Jonathan Gardow, Vice President of Business Development at FOMAT Medical Research, sits down with Host María Mateos on this episode of Life Sciences - In Focus to explore how his team is reshaping the way patients engage with clinical trials. Jonathan has spent over 15 years in the field, working in various roles that have provided him with a unique perspective on the patient journey. From helping physicians enter research for the first time to improving reimbursement systems, his career has consistently focused on breaking down barriers to participation. At FOMAT, he now leads commercial strategy, site activation, and business development, with a clear mission: make research more accessible, particularly for communities that have historically been overlooked. 00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:30 - Jonathan’s path and role 03:02 - What an ERO is 06:14 - Trust through embedded clinics 10:40 - Diversity by design 14:20 - AI that augments people 19:06 - Retention realities 23:03 - Community in action About Life Sciences - In Focus Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast by Visatatec, a fascinating conversation with global life sciences experts. The show has multiple hosts and topics. Follow Life Sciences - In Focus on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on YouTube and Apple podcasts. Life Sciences - In Focus is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about the podcast, please visit https://vistatec.com/life-sciences-division.About Vistatec We have been helping some of the world’s most iconic brands to optimize their global commercial potential since 1997. Vistatec is one of the world’s leading global content solutions providers. HQ in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in Mountain View, California, USA. To learn more about Vistatec, please visit https://www.vistatec.comSocial Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vistatec-life-sciences