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Lori Ellis

Head of Insights

Lori is the head of insights at BioSpace. She analyzes and comments on industry trends for BioSpace and clients. She creates engaging content for clients to support their marketing objectives. She has been part of an award-winning marketing team and has won a Muse Creative award, a Vega award and several Adobe awards in collaborative team projects for her audio narration work. Her experience in the television/film and audio industries benefits both BioSpace and partners through her moderation and hosting of live and virtual events. While she has covered all elements of the drug development process, her primary focuses are women’s health issues, the economic climate, and the ever-evolving impact of technology – specifically artificial intelligence – on the pharmaceutical industry.

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Drug Development
The Gap Between the Administration’s Pro-Innovation Words and Policy
Despite the FDA commissioner’s promises of partnership and collaboration, personnel changes and continued federal cuts create uncertainty for an industry already struggling with nearly half a decade of investment scarcity.

July 14, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ECLIPSEBIO
The mRNA Revolution You Haven’t Heard About: From Cystic Fibrosis to Personalized Cancer Vaccines
In this episode presented by Eclipsebio, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses mRNA and srRNA with Andy Geall of Replicate Bioscience and Alliance for mRNA Medicines, and Pad Chivukula of Arcturus Therapeutics.
July 10, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IQVIA
Understanding the FDA’s AI Guidance in Pharmacovigilance
In this episode presented by IQVIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses the FDA’s first draft guidance for AI in drug development, published in January 2025, with Archana Hegde, senior director, pv systems and innovations at IQVIA.
July 1, 2025
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Business
Navigating Funding Freezes and AI Frontiers
In this episode of Denatured, BioSpace’s Head of Insights Lori Ellis discusses key themes from BIO and DIA, including the funding environment, with Rich Daly, CEO of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Peter Ronco, CEO of Emmes Corporation, and Phil Vanek, founder of Redline Bio Advisors.
June 20, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IQVIA
AI’s Role in Decoding the FDA’s New Regulatory Communications
In this episode of Denatured, presented by IQVIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses how AI transformation can help organizations navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment with senior director of regulatory innovation and technology, Michelle Gyzen.
June 5, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IQVIA
How Target Product Profiles Guide the Industry Through Uncertain Times
In this episode presented by IQVIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses the importance of target product profiles, particularly when navigating funding challenges, with Ian Fisher, head of development analytics.
May 22, 2025
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Policy
The Memory Gap: How Forgotten Diseases Are Making a Dangerous Comeback
In a year when eradicated diseases are on the uptick in America, how will American children survive RFK Jr.’s vaccine scrutiny and inconsistency? Two experts call on pharma and regulatory bodies to rebuild trust.
May 19, 2025
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6 min read
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Drug Development
Eroding Immunity: Vaccine Hesitancy and Cynicism With Paul Offit
In this episode of Denatured BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses the public health consequences of vaccine hesitancy and the critical distinction between skepticism and cynicism with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
May 8, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIA
Economic Challenges, Strategic Investments: Reshaping the Women’s Health Landscape
In this episode presented by DIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses how collaboration and investment shape the the future of women’s health with Martin Hodosi, partner at Kearney and Melissa Laitner, director of strategic initiatives at the National Academy of Medicine.
April 24, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIA
Breaking Down Barriers: The Nuanced Approach to Women’s Representation in Medical Research
In this episode presented by DIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials with Martin Hodosi, partner at Kearney and Melissa Laitner, director of strategic initiatives at the National Academy of Medicine.
April 10, 2025
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIA
Balancing Protection and Inclusion: The Evolution of Women in Clinical Trials
In this episode presented by DIA, BioSpace’s head of insights Lori Ellis discusses the evolution of women’s inclusion in clinical trials with Martin Hodosi, partner at Kearney and Melissa Laitner, director of strategic initiatives at the National Academy of Medicine.
March 27, 2025
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Business
“Perfect Patient” Industry Burdens; Exits and Investment in Women’s Health
In this episode of Denatured, BioSpace’s Head of Insights Lori Ellis and Miruna Sasu, CEO of COTA, discuss the challenges of inclusion and exclusion criteria of clinical trial patients, and reflect on current investment approaches around women’s health.
March 13, 2025
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Drug Development
Trust, Tech, and Tomorrow: A Pharmaceutical Executive’s WEF Insights
Konstantina Katcheves, Senior VP of Innovative Global Business Development at Teva Pharmaceuticals brings insights from the World Economic Forum to SCOPE 2025.
March 5, 2025
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Drug Development
Building Patient Trust Amid an Environment of Distrust
While at SCOPE 2025, Sam Srivastava, CEO at WCG Clinical discusses the challenges and responsibilities of the life sciences industry in building public trust amidst growing anger towards healthcare.
February 28, 2025
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Business
Money Meets Medicine: A Disruptor’s Guide to Life Sciences Investment
In this episode of Denatured, BioSpace’s Head of Insights Lori Ellis and Miruna Sasu, CEO of COTA, discuss life sciences investment and the potential for disruption.
February 27, 2025
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