What do you know about patient-centered research? In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the significance of patient-centered research with Molly Sherwood, the Director of Research at the Allo Hope Foundation, an organization providing valuable education and awareness of alloimmunization--a rare pregnancy condition where a mother's immune system creates antibodies that can attack her developing baby's red blood cells. Together, Melissa and Molly explore Molly's journey into research, the definition and importance of patient-centered research in particular, and how it empowers patients, particularly millennials, to take an active role in their healthcare. The conversation highlights real-world applications of patient-centered research, including Molly's work with alloimmunization and its potential to improve health outcomes.

Highlights:

• (00:00) Introduction to Patient-Centered Research
• (04:58) Molly's Journey into Research
• (10:01) Defining Patient-Centered Research
• (14:58) The Importance of Patient Involvement
• (20:01) Patient-Centered Research in Action
• (24:59) Empowering Millennials in Healthcare

Links:
Are you a millennial interested in learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/

Learn about this episode's guest, Molly Sherwood, Director of Research for Allo Hope Foundation: https://allohopefoundation.org/team/molly-sherwood/ and Allo Hope Foundation

Check out the patient-centered research resources Molly mentioned:

• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• ClinicalTrials.gov

Have a question about today's episode? Email us at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com. We will be answering your podcast episode questions in our next upcoming Q&A episode this summer.

Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman

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