This week’s episode of Tomorrow’s Cure takes you inside the PlatforMed Conference 2025. With over 250 global leaders from healthcare, government, academia, and business, the event explored how platform thinking is transforming the future of clinical care.

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In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure, we explore brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) - technologies creating direct pathways between the human brain and external devices. These aren't just futuristic concepts. BCIs are already helping paralyzed individuals move prosthetic limbs and control computers with their minds. Join our host Cathy Wurzer in her conversation with Dr. Jonathan J. Parker, Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Dr. Allen Waziri, Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist, CEO & co-founder if iCE Neurosystems. Listen to the lively conversation as they explore how this revolutionary technology works, its current applications and future potential as we merge minds with machines.

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When the spine begins to curve during childhood or adolescence, it can lead to a condition known as scoliosis. While traditional treatments have remained largely unchanged for decades, new advancements are offering young patients and their families more choices and better outcomes. In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer explores the evolving landscape of scoliosis care and what these innovations mean for the future of spinal health with Dr. A. Noelle Larson, Division Chair of Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Michelle Marks, Executive Director at Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation.

The shared decision-making tool discussed in the episode can be found here: Surgical Options - Setting Scoliosis Straight

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For many cancer patients, treatment can be an isolating and overwhelming journey; marked by fear, fatigue, and the constant burden of travel. But what if chemotherapy could be delivered at home? In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer explores the growing movement to bring cancer care into the comfort of patients’ homes with Dr. Roxana Dronca, Hematologist & Oncologist at Mayo Clinic and Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer at American Cancer Society. Could this shift not only ease the experience but also improve outcomes? Join us as we examine how innovation is transforming the future of cancer treatment.

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In this episode, we explore a revolutionary frontier in medicine: the ability to predict disease before symptoms even manifest. Join us as our host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Dwight Diercks, SVP of Software Engineering at Nvidia; Dr. Vijay Shah, Executive Dean of Research at Mayo Clinic and Heidi Dieter, Chair of Mayo Clinic Department of Mayo Clinic Research Administration. These thought leaders at the forefront of medical research are leveraging cutting-edge technology to potentially make diseases like cancer a thing of the past. They share insights on how predictive medicine could transform healthcare, allowing intervention before illness takes hold.

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Wearable tech is transforming how we track health, manage chronic conditions, and personalize care. In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer and guests Dr. Arjun Arthreya, Electrical & Computer Engineer and Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic; and Dr. Jeannie Bailey, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at University of California, San Francisco, reveal how these tools are reshaping medical research and bringing precision medicine closer to home. From detecting burnout in healthcare workers to predicting surgical recovery, the possibilities are expanding rapidly. Learn how innovation in digital health is making care more proactive, accessible, and tailored to each patient.

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Lyme disease was first identified 50 years ago. It has become one of the most recognized and widespread vector-borne illnesses in the world. Transmitted by ticks, this elusive infection presents ongoing challenges in detection and treatment. In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer and guests Dr. Bobbi Pritt, Microbiology Division Chair at Mayo Clinic; and Dr. Allen Steere, Distinguished Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital delve into how researchers are advancing diagnostic tools to outsmart Lyme disease, and what these innovations mean for the future of global health.

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Alzheimer's disease is one of the most challenging diagnoses for patients, families, and caregivers alike. With cases on the rise globally, the urgency to better understand, detect, and treat this complex brain disorder has never been greater. In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer, explores the latest research breakthroughs that are offering new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's with Amy Goldman, CEO & Chair of GHR Foundation; Dr. Vijay Shah, Executive Dean of Research at Mayo Clinic and Heidi Dieter, Chair at the Mayo Clinic Department of Research Administration.

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