MATT MCNALLY ON THE FUTURE OF HEALTH AT CANNES LIONS ADWEEK HOUSE
At Cannes Lions 2026, Matt McNally joined ADWEEK’s Leadership Voices to share his perspective on where healthcare is headed and how Publicis Health is built for the future. From the growing demand for more connected, human-centered solutions to the power of bringing data, creativity, and expertise together, the conversation highlighted what it takes to lead in a rapidly evolving industry.
WHEN MENOPAUSE AND CANCER COLLIDE: THE HIDDEN CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN IN MID-LIFE
Attending ASCO 2026 underscored both the meaningful progress in gynecologic cancer care and the urgent need for greater awareness. For many women in mid-life, menopause symptoms can mirror early warning signs of cancer—often leading to delayed diagnoses in the absence of reliable screening options.
A VIEW FROM ASCO: THE WORK BEHIND THE SCIENCE
ASCO 2026 reinforced that while scientific innovation continues to advance oncology, the real impact lies in addressing the everyday barriers patients face in accessing and navigating care. From poster sessions to policy discussions, the meeting highlighted the critical need to translate breakthroughs into more equitable, patient-centered outcomes.
INHERITANCE: BREAKING THE SILENCE AROUND HEREDITARY OVARIAN CANCER
A powerful look at how silence, stigma, and unspoken family history have shaped hereditary ovarian cancer—and how InHERitance is changing the conversation through storytelling, advocacy, and prevention.
MARKET ACCESS IS ENTERING ITS COLLABORATIVE ERA
Market access is no longer a final step—it’s becoming a foundational strategy. Insights from Asembia’s AXS26 Summit highlight a clear shift toward earlier integration, clearer data storytelling, and deeper collaboration across payers, manufacturers, and partners to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.
AI ISN’T COMING FOR HEALTHCARE MARKETING. IT’S COMING FOR THE BROKEN PARTS
A perspective from Adobe Summit 2026 on how AI is reshaping healthcare marketing—not by replacing agencies, but by eliminating outdated, inefficient processes. While fears around job loss and shrinking budgets are real, the true shift is toward scalable, personalized engagement that improves patient outcomes. Human creativity and strategy remain essential, with AI acting as the engine that enables more meaningful, timely connections at scale.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM MAPS 2026: WHERE MEDICAL AFFAIRS IS HEADED NEXT
Medical Affairs is moving from support to strategy, with clear momentum around AI, measurable impact, and integrated engagement. The next leaders will be those who turn these priorities into everyday practice while maintaining scientific rigor.
SXSW 2026: AT THE TOP OF THE HILL
A recap of SXSW 2026 exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, leadership, and culture. From the rise of AI as foundational infrastructure to the growing importance of human judgment, discover key insights and trends defining the future of innovation.

