Season 4 Recap
Season 4 of Amplifying Scientific Innovation featured 20 luminaries who include WebMD's Chief Medical Officer & the American Cancer Society's CEO. Hosted by The Sophia Consulting Firm's (SCF) Founder & CEO, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, the video interview series showcases the perspectives of C-level life science executives on science advocacy, health equity & influential leadership. The 4:14 minute Season 4 Recap Video features curated guest quotes alongside health observances & other key events.
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Amplifying Scientific Innovation® focuses on science advocacy, health equity & influential leadership. Since its June 2020 launch, the video podcast has amassed 64 guests, over 750K views, 2.3K subscribers and a YouTube partnership. The audience is a global mix of life science professionals, academia and the public.
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Season 4 (Episodes 13+)
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast: Dr. Jessica Grossman, CEO, IgGenix,
In the final guest episode, Episode 19, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Jessica Grossman, CEO of IgGenix, an early-stage venture-backed biotechnology company. IgGenix’s mission is to develop a first-in-class therapy for millions of people whose daily lives are limited by food allergies, and other severe allergic conditions. In recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, this episode showcases Dr. Grossman's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-dr-grossman-ceo-iggenix
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast: David Barrett, CEO, @ASGCT
In Episode 18, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, PhD MPH MBA, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Mr. David Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT). The mission of ASGCT is to advance knowledge, awareness, and education leading to discovery and clinical application of gene and cell therapies to alleviate disease. In recognition of World Hemophilia Day 2022, this episode showcases Mr. Barrett's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-david-barrett-ceo-asgct
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Dr. Mostafa Analoui, Exec Director @UConn Venture Development
In Episode 17, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Mostafa Analoui, Executive Director of Venture Development and Technology Incubation Program (TIP) at UConn. By coupling UConn's world-class research resources, facilities, and business support services to a network of experienced investors and entrepreneurs, UConn’s TIP helps launch startups ready to transform their respective markets. This episode showcases Dr. Analoui's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. Episode 17 also recognizes the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-dr-mostafa-analoui-uconn
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® with Christine Von Raesfeld, Founder & CEO, People with Empathy
In Episode 16, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Ms. Christine Von Raesfeld, Founder and CEO of People with Empathy, a platform to connect key stakeholders in healthcare in order to improve the quality of life for patients and care partner. In recognition of World Health Day, this episode showcases Ms. Von Raesfeld's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership with a focus on the importance of collective intelligence and patient-centered care. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-ceo-people-with-empathy
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Dr. Bill Rastetter & H. Puentes, Co-Founders, San Diego Squared
In Episode 15, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Bill Rastetter & Mr. H. Puentes, Co-Founders, San Diego Squared. SD2 is a nonprofit focused in increasing diversity in STEM-driven companies through partnerships, programs, and financial support for high school students, college students, and their educators. In recognition of National Minority Health Month, this episode showcases Dr. Rastetter and Mr. Puentes’s unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership with a focus on facilitating opportunities for the next wave of STEM talent. . For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-co-founders-san-diego-squared
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast: Wendy Lund, Chief Communications Officer, Organon
In Episode 14, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Wendy Lund, Chief Communications Officer at Organon, a global healthcare company formed through a spinoff from Merck (known as MSD outside of the U.S. and Canada) with a mission to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. In recognition of the last day of Women’s History Month, this episode showcases Ms. Lund's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership with a focus on women’s health. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-wendy-lund-cco-organon
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast with Dr. Ron Cohen, CEO, Acorda Therapeutics
In Episode 13, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Ron Cohen, President, CEO and Founder of Acorda Therapeutics, a role that he has held for over 26 years since he founded the company in 1995. Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. is a public biotechnology company developing therapies for disorders of the nervous system, including Parkinson’s disease and migraine. In recognition of Brain Awareness Week in March, this episode showcases Dr. Cohen's unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-dr-ron-cohen-acorda-ceo
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Season 4 (1-12)
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast with Daphne Zohar, Founder & CEO, PureTech Health
In Episode 12, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Ms. Daphne Zohar, Founder and CEO of Boston-based PureTech Health, a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that she founded over 17 years in the U.S's largest biotech cluster with the goal of developing BIG (Brain-Immune-Gut) Medicines. Here, Ms. Zohar discusses her unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovationdaphne-zohar-puretech-health-ceo
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast with Pat Setji, General Manager, Exact Sciences
In Episode 11, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Ms. Pat Setji, General Manager, Screening Business at Exact Sciences, a global leader in cancer diagnostics. In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, Ms. Setji discusses Exact Sciences’ purpose to change lives through earlier, smarter answers across the cancer journey. She also shares her unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-pat-setji-gm-exact-sciences
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® with Sabrina Johnson, President & CEO, Daré Bioscience
In Episode 10, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm and Daré Board Director, interviewed Ms. Sabrina Johnson, President and CEO of Daré Bioscience, a leader in women's health innovation. In advance of International Women's Day 2022, Ms. Johnson shares her unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership with a focus on women's health. For full transcript, please visit https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-sabrina-johnson-ceo-dar%C3%A9
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast with Wande Osuntokun, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
In Episode 9, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Wande Osuntokun, a diversity and inclusion advocate. Here, Wande provides her unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-wande-osuntokun-di-advocate
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast: Rob Goodwin, @Pfizer VP Global Product Development
In Episode 8, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Robert “Rob” Goodwin, Vice President Operations Center of Excellence, Global Product Development at Pfizer. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Here, Rob provides his unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-rob-goodwin-vp-pfizer
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Dr. Funso Olufade, Founder of Devoted Skies
The Sophia Consulting Firm (SCF) is now a YouTube partner and is celebrating with Episode 7, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast in which Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, SCF’s Founder and CEO, interviewed Dr. Funso Olufade, Founder of Devoted Skies. Here, Dr. Olufade shares his perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership while also providing updates on Devoted Skies, a recognized 501c3 Organization that is bridging healthcare inequity by providing emergency medical supplies to rural communities in developing countries. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-dr-olufade-ceo-devoted-skies
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Dr. Dankwa-Mullan, Chief Health Equity Officer @IBM Watson Health
In Episode 6, Season 4—the 50th guest episode—of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Irene Dankwa-Mullan, Chief Health Equity Officer, Deputy Chief Health Officer, IBM Watson Health and Member of the IBM Industry Academy. IBM Watson Health aspires to improve lives and give hope by delivering innovation to address the world's most pressing health challenges through data and cognitive insights. In this recognition of Black History Month, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan discusses her perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-ibms-dr-irene-dankwa-mullan
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® with Carmen Villar, VP, Social Business Innovation @Merck
In Episode 5, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Ms. Carmen Villar, Vice President of Social Business Innovation at Merck & Co where she oversees the Merck Foundation, the Merck Office of Corporate Responsibility, Merck for Mothers, and Merck Global Population Health. Known as MSD outside of the US and Canada, Merck’s mission is to save and improve lives around the world. In this recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month, Ms. Villar discusses her perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-carmen-villar-vp-merck
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: MLK Special, Dr. Derrell Porter, CEO, Cellevolve
In Episode 4, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Derrell Porter, Founder and CEO, Cellevolve Bio, a development and commercialization company focused on cell therapies. In this Martin Luther King Day (MLK 2022) special, Dr. Porter, the first person to be featured twice on the podcast, discusses his perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership while also highlighting his startup biotech company's commitment to community impact, diversity of thought, people and pipeline. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovationdr-porter-cellevolve-ceopt-2
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: JPM22 Health Equity, Dr. Elizabeth Garner, CMO, ObsEva
In the Season 4 Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: JPM 2022 Health Equity Special, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Garner, Chief Medical Officer of ObsEva and the first Nigerian American to be featured on the podcast. ObsEva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the clinical development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for serious conditions that compromise a woman's reproductive health and pregnancy. Here, Dr. Garner discusses her global perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit, https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/jpm-2022-health-equity-special-dr-elizabeth-garner-cmo-obseva
Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: JPM22 Health Equity, Dr. Knudsen, CEO, American Cancer Society
In the Season 4 Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: JPM 2022 Health Equity Special, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the @American Cancer Society (ACS). The mission of ACS is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Here, Dr. Knudsen discusses her perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/jpm-2022-health-equity-special-dr-karen-knudsen-acs-ceo
Amplifying Scientific Innovation® with Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer, WebMD
In the Season 4 premiere of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD, a leading provider of health information services. Here, Dr. Whyte discusses his perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership.
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