RealPharma: Conversations with Pharma Pathfinders

For biopharma pros seeking insightful discussions and a deeper understanding of the pharma world, join Dr. Na-Ri Oh and Ian Wendt as they talk with industry leaders and luminaries to delve into biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. RealPharma podcast aims to challenge your viewpoints, deepen your understanding of the pharma world beyond the headlines, and explore emerging trends in medical innovation.

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Episodes

Decoding HEOR: Iris Tam’s Insights on Pharma’s Value-Based Future

Join us on a deep dive into the world of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) with the remarkable Iris Tam, PharmD, a luminary in value-based evidence generation within the biopharma industry. In this episode, our hosts Ian and Na-Ri explore with Iris the critical role of HEOR in transforming today's pharmaceutical landscape, from drug development to global marketing strategies and beyond. Unpacking the complexities of HEOR, they delve into its definition, significance, and the evolving...

Mar 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Redefining Fertility Care: Shelley Bailey’s Journey with Famlee

Dive into the world of fertility with Shelley Bailey, the visionary founder and CEO of Famlee Fertility, on our latest episode. Discover Shelley's personal journey that led to the creation of Famlee, a company revolutionizing the fertility landscape with its home-based testing and clinical treatments aimed at empowering women to understand and enhance their fertility. In this enlightening conversation, Shelley unravels the role of Famlee in supporting women through their fertility treatment jour...

Mar 10, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7

A Surgeon General’s Perspective: Dr. Adams on Health Innovation and Equity Challenges

Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th US Surgeon General, discusses various topics related to public health, including Operation Warp Speed, diversity in clinical trials, improving healthcare access and outcomes, addressing health inequities, collaborative approaches in healthcare, challenges with pricing models, the importance of prevention and health literacy, and lessons learned from COVID-19. In this conversation, Dr. Jerome Adams discusses the impact of political pandering on public health messaging a...

Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Advocacy in Action: Coy Stout’s Vision for Empowered Healthcare

Trying to understand how pharma can effectively partner with patient advocates to support better patient outcomes? In this episode, Coy Stout discusses his journey in patient advocacy and the intersection of patient advocacy, policy, and social work in the pharma industry. He shares personal stories that motivated him to get involved in the field and highlights the importance of patient-centricity in biotech companies. Coy also discusses the role of technology in patient advocacy and the challen...

Feb 16, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Engineering Health: Dr. Khalil Ramadi’s Vision of Bioengineering and Neuromodulation

Dr. Khalil Ramadi, an assistant professor at New York University Abu Dhabi, discusses the field of bioengineering and his work in neuromodulation and ingestible electronics. He explains that bioengineering encompasses tinkering with biology and physiology, and its focus has shifted from building hardware tools for the clinic to devices that can be implanted in the body. Dr. Ramadi's interest in neuromodulation stems from the need to improve brain technologies and find non-invasive ways to target...

Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Beyond the Job Title: Mastering the Pharma Job Market with Kristiaan Rawlings

This episode discusses the biopharmaceutical job market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the state of the job market, including layoffs and hiring trends in the industry. The conversation also delves into the role of recruiters in the life sciences industry and provides insights into their day-to-day activities. Additionally, it offers advice for candidates on how to approach working with recruiters and highlights the importance of building long-term relationships. The episod...

Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Navigating the Ethical Maze: Dr. Arthur Caplan on Bioethics in Modern Medicine

Dr. Arthur Caplan, a distinguished bioethicist, discusses various topics related to bioethics. He highlights the importance of bioethics in areas such as organ transplantation, genetic testing, artificial intelligence, and personalized medicine. Dr. Caplan emphasizes the need for informed consent in research ethics and the importance of providing research participants with the results of studies. He also addresses the ethical considerations in organ transplantation, including the allocation of s...

Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Trailer

Coming January 2024! RealPharma Podcast is your gateway to the world of biopharmaceuticals and healthcare. Your hosts are two industry veterans who engage in in-depth conversations with pharma pathfinders/leaders who are shaping the future of medicine. Hear the stories behind the news that challenge traditional viewpoints and offer fresh perspectives that will make you rethink what you know about the healthcare industry.

Dec 09, 2023•3 min

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