Empowered Patient Podcast

Welcome to the Empowered Patient Podcast with Karen Jagoda. This show offers a glimpse into the latest innovations in applying generative AI, novel therapeutics and vaccines, and the evolving dynamics in the medical and healthcare landscape. One focus is on how providers, pharmaceutical companies, and payers are empowering patients. In addition, conversations often focus on how technology is empowering providers, care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and payers to improve patient outcomes and reduce friction across the healthcare landscape. Popular Topics Include: Virtual and digital health Use of AI, ML, and robots for clinical and administrative purposes Value-based healthcare Precision and stratified medicine Next-generation immuno, cell, and gene therapies Vaccines for infectious diseases and oncology Biomarkers and diagnostics Rare diseases MedTech and medical devices Clinical trials Population health Chronic conditions l Clinician and staff burnout Smart hospitals The audience includes life science leaders, researchers, medical professionals, patient advocates, digital health entrepreneurs, patients, caregivers, healthcare solution providers, students, journalists, and investors.

Extensive Myeloma Biobank Advancing Research in Blood Cancer Detection and Therapies with Dr. Jim Berenson Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research TRANSCRIPT

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Apr 7, 2026

Dr. Jim Berenson, Founder of the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research and the Berenson Cancer Center, describes the Institute's work, which includes maintaining a large biobank of patient samples that support both its own research and that being conducted by external groups. This biobank is being used to...

Extensive Myeloma Biobank Advancing Research in Blood Cancer Detection and Therapies with Dr. Jim Berenson Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research

Apr 7, 2026

Psychedelic Treatment for Adjustment Disorder in Cancer Patients with Greg Mayes Reunion Neuroscience and Dr. Manish Agrawal Sunstone Therapies TRANSCRIPT

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Mar 24, 2026

Greg Mayes, President and CEO of Reunion Neuroscience, and Dr. Manish Agrawal, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Therapies, shine a light on adjustment disorder, a disproportionate emotional or behavioral reaction to a significant life stressor such as a cancer diagnosis. This under-recognized condition lacks...

Psychedelic Treatment for Adjustment Disorder in Cancer Patients with Greg Mayes Reunion Neuroscience and Dr. Manish Agrawal Sunstone Therapies

Mar 24, 2026

Advancing AI in Patient-Centered Blood Cancer Care with Meghan Gutierrez Lymphoma Research Foundation and Jennifer Branstetter BeOne Medicines TRANSCRIPT

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Mar 23, 2026

Meghan Gutierrez, CEO of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, and Jennifer Branstetter, the Executive Director, North America Corporate Affairs at BeOne Medicines, join me to discuss the growing use of AI in patient care with a specific focus on individuals with lymphoma and other blood cancers. Emphasis is on the...