David Agus

David Agus

Keynote Speaker: Cancer Physician, Biomedical Researcher, Healthcare Tech Co-Founder; Professor of Medicine & Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California

David Agus Biography

David B. Agus is a cancer physician and biomedical researcher specializing in personalized medicine and healthcare technology. As a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi School of Engineering, Agus serves as the founding director and CEO of the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine. At the institute, he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing therapies and technologies to improve patient care and disease prevention. His clinical practice centers on treating patients with advanced cancer and designing clinical trials for new oncology drugs, while his research includes genomic profiling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications in cancer care.

Agus has co-founded several companies in the healthcare technology sector, including Navigenics and Applied Proteomics, which focus on personalized medicine, as well as Sensei, a wellness and lifestyle company co-founded with Larry Ellison. He has received recognition for his contributions to medicine, including the American Cancer Society Physician Research Award, a Clinical Scholar Award from the Sloan-Kettering Institute, and the Geoffrey Beene Foundation's Rock Stars of Science Award. Agus chairs the Global Agenda Council on Genetics for the World Economic Forum and serves as co-director of the Global Health Security Consortium, contributing to international healthcare policy and innovation.

As an author and public communicator, Agus has written several bestselling books on health and longevity, including "The End of Illness," "A Short Guide to a Long Life," "The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health," and "The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature's Lesson for a Long and Happy Life." His work has been recognized with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and he regularly contributes to CBS News on health topics. Through his experience in cancer medicine and biomedical research, Agus advocates for individualized healthcare approaches that utilize advanced technology and scientific innovation.

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David Agus Videos

Dr. David Agus - "The Tonight Show"
David Agus - What's Next in the Innovation of Disease Prevention
David Agus - The Hidden Health Risks in Today's Workplace

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David Agus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Technology, Sales, Healthcare, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, Retail, Agriculture, TED, Art & Design, Architecture, Creativity, Inspirational, Innovation, Economy, Men's Health, Science, Public Health, Virtual, Leadership, Cancer, Fashion, Author, Aging and Medicine.

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David Agus generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Agus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Technology and Sales. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. David Agus generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Joel Selanikio, Daniel Kraft, M.D. and Jamie Metzl. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Agus for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/04/2026.

David Agus Videos

Dr. David Agus - "The Tonight Show"
David Agus - What's Next in the Innovation of Disease Prevention
David Agus - The Hidden Health Risks in Today's Workplace

David Agus Reviews

  • MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Oct 02 2023

David Agus News

  • ‘Lucky Years’ Author Dr. David Agus Points to the Next Big Things in Health Care

    Sky-high drug prices and rising insurance premiums may be grabbing the news headlines, but it's the breakthroughs in medical technology that are making this an exciting time for health care, said Dr. David Agus, author of The Lucky Years. "We are radically changing health care, and a lot of it is through data and technologies to identify which patient should take which drug, which in the long run makes us healthier and lowers costs. Dr. Agus' previous books include The End of Illness and A Short Guide to a Long Life. He is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, and heads its Westside Cancer Center and the Center for Applied Molecular Medicine.

  • New cancer studies may impact prevention and treatment - CBS ...

    CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, an oncologist who leads Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, discussed the importance of ...

  • Dr. David Agus - CBS News

    Dr. David Agus is a CBS News contributor, reporting on a broad range of medical topics for the division's broadcasts. He joined CBS News in May 2013 and has ...

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

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Agus 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 Agus, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 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 Agus or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Agus for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Agus, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Agus, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Agus speak about?

  • Where does David Agus travel from?

    David Agus generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Agus?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Agus 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Agus 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 Agus 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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