Shaping the future of cancer care | Rodrigo Toledo | TEDxIESEBarcelona

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Every year, 20 million people receive a life-altering cancer diagnosis, a staggering reality that became deeply personal for oncology researcher Rodrigo Toledo when his own father was diagnosed. Drawing from his pioneering work with "liquid biopsies" at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology, Rodrigo explains how simple blood tests are revolutionizing the way we track and treat tumors. However, he emphasizes that defeating cancer cannot be left to scientists alone and challenges everyone to take an active role in their health. To help you shift the odds in your favor, Rodrigo shares three science-backed habits. Whether you are a survivor or looking to protect your future health, this powerful talk leaves you with one vital question: what are you going to do about it? Dr. Rodrigo Toledo holds a PhD in Human Genetics and leads the Biomarker and Clonal Dynamics Group at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) in Barcelona. He has published more than 70 scientific papers and has spent the past 13 years advancing the field of Liquid Biopsy through non-invasive blood tests that uncover the genetic makeup of tumors and how they evolve to resist treatment. His work has mapped the evolutionary trajectories of multiple cancers, including colorectal, breast, pancreatic, and several rare tumor types. Dr. Toledo completed an Executive MBA at IESE in 2020, and his long-term mission is to bring reliable liquid biopsy technologies into everyday clinical care to improve cancer management and extend patients’ lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx