Research in Action

"Research in Action" explores the dynamic world of life sciences, covering topics such as drug discovery, clinical trials, commercialization, and the importance of real-world data and real-world evidence. Our episodes feature insightful conversations with scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders from pharma, biotech and CROs, who are pioneering patient-centered research, and driving innovation in life sciences and health. Navigate the complexities of drug development, gain a deeper understanding of clinical trials, and explore how technology is shifting paradigms in patient care. Join us to witness the transformative power of life sciences and health research—from lab to life.

Patient empowerment, digital innovation, and rare diseases

Oct 5, 2023

How is clinical research becoming more patient-focused and more convenient for patients to participate in clinical trials? Why is a decentralized approach especially important concerning rare diseases? And how will digital innovation advance the way clinical research is conducted? We will learn those answers and more in...

Biotech startup working with Oracle to innovate for pharma

Sep 20, 2023

How is academia fostering research that later turns into startup companies? What are new computational powers bringing to in silico drug design? And what is MoveableType methodology and why should pharma be excited about it? We will learn those answers and more in this episode with Lance Westerhoff, President and...

Science, Research, and Reaching the UN SDGs

Sep 6, 2023

What are the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? What are the biggest challenges in pursuing and achieving those goals? How does technology play a role? And what’s the best way for government, academia, and industry to cooperate and collaborate in support of fundamental research? We will learn those...

Talking AI, Computer Vision, Autism, and Small Data Problems

Aug 16, 2023

How is computer vision being used to spot autism symptoms much earlier in children? What is augmented cognition? And how can you use AI to make data models work even with small data sets? We will learn those answers and more in this episode with Dr. Sarah Ostadabbas. Dr. Ostadabbas is an associate professor in...

Cloud technology’s impact on epidemiology research and public health

Jul 12, 2023

How do the latest technologies impact epidemiology, clinical research, and public health? What kind of progress has there been in collaboration, open data, and citizen science? And in what ways can digital health appropriately supplement healthcare with the human touch? We will get the answers to these questions and...