The Life Sciences D’n’A podcast is hosted by AI and data analytics experts and pharma industry veterans Nagaraja Srivatsan and Amar Drawid. They explore the evolving use of AI and data science with innovators working to reshape all aspects of the biopharmaceutical industry from the way new therapeutics are discovered to how they are marketed.
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Welcome! Dr. John Nelson reveals how science, mathematics, data, and analytics can be used to tell meaningful stories and the steps you can take in your organization to improve your work environment and the outcomes of your patients. This podcast is for clinicians, operations, executives, and technologists seeking to advance their career and make a difference in healthcare. Dr. Nelson's experience includes work in 46 countries and with over 400 organizations. He is recognized as an expert an ...
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Carrot Health CEO Kurt Waltenbaugh brings in industry experts for conversations that dive into the intersection of social determinants of health and predictive analytics looking for ways to remove barriers to wellness for everyone.
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We talk with employers, benefits advisors, technology innovators, and other experts in wellness, human resources, and healthcare."Healthcare on the Rocks" is a production of Springbuk. Imagine a world where every healthcare decision is backed and guided by data. Springbuk is the health data analytics solution that equips you with the insights and expertise you need to sharpen your benefits strategy, advance employee health, and contain costs. Unlike legacy data warehouses, we simplify data-d ...
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The modern Healthcare Industry is an utter failure. It doesn't help sick people get well. It doesn't help healthy people avoid sickness. Instead, it makes us fat, keeps us sick and turns us into lifetime drug users. And to add insult to injury, we are required to give ever bigger slices of our paychecks to buy “health insurance” which insures nothing beyond continued financial servitude. If modern healthcare was about health, then Big Pharma, Big Food, Big Insurance and Big Government would ...
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we live, work and interact. The pace of change is relentless—and it’s increasingly difficult to keep up. Through conversations with leaders across industries and professions, we explore how to harness the technology’s potential and prepare for an AI-first future. Whether you’re building a business, navigating the future of work, or simply trying to make sense of what comes next, this is for you. Discover more episodes, tools and frameworks at notat ...
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Welcome to Healthcare Insights – The Podcast Shaping the Future of Healthcare Healthcare is evolving, and leaders in government, hospital systems, and private healthcare, healthcare funders and insurers need real solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Hosted by renowned health strategist Mark Gordon, CEO of Health System Intelligence (HSI), Healthcare Insights brings together the world’s leading policy & AI experts, clinicians, and decision-makers to discuss the innovations transforming gl ...
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Talent Draup is your go-to for in-depth conversations with senior HR leaders from around the world. In each episode, we delve into the strategies and brains that drive talent in successful organizations today. Join us as we dig deep into topics like strategic workforce planning, global location strategies, predictive analytics, and skills-based hiring. Our guests share their experiences and best practices, offering valuable insights for HR professionals seeking to navigate the complexities o ...
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Navigating the AI Landscape in Clinical Development
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47:36Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer at Parexel, sits down with Srivatsan Nagaraja to discuss the adoption of AI technologies in clinical development. He highlights the importance of workflow integration, the challenges of change management, and how to prepare organizations for an AI-driven future.…
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Transforming Cancer Diagnostics and Care with AI
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59:28Mohan Uttarwar, CEO 1Cell.Ai, sits down with Amar Drawid to discuss how his company is transforming cancer diagnostics and care by combining cutting-edge molecular science with advanced AI. He talks about how the company’s single-cell multi-omics platform provides real-time, precision insights, enhances patient selection in clinical trials, and del…
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Moving Beyond the Hype of AI in Biopharma
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43:30Amar Drawid, vice president and global head of data analytics, insights, and AI for BioNTech, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the evolution, adoption, and challenges of AI in the biopharma sector. He discusses the real-world implementation challenges of generative AI, the iterative process of developing business solutions, and the nece…
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Why AI’s Most Promising Near-Term Value Is in Clinical Operations
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49:10Dimitris Agrafiotis, director of digital analytics and AI at Arsenal Capital Partners sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the current state of AI in clinical trials, the potential for AI to streamline operations, and the importance of user experience and change management in driving adoption of the technology.…
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Predictive skills architecture is reshaping talent intelligence with Mickey Raie
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41:26In this episode of Talent Draup, Mickey Mohit Raie, who leads skills analytics and insights at Accenture, speaks with Vijay Swaminathan, CEO of Draup, on everything predictive skills architecture and the evolution of talent intelligence in the age of AI. Mickey has driven Accenture’s journey toward a truly data-driven, business-aligned skills frame…
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Luke van der Waals: Mastering Supply Chain Resiliency
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41:02My guest today is Luke van der Waals. Luke manages the North American offshore supply chain for SLB, a multinational oil field services company. Previously, he led digital transformation across SLB's global planning and supply chain operations. His focus has been on using technology to drive real-world impact, streamlining operations, embedding sus…
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Teaching the Biopharma Workforce to Coexist with AI
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47:03Sunil Talathi, senior director and head of data insights, data sciences, and analytics for BeOne Medicines; sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss his experience implementing AI in a biopharmaceutical company. He discusses cost considerations, prompt engineering, and the need for collaboration between humans and AI systems.…
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Kenon Chen: Innovating Real Estate Valuation Models
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30:39My guest today is Kenon Chen. Kenon leads strategy and growth at Clear Capital, a real estate analytics, data solutions, and valuation technology company. With a background in tech, he's grown to love the housing and real estate space, bringing an innovative outlook to product development and organizational growth. In our conversation, we delve int…
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Making Clinical Trials More Predictable with AI
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41:31Craig Lipset, advisor and founder of Clinical Innovation Partners, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss how AI can bring greater predictability to clinical trials, how organizations can adopt the technology effectively, and the importance of having a culture of experimentation.By Levine Media Group
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Finding Healthcare Providers from Clinical Trials to War Zones
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39:56Ariel Katz, co-founder and CEO of H1, sits down with Amar Drawid to discuss how his company’s AI platform allows pharmaceutical companies to identify the right healthcare providers for their clinical trials, medical affairs, and commercial activities. He discusses the company’s unique datasets, the problem it solves for biopharmaceutical companies,…
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Driving Efficiency in Drug Development with AI
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46:57Venky Iyer, director of data strategy and automation at Pfizer, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the transformative role of AI and machine learning in the pharmaceutical industry. They discuss Iyer’s journey in implementing AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency at Pfizer. They talk about the importance of engaging operational t…
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From Commando to CEO: A Different Healthcare Journey with Mark Gordon
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39:01Send us a text Ever wondered how a Royal Marine Commando ends up as the CEO of a major NHS trust? Mark Gordon sits down with guest host Marijke Richards in this first episode in a series exploring his extraordinary career journey and the surprising parallels between military and healthcare environments. Mark challenges conventional thinking about h…
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The Australian Healthcare Paradox: High Quality Yet Growing Challenges
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50:40Send us a text The fascinating paradox of Australia's healthcare system reveals itself through a complex blend of strengths and challenges that mirror global healthcare trends while maintaining its unique characteristics. Despite spending just 10% of GDP on healthcare—half that of the United States—Australia delivers outcomes that many nations woul…
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Scott Chetham, co-founder and CEO of Faro Health, sits down with Amar Drawid to discuss how AI transforms clinical trial design and drug development. He talks about how AI can enhance patient selection, feasibility assessments, and protocol writing to accelerate drug development cost-effectively.By Levine Media Group
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Supriya Gupta: Surfacing Untapped Leadership Insight
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43:54My guest today is Supriya Gupta, the founder and CEO of an AI advisory studio. Supriya previously led AI-driven product innovation at companies like Credit Karma, Facebook, and IBM. Today she works with business leaders to help them harness AI for both efficiency and invention. Her first product, a personal executive ghostwriter called The Agent C,…
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Improving the Efficiency of the Pharma Workforce with AI
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38:02Kannan Natarajan, senior vice president at Pfizer, discusses the potential of generative AI to streamline pharmaceutical documentation processes and improve efficiency, what he’s learned about implementing AI solutions, and the cultural challenges of adopting new technologies.By Levine Media Group
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Leveraging People Analytics for Workforce Planning with Mariya Meshcheryakova
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33:43In this episode of Talent Draup, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of workforce planning, talent intelligence, and people analytics with Mariya Meshcheryakova, People Analytics Leader at Equitable, and Tanya Early, VP of Sales at Draup. From the complexities of screening thousands of resumes to the nuances of AI-driven decision-making, Mari…
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Avoiding the Crisis: A Fresh Take on the NHS Winter Crisis
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40:58Send us a text The winter months bring predictable headlines about NHS crisis, but is "winter crisis" even the right term? In this penetrating conversation, Sir David Henshaw, chairman of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (and many other accolades), cuts through the rhetoric: "No, it's a crisis generally... the whole system f…
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Unpacking Healthcare Access: Who Really Has the Best?
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44:51Send us a text Healthcare access shouldn't be a luxury, yet millions around the world struggle to get basic care – and surprisingly, many of them live in wealthy nations. When did healthcare become so complicated, and why are systems with more funding sometimes delivering worse access? Our global panel of healthcare experts pulls back the curtain o…
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Decoding the Fine Print: How Hi Neo Makes Healthcare Make Sense
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18:14Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay OutsideBy Springbuk Inc.
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Vinod Das, Pharma R&D, Drug Innovation & AI Scouting for Bayer; sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the integration of generative AI in drug discovery and clinical development. He discusses the journey of AI adoption, the importance of prompt engineering, and the complexities of implementation.…
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How AI is Reshaping HR Strategy: ROI, Talent, and the Human Touch with John Pender
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43:32In this episode of Talent Draup, industry veteran John Pender joins Tanya Early, VP of Sales at Draup, for a conversation on how AI is transforming HR strategy - and more importantly, how HR leaders can link these advancements directly to business outcomes. With over 20 years of experience across global organizations like Lockheed Martin, Parsons, …
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Send us a text The waiting list crisis plaguing public healthcare systems isn't just an administrative headache—it's causing clinical harm and unnecessary deaths. In this deep-dive conversation, experts Professor Lindsay Sales and Professor Andy Poh join host Mark Gordon to challenge the conventional wisdom that these backlogs are simply an inevita…
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Transforming Cancer Care in India with AI
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36:10Vijayalakshmi Ramshankar, professor and head of the Department of Cancer Biology and Molecular Diagnostics at Cancer Institute (WIA) sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the cancer research landscape in India, the work she is doing to leverage AI to improve diagnosis and outcomes, and the future of AI in oncology…
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Beyond the Bill: Rethinking Value and Cost in Global Healthcare Systems
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48:07Send us a text Healthcare costs and pricing vary dramatically across global markets with procedures costing up to 900% more in some countries than others, often with little relation to the actual cost of providing the service. Staggering differences in pricing reflect a healthcare pricing ecosystem driven not by true costs but by what markets will …
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Why Half of America is Pre-Diabetic: A Nutritionist's Warning - Alison Riddiford NC
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33:45Send us a text In this candid conversation, former CPA turned nutritionist Alison Riddiford shares how her own health crisis led her to uncover fundamental truths about nutrition that your doctor won't tell you. After battling chronic digestive issues and thyroid cancer despite following mainstream health advice, Alison was shocked when medical pro…
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Send us a text Join host Mark Gordon, leading oncologist Professor Karol Sikora, finance expert Gary Burden, healthcare policy expert Professor Lindsay Sales and HSi's healthcare marketing and communications expert, Marijke Richards as they explore the structural imbalances in the NHS revealed by HSi's comprehensive data analysis and summarised in …
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Navigating the Challenges of Integrating AI in Clinical Development
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40:22Manoranjan Das, director of global drug development IT for Bristol Myers Squibb, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss his work to implement AI in clinical development, the importance of change management, and the lessons learned from various AI projects he’s led.By Levine Media Group
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The Insulin Resistance Solution: How Changing What You Eat Can Reverse "Incurable" Conditions - Cari Kamp
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18:04Send us a text In this powerful conversation with health coach Cari Kamp, we uncover the truth about insulin resistance and how it affects millions of Americans without them knowing. Once pre-diabetic herself despite being thin and regularly exercising, Cari refused medication and instead transformed her health completely through nutrition. She exp…
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Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgets: Somatic Healing with Julie Stevens
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21:59Send us a text In this profound conversation, somatic spiritual healer Julie Stevens shares her personal journey through trauma and reveals how our bodies—not just our minds—store traumatic experiences. After years of maintaining a perfect exterior while crumbling inside, Stevens discovered that conventional talk therapy alone couldn't access the t…
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Aman Thukral, director of Clinical Systems And Digital Operations at AbbVie, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the evolving landscape of clinical trials with the integration of AI, why change management is essential for successful implementation, and the need for a long-term investment approach in AI initiatives.…
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Strategic Workforce Planning in the Healthcare Sector with Cody Martin
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26:44In the first-ever episode of Talent Draup, Vijay Swaminathan, CEO of Draup, sits down with Cody Martin, the Director of Total Workforce Management at Johnson & Johnson, to explore the evolving landscape of talent intelligence and strategic workforce planning. Cody shares insights on identifying hidden competitors, leveraging AI-driven skills archit…
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Gut Check: Why GI Conditions Are Skyrocketing in Employer Healthcare Costs
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17:40Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay OutsideBy Springbuk Inc.
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Sick of Sick Care? A Doctor’s Real Fix- Dr. Seneca Carrillo
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28:08Send us a text Tired of pills that mask symptoms but never heal? In this unvarnished talk, Dr. Seneca Carrillo, an ER doctor turned metabolic health pioneer, dismantles the myth of modern healthcare’s “sick care” model. With 25 years of experience, she shares practical, no-nonsense tools—think intermittent fasting, carb hacks, and sleep tweaks—that…
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GLP-1s, CGMs, & The Future of Diabetes Care in Employee Health
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22:07In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael Baumgartner sit down with Dr. Janet Young, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk, to unpack a growing challenge for employers: the rising costs of diabetes care. Dr. Young shares that diabetes-related spending has surged by 38% over th…
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Milind Sawant: AI Deployment in the Healthcare Sector
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39:47My guest today is Milind Sawant, a leader in product innovation with 30 years of global R&D experience. At Siemens Healthineers, he founded the Center of Excellence for AI and Machine Learning, growing it to more than 200 cross-functional team members and achieving significant business impact. Milind shares a structured approach to AI deployment, c…
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The Quiet Lie Keeping You Sick - Dr. Ben Bocchicchio
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33:44Send us a text KEY IDEA "The reason obesity and diabetes and Alzheimer’s are skyrocketing is because we’re overwhelming the ability of the organs to handle energy." DESCRIPTION What if everything you’ve been told about health misses the point? In this unflinching conversation, Dr. Ben Bocchicchio—a pioneer with over 50 years in metabolic health—cut…
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Tobias Guennel, senior vice president of product innovation and co-founder of QuartzBio, joins Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss his insights on leveraging AI and advanced analytics to improve clinical trial efficiency, the integration of AI in precision medicine, and the use of AI agents to automate clinical trial operations.…
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Breaking the Silence: How Financial Trauma Shapes Our Mental Health - Janeil Pierre
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33:01Send us a text In this powerful conversation, former military sergeant Janeil Pierre opens up about her deeply personal journey through financial hardship and depression, revealing the often-overlooked connection between money stress and mental health. From sleeping on an air mattress and surviving on minimal wages in New York City to finding her p…
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Breaking Free from Caregiver Burnout: A Professional's Raw Truth - Laurie Kennedy
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31:23Send us a text Professional caregiver Laurie Kennedy shares her powerful personal story of hitting rock bottom while caring for others, challenging the widely-held belief that burnout is simply "part of the job." After losing her father, going through a divorce, and nearly reaching her breaking point, Kennedy transformed her approach to caregiving …
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The Future of Employee Benefits: Data, Digital Health & Cost Savings
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16:46Insights from Employee Health Trends 2025 with subject matter expert Nicole Belles, Sr. VP of Product at Springbuk. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank…
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Transforming Clinical Development with AI
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35:07Bhaskar Sambasivan, CEO of Saama, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the transformative role of AI in clinical development, why AI adoption will be a CEO mandate, and why the future of AI in drug development will be about autonomous decision-making.By Levine Media Group
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Divine Intervention in the Operating Room - Dr. Kedrick Pickering
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20:20Send us a text Dr. Kedrick Pickering opens up about the profound moments that shaped his medical career and spiritual journey. From life-and-death decisions in the operating room to wrestling with unexplainable losses, this candid conversation explores how a physician maintains compassion while facing healthcare's most challenging moments. Drawing …
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Beyond Medicine: Dr. Kedrick Pickering's Path Through Faith and Service
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54:34Send us a text Step into the extraordinary world of Dr. Kedrick Pickering, where four decades of obstetrics and gynecology meet profound spiritual experiences in the operating room. From delivering countless babies in the Caribbean to serving as Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Dr. Pickering shares intimate insights about the intersect…
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Revolutionizing Infusion Care - A LeapHealth Perspective
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23:03In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, Rob Lehane, co-founder and CEO of LeapHealth, explores the financial and logistical challenges of specialty infusion therapies—a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of employee healthcare. Drawing on his extensive experience in healthcare and benefits innovation, Rob hi…
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Generating Proteins Nature Never Imagined
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1:05:44Mike Nally, CEO of Generate Biomedicines, sits down with Amar Drawid to discuss the innovative use of generative AI in drug discovery, how the company’s platform integrates machine learning with biological engineering to create new therapeutic proteins, and the potential of generative AI to create more effective therapies for cancer and infectious …
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Hidden Eye Disease: Why Your Diet Could Make You Go Blind - Dr. Kerry Gelb
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23:20Send us a text Leading optometrist Dr. Kerry Gelb explains why macular degeneration - America's most feared health condition - is preventable through diet and lifestyle changes. Learn how processed foods and seed oils directly damage your eyes, why a big belly predicts vision loss, and the surprising foods that protect your sight. Dr. Gelb shares g…
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PHC Medical School Professor Exposes Truth About Chronic Disease – Dr. Robert Lufkin
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19:01Send us a text A groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin, medical school professor turned health revolutionary, who shares how the same root cause underlies obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Learn why traditional medicine keeps treating symptoms while ignoring the real solution. Dr. Lufkin explains how lifestyle …
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Why Data Strategy Must Be Tied to Business Outcomes
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58:38Kannan Raman of Amazon Web Service sits down with Amar Drawid to discuss the role of AI in transforming life sciences and the importance of data strategy being tied to business outcomes. They explore the challenges of data strategy, the importance of cultural shifts within organizations, and the monetization of data as a product.…
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Ancient Indian Medicine's Answer to Modern Inflammation: Dr. Shivani Gupta Explains
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23:34Send us a text Dr. Shivani Gupta explains why chronic inflammation is the hidden driver behind today's most devastating health conditions. Drawing from her PhD research and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, she explains how this "internal forest fire" accelerates aging, triggers disease, and compromises our quality of life. In this profound conversation, l…
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