Health2049

How can the cultural values of our youth create a better healthcare system? Dr. Marco Bevolo, a writer, futurist, consultant and professor of Design Futures at World University of Design, explores digital behaviors and wellness beliefs of younger generations with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams to map out a more positive healthcare future. Driven by mindfulness, he predicts an evolution to a holistic, sustainable, value-based system focused on an individual’s health outcomes. Marco Bevo...

How will robots evolve to assist individuals with health and wellbeing in the future? Mari Velonaki, Professor of Social Robotics, University of New South Wales in Sydney, shares a future vision with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams where technology coevolves to enhance humanity. One of the world’s preeminent thinkers in robotics, Mari’s work emphasizes creativity and playfulness in design, advocating for a shift from mere utility to personalized, transparent and ethically-driven solutions. D...

How can cutting-edge technologies shape the future of healthcare by 2049? Join us as Caroline Clarke, Regional Director for the NHS in London, envisions a landscape with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson where AI, genomics and 3D printing lead to personalized medicine. In this episode, explore the transformative possibilities and challenges in financing, restructuring health systems and achieving a balance between standardization and individualized care. Don't miss this glimpse into a health...

How can we monitor our actions now to create a healthy lifestyle in the future? Sabina Gal, an integrative health coach and co-founder and CEO of the kahla app, highlights the importance of every daily choice — including sleep, nutrition and exercise — with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams, and explains that it’s valuable data that shapes wellbeing. The kahla app empowers women by simplifying the tracking of symptoms and lifestyle factors. Despite challenges in women's health research, kahla ...

How can we navigate the looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and shape the future of healthcare by 2049? Dr. Chandra Ghose, Chief Scientific Officer at Emily's Entourage, delves into the complexities of AMR, highlighting the critical need for global collaboration and innovative funding models. Drawing inspiration from the rapid response to the COVID pandemic, Dr. Ghose explores the economic challenges hindering antibiotic development with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson and env...

How can medical professionals employ AI to enhance their decision-making process? Laura Kier, VP of Growth at Centaur Labs, discusses her role in healthcare data annotation with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams and explains how the DiagnosUs app taps into a vast network of experts to generate quick and accurate data. She shares a story of how a global medical device manufacturer spent a year annotating data that the app was able to annotate in 21 days. She envisions a future with an AI-driven...

In this thought-provoking episode of Health2049, host Jason Helgerson engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Hanni Stoklosa, Chief Medical Officer of Heal Trafficking. Explore the transformative potential of healthcare in preventing human trafficking and envision a global system that actively responds to and prevents such exploitation. The podcast emphasizes the importance of incentivizing health systems, measuring success and concludes with a vivid portrayal of a compassionate, traum...

How can a “community of care” model be the future of mental health? Dr. Jill Bennett, a Scientia Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow at the University of New South Wales advocates for demedicalizing mental health by emphasizing cultural and community-based solutions. She shares immersive media projects from her book, “The Big Anxiety: Taking Care of Mental Health in a Time of Crisis” that empower individuals through creative approaches to working with trauma and mental h...

How will healthcare in 2049 be shaped by advancements in technology, access to education and the intersection of health and wealth? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Jason Helgerson engages in a captivating conversation with Errol Pierre, Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst. Explore the potential impact of AI, telehealth and local collaborations on the future of healthcare. Delve into Errol's insights on addressing disparities, fortifying social service programs an...

How can innovative technology empower children to take an active role in their health care journey? Aaron Horowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Empath Labs shares an approach to care that incorporates interactive companions and play to support the mental health and wellbeing of children. He shared a future vision in which pediatric care is foundational in addressing population-wide health challenges with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams. By engaging children in early prevention, we can create a mor...