David Gleicher is Senior Programme Manager at the World Economic Forum where he is responsible for science, technology and health-related discussions at the Forum's annual meetings in Davos and China. He has held research positions in the Forum's global risks and scenario-planning teams and managed the work of the Forum's global agenda councils on personalized and precision medicine, and space security. Prior to joining the Forum, he worked in WHO's offices at the European Union and for Global Health Europe.org.
Why We Need More Scientists in Davos
Science at the World Economic Forum is about inspiration, solutions and collaboration. First and foremost, leaders come together in Davos to address global challenges such as antibiotic resistance, climate change and understanding the human mind.