In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Larry Leksell, Founder and Chairman of Elekta AB, for an inspiring conversation about the journey behind one of the world’s leading radiation oncology companies.
Drawing on more than five decades of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Leksell shares the story of his roots, the experiences that shaped his career, and the vision that led to the creation of Elekta. He reflects on the company’s transformation from a small Swedish venture into a global MedTech leader, the challenges of building and expanding the business, and the pivotal moments that defined its success.
The discussion explores topics including:
- The Story Behind the Founding of Elekta
- Building a Global Leader in Radiation Oncology
- The Development of the Gamma Knife
- Overcoming Financial Crises and Expanding Internationally
- The Evolution of Radiation Oncology
- MR-Guided Radiotherapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- The Growing Role of AI and Workflow Automation
- The Future of Cancer Treatment
- Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- Building Mission-Driven Organizations That Create Lasting Impact
Watch the full interview on OncoDaily TV and don’t miss this issue of the CancerWorld Magazine.