Headlines of the Future

Over 10 million people worldwide are suffering from Parkinson’s Disease — the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder in the world. Join us as our expert panel discusses why Parkinson’s remains so hard to treat, and how cell and gene therapies could potentially offer a paradigm shift from current treatment options. In this episode of Headlines of the Future, host Piyal Bhoora is joined by Dr. Krystof Bankiewicz, Scientific Chair, Parkinson’s and MSA at AskBio; Dr. Ahmed Enayetallah, Head of Development at Bluerock Therapeutics; and Dr. Patrick Bussfeld, Head of Medical Affairs, Cell & Gene Therapies and Ophthalmology at Bayer.  

In this episode, our host, Piyal Bhoora, sits down with Sarena Lin, former Member of the Board of Management of Bayer Ag, and Krys Burnette, Culture Transformation Leader and TEDx Speaker, to discuss the changes and challenges in the workplace as we move into the future. Our guests share their insights and experiences on how organizations can navigate the changing landscape of work and foster a culture of innovation and inclusion in the workplace. They also talk about the importance of empathy and connection in a digital world, and how to prepare for the changing nature of work in the years to come.

Cancer care has advanced at an impressive pace and improved the lives of millions. Now, emerging technologies promise ever-more-powerful capabilities in how we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Might we one day defeat this disease entirely? Listen as our guests Dr. Aleksandra Rizo, President and CEO Vividion Therapeutics, and Prof. Dr. Dominik Rüttinger, Head of Research & Early Development Oncology at Bayer, explore the most promising breakthroughs and discuss the challenges they face and what keeps them going.

Where do we stand in the fight against climate change? What is the role of food and agriculture in the climate conversation? How should we look at the results of the recent 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt and what needs to happen leading up to COP28? In a new episode of “Headlines of the Future”, the former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ertharin Cousin, and Bayer’s Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability, Matthias Berninger, explore these questions. Join them inside the conference rooms of COP27 for on the ground conversations with high-level climate experts from WWF, the World Resources Institute, Nature Conservancy and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Advancements in cardiology are moving quickly as technology makes cardiovascular health more accessible. More tools are becoming available so that individuals can monitor their own health, without as many doctors’ visits. So, what is next? Listen as our guests Dr. Carolyn Lam, a senior cardiology consultant and director of women’s heart health at the National Heart Centre Singapore, and Dr. Richard Nkulikiyinka, a vice president at Bayer and head of clinical development and operations for the therapeutic areas of cardiology, nephrology and pulmonology talk about the future of cardiology, AI and cardiovascular health.

In the previous episode “The State of Food Security,” we explored how the Russian invasion in Ukraine, among other global events, and their implications are triggering a serious food crisis worldwide. In this special minisode, we dig deeper into what it’s actually like to farm on the frontlines. Tune in as Kees Huizinga, a Dutch farmer farming in Ukraine, shares his experience in a country at war, and how everyone can help make strides toward increasing food security.

COVID and climate change have already put immense pressure on our food system. The war in Ukraine only exasperates the situation, setting in motion a larger global food crisis that requires immediate action. Listen in as our guests discuss how we can help feed the world.

The average human life expectancy has nearly doubled in the last 100 years. People are not just living longer but yearning to live their entire life to the fullest. And with recent advancements in science and medicine, health, activity and happiness can extend well into the "golden years." In this episode, we chat with two leading healthy aging experts on the latest life-nurturing nutrition, healthcare and education practices and technologies, and why collaboration is the key to keeping the older population strong and well.

Addressing climate change while feeding a growing population is a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to reimagine what agriculture can accomplish. Learn from Jess Bunchek, a plant scientist for NASA stationed in Antarctica, and Dr. Klaus Kunz, a leading sustainability and agriculture expert at Bayer, as they share new solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and agriculture’s impact on the environment.

Take a look at the future of health. The Coronavirus pandemic has put individual and collective health at the center of attention and accelerated digitalization in many ways. How can this new health awareness continue to improve our lives? The same digital tools that have changed the way we work, shop, communicate, and learn are now rapidly changing how we care for our own health. Listen in as Daniel Nathrath of Ada Health and Dr. Karen Hackney of Bayer discuss how these events may change the way we view our health for good.

The life sciences and digitalization are becoming increasingly intertwined, enabling a Bio Revolution with disruptive technologies that could have a big impact on improving our daily lives. In health, this could mean moving from treating to curing and preventing diseases. In agriculture, it’s about moving from producing more to growing better and more sustainably. In this episode, we discuss the potential of the Bio Revolution with Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President & CEO of the BIO, and Dr. Jürgen Eckhardt, Head of Leaps by Bayer.