Visionary Voices

Actionable insights to help rheumatologists better understand the transition period and deliver the best supportive care to adolescents with JIA. For young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) moving from pediatric to adult care is a major milestone.  To help us better understand this important stage, and how young people can be better supported, we’re joined by pediatric rheumat...

Your career is shaped not only by what you know, but by who helps you navigate what comes next. Join us for the final episode in our LEADderm mini-series exploring non-clinical skills that can help you thrive in your clinical career. Today we explore how to develop the right team around you to support your work, and what building that bench can mean for your career, and the life you build alongsid...

In the second episode of our LEADderm mini-series, we are joined by two US-based experts: dermatologist and LEADderm Founder Dr Jennifer Soung, and Dr Bonnie Koo, Founder of Wealthy Mom MD and author of Defining Wealth for Women: Peace, Purpose, and Plenty of Cash!, for an honest conversation about financial confidence and redefining wealth. Together, we explore how shifting our mindset around mon...

We often focus on clinical excellence, but spend less time developing the broader skills beyond clinical expertise that could help us build more fulfilling and impactful careers. In partnership with LEADderm, this episode is the first in a mini-series featuring speakers from the LEADderm 2025 Congress, sharing practical ideas to support career growth, wellbeing and leadership in medicine. In this...

Whether you’re working in an agency, in a clinical role, or in academia, many healthcare professionals wonder what lies behind the doors of the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Gina is joined by Sian Kneller, Director of Global Content Design at GSK and Founder of The Agency Advantage, to unpack exactly what it takes to make the leap. With over 20 years’ experience, from medical writer to...

In this episode, Nicky speaks with Prof. Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London about the groundbreaking field of senolytics and their potential to advance the treatment of age-related diseases. From understanding the science behind cellular senescence to how senolytic drugs work and what early clinical trials reveal, this episode explores an exciting frontier in longevity medicine.

In this episode we explore the concept of syndemics, where biology, society and the environment intersect to shape health outcomes. Joined by Dr Elena Nikiphorou and Dr Lisa Hamzah, we explore how applying this framework, first developed in HIV research, could revolutionise care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and bring us closer to achieving global health equity.

We all know sleep is important, but what happens when physicians don’t get enough? In this episode of Visionary Voices, we’re joined by sleep expert Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. Grace studies how sleep impacts the health, safety and performance of shift workers. We explore the effects of sleep on physicians, patient outcomes and practical strategies to...

The patient voice has become a pillar of medical education. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Tammy Gibbs, Managing Director at touchIME, about how including patient stories and perspectives can impact clinical practice. From enhancing empathy to improving patient outcomes, Tammy shares how touchIME is putting patients at the heart of education and why true collaboration between HCPs and patients...

Why do some children develop food allergies, but others don’t? Preventing childhood food allergies has become an urgent priority as rates continue to rise worldwide. Now affecting around 6–8% of children globally, childhood food allergies have tripled over the past decades in high-income countries, leaving families and healthcare professionals searching for answers. In this episode, we speak with...

Onychomycosis, also known as a fungal nail infection, is one of the most common nail conditions seen in clinical practice, yet diagnosis is often uncertain and treatment failures are frustratingly common. In this episode, Dr Shari Lipner shares practical updates on smarter diagnostics, existing & emerging therapies and what we need to know about how to manage this condition with more confidenc...

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many doctors are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more supportive healthcare culture.

Did you know that the number of people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US is expected to double by 2050? In this episode of Visionary Voices, Dr Anthony Caggiano, Chief Medical Officer at Cognition Therapeutics, explores how biomarkers are transforming our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, from diagnosis and disease progression to drug development and the future of cli...

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

Could targeting hair follicle stem cells be the key to reversing, and even preventing, age-related hair loss? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Jon Edelson to explore a novel approach that could address the root cause of age-related hair loss. 

Discover the extraordinary work of Orbis International, a global nonprofit working to prevent blindness and restore sight in underserved communities. In this episode, Dr Maria Berrocal, Associate Professor and Orbis Volunteer Faculty, shares her experience aboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a fully equipped surgical and teaching hospital on an aircraft, and highlights the power of global collab...

In this episode, Prof. Irene Higginson, Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London, discusses the complex challenges of managing breathlessness. She explores non-pharmacological strategies, the value of multidisciplinary care, and how the Breathlessness Support Services at KCL are transforming patient support. Tune in for expert insights and a look at future directions in...

With a career that spans continents, Prof. Dedee Murrell stands out as a global leader in dermatology and a passionate advocate for women in medicine. In this episode, we sit down together to explore her inspiring journey—from her early years in the UK and medical training in the USA to pioneering therapies for some of dermatology’s rarest and underserved conditions in Australia. We also reflect o...

In this episode, we’re joined by Bradley Love, Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL, ELLIS fellow, and creator of BrainGPT. We discuss how this large language model is poised to assist researchers in advancing their work. Prof. Love provides insights into BrainGPT’s creation, its practical applications in neuroscience, and his vision for AI’s evolving role in the field. Join us to u...

In this episode, we’re joined by Trudie Lobban, Founder and Trustee of Arrhythmia Alliance, to explore the life-saving work of their Pace4Life charity. This inspiring initiative repurposes cardiac electronic devices to provide essential heart care in low- and middle-income countries. Trudie shares the journey behind this sustainable mission, offering heartfelt stories from impactful trips to Banga...

In this episode, we explore how point-of-care testing is transforming the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Joined by Dr Libby van Gerwen, we discuss the rising global STI rates and the role these innovative tests play in addressing the issue. We also explore the challenges current point-of-care tests face and how next-generation advancements could further transform the future...

We caught up with two leading experts Prof. Barbara Yawn and Patient Advocate JoJo O’Neal to gain their perspectives on the importance of “the patient voice” in healthcare practices.

In our latest episode, we venture into the exciting world of space medicine to explore how drug crystallization in microgravity could revolutionize the way we administer biologic drugs. We dive deep into the science behind this groundbreaking opportunity with Dr Katie King, CEO of BioOrbit, a leading company in the field. Together, we discuss the timelines, challenges, and technological advancemen...

Recent advancements made in understanding the pathology of inflammatory skin conditions have enabled JAK inhibitors, initially developed for haematology over 20 years ago, to be investigated for dermatological use. In this episode, Dr William (Bill) Damsky discusses JAK inhibitors' journey from proof-of-concept to treating a wide range of skin conditions, their future impact on rare diseases, the...

Few alliances have impacted patient care like the Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Research Consortium (MPN-RC). Founded in 2006, the MPN-RC is a global group focused on advancing research and innovative treatments for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). In this episode, we speak with John Mascarenhas, MD, about the coalition's founding, operations and how their work has led to paradigm-shifting ther...