How one whistleblower helped dismantle the medical deception of Theranos
In short: In 2014, Erika Cheung uncovered truths that would challenge a massive medical fraud. This video explores her journey of speaking truth to power and the difficult decisions required to act for the greater good.
Erika Cheung's discovery in 2014 played a critical role in exposing the failings of Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. While Holmes claimed to have developed technology capable of transforming medicine, the reality was far different.
Cheung's experience highlights the intense personal and professional obstacles faced by whistleblowers. She offers a framework for others to follow when they must act in the service of all, despite the risks involved.
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