Join us for an insightful conversation with Cécile Tardy-Srinivasan, EUPATI Fellow, patient advocate, and leader of the DayOne Accelerator, as we explore what it takes to bring meaningful patient and stakeholder involvement to health tech innovation.

With over 20 years of cross-sector experience bridging pharma, healthcare technology, and patient advocacy, Cecile draws upon her own journey as a rare disease patient to share unique perspectives on connecting patients, clinicians, innovators, and industry. As a mentor, advocate, and innovation accelerator, she is dedicated to breaking down barriers and enabling collaboration for patient-centred solutions.

In this episode, we dive into the vast and evolving landscape of health tech—what it encompasses, how patient voices can shape technology, and why thoughtful patient involvement is critical from design to implementation. Cécile shares her story, examines key challenges for start-ups, highlights real examples of patient-led solutions, and offers practical advice for both innovators and patients seeking to drive change in healthcare.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Introductions and episode overview
• 1:52 - Defining health tech
• 8:42 - Cécile's story and journey into innovation
• 11:34 - The evolution and challenges of health tech
• 19:42 - The DayOne Accelerator Programme
• 25:52 - Patient involvement in health tech
• 37:04 - Cecile’s vision for the future of health tech
• 40:04 - Advice for health tech innovators and patients
• 45:08 - Reflections with Caitlin and Clarinda

Resources and Abbreviations

• DayOne Accelerator 
• IBDrelief
• Ancora - Find Cancer Clinical Trials
• Trial Hub
• EUPATI – European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation
• FDA – Food and Drug Administration (USA)
• PFMD – Patients Focused Medicines Development
• CRO – Contract Research Organization
• R&D – Research and Development
• HTA – Health Technology Assessment
• AI – Artificial Intelligence

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