LifeSci Talks

TransPerfect Life Sciences
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Hosted by Mark Wade of TransPerfect Life Sciences, LifeSci Talks is an informal, informative conversation that focuses on a variety of themes and topics in the life sciences space. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts from different therapeutic areas and divisions, the discussions provide actionable takeaways and topical insights into current global challenges and opportunities.

  1. 3D AGO

    Building Fit-for-Purpose PRO Instruments: Focused Modern Measures Over General Instruments

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader & COA SME at TransPerfect Life Sciences, is joined by Katja Rudell, VP of Patient-Centered Outcomes at Kielo Research, to take a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of patient-centered instrument development. They discuss diaries and quality of life tools, rare disease challenges, and proxy reporting, as well as the tradeoffs that can often occur in balancing regulatory rigor, patient burden, and realistic instrument usability. Listen in to hear why multiple instruments for the same disease can often create not only frustration for patients, but can also overburden them simultaneously. The episode will share suggestions as to how study teams can design smarter, more patient-centered measurement strategies.

    20 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    Meaningful patient involvement in HTA decision making: where do we go from here?

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Alice Biggane, Outcomes Innovation and Research Lead at Pfizer UK, to discuss how various PRO measures inform and impact reimbursement decisions for HTA driven markets.  Together they unpack what data sources and methods exist for the quantification and understanding of HRQoL for cost-effectiveness decision making and the complex interplay between the need to reduce burden and increase transparency through standardization, while maintaining the crucial and nuanced balance of different stakeholder requirements. Tune in to learn how leading organizations are working to build more inclusive, efficient, and patient-focused clinical trials, and accelerating patient-access to new health technologies.

    19 min

  3. 09/11/2025

    Silver Bullet or Useful Repositories: The Reality of Clinical Trial Libraries

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, is joined by Jonathan Norman, Director of Translation and Localization at YPrime, for an in-depth discussion on the realities of eCOA libraries. Together, they explore why “libraries” are more accurately described as asset repositories, the conditions under which reuse can meaningfully accelerate study timelines, and the limitations that prevent them from being a universal solution. The conversation highlights both the efficiencies and challenges of reuse, providing clarity on how sponsors and providers can better align expectations in clinical trial execution.

    20 min

  4. 08/01/2025

    Modernizing eCOA: Emulators, Backups, and the Future of Reporting

    In this tech-forward episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, welcomes Indira Jain-Figueroa, Product Director at Evinova, for a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of eCOA development. Covering everything from cross-platform development, backups, and emulator use to the future role of AI in reporting, this conversation highlights how innovation can improve both user experience and study efficiency in clinical trials.

    24 min

  5. 07/01/2025

    Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI’s Place in Patient-Focused Research

    Artificial intelligence is redefining what’s possible across the clinical development lifecycle, but with rapid innovation comes the need for thoughtful oversight. In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Richard “RJ” Kedziora, Co-Founder of Estenda Solutions, to explore how AI is transforming clinical research and digital health. From scaling informed consent through digital avatars to detecting patient emotion using voice and behavioral cues, they dive into the practical applications, ethical challenges, and future potential of AI in patient-centric trials.

    24 min

  6. 05/23/2025

    Making the Most of Smaller Population Samples: Qualitative Insights in Rare Disease

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Dr. Kate Williams, Director of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research at Acaster Lloyd, to explore the nuances of gathering and applying qualitative data in rare disease research. From intaking both the patient and caregiver experience using a narrative approach, to qualitatively describing the experience of living in different disease states, the two focus on the importance of capturing the patient experience beyond the numbers. Tune in and hear about how partnering with patient organizations can help amplify findings across various channels in ways that make sense to every stakeholder, from regulator to clinician to patient.   Bonus resource: Check out the paper Dr. Kate Williams references on AADC in the episode here!

    22 min

  7. 02/25/2025

    Data Without Interpretation is Meaningless: Unlocking Inherent Value Within the Numbers

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Elizabeth (Nicki) Bush, Executive Director and Global Head of Endpoint Strategy and COA Measurement at OPEN Health Group to discuss the growing complexity of collecting and interpreting patient data. With insights from the recent FDA workshop around Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFFD), the two discuss the importance of integrating measurement science early in the study design, improving data quality while minimizing patient burden, and ensuring patient data is not just gathered, but meaningfully applied in regulatory submissions.

    24 min

  8. 11/25/2024

    Measuring What Matters: Modernizing Clinical Outcome Assessments with Patient-Centric Approaches

    In this episode of LifeSci Talks, TransPerfect’s Global Practice Leader Mark Wade sits down with Dr. Karl McEvoy, VP of eCOA and Patient Technology at YPrime, to discuss the importance of embracing technology in clinical research to reduce the patient burden. The two cover everything from updating legacy instruments to more modern solutions such as using video assessments, to incorporating caregiver and patient advocacy groups input for reshaping trial design. Listen in for insights on strategies that balance data collection with the demands of an ever-evolving global clinical landscape to drive meaningful outcomes.

    24 min
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Hosted by Mark Wade of TransPerfect Life Sciences, LifeSci Talks is an informal, informative conversation that focuses on a variety of themes and topics in the life sciences space. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts from different therapeutic areas and divisions, the discussions provide actionable takeaways and topical insights into current global challenges and opportunities.

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  • Creator
    TransPerfect Life Sciences
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    LifeSci Talks