We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Young as a Senior Project Leader to our Stockholm office. Jess is a Pharmacoepidemiologist who trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and recently completed a Postdoctoral position with the CAUSALab at Karolinska Institutet. She has over a decade of experience in research and consulting roles, utilizing population-level data to generate evidence for healthcare decisions.
“𝘐’𝘮 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘞𝘌 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.”
What is culture, and what do we mean by it?
Culture means different things to different people, and means different things in different companies. I know what I strive for, though and what I respect.
Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing how Dr. Hatti captures and relays culture at Suburban Research Associates an Atlas Clinical Research site. Over many years, Dr Hatti has built and then evolved what his vision of shared stand on how we treat patients, each other, and our partners. I've never seen anything quite like it.
It's rare to see someone codify with such clarity, and such love what their work means. Dr. Hatti took the time—really took the time—so that everyone who works there understands how their contributions make a difference.
Seeing this has reaffirmed my belief in the power of culture. When done right, it can inspire, motivate, and bring a sense of collective ownership.
I love my job...
#Leadership#Culture#Inspiration#Teamwork
Celebrating Wisdom and Diversity at Atlas Clinical Research
Earlier this month, Suburban Research Associates, our Southeastern Pennsylvania trial site, buzzed with the profound spirit of the Bhagavad Gita during our annual 'Gita' meeting, hosted by Dr. Shivkumar Hatti, Suburbans's Chairman, CEO, and Principal Investigator. This special event underscored Atlas Clinical Research's commitment to cultural diversity and ethical business practices inspired by ancient wisdom.
The Bhagavad Gita, a timeless Indian scripture, provides invaluable lessons on duty, leadership, and living a purposeful life. At Atlas, we not only draw upon these teachings but also integrate them into our daily principles and values. This ensures that we consistently deliver on our promises of speed and quality in clinical research.
This year's meeting was followed by a delightful dinner, celebrating our shared values and the diverse cultural backgrounds that enrich our team.
Our annual tradition, held with great enthusiasm, not only strengthens our team but also serves as a powerful reminder of our dedication to operating with integrity and respect for diverse perspectives. It is a testament to our commitment to cultural diversity and ethical business practices.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to embrace and celebrate the rich cultural heritage that powers our innovation and leadership in clinical trials.
#AtlasClinicalTrials#CulturalDiversity#Leadership#Innovation#BhagavadGita#TeamBuildingRajat M., Ashley Ross, Mark Scullion, Meghan Varano, Kelley Powers, Francesco B. Termine, Grace Andolina
Powerful words here from Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA and Richard Baron. And an important reminder for all of us involved in #healthcare that our industry is one of the few where you can do great good while simultaneously building great businesses.
“Medicine is a historical continuity of purpose.”
I heard Richard Baron, MD, the outgoing CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine, say these words on the occasion of his retirement from the Board.
I can’t stop thinking about them—as I think they so beautifully capture our profession’s ethos.
I asked Richard about the origin of the quotation—and he said it was original and he had written them decades ago in an application for a job when he first graduated residency.
Wow.
To see ourselves as connected to a larger mission—with a sense of connection to generations that precede us and to the people who will follow us—changes the work.
We should all aspire to see ourselves through the lens of “historical continuity of purpose.”
It will make us all better versions of ourselves.
We are proud to sponsor this year's North East Life Sciences Conference, taking place 21 March at the Catalyst in Newcastle.
This conference will bring together key politicians, business leaders, media and life sciences experts, to look at the challenges, and opportunities, that come with the region's goal to double the health and life sciences sector by 2030.
https://lnkd.in/exQQpaBgHealth Innovation North East and North Cumbria
🇺🇸🇷🇸 Our new paper is finally out. Extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this project, as it is my first endeavor of this kind, and the topic itself falls in the spectrum of my greatest interests in medicine so far.
Special thanks to our amazing mentor Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD, for his invaluable guidance and support!
Free full article: https://lnkd.in/dV2RMnvB
We're kicking off our Weekly Recognition series today, focusing on the professional journeys and impact of leading medical practitioners in Sierra Leone.
Please see below a detailed piece outlining Dr. Len Gordon Harris' distinguished professional journey, aligning with the SLMDA's mission.
Take a moment to delve into the wealth of experience and expertise presented.
Best regards,
Dr. Enanga Sonia Namanga
Editor
I’m thrilled to share that our paper, “Advancing Primary Care Access: Exploring the Impact of the Virtual Waiting Room on the Quadruple Aim”, has been published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. This publication reflects our team’s journey from conceptual to implementing our innovation and finally seeing our work come to fruition.
It’s moments like these that bring me immense joy in my work in primary care!
Read our paper here: https://rdcu.be/dK6FU
Thanks to Moorhouse Consulting and Leo Koshutova for the invite to the Prix Galien UK forum hosted at the Science Museum recently. Timely topics with lively debate covered;
· Patient focussed drug development –‘No decision for me without me’
· Introducing New Technologies: Optimising pathways to improve population health
· Artificial intelligence to design new drugs
· Innovation in R&D: The birth of breakthroughs
· Data Driven Medicine: The NHS as a strategic partner in Life Sciences
· Improving global health outcomes through clinical innovation
Galien ensure meetings like these drive global debate on health and the importance of raising public awareness, allowing significant time for discussion between panels and audience.
In the UK as we navigate the near 24/7 election coverage, one welcome question sparked some thought provoking answers; ‘What would the panel put on the manifesto for the [new] government?
. ‘there is much more to do on health inequality – uptake of innovation is low in those populations that are already chronically underserved’
· ‘there is an overwhelming need to focus on prevention among all stakeholders in healthcare as the system cannot sustain the more traditional treatment approaches’
· ‘Create an Innovation Adoption association – Innovation needs to be better coordinated with matching budgets’
· ‘We need to work to predict people’s individual health trajectories by using AI intelligently to help us manage the limited resources available’
This may have been a UK focussed meeting however these responses illustrate the challenges faced more globally.
Michelle Warner
Director, Clinical Data Management at PCCTC, MSKCC | Leadership Coach, Mentor, & Public Speaker | Advancing Diversity in Clinical Research | Harnessing People, Processes, & Tech to Advance Global Health
I'm honored and elated to be among the Inaugural Members of The Association of Diversity in Clinical Trials. Every aspect of research science benefits from diversity, and this organization is stepping out to address policy and process to ensure diversity is incorporated in clinical trials.
Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g2Mnu2wA. Join the movement!
At his first Annual Research Meeting as AcademyHealth President and CEO, Aaron E. Carroll shared with attendees what drew him to this role, the challenges we face as a field, and his optimism for how we can draw on our core strengths to make a real difference. His remarks are published on our blog in a post titled "This is My Dream Job."
Learn how mentorship, science communication, and public health have been pivotal in his career, and discover his optimistic vision for the future of health care. Aaron’s story is a must-read for anyone passionate about making a difference in the field. https://lnkd.in/dYck8sKY
For this #wellbeingwednesday let’s use the book, “How Doctors Think” to better understand our own #professionalwellbeing. Author Jerome Groopman shares stories of triumph and failure that he, or peers, experienced practicing medicine, sharing the three A’s of major thinking traps.
Anchoring error or anchoring bias occurs when a physician overly relies on or gets "anchored" to a specific piece of information about the patient's condition (usually the initial presenting symptoms or test results) when making diagnostic and treatment decisions. Doctors can also experience anchoring on a colleague's opinion by placing too much weight on the opinion of a senior colleague or specialist.
Strategy: Seek alternative explanations and independent reviews. Avoid asking leading questions or starting with your own hypotheses when working with others.
Attribution error refers to the cognitive bias where medical professionals make inaccurate judgments about the causes of a patient's condition or symptoms based on inherent biases or stereotypes. There are two main types of attribution errors in medicine:
1. Fundamental Attribution Error occurs when a physician attributes a patient's condition or behavior primarily to internal/personal factors (like personality, attitude, or lifestyle), while underestimating the influence of external/situational factors (like environment, socioeconomic status, or access to care).
2. Ultimate Attribution Error is when a physician makes dispositional attributions about a patient's condition based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status, rather than objectively evaluating the medical evidence.
Strategy: Recognize personal biases and consider external factors. Actively seek out objective data and challenge your assumptions based on a person or situation’s demographics.
Availability error refers to the tendency of physicians to overestimate the likelihood or importance of something based on how easily examples or instances come to mind. For instance, if a doctor recently treated several cases of a rare disease, they may overestimate the likelihood of the next patient having that same rare condition. Another example, vivid, dramatic or emotionally-charged cases tend to be more memorable and available in a doctor's mind, skewing their risk assessment compared to more mundane or routine cases.
Strategy: Use evidence-based guidelines and objective data. Create an environment where cognitive biases can be openly discussed without judgment.
To increase your professional wellbeing, pick one of these strategies and put one it use over the next 30 days. Something I’ve been implementing - ask three questions before sharing my opinion. And make them open-ended, pausing to listen to the feedback.
https://lnkd.in/e3KViTdG#wellbeing#mentalhealth#selfcare#inspiration#LearningAndDevelopment#ProfessionalDevelopment#SkillDevelopment#ContinuousLearning#CareerDevelopment
Designing/executing RWE research & developing/validating PROs, freeing clients to focus on other priorities | RWE & Patient Outcomes, CERobs Consulting | Award-Winning Author
1moCongratulations Jess! And congrats to Quantify for landing you! They are lucky to have you join them!