On Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle Ralic
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials.
In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai.
Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research.
Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for more support for women-led ventures in healthcare innovation.
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References for content mentioned in this episode:
RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about Ancora at this website
- Follow Ancora: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
- Connect with our guest, Danielle Ralic: LINKEDIN
- Read our Women's Health articles: blog posts
- Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:42 The Critical Role of Women in Clinical Trials
01:32 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:26 The Genesis of Ancora.ai
04:16 The Power of AI in Democratising Clinical Trials
06:23 Ancora's Dual Approach for Patients and Physicians
07:55 The Impact and Evolution of Ancora
11:08 Advocating for Women's Health and Inclusion in AI
13:23 The Future of Women in Tech and Healthcare Innovation
14:49 Closing Remarks and Further Resources
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