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Leap TogetherDr. Michele Reynolds - Multispecialty Research Principal InvestigatorIn this episode of Leap Together, Zachary Gobst talks with Dr. Michele Reynolds, a family medicine physician turned ACRP-certified principal investigator who has led more than 400 clinical trials over three decades. What began as a “lucky accident” became a career defined by precision, patient education, and strong sponsor partnerships.Dr. Reynolds shares how mentorship shaped her approach, why building trust with monitors and recruitment teams leads to better outcomes. She discusses how she’s navigated changes in the industry, from recruiting “right-fit” participants to contributing to pivotal vaccine research during COVID-19.From lessons learned in the field...
2025-08-1521 minLeap TogetherDr. Michele Reynolds - Multispecialty Research Principal InvestigatorIn this episode of Leap Together, Zachary Gobst talks with Dr. Michele Reynolds, a family medicine physician turned ACRP-certified principal investigator who has led more than 400 clinical trials over three decades. What began as a “lucky accident” became a career defined by precision, patient education, and strong sponsor partnerships.Dr. Reynolds shares how mentorship shaped her approach, why building trust with monitors and recruitment teams leads to better outcomes. She discusses how she’s navigated changes in the industry, from recruiting “right-fit” participants to contributing to pivotal vaccine research during COVID-19.From lessons learned in the field...
2025-08-1521 min
Note to File: A Clinical Research PodcastPatient Recruitment, Site Struggles and the Realities of Podcasting with Zach GobstIn this episode, Leapcure's Zach Gobst joins us as we dive into patient recruitment challenges, site frustrations and successes, protocol design pitfalls, the evolving role of CROs, and the impact (and hype) of AI in the industry. We also discuss the latest FDA guidance, decentralized clinical trials (DCT), and the importance of honest, unfiltered conversations—both in podcasting and in the clinical research community.
2025-08-111h 02
Leap TogetherDr. Mark Gorovoy - Ophthalmologist and DSAEK PioneerOn this episode of Leap Together, Dr. Mark Gorovoy joins host Zach Gobst to reflect on a remarkable career at the cutting edge of ophthalmic surgery. As a pioneer of DSAEK, Dr. Gorovoy shares how embracing high-volume surgical practice, learning from complications, and staying patient-focused led to major breakthroughs in corneal care. This episode dives into the art of innovation in medicine, from early skepticism to system-wide adoption, and why some treatments can reshape care forever. An episode for anyone passionate about progress in clinical trials, ophthalmology, and patient-centered innovation.
2025-08-0431 minLeap TogetherDr. Mark Gorovoy - Ophthalmologist and DSAEK PioneerOn this episode of Leap Together, Dr. Mark Gorovoy joins host Zach Gobst to reflect on a remarkable career at the cutting edge of ophthalmic surgery. As a pioneer of DSAEK, Dr. Gorovoy shares how embracing high-volume surgical practice, learning from complications, and staying patient-focused led to major breakthroughs in corneal care. This episode dives into the art of innovation in medicine, from early skepticism to system-wide adoption, and why some treatments can reshape care forever. An episode for anyone passionate about progress in clinical trials, ophthalmology, and patient-centered innovation.
2025-08-0431 min
Leap TogetherJoel Stanley: CEO of AJNA BioSciencesIn this episode of Leap Together, host Zach Gobst sits down with Joel Stanley, founder and former CEO of Charlotte’s Web, and now CEO of AJNA Biosciences, to explore the pioneering path from supplement to FDA-approved botanical drug. Joel shares the powerful origin story of Charlotte’s Web, the lessons learned from navigating the unregulated CBD market, and how those insights now fuel his mission to bring safe, standardized plant-based therapeutics to patients through AJNA Biosciences.Learn how Joel and his team are working to bridge the gap between natural medicine and clinical science, what it take...
2025-07-2840 minLeap TogetherJoel Stanley: CEO of AJNA BioSciencesIn this episode of Leap Together, host Zach Gobst sits down with Joel Stanley, founder and former CEO of Charlotte’s Web, and now CEO of AJNA Biosciences, to explore the pioneering path from supplement to FDA-approved botanical drug. Joel shares the powerful origin story of Charlotte’s Web, the lessons learned from navigating the unregulated CBD market, and how those insights now fuel his mission to bring safe, standardized plant-based therapeutics to patients through AJNA Biosciences.Learn how Joel and his team are working to bridge the gap between natural medicine and clinical science, what it take...
2025-07-2840 min
Leap TogetherDr. Raymond Douglas: Oculoplastic Surgeon and Chief Scientific Officer at Sling TherapeuticsIn this episode of the Leap Together podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Raymond Douglas, a world-renowned oculoplastic surgeon and Chief Scientific Officer at Sling Therapeutics. Known for his pioneering work in thyroid eye disease (TED), Dr. Douglas was a lead developer of Tepezza, the first FDA-approved treatment for TED; ushering in a new era of patient-centered innovation.Dr. Douglas shares how his early work in oncology and immunology laid the foundation for breakthroughs in ophthalmology, and how deeply personal patient experiences inspired him to challenge the limitations of traditional care. We explore his jo...
2025-07-1433 minLeap TogetherDr. Raymond Douglas: Oculoplastic Surgeon and Chief Scientific Officer at Sling TherapeuticsIn this episode of the Leap Together podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Raymond Douglas, a world-renowned oculoplastic surgeon and Chief Scientific Officer at Sling Therapeutics. Known for his pioneering work in thyroid eye disease (TED), Dr. Douglas was a lead developer of Tepezza, the first FDA-approved treatment for TED; ushering in a new era of patient-centered innovation.Dr. Douglas shares how his early work in oncology and immunology laid the foundation for breakthroughs in ophthalmology, and how deeply personal patient experiences inspired him to challenge the limitations of traditional care. We explore his jo...
2025-07-1433 min
Leap TogetherZach Gobst: CEO of LeapcureIn this special episode of Leap Together, we flip the mic and put our very own CEO, Zach Gobst, in the guest seat. Interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25, Zach shares the personal story that led him to launch Leapcure and the values that continue to guide the company nearly a decade later.Zach dives into:How a family health scare sparked his commitment to clinical researchThe evolution of Leapcure from a tech startup to a purpose-driven services companyThe power of true partnerships with sponsors, sites, and advocacy groupsWhy empathy, equity, and patient understanding are the...
2025-06-3028 minLeap TogetherZach Gobst: CEO of LeapcureIn this special episode of Leap Together, we flip the mic and put our very own CEO, Zach Gobst, in the guest seat. Interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25, Zach shares the personal story that led him to launch Leapcure and the values that continue to guide the company nearly a decade later.Zach dives into:How a family health scare sparked his commitment to clinical researchThe evolution of Leapcure from a tech startup to a purpose-driven services companyThe power of true partnerships with sponsors, sites, and advocacy groupsWhy empathy, equity, and patient understanding are the...
2025-06-3028 min
Leap TogetherTaleena Koch: Founder of Breathe Support NetworkIn this episode of the Leap Together podcast, we’re honored to feature Taleena Koch, founder of the Breathe Support Network. Driven by personal experience caring for her mother diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), Taleena transformed her journey into a powerful advocacy network supporting thousands navigating respiratory diseases.Join us as Taleena shares how personal caregiving challenges sparked her passion for advocacy, the critical gaps she discovered in patient support, and her remarkable effort in building a global community dedicated to education, empowerment, and connection. We also dive into the evolving landscape of clinical research, insights in...
2025-06-1639 minLeap TogetherTaleena Koch: Founder of Breathe Support NetworkIn this episode of the Leap Together podcast, we’re honored to feature Taleena Koch, founder of the Breathe Support Network. Driven by personal experience caring for her mother diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), Taleena transformed her journey into a powerful advocacy network supporting thousands navigating respiratory diseases.Join us as Taleena shares how personal caregiving challenges sparked her passion for advocacy, the critical gaps she discovered in patient support, and her remarkable effort in building a global community dedicated to education, empowerment, and connection. We also dive into the evolving landscape of clinical research, insights in...
2025-06-1639 min
Leap TogetherChristine Gustafson: CEO of TED Community OrganizationIn the first Leap Together episode, host Zach Gobst talks with Christine Gustafson, founder and CEO of the Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Community Organization. Christine shares her journey from isolated patient to global advocate, emphasizing the power of community in overcoming fear and isolation. They discuss parallels between entrepreneurship and advocacy, highlighting the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and authenticity. Christine’s insights underscore the vital role patient advocacy plays in clinical research and treatment advancements for TED.
2025-06-0242 minLeap TogetherChristine Gustafson: CEO of TED Community OrganizationIn the first Leap Together episode, host Zach Gobst talks with Christine Gustafson, founder and CEO of the Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Community Organization. Christine shares her journey from isolated patient to global advocate, emphasizing the power of community in overcoming fear and isolation. They discuss parallels between entrepreneurship and advocacy, highlighting the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and authenticity. Christine’s insights underscore the vital role patient advocacy plays in clinical research and treatment advancements for TED.
2025-06-0242 min