Patient engagement in practice

by Gary Finnegan · January 9, 2020

5 minutes with… the American Migraine Foundation

As part of our series to help the patient engagement community get to know one another, we spoke to Nim Lalvani, Executive Director of the American Migraine Foundation, about...

Tools for patient engagement

by Danielle Barron · October 22, 2019

These projects are laying the basis of a healthcare environment

With 34 years of professional experience, 18 of which are in the medicines industry, Daniel De Schryver has also been involved in aspects of patient engagement for more than...

Tools for patient engagement

by Danielle Barron · October 21, 2019

The first step is often the most significant

Dr Paula Wray, senior public involvement manager at NIHR INVOLVE in the UK has spent nine years in public involvement in applied health research. She attends around 25 patient...

Tools for patient engagement

by Danielle Barron · October 14, 2019

A wonderful reference tool

Mary Alice Dwyer PharmD, is a Principal/Consultant at Medical Innovation and Insights who has spent 28 years in the medicines industry, including four of those involved in all aspects...

Tools for patient engagement

by Danielle Barron · October 14, 2019

Refreshing to see so many great examples

As a Patient Leader, Consultant and Researcher, Simon Stones attends on average 50 patient engagement events each year. Unsurprisingly, his seven years of experience in the field was invaluable...

Tools for patient engagement

by Danielle Barron · October 14, 2019

Patient engagement is a journey

Dr Katherine Deane, BSc PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Research in the School of Health Sciences at the University of East Anglia,...

Patient engagement in practice

by Danielle Barron · October 14, 2019

A valuable resource

Thierry Escudier is Head of Clinical Development at Pierre Fabre Medicament. He has over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry and is an expert in clinical development. In recent...

Patient engagement in practice

by Gary Finnegan · October 4, 2019

Unlocking the potential of cohort studies

Research studies following groups of individuals can answer vital medical questions, such as why people suffer from a health problem; or what determines recovery. They are, however, expensive and...

Patient engagement in practice

by Danielle Barron · September 23, 2019

A PE trailblazer committed to improving patients’ lives

In a fragmented and fast-evolving patient engagement landscape, the need to align stakeholders, harmonise approaches and perspectives and share best practices is critical as we strive to deliver better...

Patient engagement in practice

by Gary Finnegan · September 19, 2019

Developing the patient engagement system

Nicholas Brooke, CEO of PFMD, tells Gary Finnegan why solving the patient compensation conundrum will unlock the power of patient engagement Patients, industry and regulators are making patient engagement...

Tools for patient engagement

by Gary Finnegan · September 5, 2019

Doctors are paid for their expertise, what about patients?

Patients are increasingly seen as playing a valuable role in setting research priorities, designing clinical trials and informing market access decisions. But sometimes they are the only people in...

Tools for patient engagement

by Gary Finnegan · September 3, 2019

Calculating reimbursement rates for patient engagement in medicines development

A new Fair Market Value tool will help to calculate appropriate fees for patients involved in drug development, writes Gary Finnegan Compensating patient advocates for their time and expertise...