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The Persistence Lab

AbbVie
Abbvie
Health Care Innovation
Blood-Brain Barrier
Biomarkers
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Abbvie Complete Access
US Healthcare System
Packaging
Cures
Prior Authorization
Health Literacy
Global Access Programs
Crohn's Disease
Tumor Agnostic Trials
Allergan Aesthetics
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 monthlyEpisodes9Founded4 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Why do some patients with autoimmune disease respond to treatment while others may not? Understanding these insights can offer scientists potential clues about the underlying cause of disease. This episode, sponsored by AbbVie, explores the approache... more

The immune system is our greatest defense – a shield that protects us from harmful diseases. But what happens when it misfires and attacks the body with no pathogens in sight? For decades, scientists have been working to find ways to address the cond... more

What does it really mean to feel good in your own skin? Despite the number of patients who achieve natural-looking results from dermal fillers, social media and online sources have disproportionately amplified stories of the outliers. Providers now p... more

For patients with tough-to-treat cancers, treatment approaches have advanced significantly over the past several decades. Scientists have made significant progress in understanding cancer biology. In this episode, sponsored by AbbVie, we explore how ... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Messina
Senior Vice President of Allergan Aesthetics, R&D
AbbVie/Allergan Aesthetics
Episode: Beyond the Skin's Surface
Lisa Espinoza
Owner and medical director of La Chalet Medical Aesthetics
La Chalet Medical Aesthetics
Episode: Beyond the Skin's Surface
Shilpan Patel
Head of Asset and Lung Oncology Clinical Development, AbbVie
AbbVie
Episode: Cancer's Clues: How Biomarkers are Changing the Game for Scientists
Raluca Verona
Head of Precision Medicine, Oncology, AbbVie
AbbVie
Episode: Cancer's Clues: How Biomarkers are Changing the Game for Scientists
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

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Kira Dineen
Host of The Persistence Lab

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Well produced

    Well produced and interesting perspectives. Easy to listen to and enlightening on the development process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alljessedup
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 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 States3 months ago

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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.

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#222
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Apple Podcasts
#185
Poland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#232
Mexico/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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What is The Persistence Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Lisa Espinoza
3. Shilpan Patel
4. Raluca Verona
5. Dejan Bojcic
6. James Hughes
7. Anna Jarr
8. Lisa Peyser

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