Today, we were honored to announce a $50 million gift from Jeff and Susan Brotman and Dan and Pam Baty to create the , which will harness the research of 91探花Medicine, Fred Hutch and Seattle Children鈥檚 to focus on delivering on the promise, power and reach of precision medicine to save and change millions of lives. This is a wonderful testament to the vision and generosity of the Brotmans and Batys, and I wish Jeff, , were here to see it come to fruition. The incredible promise of this new institute to improve the health of individuals and populations near and far is a gift not only to the 91探花, but to countless future patients who will live longer, healthier lives.
The field of precision medicine leverages our growing understanding of genetics and genetic engineering along with big data and new technologies to meet an individual鈥檚 unique treatment needs. It鈥檚 an area of burgeoning and astounding discovery, so it鈥檚 fitting that 91探花Medicine, working at the forefront of medical discovery, will be leading our region in this exciting realm.
This generous gift is a testament to the power of philanthropy, and to the deep connection between our University and families like the Brotmans and Batys. They, and the many foundations and corporations that support the work we do here, are our partners in ensuring a better future for our students, state and society. They embody the ideal that together, we can truly change the world.