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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachel Stewart, OVID Health Deputy Head of Patient Partnerships, continues the conversation with John James, Chief Executive Officer of the Sickle Cell Society.
Listen as they discuss the benefits of adopting an innovative approach in partnerships, the importance of involving patients and families in the measurement of partnership impact from the early stage and the significance of long-term partnerships in achieving lasting impact.
(0:04) Introduction(0:45) Innovation in partnerships(1:42) Measuring impact(3:13) The value of long-term partnerships(6:49) Patient centricity(8:05) Key tips for establishing a partnership
About the guest:John James is the Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society. The Sickle Cell Society is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life and has been working alongside healthcare professionals, parents, and people living with sickle cell to raise awareness of the disorder.

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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachel Stewart, OVID Health Deputy Head of Patient Partnerships, interviews John James, Chief Executive Officer of the Sickle Cell Society. In this episode John shares his insights on the progress he has seen in healthcare partnerships throughout his career, from his work with the Sickle Cell Society and his role as a judge on OVID Health's Patient Partnership Index.
(0:04) Introduction(1:01) Understanding Sickle Cell Disease(4:01) The Sickle Cell Society(8:06) The impact of successful partnerships(10:46) The evolution and future of partnerships
About the guest:John James is the Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society. The Sickle Cell Society is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life and has been working alongside healthcare professionals, parents, and people living with sickle cell to raise awareness of the disorder.

Find out more about the Sickle Cell Society  
OVID Health is an award-winning, independent agency with expertise in healthcare public affairs, patient advocacy, and communications. Their team builds bridges between the worlds of industry, healthcare, and the public sector to help clients achieve change in the health and life sciences sectors.
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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachel Gonzaga, Head of Patient Partnerships at OVID Health, continues the conversation with Mary Pavlou, President of the Fabry International Network and a trained nurse who lives with Fabry disease. Listen as Mary highlights the importance of transparency in successful partnerships and the challenge of measuring the success of collaborations with industry.   (0:48) Measuring success(3:05) Initiating partnerships with patient organisations(4:18) The questions pharma should be asking(5:04) The need for educational material
About the guest:Mary Pavlou is the President and Head of Patient Partnerships at Fabry International Network. She is a trained nurse and Fabry disease patient herself.
Fabry International Network is an independent and vibrant network of Fabry patient associations whose purpose is to collaborate, communicate and promote best practice to support those affected by Fabry disease, connecting health professionals and allying with industry partners, with the mission to empower Fabry patients all over the world.

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OVID Health is an award-winning, independent agency with expertise in healthcare public affairs, patient advocacy, and communications. Their team builds bridges between the worlds of industry, healthcare, and the public sector to help clients achieve change in the health and life sciences sectors.
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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachel Gonzaga, Head of Patient Partnerships at OVID Health, interviews Mary Pavlou, President of the Fabry International Network as they discuss the organisation's accomplishments and the importance of transparent partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry.
The Fabry International Network aims to raise awareness about Fabry disease, provide a platform for doctors and patient representatives to exchange experiences and best practices, and support the global Fabry community.   (0:50) Living with Fabry Disease(2:46) Fabry International Network(5:40) Acquiring funding for neglected needs
About the guest:Mary Pavlou is the President and Head of Patient Partnerships at Fabry International Network. She is a trained nurse and Fabry disease patient herself.
Fabry International Network is an independent and vibrant network of Fabry patient associations whose purpose is to collaborate, communicate and promote best practice to support those affected by Fabry disease, connecting health professionals and allying with industry partners, with the mission to empower Fabry patients all over the world.

Find out more about the Fabry International Network
OVID Health is an award-winning, independent agency with expertise in healthcare public affairs, patient advocacy, and communications. Their team builds bridges between the worlds of industry, healthcare, and the public sector to help clients achieve change in the health and life sciences sectors.
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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachael Gonzaga, OVID Health Head of Patient Partnerships, continues the conversation with Victoria Clare, Chief Executive of Ovacome, the National Ovarian Cancer Support Charity.
Listen as they focus on trust and the need for a long-term view and clear communication in order to build lasting relationships, as well as how to measure success within partnerships.   (0:50) Starting a partnership(2:10) Partnerships in Oncology(3:53) Measuring success(6:20) Trends in Pharma
About the guest:Victoria Clare is the CEO of Ovacome, the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes people who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.
Ovacome aims to reduce isolation, share information, promote knowledge and support anyone affected by ovarian cancer. They provide direct support to over 6,200 people through their support line and events, with nearly 80,000 people accessing their expert information materials each year.
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OVID Health is an award-winning, independent agency with expertise in healthcare public affairs, patient advocacy, and communications. Their team builds bridges between the worlds of industry, healthcare, and the public sector to help clients achieve change in the health and life sciences sectors.
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In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachael Gonzaga, OVID Health Head of Patient Partnerships, interviews Victoria Clare, Chief Executive of Ovacome, the National Ovarian Cancer Support Charity as they discuss how Ovacome provides support and information to individuals affected by ovarian cancer and their families, while also working closely with the clinical community to ensure patient views are included in research and resources. (0:39) About Ovacome(3:16) Proud partnerships(5:15) Innovation within projects(7:44) Internal perceptions of partnerships
About the guest:Victoria Clare is the CEO of Ovacome, the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes people who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.
Ovacome aims to reduce isolation, share information, promote knowledge and support anyone affected by ovarian cancer. They provide direct support to over 6,200 people through their support line and events, with nearly 80,000 people accessing their expert information materials each year.
Find out more about Ovacome
OVID Health is an award-winning, independent agency with expertise in healthcare public affairs, patient advocacy, and communications. Their team builds bridges between the worlds of industry, healthcare, and the public sector to help clients achieve change in the health and life sciences sectors.
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