The Future of Medicine

New diagnostic technologies promise to revolutionize the practice of medicine. Genetic sequencing promises to be able to detect diseases hidden in our DNA. Massive, parallel protein analyses promise to provide routine diagnostic information on billions of chemical compounds that travel in our bloodstream. The Apple Watch and other fitness devices promise to track our heart rhythms, exercise, food consumption, and numerous other aspects of daily behavior. Even our Internet search histories provide information about the health issues we worry about on a daily basis—and when aggregated create novel instruments for tracking disease prevalence in society as a whole. What do these new insights mean for the future of medicine? How will they change the relationships between doctors and patients, and between people and the healthcare system? Are the promises too good to be true? Will they create cultures of healthy living, new forms of routine medical surveillance, or both? Join us for a fascinating conversation with two of ASU’s leaders in thinking about the future of medicine.

Sponsored by:
School for the Future of Innovation in Society and
Barrett, The Honors College

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