 1967.
