In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Michel van Harten, MD, about creating better information systems for physicians and patients, how shared decision-making can improve drug development and more. •    Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 0:14 •    About van Harten 0:20 •    The interview 1:00 •    What was your journey to becoming a physician and beyond to where you are now? 1:24 •    How did you learn the necessary skills to be an exceptional leader in this space?  2:51 •    How many years were you a practicing physician for? 3:53 •    What does myTomorrows do, and what drew you to this type of work? 4:54 •    Where is this service available?  7:19 •    Jain and van Harten on the challenges patients face surrounding eligibility for clinical trials.  8:36 •    Where do you see this going down the line?  10:05 •    Has your company looked into how to these services can impact diversifying clinical trial enrollment?  12:04 •    What are some challenges your company has faced?  13:50 •    How quickly do you think growth will accelerate in this space?  15:26 •    How will this work and resource have major impacts on drug development in a more accelerated way than in the past?  16:11 •    From the patient-facing side, have you faced any challenges concerning patients’ willingness to be enrolled in clinical trials?  18:22 •    What is next for you, and where do you see yourself in twenty years?  19:13 •    Do you have any concerns about AI in health care? […] What should we be aware of when utilizing AI in this space?  19:45 •    Jain and van Harten on the challenges and setbacks that come from outdated and inaccurate clinical trial databases.  21:35 •    If someone could only listen to the last few minutes of this episode, what would you want listeners to take away? 23:50 •    How to contact van Harten 24:28 •    Thanks for listening 25:17 Michel van Harten, MD, is the CEO of myTomorrows.

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Disclosures: Jain and van Harten report no relevant financial disclosures.