The RWD & RWE Podcast

Ep 200 [07 January 2026]: 200th RWW with David Thompson PhD, RWE thought-leader - The ROI of RWE: Quantifying Value Amidst the Buzz of RWE

Ep 200 [January 2026]: 200th RWW! Conversation with David Thompson PhD, RWE thought-leader – We discussed Dave's unique perspective on the RWE and Life Sciences industry as it is today. Also, as an update to David's original episode on RWW back on 24 May 2023 (episode100), Dave offered his reflections on the ROI of RWE, describing the work he is leading to quantify the ROI of RWE as applied to various RWE use cases. Going beyond the buzz and expectations to quantified value..Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 199 [17 December 2025]: Dan O'Connor – Real World Data in the Real World Capital Market, Part II

Ep 199 [17 December 2025]: Dan O'Connor MBA, Founder-Operator and investor, and Managing Partner at Contour Ridge – We discussed Dan's unique background and we had an interactive conversation on the RWD/RWE market, trends, and future as an update to Dan's original episode on RWW back on 28 June 2023 (episode104).Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 198 [10 December 2025]: Ryan Tarzy – Real World Imaging Data: Seeing the full picture for RWD

Ep 198 [10 December 2025]: Ryan Tarzy, Founder and CEO of Avandra – We discussed Ryan's unique background and we explored why now is the time for Real World Imaging Data, and how imaging data is transforming the RWD marketplace (such as in Cardiology).Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 197 [03 December 2025]: Shaun Rowark – RWD in the UK: Is data catching up with technology?

Ep 197 [03 December 2025]: Shaun Rowark, Associate Director for Healthcare Data Analytics at the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – We dove into the UK's healthcare data revolution, with insights on Secure Data Environments (SDEs) and the more recent Health Data Research Service (HDRS). We explored other initiatives such as the Federated Data Platform, Single Patient Record and the NHS App, while examining Europe's parallel Health Data Space. We also discussed NICE's pioneering use of real-world data in medicines evaluation, as well as using data for guideline development and implementation.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 196 [19 November 2025]: Nathan Markward PhD MPH – RWD: How it defines then accelerates precision research

Ep 196 [19 November 2025]: Nathan Markward PhD MPH, Chief Research Officer at PurpleLab – We discussed precision medicine from concept to application, covering fundamental principles and implementation across the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. The discussion examined how RWD helps define and integrate with precision medicine, as we discuss some current industry trends, key challenges, and future directions shaping the evolution of personalized healthcare.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 195 [12 November 2025]: Derk Arts MD PhD – Driven to provide evidence: Era of the self-driven study

Ep 195 [12 November 2025]: Derk Arts MD PhD, Founder & CEO of Castor – We discussed the current life science business environment and how AI-powered automation can support EMR/claims data access and rapid RWE generation.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 194 [05 November 2025]: Wendy Turenne MS – RWD: All grown up now? Companies on the RWD maturity curve

Ep 194 [05 November 2025]: Wendy Turenne MS, former CDO of Aetion and industry consultant – We discussed her perspective on the evolution of the RWD-RWE market and life science company's readiness to address the use cases of tomorrow.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 193 [29 October 2025]: Paul Petraro ScD MPH – Looking at 2030: Near future of the life science industry

Ep 193 [29 October 2025]: Paul Petraro ScD MPH, Executive Director, Global Head Real World Evidence Analytics Center of Excellence at Boehringer Ingelheim – We discussed relatively near-term changes in the life science arena and impact of RWD for RWE.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 192 [22 October 2025]: Eric Meadows PhD – 'Trust but verify', in an AI world it's 'Trust but validate'

Ep 192 [22 October 2025]: Eric Meadows PhD, Director of Scientific Engagement at Flatiron Health – We explored methods to extract data variables from real-world unstructured medical records, while ensuring the RWD is validated and ready for life science use cases.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.

Ep 191 [15 October 2025]: Jimmy Fisher PhD MS MBA – To AI or Not to AI: What Data Science Says About Reality

Ep 191 [15 October 2025]: Jimmy Fisher PhD MS MBA who blends data science, public health, and AI to help organizations see signal in the noise. With a PhD in Epidemiology and advanced training in AI and data science, he’s spent over a decade turning real-world data (RWD) into practical, scalable solutions across the pharma and biotech world. Now stepping into a data science innovation role in consulting, Jimmy’s focus is on helping teams bridge the gap between analytics and action—where insight meets impact.Please check-out our website to join the club, get updates and see podcast recordings: https://rwd-rwe.clubDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guest's and host's alone, and do not reflect the official position of any organization or entity with whom they are, or have been, professionally affiliated.