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From: "Milken Institute" To: "Jeffrey Epstein" <Jeevacation(Smail.com> Subject: Milken Institute Monthly - March 2015 Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:02:58 +0000 Forward I View web version PMilken Institute Monthly March 2015 Powerful ideas with global reach geMilken Institute experts are in demand worldwide Expertise from the Institute is in demand around the world, as a glance at the travel schedules of senior staff will demonstrate. This month, FasterCures' Margaret Anderson addressed leaders of the biotechnology community at CALBIO2015 in San Francisco, exploring the importance of patient input in the decision-making process. Last month Melissa Stevens of FasterCures offered policy recommendations on dementia at the World Innovation Summit for Health in Doha, Qatar, while Staci Warden of the Center for Financial Markets journeyed to Rwanda to keynote the Capital Markets East Africa International Conference. In January, the Milken Institute's Ross DeVol keynoted the Site Selectors Guild annual meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sharing insights from our work in regional economic development. And Paul Irving of the Center for the Future of Aging, spoke on "Beneficial Purpose and the New Culture of Aging" at a recent Echoing Green conference in New York. When it comes to empowering people with ideas, these and other Institute experts are making a difference. Mike Milken receives leadership award from Research!America Mike Milken receives the Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award from Research!America Institute Chairman Michael Milken was honored to receive the Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award from Research!America on March 11. This award recognizes his four-decade commitment to the advancement of science and continued investment in research. UPCOMING EVENTS EFTA00698928 lick here to view the Global Conference video. Milken Institute Global Conference April 26-29, 2015 — Los Angeles Registration is now open Speakers list* Session lineup Register here ice RECENT PUBLICATIONS ;;,Click here to read the Kern County report. An Economic Road Map for Kern County California boasts one of the biggest economies in the world yet is considered a challenging place to do business. But strategically located Kern County has proven to be an exception. Click here to read the Kern County report. Job growth in Kern outshines California and the nation Read the report » 2Click here to read the Open Data report. Open Data in California: Why the State Needs a Unified Strategy for Public Information A guide for state officials to develop an open- data policy that will enhance access to information for businesses and improve the lives of all Californians. INSIGHTS FROM INSTITUTE EXPERTS Click here to read the Open Data report. California is home to 132 of the Open Data 500 companies Read the report Japan Times: How to succeed in business on the frontiers after China The news coming out of China these days is not what the world has come to expect, as a "new normal" of slower economic growth — down to about 7 percent — takes hold. More » Wall Street Journal: Hollywood is finally changing its script on aging When we think of industries projecting a positive image of older adults, it's hard to imagine that entertainment would top the list. More » As ASEAN adds roads it must make them safer Yet another around-the-world cyclist — this time, one with a Singapore connection — has had his attempt cut short, by being killed on Thailand's hazardous roads. More » EFTA00698929 Stakeholder engagement will help the Fed improve the U.S. payments system Improving the U.S. payments system is no easy task, but the Fed is willing to commit substantial resources and engage meaningfully with industry and outside stakeholders. More » Alignment of purpose: Exploring ways to create effective partnerships between 1705 and foundations It is clear that there is enthusiasm about the untapped potential that exists in university-patient foundation partnerships. More » The state of small business and entrepreneurship On March 4, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing examining the state of small business and entrepreneurship. More » Saving lives through financial innovation: FDA swaps and annuities The cost of capital to conduct medical R&D is high because investors must be compensated with high returns to offset the risky and long drug development process. More » Digital payments: Revolution, evolution, or both? There is much discussion among followers of financial technology about the "revolution" in payments — a broad term encompassing all aspects of transferring value from one party to another. More » Is a Fed rate hike coming sooner than markets expect? The Federal Reserve chair, Janet Yellen, gave analysts and market participants much to ponder in her recent testimony before committees of Congress. More » Spain looks to fix its real estate lending Fixed-rate mortgage offerings by some of Spain's leading banks are making a splash in the country's home-loan marketplace. More » The Milken Institute is growing. Grow along with us. View a list of available positions » About Us I Issues I Publications I Events Currency of Ideas blog I Newsletter archive I MI Review gir io o c l1,71 .aac gTo _wan_ gTo Alio lk glA un -salt M LHEN NSTITUTE Changing the Wald in Innovative Ways SANTA MONICA I WASHINGTON I SINGAPORE Vi e I Privacy Po'icv I Manage Subscript:ors ' Crick here to opt-oul of at! entails 2015 Milken Institute 1250 Fourth Street Santa Monica. CA 93401 +1 310 570 -It,'g ;:,'Cvent - Web-based Software Solutions EFTA00698930