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Highlighting Yale science at the World Economic Forum

President Peter Salovey and other Yale luminaries joined experts from around the globe at the World Economic Forum (WEF), held Jan. 23-26 in Davos, Switzerland.
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A woman watches a video about precision medical tech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

President Peter Salovey and other Yale luminaries joined experts from around the globe at the World Economic Forum (WEF), held Jan. 23-26 in Davos, Switzerland.

Read President Salovey’s account of his visit there in the latest edition of Notes from Woodbridge Hall.

The theme of this year’s WEF was “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World.” During the forum, Yale highlighted groundbreaking scientific research that is improving lives. Yale’s work in precision medicine, quantum computing, and climate science provided examples of research that benefits both individuals and society:

Precision medicine

Quantum computing

Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

Yale President Peter Salovey at the World Economic Forum in Davos.