Future of Health Summit

The cancer challenge remains formidable. In 2024, there will be more than 2 million new diagnoses in the United States—the highest ever for a single year—and over 20 million worldwide. The global impact will reach 35 million cases by 2050...

For organizations devoted to advancing science and the health of people, community and participant engagement is foundational to the success of the mission. There is an often-quoted proverb—“To go fast, go it alone. To go far, go together.”...

In 2015, I decided to freeze my eggs. As a healthy 30-something woman, I thought I was taking a proactive step while I figured out my future. However, during my first consultation for the procedure, I received news I wasn’t prepared for: I...

“What can I do to take good care of my brain so I do not come down with dementia like my mother?” I will never forget the first time Helena asked me that question while sea ted at her mother’s bedside. She was surprised to learn that...

Nearly 7 million seniors in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 11 million more people provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia. As many families who have faced the disease can attest, a...

With chronic diseases on the rise and millions struggling with food insecurity, access to fresh, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables has become more critical than ever. The "Food is Health" movement is reshaping how we think about health...

While addressing complex issues in health care remains a major challenge, partnerships can support the greater community ecosystem and improve care delivery for those in need. Oftentimes, unexpected partnerships lead to the most impactful...

In today’s world, getting older is a different experience compared to prior generations. We have modern medicine, rapidly evolving technology, and many ways to stay connect ed with friends and family, all helping us to maintain our health...

In 2018, when we launched the first women’s health venture capital fund, I was told there were no women’s health companies, only women’s health products, and few real innovations—or returns—would ever come in women’s health. Today, women’s...

In the United States and globally, we are in the golden age of rapid advances in scientific innovation and technology for a wide variety of health challenges. However, health outcomes continue to decline across populations in the US, as...