The Real Chemistry Podcast

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Our "What 2 Know" podcast explores best practices, innovation and latest trends with industry experts with an eye toward helping you, the listener, stay ahead in digital marketing and communications. Popular Guests include: celebrity chef, Tyler Florence, former CEO of Citi Ventures, Debby Hopkins and Grammy nominated rapper/entrepreneur, Ryan Leslie. Topics include: leadership, audience architecture and engagement, entrepreneurship, content marketing and business development.

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Healthcare innovation becomes an operating question here, linking data, communications, workforce decisions, and patient participation.

The Real Chemistry Podcast follows the operational decisions that turn health innovation into practice. Aaron Strout and his colleagues use interviews and live panels to connect scientific advances with data strategy, workforce management, communications, and patient engagement.

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Hair salons come up in a clinical-trial panel, and suddenly your outreach plan has to meet actual people.

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  • to hear a patient advocate ask why trial outreach isn't going where people already gather
  • to weigh AI tools against what nurses say would help them stay in clinical work
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Cannesplaining Healthcare: Creating Award-Worthy Work through Insight and Originality

A lively Cannes Lions wrap-up that makes healthcare feel more human, more direct, and harder to ignore.

This Cannes Lions wrap-up looks at healthcare through a creative lens and keeps asking what actually makes the work land. It stays practical about why the work deserves attention, how to speak to healthcare audiences like people, and why that question matters more than polished…

Cancer 2034: Innovations That Are Shaping the Face of Cancer - Live from SXSW 2024

A live oncology panel that stays grounded in the clinic.

Cancer 2034 treats oncology as a field that keeps changing while the system struggles to keep up. Recorded live at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the panel looks at where cancer care has been and where it may head by 2034, with the human work of making sense of a diagnosis kept in view…

The Art & Science of Cancer Care: A Holistic Approach

Patient-centered cancer care needs better systems, clearer messaging, and more accountability.

Recorded live just before ASCO in Chicago, this episode treats cancer care as a patient-centered systems problem. It keeps its focus on how care can improve while the science moves quickly and institutions do not always keep pace, with steady attention to accountability for…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Fighting Health Worker Burnout with Privacy-Safe AI: Live from SXSW 2024

    Hidden gem

    Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, this episode focuses on health worker burnout.

    ·44m·2 clips
  2. 2

    Transforming How Patients Manage Chronic Conditions: Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Biotricity

    The Real Chemistry Podcast episode features host Aaron Strout with Waqas Al-Siddiq, CEO and founder of Biotricity, in San Francisco and the conversation centers on cardiac monitoring, chronic disease, and AI.

    ·26m·1 clip
  3. 3

    Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Complex Health Issues: Dr. Julie Gerberding, FNIH, Dr. Jay Bradner, FNIH & Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Jim White puts FNIH at the center of the conversation.

    ·55m·3 clips
  4. 4

    Embracing the Power of RNAi Therapeutics: Akshay Vaishnaw, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout interviews Akshay Vaishnaw, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ chief innovation officer, about RNA interference therapeutics and the company’s path from about 50 employees to more than 2,500.

    ·36m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Addressing Liver Health through Collaboration and Innovation: Donna Cryer, Global Liver Institute

    Hidden gem

    The Real Chemistry Podcast episode centers on Aaron Strout's conversation with Donna Cryer, JD, founder, president, and CEO of the Global Liver Institute, who says 1.5 billion people live with liver disease and many are undiagnosed, undertreated, or overstigmatized.

    ·33m·2 clips
  6. 6

    Innovating Data Approaches for Clinical Trial Recruitment: Live from SXSW 2023

    This episode from SXSW 2023 features a panel discussion on innovative data approaches for clinical trial recruitment, with experts from Janssen, Clinical Inc., and Tiger Lily Foundation.

    ·47m·4 clips
  7. 7

    Analyzing the Impact of Data and Technology on Healthcare Commercialization: Mark Martin, Houlihan Lokey & Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout opens The Real Chemistry Podcast with Jim Weiss and Mark Martin, a managing director at Houlihan Lokey, and frames the conversation around healthcare commercialization, data, and technology.

    ·38m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Cannesplaining Healthcare: Improving Patient Experiences Through Creativity & Innovation With President of Cannes Lions 2024 Pharma Jury, Collette Douaihy

    Hidden gem

    The Real Chemistry Podcast episode centers on Colette Douaihy, Global CCO at Dentsu Health and Cannes Health jury president, as she explains how Cannes Lions judged pharma work in 2024.

    ·30m·1 clip
  9. 9

    Partnering to Unlock Hope for the Future of Cancer Care: Live from SXSW 2024

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout hosts Real Chemistry’s SXSW 2024 live conversation with Dr.

    ·42m·2 clips
  10. 10

    Tackling Health Disinformation in the AI and Digital Age: Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Author, Dead Wrong

    Hidden gem

    Dr.

    ·27m·1 clip
  11. 11

    Reshaping the Medical Communications World through AI: Jason Gardner, SVP, Head of Medical, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Jason Gardner comes in with a clear job ahead.

    ·21m·1 clip
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    Using Effective Communication to Build Strong Bridges: Sally Susman, Pfizer & Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout opens by introducing Jim Weiss and Sally Sussman and setting up the conversation around her new book, Breaking Through.

    ·49m·3 clips
  13. 13

    Informing Public Health Decisions with Data and Science: Sue Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout is back from a short summer break with a special edition of the Real Chemistry Podcast, joined by Jim Weiss and Mike Huckman for a conversation with Sue Desmond-Hellmann.

    ·55m·3 clips
  14. 14

    Enhancing Healthcare Consistency Through AI: Ajit Singh, Artiman Ventures

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout sits down with Ajit Singh to talk about how AI and new ideas might help healthcare become what it should be.

    ·41m·2 clips
  15. 15

    Cancer 2034: Innovations That Are Shaping the Face of Cancer - Live from SXSW 2024

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout frames the session at SXSW.

    ·45m·2 clips
  16. 16

    Requiring Transparency and Value-Based Care in the Pharmaceutical Industry: John O'Brien, National Pharmaceutical Council

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout kicks off a special edition hosted by Jim Weiss, who sits down with Dr.

    ·48m·3 clips
  17. 17

    The Art & Science of Cancer Care: A Holistic Approach

    Recorded live just before ASCO, The Real Chemistry Podcast brings together a town hall conversation on cancer care.

    ·44m·2 clips
  18. 18

    Health Citizenship and the Evolution of Technology and Healthcare: Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Health Economist

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout welcomes Jane Saracen-Khan back for a broad conversation about healthcare, technology, and health citizenship.

    ·41m·2 clips
  19. 19

    Cannesplaining Healthcare: Creating Award-Worthy Work through Insight and Originality

    Hidden gem

    The Real Chemistry team closes out its Cannes Lions coverage with a Cansplaining finale focused on what Cannes says about creativity in healthcare.

    ·39m·2 clips
  20. 20

    Developing Innovative Digital Medicine Solutions that Address Real Pain Points: Jennifer Goldsack, Digital Medicine Society

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout welcomes Jennifer Goldsack, CEO and co-founder of the Digital Medicine Society, to talk about digital medicine and how AI and ideas could help reshape healthcare.

    ·40m·2 clips
  21. 21

    Cannesplaining Healthcare: Emphasizing the Importance of Creativity in Healthcare with Genentech Chief Marketing Officer, Dr. Erica Taylor

    Hidden gem

    At Cannes Lions, Real Chemistry brings a Cansplaining Healthcare conversation to Genentech CMO Dr.

    ·41m·2 clips
  22. 22

    Using Generative AI to Bring New Perspectives to Medical Problem Solving: Peter Lee, Microsoft & Brandon Pletsch, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Brandon Pletsch sits down with Peter Lee to talk about generative AI and healthcare problem solving.

    ·45m·3 clips
  23. 23

    Delivering Personalized Care for Chronic Health Conditions: Live from SXSW 2023 with Lee Shapiro

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout hosts Lee Shapiro, co-founder and managing partner of Seven Wire Ventures, for a live South by Southwest 2023 conversation in Austin, Texas.

    ·28m·1 clip
  24. 24

    A Day in the Life of a Biopharmaceutical Leader: Live from SXSW 2023

    Aaron Strout interviews Bryant Powell and Rosanna Rickerfert from Bristol-Myers Squibb at South by Southwest, discussing their personal journeys into healthcare, patient-centric approaches, and leadership insights in biopharmaceuticals.

    ·42m·4 clips
  25. 25

    Becoming a Change Agent through Impactful Disruption: Live from SXSW 2023 with GSK’s Alison Woo

    Aaron Strout interviews Alison Wu from GSK at South by Southwest, exploring her role in healthcare communications and innovation.

    ·26m·2 clips
  26. 26

    Advancing Medical Communications by Combining Data, Creativity and Human Expertise: Suzanne Jacobs, Real Chemistry & Trina Stonner, Avant Healthcare

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout introduces a special Real Chemistry Podcast episode announcing Real Chemistry’s acquisition of Avant Healthcare and the plan for Suzanne Jacobs and Trina Stonner to co-lead the medical group.

    ·30m·1 clip
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    Valuing Empathy to Ensure Patient-Centered Healthcare Strategies: Javeria Shahab, 21GRAMS, a part of Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout, Chief Marketing Officer of Real Chemistry, talks with Javeria Shahab, President of Medical Education at 21 Grams, part of Real Chemistry, about her path from a bio major at Siena College and an MPH to healthcare communications.

    ·32m·2 clips
  28. 28

    Generative AI: Oh God What Now?: Live from SXSW 2023

    Hidden gem

    The Real Chemistry Podcast session 'Generative AI, Oh God, What Now?' was recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, with Aaron Strout, Romain Bogarts, and AbbVie leader Samir Grover.

    ·34m·2 clips
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    Exploring Space as the Next Frontier for Biopharma R&D: Maureen Haverty, Seraphim Space/Generation Space

    Hidden gem

    Aaron Strout, the chief marketing officer of Real Chemistry, interviews Maureen Haverty, the VP of Investment at Seraphim Space/Generation Space, about why space is becoming more investable for healthcare and life sciences.

    ·30m·2 clips
  30. 30

    Caregiving and Cancer Prevention: Dr. Karen Knudsen, The American Cancer Society & Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry

    Hidden gem

    The Real Chemistry Podcast episode with Dr.

    ·37m·2 clips
  31. 31

    Understanding Trends to Shape our Future Normal: Rohit Bhargava, Founder & Chief Trend Curator, Non-Obvious Company

    Mar 23, 2023·29m
  32. 32

    Changing the Relationship of Underserved Populations with Clinical Trials: Dr. Keolu Fox, Co-Founder, Native BioData Consortium & Assistant Professor, University of California, San Diego

    Mar 2, 2023·34m
  33. 33

    Building a Community of Caregivers: Andrew Parker, CEO & Founder, Papa

    Feb 16, 2023·33m
  34. 34

    Addressing a New Wave of Healthcare Challenges: Annalisa Jenkins, Compass Pathways & Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry

    Jan 12, 2023·39m
  35. 35

    Breaking Down Healthcare Industry Barriers: Chas Bountra, PhD, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation & Professor for Translational Medicine, University of Oxford & Jim Weiss, Founder & CEO, Real Chemistry

    Jan 5, 2023·37m
  36. 36

    Democratizing Access to Healthcare: Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO, The Garage

    Dec 15, 2022·28m
  37. 37

    Building the Future of HEOR: Christopher Boone, PhD, VP & Global Head of HEOR, AbbVie

    Dec 8, 2022·29m
  38. 38

    Improving Patient Care through Better Data Interoperability: Frank Harvey, CEO, Surescripts

    Dec 1, 2022·18m
  39. 39

    Harnessing the Human Approach: Harpreet Sood, MD, VP, Primary Care & Clinical Partnerships, Huma

    Nov 24, 2022·26m
  40. 40

    Simplifying Medicine with Technology: Matt Titus, VP & Chief Commercial Officer, epocrates

    Nov 10, 2022·21m
  41. 41

    Advocating for Patients: Elle Cole, Founder of Cleverly Changing, Patient Advocate & Author

    Nov 3, 2022·16m
  42. 42

    Assessing the State of COVID-19: Monica Gandhi MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, UCSF

    Oct 27, 2022·32m
  43. 43

    Investing in Marketing & Analytics: Mark Stouse, Chairman & CEO, Proof

    Oct 20, 2022·27m
  44. 44

    Advancing Health Equity: Mary Stutts, Chief Global Health Equity & Inclusion Officer, Real Chemistry

    Oct 13, 2022·31m
  45. 45

    Addressing Aging: Juliette Han, PhD, COO & CFO, Cambrian BioPharma

    Oct 6, 2022·34m
  46. 46

    Accelerating the American Cancer Society’s Mission: Alice Lin Pomponio, Managing Director, BrightEdge Fund

    Sep 8, 2022·39m
  47. 47

    Accelerating Diversity & Inclusion: Marcus Sawyerr, Founder & CEO, EQ Community

    Sep 1, 2022·34m
  48. 48

    Revolutionizing Neurodiagnostics and Brain Therapeutics: Mary Lou Jepsen, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, Openwater

    Aug 4, 2022·40m
  49. 49

    Keeping the Biomedical Innovation System Humming: Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D., Biotech Investor, Scientist & Author

    Jul 27, 2022·23m
  50. 50

    Making Health Care Approachable: Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Medical Officer, Salesforce

    Jul 21, 2022·18m