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How and Why Medical Affairs Can Support Diversity in Clinical Trials
diversity in clinical trials, role of MSLs, FDA guidance on diversity, patient-centric approaches, cultural awareness and allyship
In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Brad Atkinson, Brian Wilson, and Christina Wright to explore the critical role of diversity in clinical trials and the MSL’s part in fostering inclusivity. The discussion covers FDA guidance on diversity, challenges in therapeutic areas, and the …
Aug 24th • 42 mins listen
Finding Success as a Rare Diseases MSL
rare diseases MSL, medical science liaison challenges, key opinion leaders engagement, patient diagnosis liaisons, rare disease territory coverage
In this episode, Giovanni Passiatore delves into the complexities of working in the rare diseases arena as an MSL. Giovanni shares his extensive background and provides insights into the unique challenges faced in this field, including strategies for effective territory coverage and engaging wi…
Jul 5th • 37 mins listen
The Role of MSLs in Achieving Health Equity
health equity, healthcare inequity, pharmaceutical companies, patient advocacy, FDA regulations
In this episode, Ariel Katz, co-founder of H1, joins Tom Caravela to discuss the crucial topic of health equity. Ariel shares insights into his background and the mission of H1, defining health equity and exploring the causes of healthcare inequity. The conversation delves into the roles of MSL…
Jul 12th • 29 mins listen
Why Medical Affairs Needs More Leadership
Medical Affairs Leadership, Leadership Development, Patient-Centric Leadership, Oncology Field Medical, Leadership Training
In this episode, Scott Conry joins Tom Caravela to delve into the nuances of leadership within medical affairs. Scott shares his extensive experiences and challenges faced in leadership roles, offering insights into the development of essential leadership skills and building trust. The di…
Sep 12th • 34 mins listen
The Future of MSL Roles: Skills and Competencies for Tomorrow’s Challenges
MSL trends, skills for MSLs, digital literacy in healthcare, future-proof MSL career, patient-centric MSLs
This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success. Key Points Scientific acumen, storytelling, and relationship-buildin…
Oct 22nd • 35 mins listen
The Future of MSL Roles: Skills and Competencies for Tomorrow’s Challenges
MSL skills, future trends, digital literacy, AI in healthcare, patient-centricity
This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success. Key Points Scientific acumen, storytelling, and relationship-buildin…
Oct 22nd • 35 mins listen
The Amazing History and Evolution of Medical Affairs in 32 Minutes
Medical Affairs, MSL deployment, AI in pharmaceuticals, patient centricity, KOL interaction
In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Ralph Rewers to explore the history and evolution of Medical Affairs. They discuss the origins and progression of Medical Affairs, including the significance of the first MSL deployment. The conversation highlights the relevance of a medical background for …
Jan 21st • 33 mins listen
What is Your Value?: Defining and Driving MSL Value Demonstration
MSLs value demonstration, patient-centricity, internal collaboration, tools and technology for MSLs, strategies for undervalued MSLs
In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Cherie Hyder to discuss the critical topic of MSLs demonstrating VALUE. The conversation delves into defining value and effectively showcasing it to key stakeholders, including KOLs, with an emphasis on patient-centricity. The role of internal collaboratio…
Jan 28th • 22 mins listen
AI in Medical Affairs
AI in Medical Affairs, patient outcomes, predictive analytics, rare disease identification, prompt engineering
In this episode, Tom Caravela and Patrina Pellett discuss insights from a recent AI in Medical Affairs conference. Tom highlights the lively atmosphere and key AI topics like efficiencies, patient outcomes, and use cases. The conversation covers AI's role in content development, training, predictive…
Feb 4th • 33 mins listen
2025 MAPS Conference RECAP
Medical Affairs, Patient Centricity, MAPS Conference, Med Tech, Storytelling in Healthcare
In this episode, Tom Caravela and Patrina Pellett offer a full RECAP of the 2025 Medical Affairs Professional Society Meeting. The key themes from the meeting are examined, such as impact and insights in Medical Affairs, Med Tech and Story Telling in Patient Centricity. Networking advice and confere…
Apr 1st • 33 mins listen
Medical Affairs- So Far to Come... So Far to Go
medical affairs, strategic partner, evidence generation, medical communications, patient centricity, healthcare information, future trends
In this episode, Tom Caravela and Mandy Krumnow explore the evolving landscape of medical affairs, highlighting its value and impact. They discuss what constitutes "true impact" within the field, supported by case studies showcasing successful initiatives. The conversation covers technological advan…
Apr 8th • 25 mins listen
Patients as a key stakeholder for scientific conferences
patient involvement in scientific congresses, patient advocate in research, ISMPP podcasts, medical and patient engagement, juvenile arthritis awareness, patient voice in healthcare
In this episode of Informed, guest host Dawn Lobban is joined by Simon Stones, an experienced patient advocate and senior medical writer. They discuss the topic of patients at scientific congresses and conferences. Simon shares his journey of being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and inflammator…
Nov 23rd • 17 mins listen
Illuminating science for patients and healthcare professionals through plain language podcasts
patient engagement in podcasts, medical education podcasts, MedComms webinars, scientific communication for patients, expert-led
Note this is a video recording of an online meeting conducted using the Zoom.us platform. Inevitably such recordings suffer a little in terms of their production values because of the internet connectivity and quality of webcams. Despite that, they allow us to provide additional valuable insights in…
Nov 9th • 48 mins listen
Bringing the Patient Voice into Company-Sponsored Publications: The Med Comms Perspective
patient participation in scientific publishing, medical communications and patient engagement, roles of patients in research, communicating with patient advocates, patient education in research, patient engagement podcast, scientific publishing process
Continuing our look at increasing patient participation in the scientific publication process, this episode of InformED will look at the process from a medical communications perspective. Our guests discuss questions to think through during the planning stages including: the different roles that pat…
Sep 12th • 20 mins listen
How Can We Expand Eligibility Criteria for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Clinical Trials to Serve More Patients?
This podcast considers the impact of exclusion criteria on clinical trials, generalizability, and the complexity of modernizing eligibility while maintaining trial integrity.
Mar 25th • 10 mins listen
How AI Can Improve Patient Identification and Recruitment for Clinical Trials
On today's episode, we will be discussing the promise of artificial intelligence to improve patient recruitment in clinical trials and advanced clinical research. Joining me for this discussion is Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, the medical director of oncology research at Capital Health in Philad…
Aug 15th • 19 mins listen
What I Tell My Patients: Expert Insights into Patient Education on New Treatments and Clinical Trial Participation in Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
Listen on Everand Featuring perspectives from Dr Christopher Flowers and Ms Robin Klebig, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice
Jul 22nd • 62 mins listen
Biosimilar Basics for Oncology Nurses and Patients
“The way I approach patient education conversations is to discuss it, address it, but not to emphasize it. I really like to focus on what the drug is. I mention if it’s a biosimilar, I explain it, I give resources if they want it, but I really try to focus on the things that they&rsquo…
Feb 1st • 30 mins listen
Biomarker Testing Improves Outcomes for Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
ONS member Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, thoracic oncology nurse practitioner at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss key considerations for oncology nurses regarding biomarker testing for …
May 24th • 34 mins listen
Patient Education for Next-Generation Sequencing to Guide Cancer Therapy
Highlights From Today’s Episode “With next-generation sequencing (NGS), multiple biomarkers can be evaluated using one test. So, in cancer care, we’re learning that any given tumor may harbor a variety of variants. So, if we’re considering using in situ hybridization (ISH)…
Mar 30th • 47 mins listen