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.

Precision Medicine Platform Targets Specific Brain Region to Treat PTSD with Dr. Jenifer Perusini Neurovation Labs TRANSCRIPT

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Feb 19, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Perusini, CEO and Founder of Neurovation Labs, is developing a precision medicine platform to create targeted therapeutics and diagnostic tools that treat specific brain regions to address central nervous system diseases. For the treatment of PTSD, the approach focuses on the overactive amygdala due...

Precision Medicine Platform Targets Specific Brain Region to Treat PTSD with Dr. Jenifer Perusini Neurovation Labs

Feb 19, 2026

Detecting Brain Changes Before Symptoms Appear with AI-Driven Brain Health Platform with David Bates Linus Health TRANSCRIPT

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Nov 25, 2025

David Bates, CEO and Co-Founder of Linus Health, highlights the need to monitor brain health to identify the earliest signs of cognitive decline. The Linus Health AI-powered platform enables primary care providers to quickly screen for, diagnose, and help manage cognitive issues for an expanding population. Striving to...

Detecting Brain Changes Before Symptoms Appear with AI-Driven Brain Health Platform with David Bates Linus Health

Nov 25, 2025

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Critical to Managing the Rising Dementia Epidemic with Dr. Thomas Wisniewski NYU Langone TRANSCRIPT

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Nov 10, 2025

Dr. Thomas Wisniewski, Director of NYU Langone's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, shares insights from a recent study that projects new dementia cases in the US will double by 2060. New diagnostic tools have made it easier to identify early signs of Alzheimer's, and disease-modifying therapies are being approved,...