Re: Science dinner — follow-up

Jeffrey,

Thank you for hosting the dinner last week at the townhouse. The conversations with the researchers were fascinating and I was particularly interested in the discussion about evolutionary dynamics and its applications to public health modeling.

I spoke with my team and we are interested in exploring some of the research funding ideas we discussed. As you know, the Foundation is always looking for innovative approaches to global health challenges, and several of the scientists you introduced me to are doing work that aligns with our priorities.

I should note that my advisors have raised some concerns about the optics of any formal partnership arrangement, given the Florida matter. I want to be transparent about that. However, I believe in evaluating proposals on their merits, and the research opportunities are genuinely compelling.

Could we schedule a follow-up meeting? My assistant will reach out to coordinate with your office. I'm available in the first week of February.

The dinner conversation about the malaria elimination targets was particularly valuable. If you can reconnect me with Dr. [redacted] from that evening, I would appreciate it.

Best regards, Bill