The world has a patronage from nature for a better humanity. My vision for the future world is deeply rooted in both personal history and academic pursuit. I descend from the lineage of a herb woman, a background that instilled in me a profound respect for nature’s pharmacy and its ability to heal. From a humble upbringing, I broke the chains of poverty through education, excelling at every level and eventually becoming a PhD student in pharmaceutical sciences. My life journey reflects the powerful intersection of heritage, resilience, and scientific discovery, and it has shaped my vision of a healthier and more equitable future.
In my academic contributions, I have explored the convergence of traditional knowledge and modern science. My recent publication, “Historical and ethnopharmacological perspectives on African medicinal plants: From traditional remedies to computational drug discovery”, emphasizes how centuries-old remedies can be revitalized through cutting-edge approaches such as molecular docking, network pharmacology, and artificial intelligence. These methods allow us to validate, refine, and globalize indigenous knowledge, transforming it into accessible, evidence-based healthcare solutions. I believe this integration will be key to building a future world where traditional wisdom is not lost, but elevated to meet modern health challenges.
Equally, my work on “Hidden Hunger: A forgotten comorbidity of metabolic syndrome associated fatty liver disease” highlights the urgent need to address nutritional imbalances in a rapidly changing world. Micronutrient deficiencies, though often overlooked, contribute silently to the growing burden of metabolic disorders, including fatty liver disease. For me, this underscores the importance of nutraceuticals and functional foods in future healthcare systems. By leveraging bioactive compounds from natural sources, we can create affordable preventive and therapeutic strategies that target both disease and its underlying nutritional roots.
I envision a future global health economy anchored in accessibility, sustainability, and innovation. In this world, natural products and nutraceuticals will not be reserved for the privileged few but will be affordable to all, bridging gaps between developed and developing nations. Artificial intelligence and computational drug discovery will accelerate the identification of therapeutic molecules, making drug development more efficient and less costly. This synergy of tradition and technology will redefine healthcare, ensuring that the wisdom of the past empowers the medicine of the future.
Altogether, my vision for the future world is one where civilizations thrive not only through technological advancement but also through health equity. A world where natural resources are harnessed responsibly, where hidden hunger is eradicated, and where every individual has access to safe, effective, and affordable healthcare. This is the future I aspire to help build—one where knowledge, compassion, and innovation unite to serve humanity.（Peter Chindeu Agu）
