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Past Sessions

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June 11, 2025

Numbers and Narratives – A Conversation with Alfred Samuels

Stage-four survivor Alfred Samuels relives crippling pain, a PSA sky-rocket to 800, and his “super-responder” crash to 0.1 on a clinical trial. With host Kevin, he reveals how diaries became award-winning films, why stories outrun statistics, and how patient voices can transform prostate-cancer care for the next generation—worldwide audience.
Podcast
April 16, 2025

Confidence, Crisis, and Comeback – A Conversation with Elizabeth Manuel Bayleigh

Elizabeth, a high-powered judge turned vulnerable patient, reveals how she overcame devastating medical oversights. Explore her fight for transparency, self-advocacy, and the deeper realities behind standard patient touchpoints in healthcare.
Podcast
March 21, 2025

Reshaping Healthcare with Lived Experiences – A Conversation with Gary Ho

Ever felt like your 'patient engagement' is more box-checking than groundbreaking? Meet Gary Ho—who went from 'dismissed patient' to 'healthcare revolutionary.' Tune in to discover why true patient collaboration is less about surveys and more about conversations you'd actually want to have.
Podcast
February 18, 2025

AI in Healthcare: Friend or Foe? – A Conversation with Jeff TenBroeck

In this episode, Jeff TenBroeck shares how AI is transforming patient research, business automation, and even insurance decisions. From ChatGPT-powered health insights to AI-driven claim denials, we explore the promise and pitfalls of AI in healthcare—and why keeping humans in the loop is more critical than ever
Podcast
January 24, 2025

Building Trust and Diversity in Clinical Trials: Tina Aswani Omprakash

Ever thought of clinical trials as a last resort? Think again. Tina Aswani flips that narrative in this episode, showing how trials can offer VIP-level care, early intervention, and a shot at revolutionizing treatment options. From debunking placebo myths to advocating for diversity, she’s here to challenge the status quo—and trust us, she’s not pulling any punches. If you’re in the life sciences and care about patients (like, really care), this one’s for you
Podcast
November 27, 2024

Bridging the Gap Between MSLs and Patient Advocacy: Patrick James Lynch

Join us for a sharp and engaging chat with Patrick James Lynch, a powerhouse advocate and storyteller in the hemophilia community. In this episode, Patrick uncovers how social media and peer learning shape patient education, and why expanding MSLs' roles to include patient partnerships could redefine healthcare communication.
Podcast
November 27, 2024

From Lab Coat to Study Participant to Trial co-Designer: Ella Balasa

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ella Balasa, a patient expert and advocate with extensive experience in clinical trial co-design. This episode explores how early patient involvement can transform clinical research and development, building on Merakoi's commitment to patient-centered healthcare innovation.
LinkedIn live session
September 28, 2022

Personalised Medicine: NTRK, Genomic Testing & The Future of Cancer Treatment

Advances in biomarker discovery are helping scientists learn more about the drivers that cause many types of cancers to grow. Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusions are an actionable biomarker for cancer therapy found infrequently in common tumor types but found frequently in certain rare tumors.  To help us understand more about this topic, […]
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LinkedIn live session
September 14, 2022

Inside Atopic Eczema: More Than 'Just A Skin Condition'

Atopic eczema is one of the most prevalent skin conditions globally, affecting over 230 million people worldwide. There is a tendency to dismiss it as "just a skin condition," which means patients' needs are not always met in a timely and supportive manner. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD),  the condition affects mental health and […]
LinkedIn live session
July 20, 2022

In Conversation with Dan and Jennifer Digmann: A Couple Takes On MS

On our most recent LinkedIn Live broadcast, we featured Jennifer and Dan Digmann, two of our patient experts in MS. Jennifer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997 and has secondary-progressive MS; Dan was diagnosed in 2000 and has relapsing-remitting MS.  Their inspirational stories of life, love, and overcoming adversity are shared via their blog […]
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