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Future of Health Summit 2025

Conquering Cancer: Innovations Closing Gaps and Improving Outcomes

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Cancer care is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid innovations that are reshaping how the disease is detected, monitored, and treated. Emerging technologies in diagnostics, including novel biomarkers, blood-based assays, AI-augmented imaging, and at-home testing, are enabling earlier detection, more precise monitoring of disease, and prediction of treatment response. At the same time, advances in precision oncology, supported by artificial intelligence, collaborative research models, and novel therapeutic tools, are helping to close longstanding gaps in access and outcomes, particularly for rare, pediatric, and complex cancers, as well as underserved communities. This session will examine how cutting-edge innovations across the care continuum can improve early detection, expand access to breakthroughs, and empower clinicians to deliver more personalized, equitable, and effective cancer care.

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    Moderator

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    Kristen Dahlgren

    Founder and CEO, Cancer Vaccine Coalition

    Speakers

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    Julian Adams

    President and CEO, Stand Up To Cancer
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    Jesse Boehm

    Chief Science Officer, Break Through Cancer
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    Iain Foulkes

    Executive Director, Research and Innovation, Cancer Research UK; CEO, Cancer Research Horizons
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    Maddie Musselman Woepse

    President, Patrick Woepse Foundation; Co-Founder, NUT Carcinoma Alliance

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