The head of the Lemuelson-MIT Award program says Doctor Selanikio's work has saved lives and strengthened the global public health system.

VOA: special.2010.05.03

Little did I know my efforts would grow into a global health program.

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The Seattle-based foundation is organized into three program divisions with their own president: Global Health, Global Development, and the U.S. Program.

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