Breakthroughs

Pfizer
  • 3.9 (46)
  • LIFE SCIENCES

Healthcare in the modern world is changing rapidly. To help make sense of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations, Dr Ellie Cannon invites Pfizer UK leaders and a variety of experts from across the pharmaceutical industry, life sciences and patient community to discuss the most pressing healthcare topics. Produced and funded by Pfizer Ltd. PP-UNP-GBR-13569 / October 2025

Episodes

  1. Uncovering heart failure

    5 NOV

    Uncovering heart failure

    In this episode our expert panel discuss the topic of heart failure, exploring what it is, symptoms to be aware of, diagnosis, and the impact it can have on daily life. Our host Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Anna Tomlinson, CEO at Cardiomyopathy UK, and Seema Patel, Specialty Care Medical Director at Pfizer UK.   PP-UNP-GBR-13584 / October 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  2. The hidden challenges of multiple myeloma

    22 OCT

    The hidden challenges of multiple myeloma

    In this episode our expert panel discuss multiple myeloma, exploring some of the challenges of the disease and progress being made to help patients in the UK. Our host Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Dr Sophie Castell, CEO at Myeloma UK, and Colm Doody, Oncology Medical Director at Pfizer UK.   PP-UNP-GBR-13445 / October 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  3. Gaining independence with haemophilia

    8 OCT

    Gaining independence with haemophilia

    To kick off season 2, our panel explores the impact that haemophilia has on patients and their families and the scientific progress being made to enable people with haemophilia to lead more independent lives. Our host Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Kate Burt, Chief Executive at The Haemophilia Society, and Seema Patel, Specialty Care Medical Director at Pfizer UK.   PP-UNP-GBR-13338 / September 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  4. The vital role of immunisation for disease prevention

    19/11/2024

    The vital role of immunisation for disease prevention

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Sir Jonathan Van-Tam OBE, Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, and Dr Gillian Ellsbury, Primary Care Medical Director at Pfizer UK to discuss the role of vaccination to help prevent infectious diseases and how this can potentially reduce pressures on the NHS. PP-UNP-GBR-10718 / November 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  5. What sickle cell disease tells us about health inequalities

    23/08/2024

    What sickle cell disease tells us about health inequalities

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by John James OBE, Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society and Seema Patel, Specialty Care Medical Director at Pfizer UK, to discuss health inequalities and explore what we can learn from the sickle cell community. PP-UNP-GBR-9699 / August 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  6. Understanding the impact of migraine

    12/04/2024

    Understanding the impact of migraine

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Rob Music, CEO of The Migraine Trust and Gillian Ellsbury, Primary Care Medical Director at Pfizer UK (at time of recording), to explore the impact that migraine has on individuals and wider society.   PP-UNP-GBR-13721 / November 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  7. Innovation in cancer: Defining the future of care

    22/11/2023

    Innovation in cancer: Defining the future of care

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Jane Lyons, CEO of Cancer52 and Stefano Podesta, Oncology Lead at Pfizer UK, to discuss the big challenges and opportunities in the fight against cancer within the UK.   PP-UNP-GBR-13462 / October 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min
  8. Delivering a step forward for rare disease patients

    13/09/2023

    Delivering a step forward for rare disease patients

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by Dr Jacqueline Barry, Chief Clinical Officer at the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Owen Marks, Rare Disease Lead at Pfizer UK (at time of recording), to discuss the urgent need to evolve the way rare disease medicines are brought to patients, and why healthcare systems need to keep pace with scientific advancements. PP-UNP-GBR-12704 / July 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  9. Meeting the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

    10/05/2023

    Meeting the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

    Dr Ellie Cannon is joined by economist Lord Jim O’Neill (who in 2014 was commissioned to chair a review into the rising increase in drug-resistant infections) and Toby Cousens, Hospital and Internal Medicines Lead at Pfizer UK (at time of recording), to discuss the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the challenges it poses both to science and wider society.   PP-UNP-GBR-11741 / March 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min
  10. What can we learn from COVID-19 to address other healthcare challenges?

    10/12/2022

    What can we learn from COVID-19 to address other healthcare challenges?

    Join Dr Ellie Cannon as she talks to Susan Rienow, Country President at Pfizer UK (at time of recording) and Dr Richard Torbett, CEO of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, about the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic and how this could be applied to address other major healthcare challenges. PP-UNP-GBR-10858 / November 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

3.9
out of 5
46 Ratings

About

Healthcare in the modern world is changing rapidly. To help make sense of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations, Dr Ellie Cannon invites Pfizer UK leaders and a variety of experts from across the pharmaceutical industry, life sciences and patient community to discuss the most pressing healthcare topics. Produced and funded by Pfizer Ltd. PP-UNP-GBR-13569 / October 2025

Information

  • Channel
    Pfizer
  • Creator
    Pfizer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022-2025 Pfizer
  • Show Website
    Breakthroughs

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