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Patrick Soon-Shiong was born on July 29, 1952 in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa and is credited as a surgeon, chief executive officer and university teacher. Patrick Soon-Shiong is 74 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes University of British Columbia. Recorded honors include Benjamin Franklin Medal (2016), Great Immigrants Award (2011), Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science (2016) and 1 more.
My Take
Soon-Shiong is one of those rare figures who refuses to stay in a single lane, and I find that genuinely compelling. A surgeon who became a researcher, invented a cancer drug used worldwide, built businesses, and then bought the Los Angeles Times is a career arc that almost sounds invented. What I respect most is that his work touches actual lives at the cellular level; the FDA approval for a new immunotherapy decades into his career tells me he never coasted. I'm a little wary of how much power one person concentrates across medicine and media, but his sheer intellectual range is undeniable, and I'd rather watch him closely than dismiss him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Soon-Shiong
- Name (Japanese)
- 黄馨祥
- Born
- July 29, 1952 (age 74)
- Origin
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Occupation
- surgeon / chief executive officer / university teacher / businessperson / physician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- University of British Columbia
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Benjamin Franklin Medal
- 2011 Great Immigrants Award
- 2016 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
- 2016 Bower Award for Business Leadership
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Soon-Shiong born?
Born July 29, 1952 (age 74).
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Patrick Soon-Shiong is from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
What does Patrick Soon-Shiong do?
Patrick Soon-Shiong works as surgeon, chief executive officer, university teacher, businessperson, physician.
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