Tomorrow's Cure

Skin is the body’s largest organ, and its health can reveal far more about aging and disease than what shows up in the mirror. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure from Mayo Clinic, host Cathy Wurzer talks with dermatologist and regenerative medicine expert Dr. Saranya Wyles of Mayo Clinic and biomedical engineer Dr. Adam Feinberg of Carnegie Mellon University about “SkinSpan” and the fast-moving world of 3D bioprinted skin.

They explore how layered, living skin models built from human cells and collagen are helping researchers study conditions like eczema, chronic wounds, burns, and age-related changes in skin structure and pigment. The episode also dives into Dr. Feinberg’s hands-on, open-source bioprinting workshops, where clinicians and scientists build their own high-performance bioprinters for a fraction of traditional costs. In turn, democratizing access to advanced regenerative tools and accelerating discovery worldwide. Through these collaborations, bioprinting moves from theory to practice, enabling more teams to test new therapies and customize tissue models for their patients.

The conversation further explores “zombie cells” (senescent cells), what they reveal about skin aging and inflammation, and how skin changes may influence whole-body health. Listeners will also hear about the ethical and practical questions that must be answered before bioprinted skin can reach routine patient care.

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In Season 4 of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Cathy Wurzer interviews physicians, scientists, and medical innovators from Mayo Clinic and other leading institutions to explore breakthroughs in health care, medical research, and patient care. From 3D-printed skin and predictive tools for autoimmune disease to patient-centered AI and lifesaving advancements in organ transplantation, this season brings the future of medicine to the present through real stories and real science.

Across eight in-depth conversations, we’ll discuss the breakthroughs most of us don’t hear about and the ways medicine is becoming smarter, more human, and more connected. Whether you are a patient, clinician, or simply curious about where medicine is headed next, Tomorrow’s Cure offers accessible, thought-provoking insights anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 

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This week’s episode of Tomorrow’s Cure takes you inside the PlatforMed Conference 2025. With over 250 global leaders from healthcare, government, academia, and business, the event explored how platform thinking is transforming the future of clinical care. 
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In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure, we explore brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) - technologies creating direct pathways between the human brain and external devices. These aren't just futuristic concepts. BCIs are already helping paralyzed individuals move prosthetic limbs and control computers with their minds. Join our host Cathy Wurzer in her conversation with Dr. Jonathan J. Parker, Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Dr. Allen Waziri, Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist, CEO & co-founder if iCE Neurosystems.  Listen to the lively conversation as they explore how this revolutionary technology works, its current applications and future potential as we merge minds with machines.
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When the spine begins to curve during childhood or adolescence, it can lead to a condition known as scoliosis. While traditional treatments have remained largely unchanged for decades, new advancements are offering young patients and their families more choices and better outcomes. In this episode, our host Cathy Wurzer explores the evolving landscape of scoliosis care and what these innovations mean for the future of spinal health with Dr. A. Noelle Larson, Division Chair of Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Michelle Marks, Executive Director at Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation.
The shared decision-making tool discussed in the episode can be found here: Surgical Options - Setting Scoliosis Straight
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