CVI Leaders Join XPRIZE Global Visioneering Brain Trust

We are proud to announce that Dr. Nora Disis, Director of the UW Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) and Dr. Kiran Dhillon, Executive Director, have been selected to join the 2026 XPRIZE Global Visioneering Brain Trust in the Health domain.

XPRIZE brings world-class innovators together to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges through large-scale competitions that drive real-world impact. Their goal is to optimize wellness, advance personalized medicine, and drive scientific breakthroughs to deliver equitable health for all. As members of the Health Brain Trust, Dr. Disis and Dr. Dhillon will collaborate with an international network of experts across disciplines to help design groundbreaking prize concepts that break barriers, accelerate innovation, and advance transformative health solutions.

Their participation aligns deeply with CVI’s mission to accelerate next-generation cancer vaccines. By contributing their expertise in cancer immunology and vaccine development, Dr. Disis and Dr. Dhillon will help shape initiatives that could redefine our approach to cancer prevention and treatment worldwide.

We are excited to contribute to this global effort and to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer prevention and treatment.