Fostering Patient Engagement: A Catalyst for Research Innovation

Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association, led a discussion with Erika Bilger, Director of Research Advocacy, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and Katie Robertson, PhD, Disease Area Network Lead for Oncology, Roche Diagnostics, exploring the critical role of patients in shaping the future of healthcare research and advocacy. Join us for a dynamic discussion with leading experts who will explore how patient engagement can accelerate scientific discovery, improve patient outcomes, and drive meaningful change in healthcare policy. Panelists shared insights on successful patient-centered research initiatives, strategies for building effective patient advocacy and the challenges and opportunities in fostering a collaborative partnership between patients and researchers.
Speakers:
-Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association
-Erika Bilger, Director of Research Advocacy, Fight Colorectal Cancer
-Katie Robertson, PhD, Disease Area Network Lead for Oncology, Roche Diagnostics