Episode #5: Patient-Centric Approaches and Health Equity in Cardiovascular Medicine with Dr. Jo Anne Foody, Esperion

In this episode of Beyond the Chart, Dr. Dash welcomes Dr. Jo Anne Foody, \ Chief Medical Officer for Esperion Therapeutics. Dr. Foody is a renowned cardiologist with a prolific career spanning academia and industry. She transitioned from academic positions at Yale and Harvard Medical Schools to significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Merck Research Labs and Johnson & Johnson.

Dr. Foody discusses her journey and achievements at Esperion, where she has been instrumental in the development of Bempedoic acid, an oral therapy for lowering cardiovascular risk. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes in conducting clinical trials, particularly the significant accomplishment of achieving gender parity in the CLEAR Outcomes study.

Dr. Foody emphasizes the importance of patient-centric approaches, real-world evidence, and the need for innovative risk models to improve preventive cardiology. She also touches on the necessity of addressing health disparities and the evolving landscape of cardiovascular therapies. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the future of drug development and the potential for precision medicine to transform patient care.