In Episode 034 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Nelson Pace, an epidemiologist and data scientist at AbbVie, during their Kiln Road Trip. They discuss Nelson's career in cancer research, the development of cancer therapies, and the impact of his work on patient outcomes. Nelson shares his experience working on a therapy called Moxley for lymphoma and reflects on the advancements in cancer treatment over the years. He also talks about his current projects, including t...
In Episode 034 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Nelson Pace, an epidemiologist and data scientist at AbbVie, during their Kiln Road Trip. They discuss Nelson's career in cancer research, the development of cancer therapies, and the impact of his work on patient outcomes. Nelson shares his experience working on a therapy called Moxley for lymphoma and reflects on the advancements in cancer treatment over the years. He also talks about his current projects, including therapies for elderly patients, and expresses optimism for the future of cancer care. Nelson's journey in biotech is highlighted as both unique and impactful.
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Location: Kiln. Provo
The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.
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And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN CLARK, FINDLAY MCKEOWN
Bullets:
- Interview with Nelson Pace, an epidemiologist and real-world data scientist at AbbVie
- Nelson's work in cancer research and the challenges and opportunities in developing and testing cancer therapies
- The hosts' discussion with Nelson about his career and the impact of his work
- Nelson's expertise in understanding the causality of exposure or treatment and its effect on health outcomes
- Nelson's work on developing cancer therapies and taking drugs from inception to market
- Advancements in cancer treatment and improved outcomes for patients
- Nelson's unique career path and family influence
- Nelson's work at AbbVie and his current projects in leading studies to test the safety and efficacy of cancer therapies
Timestamps:
The kiln road trip (00:00:01) Introduction to the podcast's journey across five states and purpose of interviewing 100 individuals.
Nelson Pace's work at AbbVie (00:00:52) Introduction to Nelson Pace, an epidemiologist and real-world data scientist, and his work at AbbVie in cancer research and therapy development.
Impact of cancer therapies (00:02:25) Discussion on the impact of cancer therapies, improvements in survival rates, and the significance of developing new treatments.
Nelson Pace's career path (00:04:20) Nelson Pace's journey into cancer research and his transition from biostatistics to epidemiology and biotech.
Nelson Pace's work at AbbVie (00:05:34) Introduction to AbbVie, Nelson Pace's employer, and its role in cancer research and therapy development.
Challenges in clinical trials (00:09:24) Discussion on the logistical aspects and challenges of running clinical trials, including data collection and study design.
Data sharing and patient consent (00:11:26) Challenges related to data sharing and patient consent in clinical trials and research.
Developing something new in biotech (00:16:06) Discussion on the challenges and timelines of developing new ideas and therapies in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
Future of cancer treatments (00:18:56) Optimistic outlook on the future of cancer treatments, including opportunities for curing, stopping, and reversing the disease.
Conclusion of the interview (00:20:03) Closing remarks and gratitude for Nelson Pace's work and contribution to the field of cancer research.
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