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Five years since its Covid-19 launch, Amplifying Scientific Innovation® remains focused on showcasing the global impact of scientific innovations & illuminating the brilliant innovators and leaders who are advancing humanity daily through their purpose and influence. 


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Amplifying Scientific Innovation: All Seasons

Visit our YouTube Channel for every single episode of The Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast from the first episode in June 2020 to the latest season. Hosted and produced by the Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm. Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, the series showcases CEOs and other senior leaders in Big Pharma, biotech and industry associations who showcase their perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. 


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Amplifying Scientific Innovation: Key Highlights


Amplifying Scientific Innovation with Sophia The Robot

Sophia The Robot is the 65th featured guest of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast series. Here, Sophia is interviewed by her namesake, Dr. Sophia Ononye, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, a global scientific storytelling consultancy. Sophia is Hanson Robotics Limited 's 1st humanoid robot and the world's 1st robot citizen. Here, Sophia discusses her legacy, viewpoints on Responsible Use of AI, and her plans for global thought leadership and partnerships in Africa.


Health Equity & Clinical Trial Diversity Showcase

Amplifying Scientific Innovation: JPM Week 2021 2nd Panel on Clinical Trial Diversity

Special panel edition of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation Video Podcast that will focus on innovative approaches for optimizing clinical trial diversity during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, which is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry. Moderated by Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO, The Sophia Consulting Firm. Panel lineup:   

  • Mr. Bert Bruce is the Regional President, North America, Rare Disease at Pfizer, one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies.
  • Dr. Gary A. Puckrein is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Minority Quality Forum (formerly the National Minority Health Month Foundation), a not-for-profit organization that he founded in 1998 with the goal of  strengthening the capacity of local communities to eliminate the disproportionate burden of premature death and preventable illness in minority populations. 
  • Mr. Craig Lipset is an Advisor and Founder of Clinical Innovation Partners and former Head of Clinical Innovation at Pfizer. 
  • Ms. Janet Lynch Lambert is the CEO of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to regenerative medicines and advanced therapies. 
  • Dr. Mimi Huizinga is the VP and Head, US Oncology Medical at Novartis Oncology, a leading global medicines company that is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. 


For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-and-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovationclinical-trial-diversity-jpm-pt2

Amplifying Scientific Innovation® with the American Cancer Society CEO, Dr. Karen Knudsen

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: JPM Week 2021 1st Panel on Clinical Trial Diversity

Special panel edition of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation Video Podcast that will focus on innovative approaches for optimizing clinical trial diversity during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, which is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry. Moderated by Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO, The Sophia Consulting Firm. 

Panel lineup: 

  • Dr. Craig Tendler, VP of Clinical Development and Global Medical Affairs, Oncology at Janssen Research and Development, LLC , one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. 
  • Mr. Brian Loew is the CEO of Inspire.
  • Ms. Kimberly Richardson is a seven year survivor of ovarian cancer who was recently diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer. 
  • Dr. Carmen Guerra is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of Medicine and Associate Director of Diversity and Outreach at the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) at the Perelman School of Medicine, Penn . 
  • Dr. Del Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Acclinate.  


For full transcript, please visit:https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation-clinical-trial-diversity-jpm-pt1?blogcategory=influential+leadership


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Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Season 4 Showcase

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®: 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®: 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. 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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Amplifying Scientific Innovation®: Season 3 Recap

Special two-minute episode that celebrates the 1 year anniversary, 50th episode, and the USPTO trademark registration of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast.  



Amplifying Scientific Innovation Video Podcast Season 2

Season 2 Recap

Special episode of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation video podcast that showcases analytics, featured companies and definitions of scientific innovation by the 15 guests featured on Season 2.


Amplifying Scientific Innovation Video Podcast Season 1

Season 1 Recap

Special episode of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation video podcast that showcases analytics, featured companies and definitions of scientific innovation by the 9 guests featured on Season 1.


Amplifying Scientific Innovation Podcast Audio Playlist

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