Best Elsevier Podcasts (2025)

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Helping People Understand Science Using the Science of Information: Jessica Malaty Rivera, Senior Science Communication Adviser at de Beaumont Foundation 26:57

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“People are not looking for a perfect, polished answer. They're looking for a human to speak to them like a human,” says Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist and one of the most trusted science communicators in the U.S. to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That philosophy explains her relatable, judgement-free approach to co…

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Aligning Investment in Family Medicine With Its Impact: Dr. Jen Brull, Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians 19:42

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“Delivering a baby one day and holding a patient’s hand at the end of life literally the next day...that continuity is very powerful,” says Dr. Jen Brull, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). And as she points out, that continuity also builds trust with patients, an increasingly valuable commodity when faith in medicine …

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#123: Rupy Malizia, Chief Operating and Transformation Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking 55:29

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Rupy Malizia, Chief Operating and Transformation Officer, HSBC Innovation Banking. Rupy talks about transitioning Silicon Valley Bank UK into HSBC, the cultural differences between small and large businesses, and the impact AI will have on organisations of all sizes. On thi…

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Reimagining Public Health: Dr. Deb Houry, Former Chief Medical Officer at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 16:27

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“This is a time to reimagine public health and public health/healthcare system integration,” says Dr. Deb Houry, the former chief medical officer for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this thoughtful Raise the Line conversation, Dr. Houry reflects on unprecedented federal action in vaccine guidance and other issues since her not…

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In conversation with ... Ana Mari Cauce 46:59

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In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation, Prof. Ana Mari Cauce reflects on her decade-long presidency at the University of Washington, exploring how authenticity, values, and a commitment to both diversity and free speech guided her leadership through turbulent times. Topics include: • The journey from "reluctant administrator" to tran…

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The Power of Empathy in Science Communication: Dr. Jess Steier, Founder of Unbiased Science 20:03

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“My most powerful content is when I lead with my voice as a mom because I have the same concerns about keeping my kids safe as my audience does. It’s a powerful and effective way to find common ground with people,” says Dr. Jess Steier, a popular public health scientist and science communicator seeking to bridge divides and foster trust through emp…

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#122: "Practice makes Progress" - Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director at Xero 55:19

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director at Xero. Kate talks about how AI can make life easier for small business owners, the new skills the next generation of accountants will need, and how organisations can manage maternity leave for the benefit of everyone. On this episode, Ka…

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Amplifying Physician Voices Online: Dr. Kevin Pho, Founder of KevinMD 24:41

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“I realized that rather than talking one-to-one with patients in the exam room, you could talk one-to-many on social media,” says Dr. Kevin Pho, explaining the origins of KevinMD, the highly influential information sharing site he created for physicians, medical students and patients twenty years ago. Since then, KevinMD has become a valuable space…

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Using Social Media to Rebuild Trust in Nutrition Science: Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN 24:06

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“We’ve created this ecosystem where the vast majority of information on social media, particularly in nutrition science, is inaccurate or misleading,” says Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and Ph.D. in nutrition science specializing in chronic disease prevention. As you’ll learn on this episode of Raise the Line with host Lindsey Smith, …

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What Restoring Extinct Species Means for Modern Medicine: Dr. Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences 31:00

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Could studying the DNA of extinct animals – or even bringing them back to life – help us save today’s endangered species and inform modern medicine? That may sound like the premise for a Hollywood movie, but it’s work that our Raise the Line guest, Dr. Beth Shapiro, is actually engaged in as Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences, which desc…

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Breaking Barriers to Leadership for Women in Medicine: Dr. Roopa Dhatt, Co-Founder of Women in Global Health 34:28

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According to the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, women make up 70% of the global healthcare workforce but hold only about 25% of leadership positions. Our guest today on Raise the Line, Dr. Roopa Dhatt, has been a leading voice in the movement to correct that imbalance through co-founding an organization called Women …

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#121: "People, product, process, platform" - Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer at Worldpay 54:13

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer at Worldpay. Cindy talks about Worldpay’s current priorities, the trade offs between structure and agility, and how Stablecoins can help make international payments quicker and easier. On this episode, Cindy and Gareth discuss the benefit…

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Expanding the Clinical Toolkit for Better Patient Care: Dr. Lanae Mullane, Head of Clinical Strategy at Joi + Blokes 30:11

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“They say it takes a village to raise a child. I really think it takes a village to treat a patient,” says Dr. Lanae Mullane, a naturopathic doctor and clinical strategist who has spent years at the forefront of bridging functional medicine, nutraceutical development, and digital health. In this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith explore…

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The Story Behind the ‘Miracle’ of GLP-1 Medications: Dr. John Buse, Chief of Endocrinology at University of North Carolina School of Medicine 31:33

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“It’s kind of a miracle, frankly,” says Dr. John Buse, a distinguished professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, referring to the effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications such as Ozempic in treating type 2 diabetes, promoting significant weight loss, and reducing cardiovascular risk. As a physician scientist for t…

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A Global Perspective on Reshaping Psychiatric Care: Dr. Nasser Loza, Director of The Behman Hospital and Maadi Psychology Center 29:00

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“It wasn’t a profession, it was a way of life,” observes internationally respected psychiatrist Dr. Nasser Loza, reflecting on a century-long family legacy in mental health care that began when his grandfather founded The Behman Hospital in Cairo. In this candid Raise the Line conversation with host Michael Carrese, Dr. Loza traces the transformati…

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An Era of Progress in Pediatric Neurodegenerative Diseases: Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School 27:59

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“When I was in medical school, no one had even heard of mitochondrial disease. Today, every student who graduates here knows what it is and has seen a patient with it,” says Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, director of the Center for the Treatment of Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. That remarkable change in awar…

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How Immersive Technology Is Changing Medical Education: Sean Moloney, CEO and Founder of EmbodyXR 33:39

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“Giving learners options gives them a better learning experience. It’s more holistic and more comprehensive,” says Sean Moloney, CEO and founder of EmbodyXR, an extended reality platform focused on the use of immersive technologies in medical education. In this eye-opening Raise the Line conversation, Moloney explains how AI-powered extended realit…

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Centering Harm Reduction in Addiction Treatment: Dr. Melody Glenn, Associate Professor of Addiction and Emergency Medicine at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 27:02

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Why has America struggled so much to effectively manage the opioid use crisis? One of the answers, as you’ll learn in this eye-opening episode of Raise the Line, is rooted in laws and attitudes from the early 20th century that removed addiction from the realm of medicine and defined it as a moral failing. “The federal Harrison Act of 1914 forbade a…

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A New Model for Chronic Pain Treatment is Needed: Dr. Jacob Hascalovici, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Bliss Health 28:45

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“We don't view a person with chronic pain as someone who has a chronic illness and the effect of that is we can't follow patients continuously over prolonged periods of time,” says Dr. Jacob Hascalovici, a neurologist and pain specialist based in New York City. In co-founding Bliss Health, Dr. Jacob, as he is known, has set out to create a continuo…

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A Challenging Time for Public Health: Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association 25:22

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A Transformational Time for Rare Disorders is Coming: Dr. Jessica Duis, VP of Clinical Development at GondolaBio 31:23

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“Probably the most exciting thing I've seen in gene therapy over the last ten years is we now have a lot of tools for selective delivery, which will hopefully make treatments more safe and a lot more successful,” says Dr. Jessica Duis, a geneticist and pediatrician focused on the management of individuals with complex, rare disorders. Dr. Duis, who…

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Why B2B brands fail without trust (and how to build one that lasts) with Jigsaw’s Head of Marketing, Jason Miller 34:38

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In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict talks with Jigsaw's Head of Marketing, Jason Miller about the renewed importance of brand in B2B marketing. Once seen as “fluffy” or reserved for consumer giants, brand is now the foundation for differentiation, trust and long-term growth. Jason argues that lead gen and performance m…

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In conversation with ... Dawn Freshwater 50:19

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In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation, host Rafael Bras speaks with Prof Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The conversation covers Prof Freshwater’s unique journey, from leaving school early to becoming a prominent academic leader across multiple continents. They delve into the challenges o…

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Advances in Medicine Require More Specialization for NICU Nurses: Lindsay Howard, NICU RNC-NIC at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital 34:24

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With nearly one in ten newborns in the US requiring care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the importance of NICUs has never been more clear. On today's episode of Raise the Line, we're shining a light on the extraordinary world of NICUs with Lindsay Howard, a veteran nurse with over 17 years of experience caring for premature and critically ill i…

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#120: "Just because AI can do something, doesn’t mean it should" - Lara Lewington, Writer and Broadcaster 1:04:47

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This week on The Tech Leaders Podcast, Gareth sits down with Author, BBC / ITV Presenter, and AI Agony Aunt Lara Lewington. They discuss how AI will revolutionise personalised medicine, its impact on wearable health trackers, and what “Health-span” really means. Join us to hear Lara talk about fist bumping card machines, wireless urine monitoring, …

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What’s At Stake In Changes To Medicare and Medicaid: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation 32:39

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“When you think about where we were as a country before Medicare and Medicaid were created and where we are now, it’s an incredible story,” says Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who until earlier this year was the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In a recent essay for The Century Foundation, where she is now a senior f…

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Expanding the Gene Therapy Toolbox: Dr. Bobby Gaspar, Co-Founder & CEO of Orchard Therapeutics 35:16

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It seems there are news stories every week about the accelerating pace of innovation in gene therapy, but only about 50 therapies have been approved so far by the US Food and Drug Administration. Our guest today, Dr. Bobby Gaspar, leads a UK-based biotech company, Orchard Therapeutics, that developed one of those treatments using gene-modified stem…

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#119: “There will be a shockwave of innovation in the next 5 years” - Chris Moore, European President at Veeva Systems 56:27

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Chris Moore, European President at Veeva Systems. Chris talks about the impact AI will have on software development and data security, how technology has transformed the life sciences industry, and the long-term implications of Covid on drug development. On this episode, Ch…

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Client Centricity in B2B: Moving beyond data and understanding signals with Nicole German, Global CMO HSBC, CIB 30:33

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In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict explores a striking paradox with Nicole German, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Corporate and Institutional Banking at HSBC. His challenge is that despite having unprecedented amounts of customer data, many B2B organisations seem further away from truly understanding their clients…

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Rare Disease Patients as Changemakers in Medicine: Rebecca Salky, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for the Neuroimmunology Clinic & Research Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital 28:11

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You are in for a dose of inspiration in this episode of Raise the Line as we introduce you to a rare disease patient who was a leading force in establishing the diagnosis for her own condition, who played a key role in launching the first phase three clinical trials for it, and who is now coordinating research into the disease and related disorders…

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In conversation at Elsevier's Impact Conference, Chicago - Part 2 49:27

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Academic leaders engage in a candid exploration of higher education's role in society, examining how universities can better articulate their value while staying true to their missions amidst rapid technological and social change. • The relationship between academia and private industry through the lens of Jurassic Park, where university research p…

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In conversation at Elsevier's Impact Conference, Chicago - Part 1 43:10

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Academic leaders gather at Elsevier's 2025 Impact Conference to discuss how higher education can respond to global disruption and inspire hope through evidence-based solutions. • Judy Verses (Elsevier) discusses rebuilding trust in academia through open conversations and finding alignment on shared goals • Trust erosion patterns differ between US a…

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Providing a Framework for Personal and Professional Growth in Medicine: Dr. David Kelly, HOSA-Future Health Professionals Board Chair 27:55

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“You have to love what you do, especially in healthcare, and the earlier you find that, the better. So that’s why I love to see HOSA helping young people find what it is that they want to do,” says Dr. David Kelly, a fellow in oculofacial surgery at University of California San Francisco and HOSA’s board chair. You can still hear the excitement in …

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From generative to extractive and agentic AI: How RELX chief technology officers are applying AI to solve real-world customer challenges 39:52

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In this final episode of season four, YS Chi sits down with the chief technology officers at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Elsevier and LexisNexis Legal & Professional to explore the topic of technology at RELX. RELX is not a tech company, but a big user of technology. Around 12,000 technologists, over half of whom are software engineers, work at RELX…

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#118: "AI tools help stimulate creativity, humans think beyond" - Stuart Whayman, President of Corporate Markets at Elsevier 49:15

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Stuart Whayman, President of Corporate Markets at Elsevier, a part of RELX Group. They discuss how AI is revolutionising Research and Development, Elsevier-Reed’s shift from hardware to digital, and what the Red Arrows can teach us about leadership. Stuart also talks about …

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How AI Is Aiding Earlier Diagnosis of Autism: Dr. Geraldine Dawson, Founding Director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development 41:37

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“We've been able to show that even by 30 days of age, we can predict with some accuracy if a child is going to have a diagnosis of autism,” says Dr. Geraldine Dawson, sharing one of the recent advancements in early diagnosis being aided by artificial intelligence. Dr. Dawson -- a leading scholar in the field and founding director of the Duke Center…

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Addressing the Root of Burnout and Trauma in Healthcare Providers: Dr. Rola Hallam, Founder of CanDo and Trauma and Burnout Life Coach 37:32

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"Burnout and trauma are not mental illnesses. They live in your physiology. They live in your biology. They live very specifically in your nervous system,” Dr. Rola Hallam says with a conviction rooted in her own successful journey to overcome the effects of chronic stress she accumulated during many years on the frontlines of humanitarian crises i…

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#117: "ITAM is the first thing I do in a new company" - Renata Vincoletto, CISO at Civica 54:54

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Renata Vincoletto, CISO at Civica. After facing a deeply shocking setback, Renata chose resilience over resentment. Inspired by her mentor, she pushed forward, rising through the ranks to ultimately lead cybersecurity strategy for Civica, working on high-stakes government a…

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A Mother’s Legacy Inspires A Passion for Equity in Healthcare: Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity 24:42

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“Seeing that you can get through the most difficult times in life, succeed, and then also return to your community and work in service to your community was a lesson that has stuck with me,” says Dr. Uche Blackstock, the Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and our guest on this inspiring episode of Raise the Line with Osmosis from Elsevier. …

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In conversation with... Tim Killeen 1:11:45

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In this episode of Not Alone Leaders in Conversation, hosted by Rafael Bras, Dr. Timothy Killeen, President of the University of Illinois System, shares his vast experience and insights from an extensive career spanning physics, geophysics, and academic leadership. Dr. Killeen discusses his early life in Cardiff, his shift from pure physics to atmo…

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Lessons From the Frontlines of Humanitarian Crises: Dr. Joanne Liu, Former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières and Author of Ebola, Bombs and Migrants 32:48

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“Pandemics are a political choice. We will not be able to prevent every disease outbreak or epidemic but we can prevent an epidemic from becoming a pandemic,” says Dr. Joanne Liu, the former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders and a professor in the School of Population and Global Health at McGill University.…

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How agentic AI will radically transform B2B marketing with Elsevier’s Craig Welsh 29:52

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In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict speaks to Craig Welsh, Head of Research Marketing at Elsevier, about why most B2B teams are still stuck using AI as a content tool, and what they’re missing. Craig argues that the bigger opportunity lies in data, analytics and lead scoring, where AI can solve real marketing problems …

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Rare Disease Parents Create a New Model for Drug Development: Nicole Johnson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FOXG1 Research Foundation 28:56

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“As parents dedicated to getting a treatment for our children in their lifetimes, we have turned the rare disease drug development landscape upside down and created a new model,” says Nicole Johnson, co-founder and executive director of the FOXG1 Research Foundation. That’s not an exaggeration, as the foundation is on track to make history as it be…

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How emotion makes brands memorable (and why B2B marketers keep forgetting) with Beazley CMO Georgina Peters Venzano 29:52

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In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict asks a leading insurance CMO what it takes to build a meaningful brand in a category known for conservatism. In this episode, Georgina Peters Venzano, CMO at Beazley, joins us to challenge the long-held assumption that B2B must be strictly rational. She shares how authenticity, emoti…

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A Colorful and Comprehensive Option for Visual Learners: Jennifer Zahourek, RN, Founder and CEO of RekMed 33:44

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Today on Raise the Line, we bring you the unlikely and inspiring story of a woman who was afraid of blood as a child but became an accomplished nurse; who struggled with learning disabilities but became an effective educator; and who, despite lacking business experience or knowledge of graphics, built a successful company that produces visually ric…

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#116: “CEOs and organisations are going all-in on Agentic AI.” Dr. Nicola Hodson, Chair, IBM UKI 53:10

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Join us this week for The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Dr. Nicola Hodson, Chair at IBM UK and Ireland. Dr. Hodson talks about how to manage transformations in complex organisations, how UK Enterprises are adopting AI, and why Quantum computing might be coming sooner than you think. On this episode, Gareth and Dr. Hodson discuss…

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How Emotional Skills Can Elevate Medical Practice and Patient Care: Professor Alicja Galazka, University of Silesia 28:29

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“Very often, doctors try to suppress what they feel or don't even have the vocabulary to describe their emotions,” says Professor Alicja Galazka of the University of Silesia, an observation based on decades of work with physicians to enhance their emotional intelligence and resilience. Galazka, a psychotherapist, psychologist, lecturer and coach, b…

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A look inside the RELX business culture: learn what drives performance for leaders, managers and employees alike 38:19

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In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Rose Thomson, RELX chief human resources officer, to explore the RELX business culture. They unpack the elements underpinning the culture that unites our teams, making customer centricity, continuous improvement and innovation possible. This is a fascinating discussion at the intersection of purpose, strategy and…

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Overcoming Misconceptions About Geriatrics: Dr. Julia Hiner, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director at McGovern Medical School 23:53

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"Older adults have this special clarity about who they are and what they want, which is incredibly inspiring," says Dr. Julia Hiner, explaining, in part, why she loves her work as a geriatrician in Houston, Texas. She also enjoys the challenge of the medical complexity these patients present and the opportunity it creates to see the patient as a wh…

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#115: The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland, Former MP and Minister for National Security 53:51

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"You can't have good Cyber Security without Economic Security.'' Join us this week on The Tech Leaders Podcast, where Gareth Davies sits down with The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland, former MP and author of the McPartland Review into Cyber Security. Stephen talks about his time in Parliament, the impact of AI on Cyber Security, and why the UK is both un…