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The Persistence Lab

AbbVie
Abbvie
Health Care Innovation
Blood-Brain Barrier
Abbvie Complete Access
US Healthcare System
Packaging
Cures
Prior Authorization
Health Literacy
Global Access Programs
Crohn's Disease
Smart Packaging
Precision Medicine
Clinical Trials
Transferrin Receptor
Titration Packs

The Persistence Lab, sponsored by AbbVie, pulls back the curtain on the hard, human work of health care innovation. Each episode dives into a real problem in medicine or health care and follows the people who are working to develop solutions. With immersive sound design and a three-act structure that puts story first, this series showcases the fresh thinking, bold ideas, and the unexpected paths t... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes5Founded3 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Medication access goes beyond the ability to obtain the medication prescribed – it's also about the logistics: developing, manufacturing and delivering a medicine. This episode, sponsored by AbbVie, explores how teams are rethinking operations and ma... more

For many patients, navigating the health care system can be painstakingly difficult. But a conversation with an advocate can change everything. In this episode, sponsored by AbbVie, we follow the patient journey through the complexities of the health... more

Is it possible to deliver medicine to the brain when the brain won’t let it in? The blood-brain barrier is the brain’s personal fortress, protecting it from potentially dangerous pathogens. But that same barrier can also prevent the delivery of medic... more

Our health and well-being impact every element of our lives. For patients with some of the most difficult-to-treat medical conditions, a cure is what they’re hoping for. How can we accelerate drug development to spur progress and turn bold ideas into... more

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Recent Guests

Dejan Bojcic
Global Director of Packaging Technical Services
AbbVie
Episode: Smart Packaging
James Hughes
Vice President, Global Packaging and Device Operations
AbbVie
Episode: Smart Packaging
Anna Jarr
Vice President, AbbVie Complete Access
AbbVie
Episode: Help on the Line
Lisa Peyser
Vice President, AbbVie Patient Services
AbbVie
Episode: Help on the Line
Dr. Blainstein
Vice President of Discovery Research Biotherapeutics
AbbVie
Episode: Entering the Fortress: Navigating the Blood-Brain Barrier
Dr. Nadine Ruterich
Principal Research Scientist
AbbVie
Episode: Entering the Fortress: Navigating the Blood-Brain Barrier
Jochen Sauffeld
Head of the Pathway to Cures Office
AbbVie
Episode: Can We Find Cures Faster?
Tina Baumgartner
Senior Principal Research Scientist
AbbVie
Episode: Can We Find Cures Faster?

Host

Kira Dineen
Host of The Persistence Lab

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great podcast!!

    Informative and interesting podcast that gives great perspectives on innovation at AbbVie and the pharma industry as a whole. Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andi Dare
    United States2 months ago
  • Gives me hope

    Loved hearing about the people who make medicines a reality. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mojalu
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Well-produced with credible guest expertise and clear, practical takeaways.
Helpful for sponsors and guests to understand audience interests and values.
Thoughtful industry perspective with a focus on patient impact.
Shows the human side of health care innovation and collaboration.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#190
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Apple Podcasts
#250
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#151
Singapore/Science
Apple Podcasts
#196
Poland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#224
South Korea/Science
Apple Podcasts
#246
Ireland/Science

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Smart Packaging
Q: So let's go deeper into that. When you think about everything that goes into protecting the product, what does the packaging process actually look like from the very beginning?
It starts with cross-functional planning, designing the primary packaging to provide a moisture, oxygen, and light barrier, then integrating labeling and cartonization, while considering the entire lifecycle and patient needs from day one.
Entering the Fortress: Navigating the Blood-Brain Barrier
Q: So, how do scientists even begin to approach creating medicines that could cross the blood-brain barrier?
It starts with trial and error for small molecules to see how much crosses and then using chemistry to improve permeability, while for protein-based drugs the crossing rate is extremely low, necessitating clever delivery strategies and optimization.

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This series explores real problems in health care and medicine through conversations with industry leaders and researchers who are shaping practical solutions. Episodes center on patient safety, access to therapies, and cutting-edge science—from packaging and delivery challenges to pathways that aim for cures. A distinctive aspect is the human-centered storytelling, with a focus on how teams collaborate across disciplines to move ideas into outcomes. Notably, sponsorship from a pharma company appears to thread through the topics, underscoring a practical industry perspective rather than pigeonholing discussions. For potential listeners, the show offers deep dives into operational, clinical, and regulatory hurdles, paired with intimate depic... more

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2. James Hughes
3. Anna Jarr
4. Lisa Peyser
5. Dr. Blainstein
6. Dr. Nadine Ruterich
7. Jochen Sauffeld
8. Tina Baumgartner

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