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LifeSci Talks

TransPerfect Life Sciences

Health & Fitness

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 23

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.

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Meaningful patient involvement in HTA decision making: where do we go from here?

Season 1 · Episode 23

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 19:09

In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Alice Biggane, Outcomes Innovation and Research Lead at Pfizer UK, to discuss how various PRO measures inform and impact reimbursement decisions for HTA driven markets. Together they unpack what data sources and methods exist for the quantification and understanding of HRQoL for cost-effectiveness decision making and the complex interplay between the need to reduce burden and increase transparency through standardization, while maintaining the crucial and nuanced balance of different stakeholder requirements. Tune in to learn how leading organizations are working to build more inclusive, efficient, and patient-focused clinical trials, and accelerating patient-access to new health technologies.

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Silver Bullet or Useful Repositories: The Reality of Clinical Trial Libraries

Episode 22

Thursday, September 11, 2025 • Duration 19:48

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 discussion on the realities of eCOA libraries. Together, they explore why “libraries” are more accurately described as asset repositories, the conditions under which reuse can meaningfully accelerate study timelines, and the limitations that prevent them from being a universal solution. The conversation highlights both the efficiencies and challenges of reuse, providing clarity on how sponsors and providers can better align expectations in clinical trial execution.

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Modernizing eCOA: Emulators, Backups, and the Future of Reporting

Episode 21

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 23:33

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 ever-evolving landscape of eCOA development. Covering everything from cross-platform development, backups, and emulator use to the future role of AI in reporting, this conversation highlights how innovation can improve both user experience and study efficiency in clinical trials.

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Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI’s Place in Patient-Focused Research

Episode 20

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 23:33

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, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Richard “RJ” Kedziora, Co-Founder of Estenda Solutions, to explore how AI is transforming clinical research and digital health. From scaling informed consent through digital avatars to detecting patient emotion using voice and behavioral cues, they dive into the practical applications, ethical challenges, and future potential of AI in patient-centric trials.

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Making the Most of Smaller Population Samples: Qualitative Insights in Rare Disease

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 21:53

In this episode of LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Dr. Kate Williams, Director of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research at Acaster Lloyd, to explore the nuances of gathering and applying qualitative data in rare disease research. From intaking both the patient and caregiver experience using a narrative approach, to qualitatively describing the experience of living in different disease states, the two focus on the importance of capturing the patient experience beyond the numbers. Tune in and hear about how partnering with patient organizations can help amplify findings across various channels in ways that make sense to every stakeholder, from regulator to clinician to patient. Bonus resource: Check out the paper Dr. Kate Williams references on AADC in the episode here!

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Data Without Interpretation is Meaningless: Unlocking Inherent Value Within the Numbers

Episode 18

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 23:33

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 COA Measurement at OPEN Health Group to discuss the growing complexity of collecting and interpreting patient data. With insights from the recent FDA workshop around Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFFD), the two discuss the importance of integrating measurement science early in the study design, improving data quality while minimizing patient burden, and ensuring patient data is not just gathered, but meaningfully applied in regulatory submissions.

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Measuring What Matters: Modernizing Clinical Outcome Assessments with Patient-Centric Approaches

Season 1 · Episode 17

Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 23:33

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 technology in clinical research to reduce the patient burden. The two cover everything from updating legacy instruments to more modern solutions such as using video assessments, to incorporating caregiver and patient advocacy groups input for reshaping trial design. Listen in for insights on strategies that balance data collection with the demands of an ever-evolving global clinical landscape to drive meaningful outcomes.

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Effective Rater Training: A Critical but Overlooked Part of COA Administration

Episode 16

Friday, November 8, 2024 • Duration 24:59

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 training plays in standardizing the administration and scoring of clinical scales. Aiming to reduce bias and enhance data quality, you’ll hear about potential strategies for better engaging patients and how comprehensive proactive training can reduce patient and site burden. Listen to key insights around developing training programs as the two dive into the importance of standardized rater training across diverse clinical settings for maintaining data quality.

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From Interview to Endpoint: Understanding the Importance of Patient Listening to Build Better Outcomes

Episode 15

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 01:28

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 importance of patient listening and in-study interviews to build better clinical trial endpoints. They delve into the differences between enterprise and point solutions, challenges with standardization, and the influence of evolving technologies in the eCOA industry.

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Exploring the Value Add of In-Study Interviews as a critical COA Endpoint

Season 2 · Episode 14

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 28:24

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 Head for Data Sciences at Roche to discuss the value of understanding and measuring patient experience data throughout the clinical journey. They delve into the significance of patient-centered clinical outcome assessments for endpoint selection in clinical trials, prioritizing diversity and inclusion across global clinical sites with the help of translation services providers, and shifting trends towards DCTs.

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