Real World Talk with COTA

Nov 29 2023 29 ep. 30 mins 3

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Real World Talk with COTA brings together healthcare leaders to discuss the importance of real world data in accelerating drug development and improving cancer care. Real World Talk is brought to you by COTA, a company that combines oncology expertise with advanced technology & analytics to create clarity from fragmented and often-inaccessible real-world data.

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Real World Data Keeps the Research Cycle Moving With Jeff Allen

Apr 14 2021 23 mins

In the period of crisis, what really makes a difference and gives hope is unity and partnership. The outbreak of coronavirus has shown us how valuable shared efforts are. The last year taught us many things and challenged us. However, it remains to be seen whether the healthcare system and we, as a community, will adopt these lessons in the future. In this episode of the Real Wor

How Real World Data has Changed the Treatment Paradigm with Ankit Kansagra

Feb 17 2021 37 mins

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COTA / Deloitte - data biases

Nov 29 2023 40 mins

In the latest episode of Real World Talk, host Sandy Leonard sits down with experts Laura Fernandes and Sesh Srinivasan to dive into the pressing issue of bias in clinical research. Sandy sets the stage by highlighting recent regulatory responses and the growing attention on the topic, emphasizing its significance in the realm of real-world data and evidence.Laura Fernandes, with h

A Year in Review with Mike Doyle, President & CEO of COTA

Dec 18 2020 15 mins

Episode Summary In this year-end episode of Real World Talk, host Emily Di Capua talks to COTA President and CEO Mike Doyle. Mike describes how COTA has helped the FDA in its quest to gather data on COVID-19. COTA had access to data from 3,000...

COTA Joins Aetion CARE Initiative

Sep 19 2023 31 mins

In this episode of Real World Talk, host Sandy Leonard sits down with Ulka Campbell, Head of Scientific Strategy at Aetion, and CK Wang, Chief Medical Officer at COTA. They dive into the Aetion CARE program, a cross-industry initiative aimed at understanding real-world data's role in evaluating oncology therapeutics.Campbell explains the importance of the CARE program, emphasizing

Laura Fernandes and Sesh Srinivasan on Constructing Effective ECAs

Jul 25 2023 41 mins

In this episode of Real World Talk, Sandy Leonard from COTA hosts a thought-provoking discussion with Laura Fernandes, Senior Statistical Director at COTA, and Sesh Srinivasan, Product Management Lead at Deloitte. The conversation revolves around the future of real world data and the exploration of external control arms (ECAs) in drug development.The guests delve into the intricaci

Using Fit-for-Purpose Data to Improve Patient Outcomes With Seshamalini Srinivasan, Karla Feghali, Mandy Kelly, Laura Fernandes

Feb 27 2023 37 mins

In the world of clinical trials, having a well-defined research question is key. And that's where fit-for-purpose data sets come in. But what are the factors for defining research questions?In this episode of the Real World Talk podcast, we get to hear from Seshamalini Srinivasan, Karla Feghali, Mandy Kelly, and Laura Fernandes. They talk about the criteria for defining research qu

How to Handle Potential Biases When Dealing With Real-World Data Featuring Laura Fernandes

Feb 08 2023 20 mins

Real-world data holds great potential for clinical trials, and it can support clinical development and regulatory decision-making. But when working with data, we need to be conscious of potential biases. In this episode of the Real World Talk podcast, our host Christie Zettler welcomes Laura Fernandes, Senior Statistical Director at COTA. They talk about the JSM conference, AML res

Learning How Combining RCTs and RWD Helps With Patient Outcomes Featuring Seshamalini Srinivasan, Laura Fernandes, and Karla Feghali

Jan 09 2023 38 mins

Real world data (RWD) is data that's collected outside of clinical trials, whereas randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are conducted to measure the effectiveness of a specific medication or treatment. But how can these two work together to improve patient outcomes?In this episode of the Real World Talk podcast, our host Mandy Kelly welcomes Seshamalini Srinivasan, Laura Fernandes,

The Past, Present, and Future of Real World Data in the Pharma Industry With Karla Feghali of Deloitte

Nov 22 2022 26 mins

Real world data is changing the pharma industry and allowing companies to maximize value while minimizing the time and money spent. In addition, technology is evolving, and new methodologies are being developed, all of which contribute to the change. However, we still need to work on things such as diversity and inclusion.In this episode of Real World Talk, we are joined by Karla F