Accelerating Cures at Mayo Clinic

Dwight and Dian Diercks are transforming patient care worldwide through their unwavering support of Mayo Clinic Platform and its pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) for early cancer detection and intervention. In recognition of their visionary philanthropy, Mayo Clinic established the Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform — an endowed position held by John Halamka, M.D., M.S. To further accelerate innovation, the Heidi Diercks Krause Fund in AI Innovation for Cancer — named in memory of Dwight’s late sister — will empower Mayo Clinic to develop advanced generative AI tools that assess cancer risk with greater precision, personalize treatment strategies, and elevate the quality of care for patients everywhere.