The Healthcare Hub Podcast

Creating the Healthcare Hub podcast was an intellectually stimulating endeavour. We had the privilege of connecting with leaders throughout the healthcare industry, whose stories and words of wisdom resonated with us in each episode. Through their narratives, we were able to gain insight into the various motivations that drive individuals to pursue careers in healthcare. For many, their passion for the field was palpable, with many describing how the opportunity to serve their communities and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Others shared their excitement about the evolving nature of healthcare, with the constant adaptation and drive towards improvement being a source of inspiration.

As we reflect on the journey we've taken together throughout this series, we are struck by the vastness of the healthcare system. From the latest advancements in medical research and healthcare technology, to the process of commercializing new medicines, to the challenges facing government and public institutions in delivering sustainable models of care, we have delved into a diverse range of topics.

Thank you for being a listener. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for joining us on this journey. 

Welcome back to the HealthcareHub!

We kick off episode 26 with a discussion of Buurtzorg, a nurse-led holistic care model revolutionizing community care in the Netherlands. We then speak to Katie Devine, a veteran at Johnson and Johnson and a recognized leader in the global life sciences industry. With more than 25 years of experience working in both consumer health and pharmaceuticals, today Katie Devine is the President of Janssen General Medicines, including Cardiovascular & Metabolism as well as Infectious Diseases and Vaccines in the U.S. We cover a range of topics, from innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, managing change in large organizations, career growth and reflection, and the importance of taking care of yourself. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

Welcome back to the HealthcareHub!

We are so excited to ramp up with season two of the show. We first introduce our new cohost, Sarosh, and dive a little bit into Woebot, a mental health application powered by AI. We then speak to Chelsea Sumner PharmD, Healthcare AI Startups Lead at NVIDIA. Chelsea shares some of her insights bringing her knowledge from the pharmaceutical industry to the growing health tech space. We get to learn some amazing ways NVIDIA is working to empower researchers, hospitals, and start-ups to bring innovative solutions to patients. Finally, we close off the episode with a discussion on reducing medical disparities by understanding the needs of diverse communities.

Welcome back to HealthcareHub!

This week we had the chance to speak with Keltie Gale, Director of Strategy and Policy at Santis Health. Keltie gave us some incredible insights into the process of stakeholder engagement and how change can be accelerated in the Canadian healthcare system.  We had the chance to learn about some unique projects at the growing practice at Santis, definitely check this one out! To kick off the episode Abhinav dives into Pillcheck, a Toronto-based DNA testing service that helps identify the right medication at the right dosage while minimizing negative side effects.

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Welcome back everyone!

Today we had the pleasure to speak with Karen Belaire, the President and CEO of Shared Services West! SSW is a not-for-profit shared services organization with expertise in supply chain management, process optimization, and redevelopment planning. Karen told us all about what it's been like climbing up the ranks in public healthcare organizations through financial skills, being a leader in the McMaster University administration, acting as a board member in a range of organizations, and now leading Canadian healthcare from a logistics standpoint!

Abhinav kicks off the episode with an intro to blockchain and some of it's applications in healthcare, so there is a lot to learn in this episode all around.

Thanks for listening!

Hey Everyone!

We're back with a new guest from a new industry in Episode 22! This time around we met with Amanda Daley, the Head of Medical at Canopy Growth, one of Canada’s leading cannabis producers with a focus on research, product development and innovative production capabilities. Amanda’s role includes all Canadian commercial medical activities for Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth, including overseeing sales & marketing, and the creation and implementation of continuing medical education (CME) programs for healthcare professionals. 

With other previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry at Solvay and Pfizer, Amanda brought some great insights on how education can be used to drive uptake of new products, along with how she shook the stigma of jumping from pharmaceuticals to medical cannabis, where she sees the industry headed in the future, and other fun tales from Canopy Growth!

Before we jump into the interview, Tyler brings forward some new research breakthroughs from the field of developing animal organs for use in human transplants. We certainly learned about some interesting new topics this time around and we can't wait for you to join us!

We’re back with Episode 21!

On this episode we had the chance to meet Philippe Leblond. Formerly a marketing leader with Paladin Labs, Shire, and Takeda, Philippe is now leveraging his experience in the pharmaceutical by founding OpenHuddle, a media agency focused on delivering strategic marketing campaigns in the healthcare industry. He brought us some great insights on how to first enter the industry, how to bring value to a pharmaceutical role without a clinical background, and the challenges and triumphs of starting your own firm!

Abhinav kicks off the episode with a quick lesson on some lesser-known information about the global pharmaceutical supply chain as well.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Welcome to Episode 20! 

This time around we are joined by Muhammad Mamdani, the Vice President of Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Unity Health Toronto, the Director of the Li Ka Shing Centre for Healthcare Analytics Research and Training at St Michael's Hospital, and the Director of the Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto.

With so many interesting roles on his plate, Muhammad brought us some exciting tales from throughout his career like developing an analytical tool that centralize information about homeless patients during the pandemic, conducting research on the health outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, and much more!

Before hearing all of Muhammad's fantastic insights about careers in data science and leveraging a diverse educational background, Tyler kicks off the episode with a rapid-fire news update on vaccine development.

Thanks for listening everyone!

Welcome to Episode 19!

This week we had the chance to chat with Greg Chow, the Vice President of Finance and Partnerships and Chief Financial Officer at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto! Greg gave some fantastic insights into how he translated his business education into the healthcare setting, the art of aligning financial planning with strategic thinking, bringing innovation to hospitals, and Women’s College Hospital’s mission focused on health equity!

Abhinav also brought forward some interesting insights on 23andMe entering the pharmaceutical space.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Welcome to Episode 18!

We’re joined this time by Dr. Carmine Simone, an Assistant Professor in the Thoracic Surgery Division at the University of Toronto, as well as a thoracic surgeon and Interim Vice President of Clinical Programs at Michael Garron Hospital. He brings some fantastic insights on implementing clinical projects, staying in the loop on new clinical technologies, acting as a link between business leaders and healthcare providers, and much more!

We also start off the episode with a quick update on current views on COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Tyler.

Thanks for listening!