mdtalk

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mdtalk shines a light on the most important issues surrounding clinical research, trials and patients. Exploring ways we can make life better for patients taking part in clinical trials, improve access to healthcare and create better clinical outcomes, we speak to thought leaders and change makers across a range of organisations within the life sciences industry.

  1. 10/19/2023

    mdtalk | Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Sheila Mikhail - Episode 16

    To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are joined in this moving and potentially life-saving mdtalk by Sheila Mikhail, Executive Director of Columbus Children's Foundation and Co-Founder and Advisor at Ask Bio. Sheila is a Lawyer, Business Leader, and Philanthropist. She received her Doctor of Law in Business Commerce from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 1997. She has been featured in the Medicine Maker 2023 Power List, and, among many other accolades, was selected as EY Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernest & Young in Nov 2021. Sheila received a breast cancer diagnosis and after experiencing life-changing health inequality and an extraordinarily difficult journey to diagnosis and appropriate treatment, Sheila focused her efforts on philanthropy and advocacy by founding BC-Ruckus. BC-Ruckus seeks to increase awareness of breast cancer screening and diagnosis, as well as to campaign for equal access to potentially life-saving screenings that are not currently available to many in the US.

    44 min

  2. 07/19/2023

    mdtalk LIVE | In conversation with the industry: The impact of decentralisation in clinical trials - Episode 15

    We recently hosted a very special live podcast recording. In place of our usual mdtalk, we facilitated a live round table of experts to discuss the impact of decentralisation in clinical trials. In this jam-packed, fascinating discussion, representatives from the patient community, sponsors, sites, and clinical operations all sat around the virtual table for the very first time to debate our common challenges: The barriers to participation in traditional clinical trials Why sites and sponsors might be reluctant to run a decentralised or hybrid trial, and how we can overcome these challenges What the future looks like for the clinical trials industry Host LaQuinta Jernigan, Chief Operating Officer at mdgroup, was joined by: Jameka Hill - Senior Director of Clinical Trial Health Equity at Moderna Christine Daniels - Cell Biologist at Ask Bio Eric South - President of the Gladiator Project Megan Liles - Vice President of Clinical Operations at ProKidney Corp

    1h 5m

  3. 05/05/2023

    mdtalk | Ensuring equitable healthcare in cell-based therapies with Dr Eneida Nemecek - Episode 14

    For this motivating episode of mdtalk, host LaQuinta Jernigan, Chief Operating Officer at mdgroup, was joined by Dr Eneida Nemecek.  Eneida is Medical Director of Clinical Research and Pediatric and Medical Oncology Doctor. at Oregon Health & Science University. Eneida is also dedicated to promoting diversity in healthcare and volunteers in a range of roles for incredible charities.  LaQuinta and Eneida discussed Eneida’s experience as a medical doctor and professor; how these experiences have influenced her to dedicate herself to making healthcare equitable; and the vital role clinical research plays in creating health equity.

    27 min

  4. 03/28/2023

    mdtalk | The Rise of the Agency Nurse: How Burnout Has Affected Healthcare Workers With Stephanie Katz - Episode 13

    For this episode of mdtalk, host and COO of mdgroup, LaQuinta Jernigan, is joined by Stephanie Katz, Director of mdgroup’s sister company, seacolehealth.   seacolehealth is a talent agency for healthcare and research professionals seeking flexible and rewarding opportunities to work in patient healthcare and clinical studies worldwide. Their nurses and healthcare professionals deliver remarkable patient experiences for traditional, decentralised, and hybrid clinical trials.   Stephanie is a registered nurse who joined the seacolehealth team in 2021. Before this, she worked at the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where she started as a nurse clinician before becoming a research nurse manager.

    24 min

  5. 02/23/2023

    mdtalk | Support for parents and guardians of children with rare diseases - Episode 12

    Episode 12 is a very special edition of mdtalk. Host LaQuinta Jernigan, Chief Operating Officer at mdgroup, is joined by Jennifer Kinnebrew, Shaniece Goodlow, and Maggie Settlemire. These incredible women have kindly agreed to join us to discuss their experiences of having children with rare diseases, and how we can advocate better care for everyone.

    49 min

  6. 01/31/2023

    mdtalk | The Future of Clinical Trials: Looking At The Year Ahead With Tom Brazier and Tarquin Scadding-Hunt - Episode 11

    2022 was a big year for clinical trials.  From supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages to slowing the MedTech boom of 2021, we have weathered some significant challenges. In Episode 11 of mdtalk, host LaQuinta Jernigan, Chief Operating Officer at mdgroup, is joined by Tom Brazier, our Director of Decentralised Clinical Solutions and mdgroup’s Chief Executive Officer, Tarquin Scadding-Hunt.  They reflect on the past year and explore their predictions and hopes for 2023.

    30 min

  7. 12/20/2022

    mdtalk | How Hybrid Solutions Make Clinical Trials More Accessible & Increase Retention With Caroline Jackson - Episode 10

    In Episode 10 of mdtalk, host LaQuinta Jernigan (mdgroup’s Chief Operating Officer) is joined by Caroline Jackson, mdgroup’s Executive Vice President of Patient Services, to discuss the pros and cons of hybrid clinical studies and explore how we can work to make clinical trials more accessible, cost-efficient and patient-focused.

    32 min

  8. 11/14/2022

    mdtalk | How Do We Tackle The Biggest Challenges of MedTech? with Adam Spinks and Lyndon Johnson - Episode 9

    Digital transformation in healthcare is a hot topic for clinical trial organisers and sponsors – and a complex one too.   In this episode, mdgroup’s Chief Operating Officer LaQuinta Jernigan is joined by Adam Spinks and Lyndon Johnson from 8fold Governance. Together, they delve into the challenges posed by the rapid advancement of medical technology and why compliance, good governance and patient-centricity are vitally important wherever technology is adopted.   Collectively, 8fold Governance has almost 100 years of combined experience in the UK health sector and provides end-to-end services for health technology companies including information governance, compliance, clinical safety, software development and more.

    45 min
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mdtalk shines a light on the most important issues surrounding clinical research, trials and patients. Exploring ways we can make life better for patients taking part in clinical trials, improve access to healthcare and create better clinical outcomes, we speak to thought leaders and change makers across a range of organisations within the life sciences industry.

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  • Creator
    mdGroup
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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