EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 1H 55M
Sir Walter Bodmer: Genetics, Cancer & the Future of Humanity | Tomorrow Today
from Tomorrow, Today · host Shekhar Natarajan, walter bodmer
In this episode, you'll discover: Sir Walter Bodmer's journey from Nazi Germany to the United Kingdom. How childhood experiences shaped one of the world's leading scientists. The story behind his pioneering work in genetics and cancer research. What cancer actually is from a geneticist's perspective. Why cancer is fundamentally a disease of cellular genetics. The role of DNA, mutations, ageing, and evolution in cancer development. How immunotherapy is changing the future of cancer treatment. Sir Walter's perspective on artificial intelligence in healthcare. The biggest unanswered questions in genetics and medicine. Lessons on resilience, scientific curiosity, and lifelong learning. Subscribe to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for more transformative global conversations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What does it take to survive history and go on to change the future of science? In this remarkable episode of Tomorrow, Today, host Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Sir Walter Bodmer, one of the world's most influential geneticists and pioneers in cancer research. Born in Germany to a Jewish family, Sir Walter escaped Nazi persecution as a young child before building a career that would redefine modern genetics. His groundbreaking work on the Human Genome Project, cancer biology, and immunogenetics has transformed our understanding of human health and disease. This conversation goes beyond scientific achievements. It explores resilience, identity, curiosity, the evolution of cancer research, artificial intelligence in medicine, the future of healthcare, and the unanswered scientific questions that continue to inspire one of the greatest minds in modern biology. A powerful discussion about history, humanity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
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