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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis blog was authored by Dave Bjork. Dave is a lung cancer survivor, a patient advocate, and a member of the Patient Insights Board at Medidata. This year’s theme for World Cancer Day takes on a special meaning for me: Close the Care Gap. When I was treated for lung cancer, I had access […]

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Diversity in clinical trials is one of the hottest topics right now. However, there are many things that go into making these clinical trials equitable and diverse that start before the trial even begins. Are you interested in learning more about making both AI and precision medicine equitable? Then this talk is where you should […]

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Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog was authored by Katrina Weigold, Vice President of Global Partners at Medidata. Katrina has grown and cultivated global partnerships at Medidata for over a decade, expanding the reach of the company’s transformative platform for clinical development, commercial, and real-world data. There are many factors that make early-phase clinical trials, including Phase I […]

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you interested in learning more about how machine learning can help better inform decision making in clinical trials? Medidata and PPD co-presented at the Summit for Clinical Operations Executives (SCOPE) on February 9th to formally announce this impactful partnership. The clinical trial landscape is growing in complexity, as patient enrollment rates are trending downward […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMedidata’s annual event series—NEXT Global—brought together leaders from across the life sciences industry, including representatives from Medicenna, Duke University Medical Center, and more, to explore the future of AI-powered technologies in the clinical trial space. We’ve compiled highlights of these discussions below to help define how AI-powered insights are driving clinical trial advancements. How can […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog was authored by Mindy Cameron. Mindy is a member of Medidata’s Patient Insights Board. Her mother required home healthcare services and support for nearly 20 years following a catastrophic brain injury at age 64. Her father provided most of her mother’s care until he reached his mid-70s and began suffering from debilitating lung […]

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Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog was authored by Katrina Weigold, Vice President of Global Partners at Medidata. Katrina has grown and cultivated global partnerships at Medidata for over a decade, expanding the reach of the company’s transformative platform for clinical development, commercial, and real-world data. In the first blog in this series, we looked at the increased […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog was authored by Katrina Weigold, Vice President of Global Partners at Medidata. Katrina has grown and cultivated global partnerships at Medidata for over a decade, expanding the reach of the company’s transformative platform for clinical development, commercial, and real-world data. In the first blog in this series, we looked at the increased complexity […]

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Reading Time: 2 minutes More than 7,000 rare diseases affect over 400 million people globally and almost 30 million in the United States. Estimates indicate that nearly 1 in 20 individuals across the world will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. These numbers are staggering. There has been exciting progress over recent years; […]

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Reading Time: 4 minutesRare diseases, by definition, affect a small number of people compared to more common illnesses. Yet, the collective impact of these conditions is staggering, affecting an estimated 300 million people worldwide 1—a number greater than those impacted by cancer and HIV/AIDS combined. Despite their name, rare diseases are far from rare in their prevalence, and […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog was authored by Anne Marie Mercurio. Anne Marie is a Patient Advocate and a member of Medidata’s Patient Insights Board. As a Patient Advocate involved in gathering and sharing information through discussions, webinars, and conferences, I often hear quotes that are “Aha!” moments. One of those moments occurred recently when I heard Dr. […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Medidata’s annual event series—NEXT Global—brought together leaders from across the life sciences industry, including representatives from Moderna, Merck, AbbVie, and more to discuss innovative ways to foster patient engagement in clinical trials. We’ve compiled highlights of these discussions below, including the evolution of patient-first solutions, methods to drive engagement in minority communities and diversity in […]

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