Life Sciences - In Focus

About Life Sciences - In Focus Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast by Vistatec, a fascinating conversation with global life sciences experts. The show has multiple hosts and topics. Follow Life Sciences - In Focus on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on YouTube and Apple podcasts. Life Sciences - In Focus is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about th...

"AI is powerful, but in life sciences, it's an augmentation, not a shortcut." This episode of Life Sciences – In Focus features Simon Hodgkins, Chief Marketing Officer at Vistatec AI, as we explore one of the industry's most debated topics: artificial intelligence. Host Karen Tkaczyk takes on both interviewer and contributor roles. This creates a dynamic conversation, rich with i...

Host Karen Tkaczyk sits down with Sara Brueck Nichols, President of McCreadie Group, for a Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast episode that moves seamlessly between personal experience, industry insight, and practical innovation. About Life Sciences - In Focus Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast by Vistatec, a fascinating conversation with global life sciences experts. The show has multiple hosts and to...

In the latest episode of the Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast, Karen Tcazyk speaks with Daniela Blanco, whose journey spans continents, disciplines, and industries, from chemical engineering in Venezuela to building AI-powered tools that are reshaping how scientists run experiments. What makes Daniela’s story especially compelling is not just what she’s building, but why. 00:00 - Welcome and Guest...

Host Karen Tkaczyk welcomes a guest who brings a vital but often underappreciated perspective to the life sciences ecosystem on this episode of the Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast. Ana Sofía Correia is a freelance medical translator and writer, as well as a medical translation mentor, with nearly two decades of experience working at the intersection of language, medicine, and patient communicatio...

Life Sciences In Focus podcast takes a reflective turn. Instead of welcoming a new guest, hosts Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos sit down for a holiday special to look back at the conversations that shaped 2025 and to share what they see on the horizon for 2026. Their discussion offers a warm, candid look at the themes, people, and ideas that defined an eventful year in life sciences. 00:00 - Welcom...

Regulatory expert Andrei Ninu joins Host María Mateos in this episode of Life Sciences - In Focus to discuss one of the most complex challenges facing the medical device industry today: navigating the dual requirements of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the newly enacted EU AI Act. Ninu, who specializes in functional and software safety, as well as AI applications in healthcare, offered...

Host Karen Tkaczyk speaks with Michael Young, Principal and Founder of biomedwoRx, for a rich discussion that blended personal history, professional insight, and a forward-looking take on the industry. Michael’s career spans over three decades in the life sciences, and his path reveals not only technical expertise but also a deep sense of mission. From First-Generation Roots to Global StrategyMich...

Jonathan Gardow, Vice President of Business Development at FOMAT Medical Research, sits down with Host María Mateos on this episode of Life Sciences - In Focus to explore how his team is reshaping the way patients engage with clinical trials. Jonathan has spent over 15 years in the field, working in various roles that have provided him with a unique perspective on the patient journey. From helping...

“Patients are at the heart of everything we do, but they need to feel it, not just hear it.” That perspective comes from Victoria Donovan, Founder and CEO of Clinically Media, who joined the Life Sciences – In Focus podcast to discuss patient recruitment, cultural nuance, and her exciting new initiative in psychedelic research.00:00 – Welcome and Guest Introduction00:48 – Victoria Donovan’s Origin...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Julieta Pacheco, Clinical Trial Liaison at The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC). With a career that spans hospital labs, contract research organizations, and global sponsors, Julieta has seen clinical research from nearly every angle. But what sets her apart is how she brings personal conviction and practical knowledge to everything she does, from mentorin...

"Sometimes, going back to basics is the boldest move you can make." That sentiment perfectly captures the perspective shared by Eloise Moffett, Vice President of Commercial at Innovative Trials, in the latest episode of the Life Sciences – In Focus podcast hosted by Karen Tkaczyk. From cultural nuance in global patient engagement to bold marketing campaigns that make a meaningful impact,...

María Mateos, Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast Host, catches up with Angelina Lisandrelli, Director of Regulatory and Quality at RespirTech (a Philips company), to explore her journey from lab bench to leadership and her commitment to mentorship in the life sciences. As Director of Regulatory and Quality at RespirTech, Angelina brings technical acumen to the table, as well as people development, m...

In this episode of Life Sciences – In Focus, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Juan Daccach, a leader in global product safety, a certified health and life coach, and a former orthopedic surgeon. His career journey spans continents, disciplines, and industries. From his early days in Colombia to leading global safety initiatives at Merz Aesthetics, Dr. Daccach has embraced transformation,...

Life Sciences – In Focus delivers an insightful conversation with Stephanie Moreta, a regulatory affairs expert from Vera Rosas, one of Brazil’s leading consulting firms in medical device regulatory compliance. With over 15 years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality auditing, and medical devices, Stephanie shared valuable insights into the complexities of bringing high-risk medical devices...

Join this Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast episode to catch up with Amra Racic, Vice President of Global Government Strategy MedTech at Veeva Systems. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and nearly two decades in the medical device industry, Amra shared her remarkable journey from patient care management to becoming a leader in regulatory strategy. Her passion for improving patient outc...

Discover key insights from the Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast year-end review! Hosts Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos reflect on AI in life sciences, regulatory changes, and the future of localization in 2025. Listen now for fascinating conversations with industry experts!

Join Alec McChesney, Director of Business Development at SCORR Marketing, on the Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast. Explore expert insights on personalized marketing strategies, overcoming global challenges, regulatory compliance, and creating impactful campaigns for the life sciences industry.

Join Dr. Reem Yunis on the Vistatec Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast as she discusses innovations in clinical trials, digital transformation, and the future of personalized medicine. Learn how real-world data, AI, and multidisciplinary research reshape the life sciences industry.

In this episode of Vistatec Life Sciences - In Focus podcast, Host María Mateos talks with Bre Grignano, a leader who brings her experience from the life sciences, sports, and philanthropic sectors to the forefront of the conversation. As the Associate Director of Business Development at HiRO (Harvest Integrated Research Organization), Bre helps advance clinical research while making an impact thr...

In this episode, Dr. Constanza Kurman Petrozzelli, Senior Manager of US Medical Myeloid at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), shared her inspiring career journey in life sciences. With over a decade of experience spanning contract research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Kurman Petrozzelli is a passionate advocate for patient diversity in clinical trials and advancing health equity...

Magdalena Daccord, CEO of FH Europe Foundation, leads the organization in advocating for individuals with familial hyperlipidaemias (FH). Under her leadership, FH Europe drives patient support, health policy improvements, and collaborations with European institutions. Transforming Patient Advocacy Since joining FH Europe in 2019, Magdalena has expanded the network’s reach and solidified its presen...

In this Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast episode, we catch up with Toban Zolman, the CEO of Kivo, a unified document management system transforming the regulatory landscape in life sciences. With over 20 years of experience developing and validating computerized systems for clinical trials, Toban has an extensive background that bridges regulatory rigor with modern technological innovation. From R...

On this insightful episode of the Life Sciences - In Focus podcast, Host María Mateos is joined by Brandon VanArman, a seasoned Software Systems Engineer and contractor at Medtronic, who shares his extensive knowledge and experience in software development for the life sciences and language industry. About Life Sciences - In Focus Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast by Visatatec, a fascinating conver...

In this Life Sciences In-Focus podcast episode, host Karen Tkaczyk sat down with Michelle Lott, the founder and principal of Lean RAQA, to discuss the intricate world of regulatory affairs within the life sciences sector. This conversation not only shed light on Michelle's unique journey into the field but also explored the challenges and nuances of navigating regulatory pathways in the United...