33 2019 INTEGRATED SUMMARY REPORT Congratulating Nobel Laureate Dr. William Kaelin, Jr. Lilly Board member William G. Kaelin, Jr., M.D., never had to Thanks to Dr. Kaelin and his colleagues, the world better look far to see the purpose in science. understands how cells sense and adapt to changes in oxygen. As one of the preeminent medical researchers at Harvard Medical Their transformative discovery has been integral to the School, Dr. Kaelin’s lab sits in the heart of the Dana Farber Cancer development of new therapies across a range of fields, including Institute and its waiting rooms of patients desperate for healing. anemia, heart disease and cancer. Dr. Kaelin’s late wife, Carolyn, was a beloved breast cancer surgeon, “Like most scientists, I did occasionally allow myself to dream and he has said he would often find her holding the hands of her that maybe one day this would happen,” Dr. Kaelin said. “I was patients, “sometimes while they were in tears, and she would be in overwhelmed with a sense of the moment, a sense of great tears as well.” appreciation for the life I’ve been able to lead in science, and to “You’re reminded daily that there are people counting on us,” share this wonderful recognition with the many people who have Dr. Kaelin said after winning the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology been a part of that life.” or Medicine. “It’s not about awards and accolades. It’s about trying We’re grateful that Dr. Kaelin is a member of our board of to get to the truth, to generate new knowledge and to have that directors. With profound curiosity and passion for solving complex knowledge eventually help our patients.” scientific challenges, he both informs and inspires our work at Lilly. CONGRATULATIONS, DR. KAELIN. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!