Making science work for health

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We are delighted to present "Making science work for health", the PHG Cambridge podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Cambridge policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.

  1. 12/12/2025

    AI-driven multiomics in health

    Dr Susan Mitchell speaks to Dr Chaitanya Erady about multiomics, discussing the key themes and questions of this intriguing topic. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. We discuss the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, https://www.phgfoundation.org/insight-and-analysis/ai-driven-multiomics-and-health/. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  2. 12/05/2025

    Precision health in a changing climate

    Dr Chantal Babb de Villiers and Dr Hayley Wilson discuss integrating genomics into the health response to climate change. Listen and discover how research is uncovering links between climate change, environmental exposures, and genomics to inform future healthcare and public health strategies. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. We discuss the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, https://www.phgfoundation.org/insight-and-analysis/climate-change-and-human-genomics/. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  3. 07/16/2025

    Personalised health: treating the person

    An approach to healthcare that tailors treatments and preventative measures to individual needs, personalised health is a big topic of conversation. So big that Ofori Canacoo speaks to several members of the PHG Foundation about personalised health. What it means to them, examples of where they see it working, changes that should be considered and what they think the future of personalised health could look like. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. We discuss the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, https://www.phgfoundation.org/research/personalised-health/. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  4. 05/23/2025

    Host genomics: lessons for infectious diseases

    A complex field, host genomics research aims to identify genetic variants that might explain different individual responses to an infectious disease.  A companion piece to our report, Host genomics: lessons for infectious disease, policy analyst and lead author of the report, Heather Turner, discusses the findings of the report and why host genomics matters for health. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. We discuss the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, phgfoundation.org. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  5. 04/25/2025

    Genome editing: a lot to think about

    Tanya Brigden discusses the ethical implications and regulatory challenges that should be considered in the innovative area of genome editing. In recent years, the potential of somatic genome editing has elicited both excitement and caution among researchers, clinicians, patients, and ethicists. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare.   In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Foundation policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, phgfoundation.org. Make sure to read our briefing on advanced therapy medicinal products as mentioned in the episode. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  6. 04/11/2025

    Electrogenetics: another tool for precision medicine?

    A developing area in synthetic biology, electrogenetics is hoped to become a new avenue in precision medicine, helping with the treatment of certain chronic diseases. Chaitanya Erady talks about what electrogenetics is and the ambitions for its use. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare.   In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Foundation policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, phgfoundation.org. Make sure to read our briefings on electrogenetics and advanced therapy medicinal products too. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  7. 03/10/2025

    A look at gene therapy for type 1 diabetes

    Type 1 diabetes is a complex disease affecting millions of people across the world. Though insulin has been discovered as a treatment for patients, research is still being done to find additional and alternative methods to treat and perhaps cure type 1 diabetes. Hayley Wilson discusses how gene therapy is being used as one potential method of treatment.  Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare.   In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Foundation policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, phgfoundation.org. You can read our briefing on gene therapy and type 1 diabetes here. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

  8. 12/12/2024

    Digital twins for health care and research

    Bhavya Krishnan and Dr Elizabeth Redrup Hill discuss the applications of digital twins in the healthcare system, why there is growing interest, and some questions that they would like to see be explored in order to make digital twins an effective tool for healthcare and medicine. Welcome back to Making science work for health, the PHG Foundation podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare.   In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Foundation policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.   If you would like to find out more about what was discussed in this episode, you can find additional information on our website, phgfoundation.org. Regarding digital twins, you can read our explainer about this engineering concept. If you have any questions about the topic then you can email us at intelligence@phgfoundation.org.

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We are delighted to present "Making science work for health", the PHG Cambridge podcast that explains the most promising developments in science and their implications for healthcare. In each episode, host Ofori Canacoo discusses with a PHG Cambridge policy analyst, the underpinning science, the ambitions for improving population health and the impact it could have on patients, on society and on the people delivering your healthcare.

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  • Creator
    PHG Cambridge
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
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