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Aug. 24, 2022

047 - "Truthful Not Misleading" with Darshan Kulkarni

On this episode, I was joined by Darshan Kulkarni, of - Free Speech and Promotional Compliance - Misbranding - Regulatory vs. Legal Compliance - From Congress to the FDA - the flow from legislation to regulations - Sunshine A...

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Aug. 17, 2022

046 - "Inflation Reduction Act" with Sarfaraz Niazi

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Sarfaraz Niazi. Dr. Niazi and I disucss: - The Inflation Reduction Act - Out of Pocket Costs - Part B and Part D Drugs - Price Negotiation vs. Price Control Prof. Sarfaraz K. Ni...

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Aug. 10, 2022

045 - "Combination Products around the Globe" with Susan Neadle

On this episode, we were joined again by Susan Neadle! This episode was focused on the current state of Combination Products globally. Susan and I discuss: Topics: - CPC Summit and Updates from FDA - Essential Performance Req...

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Aug. 3, 2022

044 -“Mindset is Everything” with Kasem Akhras

On this episode, I was joined by Dr. Kasem Akhras, Senior Director, Translational Access, Geneconomics & Outcomes Research - New Products at Novartis. Dr. Akhras and I discuss: -His Book "Frontiers in Market Access" -History...

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July 27, 2022

042 - “Half Knowledge Can Hurt” with Shadeed Salam

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Shadeed Salem, the Founder and President of Synergy Bioscience. Shadeed and I discuss: War Stories in method validation and NCR/OOS's What is it that you're going to test and wh...

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July 20, 2022

042 - “Reproducible within Limits”

On this episode of the podcast, I walk through some of the takeaways I got from reading "Statistical Method from the Viewpoint of Quality Control" by Walter A. Shewhart. -------------------------------------------------------...

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July 13, 2022

041 - “Health Citizenship” with Jane Sarasohn Kahn

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Jane Sarasohn Kahn of Health Populi and THINK-Health. Jane and I discuss: - US Healthcare System - Healthcare economics before Healthcare economics - Her Book: Health Consumin...

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July 6, 2022

040 - “Good Science is Good Science” with Ben Lockwin

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Ben Locwin, Executive SME at Black Diamond Networks. Ben and I discuss: - Behavioral Neuroscience and the soft skills of Quality - Quality, Compliance and Risk Management - Phar...

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June 29, 2022

039 - "The Camera Didn't Make the Artist Obsolete" with John Nosta

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by John Nosta of NostaLab. John and I discuss: -Pharmaceutical Innovation in the last several decades -Patient-Centricity in Pharma -Innovation vs. Implementing Existing Technologi...

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June 22, 2022

038 - "Clinical Trials" with Dan Sfera

On this episode, I was joined by Dan Sfera, aka "The Clinical Trials Guru". Dan and I discuss: Clinical Trials from the View of the Patient and the link to Primary Care Institutional Review Boards Informed Consent Patient Acc...

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June 15, 2022

037 - Reflections #1 - (Episodes 001-25)

On this episode I go through the lessons I've learned through the podcasting process, and reflect on the first 25 episodes of the Combinate Podcast. Constructive Feedback or Guest Suggestions can be made at letscombinate.com

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June 8, 2022

036 - "Those Moments Keep You Grounded" with Yousef Arman

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Yousef Arman, Founder of The Vial Store. Yousef and I discuss: His background growing up around Pharmacists and Pharmacies What starting a Pharmacy Requires and Day to Day Opera...

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June 1, 2022

035 - “Safety is Safety” with Khaudeja Bano

On this episode, I was joined by Dr. Khaudeja Bano, Vice President of Combination Product Quality at Amgen. On this episode Khaudeja and I discuss: - Safety function (Drug vs. Device) - 21 CFR Part 4 Subpart B - Specific Post...

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May 25, 2022

034 - "Agent" with Mitch Robbins

On this episode, I was joined by Mitch Robbins, founder of the Anthony Michael Group based in Denver, Co. Mitch and I discuss: - How he got into recruiting - The business model for recruiting (contract, retained, engaged) - I...

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May 18, 2022

033 - "Specialization" with Erik Barkley

On this episode of the podcast, we go off our normal topics within BioTech and MedTech and discuss a topic that is near and dear to me; Coffee! I was joined by my friend Erik Barkley, Founder and Owner of Tugboat Coffee Roast...

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May 11, 2022

032 - “Quality is Free”

In this episode I walk through some of the concepts of the book "Quality is Free" by Phillip Crosby. ------------------------------------------------------------ Amazon Link to the Book: Link ---------------------------------...

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May 4, 2022

031 - "The Five Stages Of Regulatory Grief" with Michelle Lott

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Michelle Lott of Lean RAQA. Michelle and I discuss: - Her background starting at a manufacturing site and moving into QA and RA - Being Outspoken and Honest - What she's observe...

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April 27, 2022

030 - "Why Don't I Try?" with Marc Koska

On this episode of the Combinate Podcast, I was joined by Marc Koska, Founder of Apiject. Marc and I discuss: The Importance of Understanding a Problem Developing Models for Courtrooms in the US Virgin Islands How he discover...

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April 20, 2022

"Purpose" with Marla Phillips

On This Episode, I was joined by Marla Phillips of Pathway for Patient Health. Marla and I discuss: Pathway for Patient Health Training the Next Generations - What students can do? Quality for the 21st Century Chief Quality O...

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April 13, 2022

028 - "How Much Does Poor Quality Cost?" with H. James Harrington

This is Part 2 of the episode with H. James Harrington PhD of Harrington Management Systems. On this part of the episode Dr. Harrington and I discuss: His Book - Poor Quality Costs(PQC) Why Cost of Quality has a bad connotati...

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April 6, 2022

027 - "Become a Historian of the Problem" with Duane Mancini

On this episode, I was joined by Duane Mancini, CEO and Managing Partner of Project Medtech and host of the Project Medtech Podcast. Duane and I discuss: Why he enjoys working with Startups Reimbursement considerations for...

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March 30, 2022

026 - "Quality" with H. James Harrington

This is Part 1 of the episode with H. James Harrington PhD of Harrington Management Systems. On this part of the episode Dr. Harrington and I discuss: His first experience in Quality at 6 years old The evolution of Quality ov...

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March 23, 2022

025 - “The Frying Pan to the Fire” with Edwin Bills

On this episode of the podcast we had Edwin Bills, a Risk Management Expert that was on the committees for ISO14971:2019, ISO TR24971:2020 and AAMI TIR 105:2020. Ed and I discuss Combination Products Risk Management including...

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March 16, 2022

024 - "Operating Under Constraints "with Naveen Agarwal

On this episode of the podcast, Naveen Agarwal PhD from Creative Analytics Solutions. Naveen and I discuss: Running almost 1500 miles and the importance of constraints Risk Management Vigilance vs. Surveillance Customer Exper...

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