TOMORROW'SCURE

Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is helping solve medical problems? Or how medical research is making it easier to predict your genetic risks for disease? 

In Tomorrow’s Cure, award-winning journalist Cathy Wurzer facilitates conversations between experts from Mayo Clinic and renowned organizations. Join us as these medical pioneers share their amazing work and how they use innovative thinking in pursuit of answers for patients. What they describe may sound like science fiction, but watch and you will find the future of medicine is already here.

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When a child or teen develops a curve in their spine, it may be diagnosed as scoliosis—a condition that can impact posture, mobility, and long-term spinal health. For years, treatment options like bracing and surgery have remained largely unchanged. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of scoliosis care. Discover how modern medicine is offering young patients and their families more choices—and better outcomes.

Featured experts include A. Noelle Larson, Division Chair of Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Michelle Marks, Executive Director at Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation.

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 season 3 of Tomorrow’s Cure where host Cathy Wurzer interviews experts from Mayo Clinic and other leading organizations. What they describe may sound futuristic but listen and you will find out, Tomorrow’s Cure is already here.

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, we explore the latest research breakthroughs that are offering new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's and what they could mean for prevention, early detection, and future treatments.

Featured experts include Vijay Shah, M.D., Executive Dean of Research at Mayo Clinic, Heidi Dieter, Chair of Mayo Clinic Department of Research Administration and Amy Goldman, CEO & Chair of GHR Foundation.

Lyme disease—first identified 50 years ago—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 of Tomorrow’s Cure, we delve into how researchers are advancing diagnostic tools to outsmart Lyme disease—and what these innovations mean for the future of global health.

Featured Experts include Bobbi Pritt, M.D., microbiologist and pathologist at Mayo Clinic; and Allen Steere, M.D., rheumatologist, director of Translational Research and Rheumatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Wearable tech is transforming how we track health, manage chronic conditions, and personalize care. In this episode, experts reveal how these tools are reshaping medical research and bringing precision medicine closer to home. From detecting burnout in healthcare workers to predicting surgical recovery, the possibilities are expanding rapidly. Learn how innovation in digital health is making care more proactive, accessible, and tailored to each patient.

Featured experts include Arjun Arthreya, Ph.D., electrical and computer engineer and senior associate consultant at Mayo Clinic; and Jeannie Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of orthopedic surgery and director of physical function and biomechanics research core at the University of California, San Francisco.

In this episode, we explore a revolutionary frontier in medicine: the ability to predict disease before symptoms even manifest. Join us as we speak with experts at the forefront of medical research who are leveraging cutting-edge technology to potentially make diseases like cancer a thing of the past. Learn how predictive medicine could transform healthcare, allowing intervention before illness takes hold.

Featured experts include Vijay Shah, M.D., Executive Dean of Research at Mayo Clinic, Heidi Dieter, Chair of Mayo Clinic Department of Research Administration and Dwight Diercks, SVP of Software Engineering at Nvidia.

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, we explore the growing movement to bring cancer care into the comfort of patients’ homes. Could this shift not only ease the experience but also improve outcomes?

Featured experts include Roxana Dronca, M.D., hematologist, oncologist, and director of Mayo Clinic in Florida Comprehensive Cancer Center; and Arif Kamal, M.D., chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society.

Tomorrow’s Cure is a Mayo Clinic podcast that is bringing the future of healthcare to the present. Listen to engaging discussions with researchers, doctors and industry experts who are at the forefront of medical innovations. Learn how technology and innovation is changing the healthcare landscape, and how previously unavailable solutions are now improving or saving lives. Tomorrow’s Cure inspires deep thinking as we explore our healthcare future together.

Contact Tomorrow's Cure at tomorrowscure@mayo.edu.

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