With a strong dedication to highlighting cutting-edge scientific advancements, the VinFuture Foundation presents the third episode of “Unveil the Future” podcast, season 2. This season delves into transformative technologies reshaping our world through six captivating conversations with the visionary individuals driving this innovation.

In this episode, the VinFuture Foundation is delighted to welcome back a very special guest: Prof. Daniel Drucker from the University of Toronto and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Canada – Laureate of the 2023 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields. Together with world-renowned scientists, Prof. Drucker discovered the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), paving the way for life-changing therapies for people with diabetes and obesity, while also opening new avenues for treating neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

Tune in to this episode as Prof. Drucker shares his reflections on the impact and influence of the VinFuture Prize on his ongoing research, as well as the challenges and prospects of expanding the accessibility of GLP-1 therapies.