Mentorships can - and should be - a mutually beneficial exchange of skills and advice, but only if each side recognises the other's unique experiences and perspectives.

Daniel Corredera Nadal

Policy Analyst, Johnson & Johnson

We need to work together to enable a paradigm shift from shallow to precision medicine, ensuring that treatments and diagnostic tools include all patients, regardless of gender and ethnicity, to give access to the best possible care.

Frances-Catherine Quevenco

Executive Committee member, Women's Brain Project

To me, intergenerational solidarity is humanizing support and consistent engagement with young professionals. Having conversations with colleagues can bridge generational gaps and increase empathy in understanding one another. As a young professional, exchanges like this make me feel more comfortable and confident as a member of any team or community.

Ramata Franklin

Africa Engagement intern, IFPMA

A key priority for progress in diabetes care is characterized by reliable & sustainable access to lifesaving diabetic medicines, patient engagement and sustained advocacy for healthy lifestyles. Diabetes care is a continuum and we have to go full spectrum, for prevention, diagnosis, management and patient support.

Dr Odhiambo David

Regulatory Affairs Associate, Novartis