Beyond the Chart with Dr. Dash
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Join Stanford cardiologist, Dr. Rajesh Dash in discussions with experts dedicated to exploring big ideas in data science and innovation in healthcare.
Join Stanford cardiologist, Dr. Rajesh Dash in discussions with experts dedicated to exploring big ideas in data science and innovation in healthcare.
In this episode, Dr. Dash, is joined by Dr. Rosa Coppolecchia, senior director of global clinical lead for thrombosis and vascular diseases at Bayer and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Dr. Coppolecchia shares her extensive 18-year experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on cardiovascular and preventive medicine. They discuss her transition from practicing occupational medicine to joining Bayer in 2005, driven by personal experiences and a desire to impact cardiovascular health through research and clinical development. The conversation highlights her work on aspirin and other cardiovascular therapies, addressing health disparities, particularly among women, and the challenges and innovations in decentralized clinical trials. The discussion also touches on the evolution of cardiovascular disease treatment, the impact of new technologies like wearables and telemedicine, and the importance of patient education and compliance. Dr. Coppolecchia also shares her involvement in promoting STEM education among young women through the American Heart Association.
In this episode of Beyond the Chart, host Dr. Raj Dash interviews Priya Singh, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Senior Associate Dean at Stanford Medicine. They discuss Priya's extensive career, her role in shaping Stanford Medicine's strategic initiatives, and the challenges of integrating diverse perspectives within a complex healthcare system. The conversation also covers the impact of emerging technologies like AI on healthcare and the importance of collaboration and alignment in achieving organizational success.
In this episode of Beyond the Chart, Dr. Dash welcomes Dr. Jo Anne Foody, \ Chief Medical Officer for Esperion Therapeutics. Dr. Foody is a renowned cardiologist with a prolific career spanning academia and industry. She transitioned from academic positions at Yale and Harvard Medical Schools to significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Merck Research Labs and Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Foody discusses her journey and achievements at Esperion, where she has been instrumental in the development of Bempedoic acid, an oral therapy for lowering cardiovascular risk. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes in conducting clinical trials, particularly the significant accomplishment of achieving gender parity in the CLEAR Outcomes study. Dr. Foody emphasizes the importance of patient-centric approaches, real-world evidence, and the need for innovative risk models to improve preventive cardiology. She also touches on the necessity of addressing health disparities and the evolving landscape of cardiovascular therapies. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the future of drug development and the potential for precision medicine to transform patient care.
In this episode of Beyond the Chart, Dr. Dash sits down with Dr. Michael Devoy, Chief Medical Officer and EVP of Medical Affairs of Pharmacovigilance at Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Devoy underscores the shift towards more patient-focused solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. They also discuss the importance of designing clinical trials that are not only scientifically rigorous but also more practical and sympathetic to patients' needs. This approach aims to accelerate the delivery of effective therapies while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
In this episode, Dr. Rajesh Dash, PhD, MD, hosts Niraj Sehgal, MD, MPH, the Chief Medical Officer at Stanford Health Care. During their conversation, Niraj reflects on how he leaned into a leadership role during the pandemic to inspire interprofessional teamwork and multidisciplinary partnerships across the Bay Area. He shares his commitment to the development of physician leaders, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, mastery, and purpose, and outlines his bold vision for incorporating machine learning and automation tools into clinical care, integrating clinical trials and real-world evidence into the standard of care, and enhancing the accessibility and equity of healthcare services, irrespective of where patients live. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Implementation Challenges in Clinical Guidelines: Discusses the challenges of translating clinical research into practice, highlighting gaps between recommended and actual practices in medicine. Advancements in Real-World Evidence: Explores how real-world evidence is becoming a crucial element in the evolution of medical guidelines, potentially speeding up the process of their adoption in clinical settings. Technological Innovations in Medicine: Examines the role of new technologies in improving clinical decision-making, including the development and use of clinical decision support systems. Health Equity and Inclusion: Addresses initiatives to improve health equity and inclusion within clinical care and research, emphasizing the importance of involving underrepresented groups in clinical trials. How do you change the culture of healthcare practice? Harnessing machine learning and automation tools to proactively identify and manage patient risks and conditions. Integrating clinical trials into routine clinical care.