#15 – The New Category: Decentralized Clinical Trials
Slice of Healthcare Team
04/08/2024
Episode Details
In this episode, we hear from our guest: Michelle Longmire, CEO & Co-Founder at Medable.
Topics discussed:
- Michelle Longmire's Inspiration: In medical school, Longmire recognized a critical access gap in healthcare. Training at the University of New Mexico, she observed the challenges faced by underserved patients and envisioned a technological bridge to healthcare.
- Formation of Medable: The idea of Medable was shaped by Longmire's experience at Stanford and the rise of mobile technology. The aim was to create a platform that provided secure, accessible healthcare and research opportunities.
- Early Challenges and Milestones: Winning a pitch contest provided initial funding for Medable. Key hires included experts in platform technology, mobile app development, and enterprise architecture. The first major contract with a pharma company highlighted the need for expanded capabilities.
- Role in Decentralized Clinical Trials: Longmire foresaw mobile technology as a key driver in making research consumer-scale. The focus on patient-centered research and providing better access led to the rise of decentralized clinical trials.
- Vision for Clinical Trial Innovation: Longmire's vision includes leveraging AI and technology to dramatically increase the number of effective therapies tested and approved each year, addressing a wide range of diseases more efficiently.
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