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In this episode, Michel Mommejat, President of A.D.A.M. Innovations, shares how genomics and AI are transforming healthcare from reactive treatment to preventative wellcare. Recorded in Tokyo, this conversation explores what your DNA can reveal as a biological blueprint, why Japan serves as the world's laboratory for healthy aging, and how combining genetic data with biomarkers and lifestyle infor...

Lara Gervaise and Edoardo Giudice are the co-founders of Virtuosis AI, a start-up pioneering voice biomarker technology. In this episode, they reveal how just 30 seconds of speech can be analyzed to screen for up to 25 health conditions – from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to depression, anxiety, and cardiometabolic disorders. They share how a chance meeting before generative AI even existed sparked...

Nils von Dellingshausen is the CEO and co-founder of BetterDoc, a digital platform transforming how patients find the right doctor for their specific conditions. In this episode, he shares how his company uses proprietary data, expert physician panels, and a rigorous matching methodology to cut through misleading healthcare information and connect patients with their custom-fit medical specialists...

What does it take to get a life-changing medicine from regulatory approval to the patient who needs it? Isabell Remus, Global Head of Biosimilars at Sandoz, reveals why being approved and affordable isn't enough – and how the biosimilar industry learned that trust and education must come before market access. With $320 billion in biologic medicines losing patent exclusivity over the next decade, s...

In this episode, Dr. Kahina Lang, Executive Director and Head of Next Gen Drug Delivery at Merck Group, discusses her pioneering work developing targeted mRNA delivery systems using lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology. She shares insights on building an internal startup within the world’s oldest pharmaceutical corporation, the technical innovations enabling precision medicine, and the future of ce...

Professor Masayuki Hirata, founder of JiMED and neurosurgeon at Osaka University, explores how brain-computer interfaces are revolutionizing healthcare for people with disability. From helping ALS patients communicate to controlling avatars and restoring motor function, discover the technology uncoding brain signals.

Recorded live at the Strategy& Future of Health Forum, this special episode features Lucy Jones, Chief Clinical Officer at Oviva, on AI-powered nutrition support for chronic disease management, and Dr. Ashton Harper, Global Medical Affairs Lead for Neurosciences at Roche Diagnostics, on breakthrough blood-based biomarkers revolutionizing Alzheimer's diagnosis. Discover how digital health and diagn...

Dr. Corinna Mann – a specialist in gynecology, endocrinology, and reproductive medicine – unpacks the realities of infertility, age-related success rates across intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and the impact of truly personalized, empathetic care. We examine access and costs, employer-sponsored benefits, and why updating k...

Join Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at Resmed, for an insightful exploration of the vital connection between sleep and overall health. This episode highlights the revolutionary impact of digital health technologies and AI in helping transform the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea – a condition affecting nearly a billion people worldwide, many of whom remain undiagnosed. Discover how...

In this episode of the Strategy& Insider podcast, we explore the transformative role of behavioral science in healthcare with two distinguished experts from the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich: Prof. Dr. Urte Scholz, a psychologist renowned for her work on health behavior change and stress management, joined by Prof. Dr. Claudia Witt, a physician and expert in digital healt...

In this episode of the Strategy& Insider podcast, we explore the transformative role of AI in mental healthcare with Loren Larsen, CEO and co-founder of Videra Health. Loren discusses how his innovative platform is revolutionizing mental health assessments by utilizing video, audio, and chat interactions to enhance patient outcomes and support clinicians. Tune in to explore how AI captures behavio...

Join Nitya Dintakurti, the pioneering Founder and CEO of Unpause, as she transforms menopause support and women's health. In this episode, we explore the diverse challenges women face during this hormonal transition and how Unpause is reshaping the landscape with cutting-edge technology and innovation. Tune in for a captivating conversation on FemTech and the critical role of personalized and digi...

This episode features Prof. Dr. Robert Perneczky who serves as Professor of Translational Dementia Research and Head of Geriatric Psychiatry at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich. Dive into the intricate realm of dementia and neurocognitive disorders as he reveals groundbreaking advancements in disease-modifying treatments and emphasizes the crucial role of lifestyle factors in mitigating dem...

Dr. Eicke Latz is a leading immunologist, Director of the German Rheumatology Research Center and Professor of Experimental Rheumatology at Charité Hospital in Berlin. In this episode, he offers valuable insights into his research on the innate immune system's role in maintaining health and its potential to promote disease. He explores the molecular mechanisms that activate or inhibit the immune s...

In this episode, Dr. Hadi Saleh, CEO of CeramTec, delves into the intricacies of navigating a shifting MedTech market with the rise of weight-loss blockbuster drugs as well as the influence of macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions on healthcare product development and innovation. The discussion also explores preventive care, the significance of a healthy lifestyle, and the potential of genetic e...

In this episode, we welcome two trailblazers in the field of stem cell research: Join Prof. Dr. Katarina Le Blanc, a leading expert with over two decades of experience, as she shares her groundbreaking work with stem cells and how her research has contributed to the mission of making stem cell treatments and research more accessible through Cellcolabs. Accompanying her is Dr. Mattias Bernow, CEO o...

In this episode, we explore the forefront of rare disease research with Professor Matthew Wood, the Director and Chief Scientific Officer at the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC). Professor Wood shares his inspiring journey from his early studies in Cape Town to his impactful career at Oxford University. Learn about the innovative initiatives at OHC and their ambitious plan to bring 40 d...

Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler stands out as a prominent voice for change in women's healthcare. As the Medical Director and Chief Physician at two leading Berlin clinics, she champions the empowerment of women by stressing the critical need for evidence-based knowledge about their bodies, health, and sexuality. This episode covers a wide array of topics, including childbirth, menstruation, sexual educat...

Join Dr. Cornelius Maas, a former professional handball player who is now a partner at SHS Capital, a private investment firm specializing in medical technology and life sciences in the GSA region. Explore the unique challenges and groundbreaking trends poised to transform the industry and learn about the crucial systemic changes needed in Germany's healthcare system to ignite innovation and retai...

In this Strategy& Insider podcast episode with Ambra Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Juniper, we explore the groundbreaking approach her UK-based startup is taking in the realm of reproductive health insurance. Discover how Juniper is addressing significant health challenges, like endometriosis and prostate cancer, by destigmatizing discussions and implementing innovative insurance solutions.

In this episode, Clemens Utschig-Utschig, CTO at Boehringer Ingelheim, guides us through the digital and technological transformation of a 140-year-old family-owned pharmaceutical company. Explore how he utilizes data and technology to revolutionize drug development and personalized medicine, first and foremost quantum computing. Gain insights into strategic partnerships with BigTech and delve int...

Christian Angermayer, serial entrepreneur and founder of Apeiron Investment Group, is passionate about longevity and mental health, with the aim to make human life longer, better, and happier. Listen to an insightful episode about conquering aging, enhancing quality of life, and how psychedelics could revolutionize mental health treatment.

As an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine, a practicing anesthesiologist and the Medical Director of Sustainability for the Yale New Haven Health System, Dr. Jodi Sherman is an internationally recognized clinician and academic in the emerging field of sustainability in healthcare. Tune in to an eye-opening conversation about healthcare pollution, ecologically sustainable practices in he...

Daniel Eriksson, the founder and CEO of the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare (NCSH), is at the forefront of fostering collaboration, projects, business, knowledge, and innovation among diverse stakeholders to make the healthcare industry more sustainable. The NCSH’s prestige project is “Grønnköpingkið” – the world’s greenest hospital, a digital platform showcasing best practices and techno...

In this special episode, our host Thomas welcomes two familiar faces: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wicki from the Zurich University Hospital and Prof. Dr. Bernd Bodenmiller from the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich – both former podcast guests in solo episodes – share their vision to transform cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management through cutting-edge tumor profiling techniques and exploratory resea...