Few & Far Between
Chris O'Brien
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Welcome to Few & Far Between! Chris O'Brien, CEO of Biorasi, is your host for conversations on the cutting edge - from clinical research and policymakers to rare disease advocates and industry leaders.
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Sep 20, 2023
Episode 33: Diana Sims-Silbermann, Clinician and Former Senior Trial Manager at Janssen Pharmaceuticals
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Aug 17, 2023
Episode 32: Stephanie Wisner, Author, Co-Founder at Centivax
"In research or in biotech, time is expensive. Time is the most expensive thing that you have." - Stephanie Wisner, Author, Co-Founder at Centivax
Biorasi is excited to welcome Stephanie Wisner to the Few & Far Between podcast. Stephanie is the author of "Building Backwards to Biotech: The Power of Entrepreneurship to Drive Cutting-Edge Science to Market." Join host Chris O'Brien as we explore the multitude of opportunities and pitfalls in today's biotech industry.
Stephanie's book is availabe on Amazaon at https://a.co/d/4afgMpR
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Jun 20, 2023
Episode 31: Pam Cusick, SVP, Rare Patient Voice
"What can I contribute that my doctor can't contribute? And that's a real 'a-ha' moment when we share with them how they're the experts in their condition and they know more about the everyday kind of what they go through than their doctor even would because they're not with them 24/7." - Pam Cusick, SVP, Rare Patient Voice
Biorasi's Marc Gas welcomes Pam Cusick, SVP at Rare Patient Voice, to the Few & Far Between podcast for an episode focusing on the power of rare patient input across the clinical trials industry.
Connect with Rare Patient Voice on the road in 2023 at:
UXPA International - Austin, TX - June 20-22
DIA - Boston, MA - June 26-28
Global Genes - San Diego, CA - September 19-21
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May 23, 2023
Episode 30, Part Two: Dr. Francisco Harrison, CEO and owner, Harrison CST Holding GmbH
"We have to rethink the sense of clinical research from the point of view that if we have the possibility to have markers that indicate that there may be hope for that patient, we should do something to hear the voice of that patient and learn." - Dr. Francisco Harrison, CEO and owner, Harrison CST Holding GmbH
Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Dr. Francisco Harrison. Join us in this Few & Far Between episode as we dive deeper to discuss new opportunities, new responsibilities, and new experiences...including walking the 500-mile Camino trail from France to the Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
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May 3, 2023
Episode 30, Part One: Dr. Francisco Harrison, CEO and owner, Harrison CST Holding GmbH
"I love clinical research. I will spend my life in clinical research." Dr. Francisco Harrison, CEO and owner, Harrison CST Holding GmbH
Biorasi welcomes Dr. Francisco Harrison to the Few and Far Between podcast for a special two-part episode. In part one, we track Dr. Harrison's origin story - from medical school to his first forays into clinical research.
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Mar 21, 2023
Episode 29: Mika Newton, CEO at XCures
"We work with hundreds of patients a month, helping them understand their own medical history and then tracking what happens to them in the future and providing them and their physicians with decision support and alternative thinking about ways to treat their cancer." Mika Newton, CEO at xCures
Biorasi welcomes Mika Newton to the Few & Far Between podcast to examine how the connection between AI and oncology leads to a more patient-centric world.
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Feb 23, 2023
Episode 28: Dr. Alok Tayi, Founder and CEO of VibeBio
“I think one of the key insights and observations you make when you have a child who's sick and you spend time with other families who have sick kids is that we all have a tremendous amount of hope that a potential treatment will come to the forefront for our child.” – Dr. Alok Tayi, Founder and CEO of Vibe Bio
Biorasi welcomes Dr. Alok Tayi to the Few & Far Between podcast to explore the power and determination that patients have when it comes to finding a treatment for rare disease.
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Jan 31, 2023
Episode 27, Part 2: Jamie Heywood, Biotech Engineer and Entrepreneur
"Humans have the right to study themselves." - Jamie Heywood, CEO at Alden Scientific
Welcome back to Part 2 of our special Few & Far Between podcast episode with guest, Jamie Heywood. Continuing our discussion on the role of engineering in clinical research - and making the world a better place for people - we'll explore the path to innovation, including data tracking strategies and securing project funding.
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Jan 12, 2023
Episode 27, Part 1: Jamie Heywood, Biotech Engineer and Entrepreneur
"I think all disciplines go through a process, a journey of being imagined and then becoming a science and then becoming a discipline of engineering." - Jamie Heywood, CEO at Alden Scientific
Biorasi welcomes Jamie Heywood to the Few & Far Between podcast to discuss the critical role engineering plays in clinical research.
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Dec 7, 2022
Episode 26: Chris Min, CMO and Interim CEO at Longeveron, Inc.
"Try to find the people who have a really strong background in regulatory science, who really understand the fundamentals, and who you believe can think creatively about the challenges of the cell therapy space." - Chris Min, Longeveron
Biorasi welcomes Chris Min to the Few & Far Between podcast for an inside look at the cell therapy industry and the importance of finding the right team to support your clinical trials.
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Nov 17, 2022
Episode 25: Jim Geraghty, Author and Biotech Industry Veteran
“We can’t take the orphan drug revolution for granted.“ Biorasi’s Few & Far Between Podcast welcomes Jim Geraghty, author and biotech industry veteran, to discuss the necessity and viability of orphan and rare disease research - for both patients and VC investors alike.
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Oct 6, 2022
Episode 24: Gadi Lachman, President and CEO, TriNetX
Can data sharing make the world a better place? Listen in to the latest episode of Few & Far Between. Biorasi CEO, Chris O'Brien, welcomes Gadi Lachman, President and CEO of TriNetX, to discuss real-world solutions for accessing and refining patient data in the clinical trials industry.
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Sep 14, 2022
Episode 23: Dr. Arun Bhatt, Consultant for Clinical Research and Drug Development in India
What makes India a smart and viable setting for today’s clinical trials? Join us for the latest episode of Few & Far Between. Biorasi's own Dr. Sagar Patil welcomes one of his early mentors, Dr. Arun Bhatt, for an in-depth discussion into the history and future of clinical research in India.
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Jul 26, 2022
Episode 22: Dr. Jocelynn Pearl, Senior Scientist at Tune Therapeutics, Host of Lady Scientist Podcast
How can DAOs - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - improve rare disease research? Biorasi's Few & Far Between Podcast welcomes Dr. Jocelynn Pearl, Senior Scientist at Tune Therapeutics and host of the Lady Scientist podcast, to discuss this new connection between clinical trials and cryptocurrency.
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Jun 23, 2022
Episode 21: Jill Hawkins, Founder and President of the FAM177A1 Research Fund
How do you start in building a rare disease foundation? Biorasi's Few & Far Between Podcast Welcomes Jill Hawkins, Founder and President of the FAM177A1 Research Fund, to discuss the impact of an ultrarare disease on her family and the importance of moving forward towards awareness, support, and treatment.
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May 18, 2022
Episode 20: Professor Bertil E. Lindmark MD, PhD, Author and CMO at Galecto, Inc.
What do the next 100 years have in store for healthcare and clinical research? Biorasi's Few & Far Between podcast welcomes Professor Bertil E. Lindmark MD, PhD, author and CMO at Galecto, Inc., for an in-depth discussion on the biological revolution and trends in the life sciences.
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Apr 20, 2022
Episode 19: Leslie Michelson, Founder and CEO, Private Health Management
How do you obtain the best possible patient care available? On this week's Few & Far Between podcast, host Chris O'Brien welcomes patient advocacy innovator Leslie Michelson for a conversation on the importance of patient support, guidance, and healthcare accessibility.
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Mar 23, 2022
Episode 18: Karen Petrou and David Brint - BioBonds
On this week’s Few & Far Between podcast episode, Biorasi’s CEO, Chris O'Brien, welcomes Karen Petrou and David Brint for an in-depth discussion on BioBonds and how they can jumpstart funding in clinical research for rare disease and other disorders.
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Jan 12, 2022
Episode 17: Amy Fenton Parker, President and CEO at Batten Disease Support and Research Organization (BDSRA)
Why are advocacy and accessibility so important to rare diseases such as Batten Disease? On this week’s Few & Far Between podcast episode, Biorasi’s Becky Knockemus talks with Amy Fenton Parker, President and CEO at Batten Disease Support and Research Organization (BDSRA).
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Dec 15, 2021
Episode 16: Dr. Alex Adjei, Scientific Advisory Board Member at Biorasi
Welcome to a special epsiode of Few & Far Between. Our guest this week is oncologist Dr. Alex Adjei, Scientific Advisory Board Member at Biorasi, and Professor of Oncology and Pharmacology at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Join our host, Dr. Dipali Patel, for an in-depth discussion on lung cancer - an urgent, global disease that requires empathy and understanding.
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Dec 1, 2021
Episode 15: Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, Founder and Director of COMBINEDBrain
Raising awareness for rare diseases, such as Angelman Syndrome, should not be something parents, patients, and advocates have to do alone. Today's episode of Few & Far Between features Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, Founder and Director of COMBINEDBrain. Biroasi CEO, Chirs O'Brien, is your host for this discussion on biomarkers, treatment, and the rise in community collaboration across rare diseases.
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Nov 10, 2021
Episode 14: Bo Bigelow, Chairman at the Foundation for USP7-Related Diseases, and Trish Flanagan, President at the Yellow Brick Road Project
How will a rare disease diagnosis affect your family? Today's Few & Far Between episode features Bo Bigelow, Chairman at the Foundation for USP7-Related Diseases and Co-Founder of DISORDER: The Rare Disease Film Festival, and Trish Flanagan, President at the Yellow Brick Road Project.
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Oct 27, 2021
Episode 13: Kelly Franchetti RN, SVP, Global Head Patient Insights and Strategy at YPrime
How has patient advocacy grown to become the driver of rare disease drug development? In today's episode of Biorasi's Few & Far Between podcast, host Marc Gas, PhD, welcomes Kelly Franchetti, RN, SVP at YPrime, to discuss where advocacy is headed and where it needs to go.
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Oct 13, 2021
Episode 12: Effie Parks and Spela Mirosevic
Social media platforms and podcasts are spotlighting the untold stories of rare disease patients and their families. Find out more in today's Few & Far Between podcast episode. Biorasi's Becky Knockemus welcomes guests Effie Parks, host of the Once Upon a Gene podcast, and Špela Miroševič, co-founder and president of the CTNNB1 Foundation.
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Sep 28, 2021
Episode 11: Rebecca Stewart and Nicola Miller from Rare Revolution Magazine
How important is transparency to the rare disease community? Today's full episode of Few & Far Between features Biorasi's Lindsey Rios, with guests Rebecca Stewart and Nicola Miller from Rare Revolution Magazine.
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Sep 15, 2021
Episode 10: Sharon Terry, CEO Genetic Alliance
Why is the sharing of data so crucial to #raredisease research? Tune in for today's full episode of Few & Far Between. Episode 10 features Sharon Terry, CEO at Genetic Alliance and #pseudoxanthomaelasticum (PXE) advocate.
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Sep 1, 2021
Episode 9: Zogenix, Inc.'s Dawn Blessing and J. Michael Graglia from SynGAP
Tune in for today's full episode of Few & Far Between. Episode 9 features Biorasi's Becky Knockemus, Zogenix, Inc.'s Dawn Blessing, and J. Michael Graglia from SynGAP Research Fund, discussing the importance of diagnosing #raredisease early and the critical step of sharing study data.
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Aug 18, 2021
Episode 8: David Rose, Rare Disease Speaker and Advocate
On today's podcast, speaker and rare disease advocate David Rose talks with Biorasi's Dr. Raul Silveira about occipital horn syndrome and supporting rare disease patients in the workforce.
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Aug 4, 2021
Episode 7: US Congressman Gus Bilirakis
On today's podcast, US Congressman Gus Bilirakis joins host Wayne Bowden to discuss the importance of rare disease awareness and treatment.
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Jul 21, 2021
Episode 6: Dr. Mehool Patel and Dr. Dilhan Weeraratne, IBM Watson Health
On today's podcast, host Wayne Bowden joins Biorasi's Omar Ibrahim and IBM Watson Health HOPE team members Dr. Mehool Patel and Dr. Dilhan Weeraratne to discuss glioblastoma and the importance of real-world evidence in clinical research.
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Jul 7, 2021
Episode 5: Will Maier, VP of Rare Disease, Drug Development Sciences at ICON plc
On today’s podcast, host Wayne Bowden, Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at Biorasi, talks with Will Maier, VP of Rare Disease, Drug Development Sciences at ICON plc, about clinical trial engagement in the rare disease patient community.
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Jun 23, 2021
Episode 4: Marianne Clancy, Executive Director at Cure HHT
On today’s podcast, host Wayne Bowden, Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at Biorasi, talks with Marianne Clancy, Executive Director at Cure HHT, about the foundation and their goal of reducing the number of undiagnosed cases of HHT.
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Jun 9, 2021
Episode 3: Danielle Drayton, PhD, CEO of REACH Market Research
On today’s podcast, host Wayne Bowden, Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at Biorasi, will be discussing insights into market research solutions for rare diseases with Danielle Drayton, PhD, CEO of REACH Market Research.
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May 26, 2021
Episode 2: Julie Walters, Founder and Executive Director of Xperiome/Raremark
On today’s podcast, host Wayne Bowden, Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at Biorasi, will be talking with Julie Walters, Founder and Executive Director of Xperiome and the driving force behind Raremark – an innovative knowledge bank for rare disease patients.
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May 18, 2021
Episode 1: Paula Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of GeneTx Biotherapeutics
On today’s podcast, Jimmy El Hokayem, Head of the Neurology and Regenerative Medicine Centers of Excellence and Associate Director of Program Development at Biorasi, will be talking with Paula Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of GeneTx Biotherapeutics.
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