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Collaboration and Partnerships in Accelerating Cancer Drug Development
Lorna Rothery spoke to the Cancer Drug Development Forum’s Managing Director, Professor Jaap Verweij and Chairperson of the CDDF Board of Directors, Professor Ruth Plummer, about opportunities and challenges in oncology research and treatment.
Navigating the storm: Addressing the healthcare workforce crisis in the UK
The UK’s healthcare sector is currently at a crossroads, grappling with a workforce crisis that is not only impacting the delivery of healthcare services but is also posing a significant threat to patient care.
Advocating for equity in childhood cancer care
A scarcity of suitable therapies and geographic disparities in access to care are impacting survival rates for children with cancer; Lorna Rothery spoke to the European branch of Childhood Cancer International, a pan-European organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and adolescents affected by cancer.
Genomic sequencing: A game changer in our fight against COVID-19 and beyond
Ron Gutman, inventor, serial healthcare and technology entrepreneur, and Stanford University adjunct professor, discusses the emergence of genomic sequencing as a vital tool in mitigating global public health threats.
The risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma
Although the use of asbestos-containing building materials was banned in the UK in 1999, this carcinogenic mineral continues to be a serious health threat. Daniel J. Murphy from the University of Glasgow tells us more.
AI and adaptive dementia-supporting technology
People living with dementia are a hugely underserved group in so many ways, but dementia-supporting technology can offer better and longer independent living; Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, explains how.
WHO’s framework on self care interventions
Zisis Kozlakidis from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer and Wuchlim Kourk from the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge examine the value and implementation of self-care interventions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools in genetics
Vessela Kristensen and Dag Undlien uncover AI tools in genetics, from variant recognition to clinical implementation.
Carbon dots in forensics, environmental science, and medicine
Dr. Cecilia E. Van Cauwenberghe, from Frost & Sullivan, explains the revolutionary impact of carbon dots in forensics, environmental science, and medicine to detect, diagnose, and treat.
AI healthcare research: Pioneering iSMART Lab
Dr Narges Armanfard, Professor, talks us through the AI healthcare research at McGill University which is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative – the iSMART Lab.
How do we tackle sepsis?
How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.
The future of dentistry: Exploring the latest advancements in dental imaging
Advancements in dental imaging over the past two decades have been remarkable, such as cross-polarization OCT; Yihua Zhu and his team at the University of California, San Francisco, have been investigating different diagnostic imaging methods.
Peter Timms – University Sunshine Coast
Professor Timms is Professor of Microbiology at the University of Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia
He is a nationally and internationally renowned microbiologist with specific expertise in the area of Chlamydia. His laboratory is acknowledged as the leading Australian laboratory and one of the leading groups internationally working on all...
Revolutionising disease detection: The emergence of non-invasive VOC breathomics
Breathomics marks a revolutionary approach to disease detection by analyzing the chemical composition of exhaled breath.
Primary care and medical education for Japan’s ageing population
Prof Junji Haruta from Keio University highlights Japan’s ageing population, focusing on challenges and innovations in primary care, plus medical education.
Cloud technology: Preparing our health systems for the future
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Genomics England and the 100,000 Genomes Project, which paved the way for a new era of genomic medicine.
Personalized medicine: “Tyranny of the gene”
Dr Priya Hays, Ph.D., CEO/Science Writer at Hays Documentation Specialists, LLC, responds to “Tyranny of the Gene.” Is personalized medicine a threat to public health? Not really, but yes, it’s an argument for price controls and perhaps more regulations; we hear.
Overcoming the ongoing challenges for rare disease patients in the UK
Gillian Molloy, Director of Market Access at AscellaHealth, examines the rare disease landscape in the UK, including progress in improving patient care and challenges in diagnostics and the development of new treatments.
Addressing oral health inequalities across Europe
Dr Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, President of the Council of European Dentists, examines the prevalence and impact of oral health inequalities and service disparities in Europe, exploring barriers to dental care access, the significance of workforce planning, policy recommendations and the transformative potential of digital healthcare in dentistry.
Effective vaccines for non-communicable diseases – A pipe dream?
Markus Mandler, Founder and CEO of Tridem Bioscience, explains how the company’s cutting-edge vaccine platform is revolutionising treatment approaches and vaccines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).