CARLOS BEZOS

Interview with Carlos Bezos about patient experience and innovation.

Carlos Bezos, PhD in Social Anthropology, is recognized as one of the pioneers of Patient Experience in Spain. 
He is founder of the Patient Experience Institute (IEXP), which is considered a reference entity in this field. Since 2016, IEXP has been involved in several proyects within different therapeutic areas and around several countries. They collaborated with patients and professionals too with the aim of improving care, in terms of processes, protocols, referrals, diagnoses, etc., promoting therapeutic adherence, patient-centered prescription and decision making or the reduction of drop-out rates in clinical trials. ​

ORIOL SOLÁ-MORALES

Interview with Oriol Solá-Morales about innovation, health economics and sustainability.

Oriol Solá-Morales, specialist doctor in internal medicine, with an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and a PhD from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili . He worked as director of AQuAS, the Agency for Quality and Health Assessment of Catalonia (2007-2011), where he focused on the field of healthcare planification and healthcare policy. During his carreer, he also worked as director of Innovation and Strategy for several hospitals, as a member of the Regional Research Advisory Council, and as an adviser of two Health Ministers. As the founder of HiTT, transformed in 2019 into the HiTT Foundation, he contributes to improve innovation in healthcare and to establish sustainable healthcare models.
Oriol is also an adjunct professor of Pharmacology and Health Economics at the International University of Catalonia and is a lecturer at different national and international institutions. He is a Research Fellow at the OHE (Office for Health Economics).

MANUEL PARDO RÍOS

Interview with Manuel Pardo Ríos about innovation, teaching methods and insertion procedure.

Manuel Pardo's impressive CV reflects a multifaceted career dedicated to the advancement of emergency medicine, healthcare education and technological innovation. His academic journey spans various fields, from biology and anthropology to nursing and biomechanics, culminating in a Master's in Aging. Pardo's contributions to the scientific community shine through his publications in esteemed journals, focusing on topics like Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), disaster management, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality and drones. Notably, his research on CPR training for schoolchildren, involving a substantial sample size, stands out as a significant educational achievement. Pardo's commitment to fostering education is evident through his mentorship of doctoral candidates and his exploration of neuroeducation theories to enhance teaching methods. Beyond academia, Pardo has actively engaged in humanitarian efforts, participating in disaster response missions and advising on healthcare improvements in various countries. His leadership roles in organizations dedicated to humanizing emergency care and his role in the development of innovative healthcare technologies underscore his dedication to improving healthcare and emergency response at a global scale.​