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.

Immunotherapy Stimulates Immune Upregulation and Downregulation in Treatment for Osteosarcoma with Paul Romness OS Therapies TRANSCRIPT

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Sep 9, 2026

Paul Romness, CEO, President, and Chair of OS Therapies, which is developing an immunotherapy to treat osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer that stimulates the immune system to identify and eliminate cancer cells. The approach upregulates positive immune factors amd downregulates negative factors resulting in a...

Immunotherapy Stimulates Immune Upregulation and Downregulation in Treatment for Osteosarcoma with Paul Romness OS Therapies

Sep 9, 2026

Rapid Exome and Genome Testing for the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases with Lisa Gurry GeneDx TRANSCRIPT

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Jul 13, 2026

Lisa Gurry, Chief Business Officer at GeneDx, is transforming the diagnosis of rare diseases in children by providing comprehensive genetic testing. Using exome and genome sequencing, they deliver rapid, accurate results that enable early intervention and access to therapies. Through partnerships and a network of...

Rapid Exome and Genome Testing for the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases with Lisa Gurry GeneDx

Jul 13, 2026

Novel Oral Therapy Targets Inflammation and Fibrosis in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Sten Sörensen Cereno Scientific TRANSCRIPT

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Jun 29, 2026

Sten Sörensen, CEO of Cereno Scientific, discusses work on epigenetic modulation to treat the rare disease Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, a progressive and fatal condition for which current treatments primarily manage symptoms. Core pathological processes of PAH include inflammation, fibrosis, and the growth of...