How one discovery helped dismantle the medical promises of Theranos
In short: In 2014, Erika Cheung uncovered evidence that would eventually lead to the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Watch her recount the personal and professional challenges of whistleblowing.
The video explores Erika Cheung's journey of speaking truth to power after discovering flaws in the technology Elizabeth Holmes claimed would transform medicine. Cheung shares the difficult lessons learned while navigating the obstacles of whistleblowing and offers a framework for others to act in the service of the public good.
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