The Biggest Learner: Lessons in Turning “No” into Next

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00pm - Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:00pm

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Event Location: 
Virtual
Event Description: 

This unique Weill Cornell Graduate School Alumni Advisory Council series celebrates alumni who exemplify bold leadership—those who take risks, transform setbacks into opportunities, and push the boundaries of their fields. Designed as an engaging Q&A conversation, "The Biggest Learner" will offer firsthand insight into how exceptional leaders think, persevere, and innovate.

The June 17th session features Dr. Brian Wong (M.D. ’01, Ph.D.). AAC co-chairs Dr. Sara Glickstein Bar-Zeev (Ph.D. ’00) and Dr. Rana Sawaya (Ph.D. ’04) will interview Brian. Find out how his company, RAPT Therapeutics, was acquired by GSK.

Register here