How do you turn hope into action? A doctor and a public health expert answer | David Fajgenbaum and Celina de Sola

This episode of TED Talks Daily features a segment from TED Intersections, where public health expert Celina de Sola and immunology researcher David Fajgenbaum engage in an unscripted conversation. They explore how to maintain hope while addressing significant challenges in their respective fields. Celina discusses her work in El Salvador, creating trauma-informed systems for children and families affected by violence, while David shares his journey of discovering a repurposed drug to treat his rare disease and his current efforts to find new uses for existing medicines through his nonprofit, Every Cure. They delve into the importance of leveraging existing resources, managing setbacks, and the leadership philosophies that drive their teams. The conversation highlights the cyclical relationship between hope and action, the necessity of teamwork, and the significance of maintaining humility and curiosity when working within complex systems.