Dr. Charles J. Bruce is a physician, innovator, and advocate for transformative change in healthcare. As Chief Innovation Officer at Mayo Clinic in Florida, he leads efforts to accelerate the translation of groundbreaking science into real-world impact for patients. His career has centered on advancing medical research and innovation that not only improve outcomes but also expand access and equity in care.

As Chair of the Scientific Board and a member of the Board of Directors of the Maya Dronca Foundation, Dr. Bruce is deeply aligned with the Foundation’s mission to prevent, intercept, and ultimately cure childhood cancers. Inspired by Maya’s story and the Foundation’s bold vision, he is committed to supporting high-risk, high-reward research that challenges the status quo and brings hope to families facing the unimaginable.

For Dr. Bruce, this work is personal—a calling to ensure that innovation in medicine remains focused on its most important goal: saving lives and preserving futures.