Trials with Maya Z

Jan 31 2025 51 ep. 30 mins 10
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90% of clinical trials fail, 85% get delayed. Let’s deep dive into the world of planning and running of clinical trials with some of the most experienced and passionate people from the Industry and find out what makes trials more successful or more challenging. Welcome to Trials with Maya Z podcast! Maya Zlatanova, CEO of TrialHub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/

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How to get from Sick Care to Health Care and Rethinking Pharma’s Role with Paul Simms

Jan 31 2025 36 mins  
Paul Simms is the CEO of Impatient Health and a trailblazing voice in the life sciences industry. Paul is on a mission to push the boundaries of pharma. He works with innovators and early adopters to inject “mutation pressure” into the status quo, ensuring bold ideas and creative solutions make their way into the market. Drawing on his experience as a speaker, event organizer,

Patient Engagement and Standard of Care in Rare Disease Trials with Orit Rindner

Dec 10 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of Trials with Maya Z, Maya and patient expert and advocate Orit Rindner discuss the intersection of patient needs and clinical trials, highlighting real-world challenges and insights from rare disease research:The impact of standard of care on patient willingness to join clinical trialsChallenges in rare disease trials and patient recruitmentThe importance of align

Endometriosis: Why Standard Care Isn't Cutting It - Exploring the Gaps with Estelle Jobson

Nov 26 2024 39 mins  
"Only 1-4% of global healthcare R&D funding is dedicated to female-specific conditions beyond cancer, despite women representing 51% of the population.” Meet Estelle Jobson - an EUPATI Fellow and a patient advocate living with endometriosis. In this episode, Maya and Estelle discuss the limitations of standard care for this chronic condition and call for research that address

RWD Data and Trust in Clinical Trials: Ritesh Patel’s Take

Nov 19 2024 30 mins  
Join Maya Zlatanova and Ritesh Patel from Finn Partners as they dive into the evolving world of real-world data in clinical trials. Discover the challenges of integrating diverse patient data, the role of social determinants in trial outcomes, and how emerging technologies like AI and digital biomarkers are set to revolutionize the industry. Packed with insights on collaboration an

The patient journey in US vs EU and how involving patients early on can help with Ella Balasa

Nov 14 2024 26 mins  
Ella Balasa has experience on both sides of the research spectrum - as a patient with cystic fibrosis and as a scientist examining antibiotic-resistant bacteria. She is on a mission to amplify patient voices in drug development. In this episode Ella and Maya discuss:Ella’s journey and advising experienceThe difference in the patient journey in US vs. EuropeThe often overlooked ch

Real-world data: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Jan Poleszczuk from CliniNote

Oct 29 2024 22 mins  
Meet Jan Poleszczuk, a mathematician turned healthcare innovator and a CTO of CliniNote. In this episode Maya and Jan talk about:- The top 3 challenges hindering the quality of RWD- How CliniNote is helping doctors generate quality data while simplifying their workflow- The potential of RWD in clinical trials Tune in to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Real-World Data and

Understanding the Patient Journey is Our Duty as Researchers: Esther Howard's Insights from Two Decades in Clinical Research

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
Meet Esther Howard, Mental Health Advocate, Researcher and CEO of Bezyl. In this conversation, Esther shares her unique perspective on the importance of understanding patient journey, not just as a scientific necessity, but as a fundamental human duty for researchers. Esther explores the three critical prongs of patient journey: standard of care, the specifics of the patient's dise

Connecting the Dots in The Patient Journey - The Importance Of Patient Trust with Heidi Floyd

Oct 15 2024 20 mins  
Meet Heidi Floyd, a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate, and champion for transforming clinical trials through authentic patient engagement. In this powerful episode, Heidi shares her remarkable journey of navigating cancer treatment while pregnant.Heidi emphasizes the critical importance of building meaningful relationships between patients, healthcare providers, and clinical

Building the Batman Belt: Leveraging Data and Standard of Care in Trials with Travis Caudill

Oct 08 2024 41 mins  
Meet Travis Caudill, Vice President of Feasibility and Clinical Informatics at ICON, a seasoned expert in the world of clinical trial optimization. Discover how Travis and his team are navigating the complexities of trial feasibility—using data to optimize site selection, understanding local patient journeys, and anticipating changes in the standard of care. Follow Maya Zlatanova

How To Prevent Clinical Trial Nightmares With Ilknur Lechthaler

Oct 01 2024 22 mins  
Ilknur Lechthaler is an expert in clinical operations, research, and startup investments. Ilknur discusses how the industry's awareness of the significance of country-specific standard of care has evolved over the past decade. Together with Maya they dive into the practical aspects of country selection and the factors that influence decision-making, such as regulatory requirements,