Melissa Cabral

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb

Job title: Associate Director - Patient Engagement

Bio:

I am an empathetic and authentic leader dedicated to seeing “patients” as “people”. With over 20 years of experience in patient engagement and advocacy, I ensure patient voices and needs are integral to all aspects of clinical research. My goal is to foster an inclusive, patient-centric approach that bridges the gap between clinical research access and the diverse communities we serve. My passion for collecting and synthesizing information allows me to craft compelling narratives that resonate with patients, sites, and sponsors alike. Leveraging my expertise in strategic patient engagement and clinical trial operations, I build strong, collaborative relationships to drive health equity and enhance the patient experience.

Seminars:

Creating a Patient Advocacy Playbook That Works: Practical Strategies from Preclinical to Post-Trial 9:05 am

This workshop brings together patient advocacy leaders, recruitment and engagement specialists, clinical operations, and medical affairs teams to collaboratively define what effective advocacy partnerships look like at every stage of the drug development journey. Through real-world case studies and facilitated group exercises, we’ll begin shaping a reusable resource to guide teams in embedding transparency, trust,…Read more

day: Pre-Conference Day