LifeSci Talks
Hosted by Mark Wade of TransPerfect Life Sciences, LifeSci Talks is an informal, informative conversation that focuses on a variety of themes and topics in the life sciences space. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts from different therapeutic areas and divisions, the discussions provide actionable takeaways and topical insights into current global challenges and opportunities.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Silver Bullet or Useful Repositories: The Reality of Clinical Trial Libraries
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, is joined by Jonathan Norman, Director of Translation and Localization at YPrime, for an in-depth di…
Modernizing eCOA: Emulators, Backups, and the Future of Reporting
In this tech-forward episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, welcomes Indira Jain-Figueroa, Product Director at Evinova, for a deep dive into the ev…
Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI’s Place in Patient-Focused Research
Artificial intelligence is redefining what’s possible across the clinical development lifecycle, but with rapid innovation comes the need for thoughtful oversight. In this episode of LifeSci Talks, M…
Making the Most of Smaller Population Samples: Qualitative Insights in Rare Disease
Data Without Interpretation is Meaningless: Unlocking Inherent Value Within the Numbers
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Elizabeth (Nicki) Bush, Executive Director and Global Head of Endpoint Strategy and C…
Measuring What Matters: Modernizing Clinical Outcome Assessments with Patient-Centric Approaches
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, TransPerfect’s Global Practice Leader Mark Wade sits down with Dr. Karl McEvoy, VP of eCOA and Patient Technology at YPrime, to discuss the importance of embracing t…
Effective Rater Training: A Critical but Overlooked Part of COA Administration
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, TransPerfect Life Sciences’ Global Practice Leader Mark Wade sits down with Kelly Dumais PhD, Director of eCOA Science at Clario to discuss the significance rater tr…
From Interview to Endpoint: Understanding the Importance of Patient Listening to Build Better Outcomes
In this episode of TransPerfect LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences sits down with John Reites, Co-Founder and CEO of THREAD research to discuss the importa…
Exploring the Value Add of In-Study Interviews as a critical COA Endpoint
In this episode of TransPerfect LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences sits down with Tom Willgoss, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Chapter Lead, UK Site He…
Exploring the Intersection of Clinical Practice and Entrepreneurship: Technological Innovation in Clinical Research
In this episode of TransPerfect LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Dr Michelle Longmire, CEO of Medable, to discuss her journey from clini…
Breaking the Hype Cycle: An Objective Look at Remote Research Strategies in DCTs
In the first part of TransPerfect's latest LifeSci Talks episode, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, with guest Dr. Michelle Longmire, CEO of Medable, spoke about how a …
PRO Scheduling Considerations: Assessing Patient & Caregiver Burden in Clinical Trials
In this episode of TransPerfect LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences sits down with Andrew Lloyd, Director at Acaster-Lloyd Consulting, to spotlight the burd…
Licensing Considerations and eCOA Vendor Collaborations
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Stacey Higgins, Associate Director, COA & Digital Implementation Team at AbbVie, to c…
Decoding Decentralized Trials: Navigating Novel Decentralized Research Challenges and Complexity with Craig Lipset
DCTs have picked up significantly in previous years, catalyzed by the pandemic and a move to remote research. With this move comes a host of new challenges, including those surrounding technical inte…
AI-Powered Innovations in Clinical Trials: Optimizing Every Step with Shae Wilkins
Explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the landscape of clinical trials, from discovering new therapies and complex calculations to protocol optimization. Discover how AI can generat…
The Age of Bring Your Own Device: Considerations for Accessibility in Trial Design with Dr. Florence Mowlem
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Dr. Florence Mowlem, VP of Science at ObvioHealth, to discuss maximizing patient acce…
Data Science: The New Frontier with Dr. Elizabeth Bacci
In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Bacci, Senior Research Scientist at Evidera., to discuss critical aspect…
The Future of Capturing Patient Data in Clinical Trials: DCTs, Site Staff Burden, and Regulation Considerations with Paul O'Donohoe
Mark Wade interviews Paul O'Donohoe, Senior Director of Product for eCOA and COA at Medidata. They delve into the challenges and opportunities of adopting decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) and exp…
Building a Successful Partnership: Meeting Sponsor Expectations with Aaron McCormick
Tune in to our chat with Aaron McCormick, Associate Director, eCOA Implementation at Moderna, to unravel the importance of standardized eCOA systems across trials and indications. Explore compliance …
Harnessing Implementation Science to Improve Health Outcomes: Methods and Approaches for the Future with Meredith Smith
What is implementation science, and how can it revolutionize patient-centered healthcare? Join Dr. Meredith Smith in conversation with Mark Wade as they discuss this systematic approach to bridging t…