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The Future of Medicine

Stanford Department of Medicine
Stanford University
Stanford Medicine
Breast Cancer
Artificial Intelligence In Medicine
Apple
CRISPR
Medical Anthropology
Medical Publishing
Sickle Cell Disease
Gene Therapy
Aging
Surgery
Digital Media
Hypertension
Science Communication
Baby KJ
Microbiome Editing
Cost Plus Drugs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Medicine

Welcome to The Future of Medicine, a podcast from Stanford's Department of Medicine.

We bring you into conversation with the thought leaders who are reshaping how we understand disease, deliver care, and imagine what's possible in human health. This show is built around the extraordinary speakers who join us for Medicine Grand Rounds – one of the longest-running and most respected forums in acad... more

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In this episode of The Future of Medicine, we welcome Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD, clinician, AI researcher, and Associate Professor at Stanford, whose work focuses on combining human and artificial intelligence to improve clinical decision-making.

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In this episode of The Future of Medicine, we welcome Eric Topol, MD, cardiologist, scientist, bestselling author of Super Agers, and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, whose work has helped shape the field of digital medicine a... more

In this episode of The Future of Medicine, we welcome Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH, pediatric hematologist and internationally recognized expert on sickle cell disease whose work helped lead to the first approved gene therapies for this serious condition... more

In this episode of The Future of Medicine, we welcome Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, physician, epidemiologist, and Editor-in-Chief of JAMA, whose work sits at the center of how today’s most influential medical research is evaluated, communic... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Topol
Cardiologist, scientist, best-selling author
Scripps Translational Science Institute; Stanford connections mentioned
Episode: Eric Topol on the Future of Healthy Aging
Alexis Thompson
Leading expert in the fight against sickle cell disease
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Episode: Alexis Thompson on Gene Therapy and the Future of Sickle Cell Disease
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
Physician, epidemiologist, editor-in-chief of JAMA
JAMA
Episode: Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo on Scientific Publishing, Peer Review, and the Future of Medical Journals
Dr. Mark Skylar-Scott
Innovative engineer and researcher at the forefront of 3D bioprinting technology
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Episode: Mark Skylar-Scott on Bioprinting Organs, and the Future of Transplant Medicine
Anna Lembke
Psychiatrist and professor at Stanford who wrote Dopamine Nation
Stanford University
Episode: Anna Lembke on Pleasure, Pain, and Recovery in a Dopamine-Driven World
Miriam Mutebi
Dr. Miriam Mutebi is a breast surgical oncologist at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya; health systems researcher focused on barriers to diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer in Africa.
Aga Khan University Nairobi
Episode: Miriam Mutebi on Breast Cancer, Barriers to Care, and Empowering Female Surgeons in Africa
Arthur Kleinman
Psychiatrist and medical anthropologist; professor and author known for illness narratives and work on the illness experience
Harvard Medical School; Harvard University
Episode: Curing vs. Caring: Dr. Kleinman on Communication, Empathy, and the Role of the Physician
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur, investor, former owner of the Dallas Mavericks
Cost Plus Drugs / Cost Plus Marketplace (guest)
Episode: Mark Cuban on Broken Healthcare, Drug Prices, and Reform
Jennifer Doudna
Nobel Prize Laureate and CRISPR pioneer; leads Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI)
Innovative Genomics Institute, UC Berkeley/UC San Francisco
Episode: Jennifer Doudna on CRISPR, One-Time Cures, and Science Communication

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Eric Topol on the Future of Healthy Aging
Q: What are the practical steps individuals can take to be a Super Ager?
Topol highlights core lifestyle factors—diet, exercise (especially resistance and balance), sleep, weight management, and inflammation control—along with emerging strategies like immune modulation and organ-specific aging interventions, while noting the need for personalized, evidence-based approaches.
Eric Topol on the Future of Healthy Aging
Q: What sparked your shift toward the idea that the public should be the audience for scientific work, not just peers?
He recalls the Vioxx debacle and writing op-eds that highlighted the public as the primary audience, a shift that shaped his communication approach and the broader impact of his work.
Eric Topol on the Future of Healthy Aging
Q: Did you always know you were going to be a doctor? Where did you grow up? Tell us a little about your background.
Topol explains a late pivot from genetics toward medicine, inspired by hands-on experiences in hospital settings during college and residency, ultimately leading him to cardiology and a career built on translating complex science into patient care.
Alexis Thompson on Gene Therapy and the Future of Sickle Cell Disease
Q: Could you primer the audience on sickle cell disease and why newborn screening matters for early intervention?
Newborn screening identifies affected infants early, enabling timely penicillin prophylaxis and high-quality care that dramatically improves survival and long-term outcomes.
Curing vs. Caring: Dr. Kleinman on Communication, Empathy, and the Role of the Physician
Q: Can AI reliably measure affective tone or empathy in medical encounters?
AI can assist in measuring some aspects of communication and emotional tone, but it cannot replace human judgment or the nuanced, in-person connection that true caregiving requires.

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Across recent episodes, discussions center on how medicine, science, and technology intersect to shape care delivery, health policy, and patient outcomes. Fans of rigorous biomedical research encounter deep dives into medical publishing, novel therapies, digital health, and the social context of care—ranging from the ethics of CRISPR and genome editing to the economics of drug pricing and the future of organ manufacturing. The conversations blend technical detail with practical implications for clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, often featuring first-hand stories, strategic visions, and clear-eyed critiques of current systems. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from physicians and scientists to engi... more

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2. Alexis Thompson
3. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
4. Dr. Mark Skylar-Scott
5. Anna Lembke
6. Miriam Mutebi
7. Arthur Kleinman
8. Mark Cuban

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