Empowered Patient Podcast

Welcome to the Empowered Patient Podcast with Karen Jagoda. This show offers a glimpse into the latest innovations in applying generative AI, novel therapeutics and vaccines, and the evolving dynamics in the medical and healthcare landscape. One focus is on how providers, pharmaceutical companies, and payers are empowering patients. In addition, conversations often focus on how technology is empowering providers, care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and payers to improve patient outcomes and reduce friction across the healthcare landscape. Popular Topics Include: Virtual and digital health Use of AI, ML, and robots for clinical and administrative purposes Value-based healthcare Precision and stratified medicine Next-generation immuno, cell, and gene therapies Vaccines for infectious diseases and oncology Biomarkers and diagnostics Rare diseases MedTech and medical devices Clinical trials Population health Chronic conditions l Clinician and staff burnout Smart hospitals The audience includes life science leaders, researchers, medical professionals, patient advocates, digital health entrepreneurs, patients, caregivers, healthcare solution providers, students, journalists, and investors.

AI Platform Facilitating Improved Accessibility to Clinical Trials with Vanessa Lemarié myTomorrows TRANSCRIPT

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Feb 3, 2026

Vanessa Lemarié, Chief Operations Officer at myTomorrows, which is a platform for connecting patients, physicians, and clinical trial sponsors using a Trial Search AI tool designed to improve the accuracy of matching patients with suitable trials. The technology aims to speed up trial recruitment, increase...

AI Platform Facilitating Improved Accessibility to Clinical Trials with Vanessa Lemarié myTomorrows

Feb 3, 2026

Using Behavioral Science to Expand Clinical Trial Participation and Patient Engagement with Sarah Smith Oracle Life Sciences TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 26, 2026

Sarah Smith, Qualitative Specialist and Global Behavioral Science Strategy Lead at Oracle Life Sciences, is focused on the critical role of behavioral science in improving recruitment and retention in clinical trials. Oracle Life Sciences is working to address historical underrepresentation in clinical trials...

Using Behavioral Science to Expand Clinical Trial Participation and Patient Engagement with Sarah Smith Oracle Life Sciences

Jan 26, 2026

Addressing Health Disparities Through Workforce Diversity and Improved Access to Clinical Trials with Dr. Eugene Manley STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 21, 2026

Dr. Eugene Manley, biomedical scientist turned social impact leader and Founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation, is focused on increasing STEMM workforce diversity and improving outcomes for underserved cancer patients. He highlights the lack of diversity in foundational lung cancer research and...