Chas Bountra offered a powerful and hopeful message about the future of medicine. As a renowned leader in drug discovery, he shared how bold collaboration and open science are accelerating treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other devastating diseases. With humility and clarity, Bountra emphasized the importance of global partnerships and transparency in making medical breakthroughs accessible to all. His talk was both inspiring and deeply informative—reminding us that the path to healing lies in shared purpose, innovation, and compassion.