The Syneos Health Podcast

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The Syneos Health Podcast

The Syneos Health Podcast Series dissects some of the most complex issues biopharma leaders are facing today. Our clinical and commercial experts provide time-tested solutions, as well as perspectives on the news of the day. Each episode explores the challenges and considerations involved with bringing biopharmaceuticals to the market.

  1. MAR 19

    Project Optimus Series: Operationalizing Dose Optimization

    In this episode of The Syneos Health Podcast, we continue our exploration of Project Optimus and the evolution of dose optimization in oncology drug development. Following our discussion on regulatory expectations in the previous episode, we now turn to the operational challenges and strategies required to implement optimized dosing in real-world settings. Host Dr. Wael Harb is joined by Patrick Melvin, Vice President, Oncology & Hematology and Global Head, Novel and Emerging Therapies at...

    18 min

  2. FEB 12

    Opportunities Abound for PDTs, with Click Therapeutics

    Unlike general health and wellness apps, Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-authorized, prescribed by healthcare professionals, and rigorously studied in clinical trials. With the global PDT market projected to reach $43 billion by 2032, new regulatory pathways, including CMS billing codes in 2025, are set to enhance adoption and accessibility. In his final episode hosting the Syneos Health Podcast, Nick Kenny is joined by Dr. Shaheen Lakhan, Chief Medical Officer, and Laura Tar...

    20 min

  3. JAN 24

    Unlocking the Black Box of Psychiatric Clinical Research, with Dr. Rishi Kakar of Segal Trials

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rishi Kakar, Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director at Segal Trials. Host Andy Moniz, Vice President, Therapeutic Strategy & Innovation at Syneos Health, sits down with Dr. Kakar to explore his inspiring journey from a 15-year-old immigrant discovering neuroscience in a Queens library to becoming a leader in clinical research and innovation. Dr. Kakar shares the personal moments that shaped his passion for psychiatry, the pivotal experiences that dr...

    17 min

  4. JAN 17

    Project Optimus Series: The Regulatory Implications of Project Optimus

    In this episode of the Syneos Health Podcast, series host Dr. Wael Harb, Vice President of Medical Management at Syneos Health, continues the exploration of FDA's groundbreaking Project Optimus and its profound implications for oncology drug development. He is joined by Zohra Lomri, Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs at Syneos Health, to discuss how this initiative is transforming dose optimization strategies and reshaping the clinical trial landscape. The conversation delves into the FD...

    19 min

  5. JAN 16

    CNS Summit Series: Pioneering Patient Advocacy, with Ryan Brooks from CenExel

    For our special series celebrating 15 years of innovation with CNS Summit, host Dr. Alexandria Wise sits down with Ryan Brooks, Executive Chairman and CEO of CenExel, a leading specialty site network. In this discussion, recorded from the floor of CNS Summit 2024, Ryan shares his journey from a farm in Idaho to leading a network of Centers of Excellence, driven by personal health challenges and a passion for advancing healthcare. The conversation explores CenExel's mission to advocate for pat...

    15 min

  6. JAN 14

    CNS Summit Series: Future-Proofing Clinical Trials

    In this episode, Dr. Alexandria Wise speaks with Steve Rosenberg, CEO of uMotif, recorded from the CNS Summit 2024 exhibit floor. With over four decades of experience in software development and two decades in clinical research, Steve shares his journey from early tech innovations to his current mission of revolutionizing patient engagement and site support in clinical trials. Steve discusses the pivotal role of patient-centric tools in modernizing clinical research, emphasizing the need to r...

    13 min

  7. JAN 9

    CNS Summit Series: Pioneering Psychiatry - Behind the Breakthrough KarXT with Dr. Stephen Brannan

    In this inspiring look at the progress and potential in psychiatry research, Dr. Alexandria Wise sits down with Dr. Stephen Brannan, former Chief Medical Officer of Karuna Therapeutics, to discuss the groundbreaking approval of KarXT—the first muscarinic mechanism antipsychotic in decades. Dr. Brannan reflects on his journey in psychiatry, the challenges of clinical trials, and the transformative impact of KarXT on treating schizophrenia's positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. The conv...

    16 min

  8. JAN 7

    CNS Summit Series: Decoding Biology to Radically Change the Lives of Patients, with Dr. Najat Khan of Recursion Pharma

    In this episode, host Dr. Alexandria Wise sits down with Dr. Najat Khan, Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer at Recursion Pharma, live from the floor of CNS Summit 2024. Together, they explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning are transforming drug discovery and development, shortening timelines, and driving precision medicine. Dr. Khan shares her inspiring journey, from her upbringing surrounded by medicine to leading innovations at the intersection o...

    12 min
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The Syneos Health Podcast Series dissects some of the most complex issues biopharma leaders are facing today. Our clinical and commercial experts provide time-tested solutions, as well as perspectives on the news of the day. Each episode explores the challenges and considerations involved with bringing biopharmaceuticals to the market.

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  • Creator
    Syneos Health
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    164
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    © 2025 The Syneos Health Podcast
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