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.

Advanced Biomaterial Scaffold Provides Alternative for Reconstructive Breast Surgery with Dr. Sanjay Kakkar Tensive TRANSCRIPT

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Oct 27, 2025

Dr. Sanjay Kakkar, CEO of Tensive, has developed an innovative bioresorbable polymeric scaffold for breast regeneration following a lumpectomy. The scaffold was designed to address a significant unmet need for breast cancer patients who have limited options for reconstruction. A key feature of this technology is that...

Advanced Biomaterial Scaffold Provides Alternative for Reconstructive Breast Surgery with Dr. Sanjay Kakkar Tensive

Oct 27, 2025

Innovative Bio-Interventional Treatment for Glaucoma with Dr. Sean Ianchulev Iantrek TRANSCRIPT

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Feb 12, 2025

Dr. Sean Ianchulev, CMO, previously CEO of Iantrek, is developing a new approach to treating glaucoma, which involves a biologic implant that can be customized to the patient's disease progression. This technology is designed to be more durable compared to traditional glaucoma treatments, which often require lifelong...

Innovative Bio-Interventional Treatment for Glaucoma with Dr. Sean Ianchulev Iantrek

Feb 12, 2025

Innovative Surgical Techniques Transform Lymphedema Treatment with Dr. Joseph Dayan Institute for Advanced Reconstruction TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 15, 2025

Dr. Joseph Dayan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Institute for Lymphatic Surgery and Innovation, a division of the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction. Doctors have traditionally focused on treating cancer rather than long-term effects such as lymphedema, a swelling condition caused by...