David Ho

David Ho

Keynote Speaker: Clyde & Helen Wu Professor of Medicine, Columbia University & Founding Director, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center

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David Ho Biography

David D. Ho, a Taiwanese American physician and scientist, is the Founding Scientific Director of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center and the Clyde and Helen Wu Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Ho has been at the forefront of AIDS research for 40 years, with his studies contributing significantly to our understanding of HIV replication. His advocacy for combination antiretroviral therapy has offered unprecedented control of HIV, transforming it from an automatic death sentence into a manageable disease. Currently, over 25 million people worldwide are on such therapy. In addition to his research on HIV, Dr. Ho’s team is also actively engaged in developing strategies to diagnose, treat, and prevent COVID-19 infection.

Dr. Ho is an active member of the scientific and academic community. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Academia Sinica (Taiwan), the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Dr. Ho serves as a member of the Trustees of Caltech and has previously served on the board of the MIT Corporation for 12 years and Harvard Board of Overseers for six years. He has also given commencement addresses at Caltech and MIT and has delivered the Ubben Lecture at DePauw University.

Dr. Ho has received fourteen honorary doctorates and numerous awards for his scientific accomplishments. In addition to his remarkable record of research publications exceeding 500 papers, Dr. Ho has also been recognized with the "2014 Distinguished Research Career Award" from the College of Veterinary Medicine - Center for Retrovirus Research. He was named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1996 and received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Clinton in 2001. His work has been recognized globally, with the Kingdom of Thailand awarding him the Prince Mahidol Award in Medicine and the Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence. He received his degrees from the California Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School.

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David Ho Videos

Dr. David Ho is Leading Four Research Teams to Find a Coronavirus Treatment
Chinese American Journeys: Dr. David Ho, HIV Scientist

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David Ho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Futurism, Health, Nutrition, Science, Inspirational, Technology, Public Health, Medicine and HIV & AIDS.

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David Ho generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Ho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Futurism and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Ho for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. David Ho generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marty Makary, M.D., Dr. Joel Selanikio and An Phung. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Ho for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/07/2024.

David Ho Videos

Dr. David Ho is Leading Four Research Teams to Find a Coronavirus Treatment
Chinese American Journeys: Dr. David Ho, HIV Scientist

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  • How do I book David Ho to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Ho for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Ho, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Ho or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Ho for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Ho, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Ho are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Ho, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Ho speak about?

    David Ho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Futurism, Health, Nutrition, Science, Inspirational, Technology, Public Health, Medicine and HIV & AIDS.
  • Where does David Ho travel from?

    David Ho generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Ho?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Ho for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Ho for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Ho or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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