How nearly dying helped me discover my own cure (and many more) | David Fajgenbaum

David Fajgenbaum shares his near-death experience with Castleman disease and how it led him to co-found Every Cure, a nonprofit that uses AI to find new uses for existing FDA-approved drugs. He discusses the concept of drug repurposing, highlighting examples like Viagra and thalidomide, and explains how his own research led him to a life-saving treatment. Fajgenbaum points out the lack of financial incentive for repurposing drugs, especially for rare diseases, and how Every Cure aims to address this gap by systematically identifying and advancing promising treatments. He shares success stories of patients whose lives have been saved through repurposed drugs and encourages listeners to contribute ideas and donations to support Every Cure's mission.