Bon Ku — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Program Manager at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Co-authored 'Health Design Thinking,' a guide to building patient-centered healthcare solutions.
Hosted the 'Design Lab podcast,' recognized by Fast Company as one of the best podcasts to boost creativity.
Launched the first design thinking program at a U.S. medical school and directed the Health Design Lab at Thomas Jefferson University.
Holds a Master in Public Policy with a focus on Health Policy and a Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Biography

Bon Ku is a practicing emergency physician and currently serves as a Program Manager at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H is an agency within the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that invests in high-risk, high-reward innovations in health. His work at ARPA-H is focused on transforming healthcare through the integration of technology, AI, and human-centered design.