Tools for patient engagement

by gulwish · February 20, 2020

Plain language summaries now a publishing requirement in drug safety journal

(London and Brussels, January 28th 2020) The journal Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety, a SAGE Publishing title, is now requiring the inclusion of plain language summaries (PLS) in research...

The impact of patient engagement

by Gary Finnegan · February 12, 2020

5 minutes with… Jessica Scott, Head of R&D Patient Engagement Office, Takeda  

We spoke to Jessica Scott, Head of Takeda’s R&D Patient Engagement Office, about how patient engagement aligns with the company’s core values and how the PFMD Quality Guidance underpins...

Patient engagement in practice

by Danielle Barron · February 5, 2020

Acknowledging the value of patient input

When it comes to ascribing value to patient involvement in the development of innovative medicines and med-tech, different stakeholders may have different perspectives. That was the finding of an...

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...