The Real Chemistry Podcast

Mary Stutts, SVP of Corporate Relations, Sumitovant BioPharma & Founder of The Center for Excellence in Life shares how we achieve health equity, why she founded The Center for Excellence in Life, and the importance of using your voice.

Frank Mazzola and Tom Richards, Co-Global Chief Creative Officers of 21GRAMS are this week's guests of What2Know. The two discuss Tom's recent appointment to the 21GRAMS’ team and the importance of bringing thoughtful creativity into healthcare.

On June 2nd 2019, Miles Hall was in a mental crisis. When his family called law enforcement for help, he was shot and killed by the Walnut Creek Police. Taun Hall, Miles' mother and Co-Founder of the Miles Hall Foundation, shares his story.

Physicians treating patients from marginalized communities must practice cultural humility. Dr. Monica Gandhi, SF Co-Chair for the AIDS 2020 Conference, discusses this on our latest episode of What2Know. She also shares lessons from the HIV pandemic that apply to the COVID-19 pandemic, and she discusses this year's AIDS 2020 Conference.

Health equity is at the forefront of the COVID-19 conversation. Cynthia Carey-Grant, Oakland Co-Chair for the AIDS 2020 Conference joins the show to discuss health disparities within marginalized communities. She also shares the parallels between HIV and the coronavirus and highlights what she's looking forward to during this year's virtual conference.

Jennifer Gottlieb, W2O Global President, and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Board Member chats with Lynn O'Connor Vos, President & CEO of the MDA. The two discuss how the MDA has pivoted amid COVID-19 and how the MDA is transforming the lives of people with neuromuscular diseases.

Jeff Davidson, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Camp Gladiator, discusses how the fitness platform has adjusted to COVID-19 and shares key organizational learnings gleaned during the pandemic.

Creating cultural competency within healthcare organizations is key for patients. Eloiza Domingo of Astellas Pharma US discusses the importance of cultural competency within the industry and unpacks how diversity and inclusion improves patient outcomes.

Dr. Sir Michael Jacobs, Infectious Diseases Physician & Clinical Director of Infection at the Royal Free Hospital outlines what is being learned about COVID-19 and how these learnings impact treatment.

Dr. Joseph Habboushe, Emergency Medicine Physician at NYU and CEO of MDCalc, shares his experience of combating COVID-19 from the ground in NYC.

W2O’s newest team member, Bryan Specht is this week's guest on What2Know. He chats about his new role at W2O, the uberization of healthcare, and key lessons learned amid COVID-19.

W2O recently acquired Symplur to strengthen and scale data for smarter healthcare decision making. Our own Adam Cossman, Audun Utengen, and Seth Duncan discuss what this looks like for our clients, how we've partnered to combat COVID-19 and the power of social data within the industry.

During COVID-19, it's essential for organizations to communicate effectively to their key stakeholders, particularly their employees. Ellen Gerstein, Head of Content & Employee Advocacy at Pfizer, and Managing Director of W2O, Wendy Carhart, discuss best practices for organizations to follow.

There are actions our leaders and society can take to combat the coronavirus. Dilawar Syed, President & CEO of Lumiata, discusses steps to fight COVID-19, he shares the role government is playing, plus he unpacks how AI can be part of the solution.

Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses misconceptions around the corona virus, the importance of investment in public health, and what we all can do about COVID 19.

We took a short break, but we’re back! This week, Rob Butcher, President & CEO of Swim Across America joins the show. He shares the importance of funding cancer research, discusses how his organization raises money to support research, plus he gives two solid book recommendations.

Conducting clinical trials properly is essential for participation. Ken Getz, Deputy Director & Research Professor at Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, discusses how to design clinical trials well and he shares how technology has changed the industry.

Nikole Hannah Jones, Investigative Reporter at The New York Times Magazine and Creator of The 1619 Project, discusses racial inequities within healthcare and shares her perspective on what it will take to reverse these biases.

Investing in medical devices involves a critical eye for innovation and a passion for making the world a healthier place. Dennis McWilliams of Santé Ventures and SparkMed Advisors dives into this, he predicts the future of healthcare, plus he gives his 6,200-page book recommendation.

WSJ Women in the Workplace is an event that brings together business leaders to have a real conversation about how managers, executives and companies can be better at building inclusive workplaces. Brooke Bullen, Group Director of W2O, Abby Hayes, Managing Director of W2O and Jennifer Shaugnessy, Managing Director of W2O, share key learnings from the event.

Ready to get to know the man behind the mic? Host of What2Know and W2O CMO, Aaron Strout is this week's guest. He chats with Lisa Kalfus, VP of Marketing at Wente, about all things marketing and about the mentors who have impacted him profoundly. Plus, he shares two stellar book recs.

Delaney Tarr, Lauren Hogg, Co-Founders of March For Our Lives, and Board Member, Ariel Hobbs join us this week. They chat about leveraging social media to create a movement, they open up about the challenges of activism, plus share some of their favorite albums.

Making space for diversity and inclusion is critical in every industry. Dr. Michael Lomax, President & CEO of the United Negro College Fund, discusses this, the impact of UNCF’s work, and his affinity for bel canto-style opera.

Meeting patients where they are, through actionable and personalized healthcare experiences, is essential for both them and their caregivers. Carina Edwards, CEO of Quil Health, dives into this, the power of tech within health, and her life as a secret introvert.

This week's guest, Diana Kapp, discusses her book "of Girls Who Run the World", unpacks how we all can contribute to real progress for women, and delves into the purpose behind her recent open-letter to Forbes.