Tomorrow's Cure

This episode will explore how fluorescenceguided surgery is reshaping precision surgery by allowing surgeons to visualize critical anatomy, such as blood flow, bile ducts, and tumors, that was previously invisible. Dr. Polites and Dr. Lautz are interested in discussing current and emerging applications across perfusion assessment, hepatobiliary surgery, and cancer care, including rare and novel us...

What if one of the earliest clues to Alzheimer’s disease could be found during a routine eye exam? In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Lindsey Seavert sits down with Dr. Oana Dumitrascu, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Yalin Wang, a researcher at Arizona State University, to explore how retinal imaging and artificial intelligence may help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease years befo...

This episode explores why carbon ion therapy is becoming one of the most closely watched developments in radiation oncology. The conversation should connect patient need, the engineering scale behind heavy particle therapy, and the larger research questions now shaping how carbon ions may fit alongside photon and proton therapy in the future. How to listen and stay connected: Subscribe to Tomorrow...

Award-winning journalist Lindsey Seavert is our new host as we explore the innovations changing the landscape of medicine. Featuring conversations with leading physicians, researchers, and medical experts, the new season looks at everything from AI-powered diagnostics and cutting-edge cancer therapies to surgical technologies improving patient care today. Across a new series of in-depth conversati...

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Amy Morin, LCSW, Psychotherapist / Mental Strength Coach / International Bestselling Author | Mentally Strong One of the biggest limiters of our mental strength is our very common (usually unintentional) struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors. Since we all feel too busy to do more, maybe the answer is...

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph. D., Associate Professor of Dermatology and Regenerative MedicineDirector of Regenerative Dermatology and Skin Longevity LaboratoryMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology, Rochester, MN  Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it does a lot more than just make you look go...

For people waiting for a lung transplant, every phone call could be life changing. But too many donor lungs are still turned down. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer explores how ex vivo lung perfusion, or EVLP, is helping turn a “no” into a “maybe” and sometimes a “yes” for patients who are running out of options. Cathy talks with Mayo Clinic cardiothoracic sur...

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common leukemia in adults, yet its earliest warning sign often hides in plain sight. Monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis, or MBL, affects millions of adults who may never know they carry this precursor to CLL. In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with hematologist Dr. Sameer Parikh and researchers Dr. Susan Slager and Dr....

When a child is critically ill and answers are elusive, every day can feel like an eternity. This week on Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with pediatric geneticist Whitney Thompson, M.D., from Mayo Clinic, genomic medicine pioneer Stephen Kingsmore, M.D., DSc, from Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, and Sean George, Ph. D., CEO of Inflection Medicine, about h...

Automation is quietly reshaping what happens before, during, and after a medical visit, and for many patients it is almost invisible. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Cathy Wurzer talks with Mayo Clinic physician leader Dr. Anjali Bhagra and human centered AI expert Dr. Ravi Bapna about how automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way care teams work, how patients access car...

For a century, Mayo Clinic Proceedings has captured the evolution of modern medicine, from pioneering cortisone therapy to today’s breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital diagnostics. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with Editor in Chief Dr. Karl Nath and hematologist and longtime contributor Dr. Vincent Rajkumar about the journal’s origins,...

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet new science and smarter systems are changing what is possible for patients and families. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Cathy Wurzer talks with three leaders who are reshaping how we prevent, understand, and treat heart disease and obesity. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Andres Acosta explains why obe...

Rheumatoid arthritis is often seen as “just” joint pain, but Mayo Clinic rheumatologist Dr. John Davis and University of Colorado researcher Dr. Kevin Deane reveal a far more complex and promising story. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure, host and journalist Cathy Wurzer explores how autoimmune disease can quietly develop for years before the first swollen joint, and how new blood tests, gut micr...

Skin is the body’s largest organ, and its health can reveal far more about aging and disease than what shows up in the mirror. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with dermatologist and regenerative medicine expert Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic and biomedical engineer Dr. Adam Feinberg of Carnegie Mellon University about “SkinSpan” and the fast-moving wo...

In Season 4 of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Cathy Wurzer interviews physicians, scientists, and medical innovators from Mayo Clinic and other leading institutions to explore breakthroughs in health care, medical research, and patient care. From 3D-printed skin and predictive tools for autoimmune disease to patient-centered AI and lifesaving advancements in organ transplantation, this season brings the fu...

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.  Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic's experts, subscribe to Mayo Clinic’s newsletter for free today:  https://mayocl.in/3EcNPNc

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, Neurosurge...

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 m...

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 K...

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 a...

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 medi...

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 a...

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 Gold...

Tomorrow's Cure is back with season 3. Think about this for a moment... what if diseases could be cured before they even begin? Or if patients could receive cancer care from the comfort of their homes? Listen to Tomorrow’s Cure where host Cathy Wurzer interviews experts from Mayo Clinic and other leading organizations. Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic's experts, subscribe to Mayo...

In this episode of Health Matters, our sister podcast, Dr. Niti Aggarwal shares how heart issues during pregnancy aren't just a temporary condition for nine months -- instead, they're actually a predictor of heart health for the rest of your life. Join host Kristen Meinzer in conversation with leading medical experts from Mayo Clinic sharing their insights and opinions on the latest health and wel...