Ensuring rigor and reliability in real-world evidence: an interview with Shirley Wang, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare and scientific research, the use of real-world evidence (RWE) is gaining momentum for informed decision-making and innovation. However, this remains dependent on the credibility and reliability of RWE studies and is contingent on the robustness of their methodologies, the transparency of their findings, and the ability to replicate their results. Here Shirley Wang (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School) discusses several collaborative efforts being carried out aimed at ensuring rigor and reliability in RWE. Please could you introduce yourself and your current role? I am currently an Associate Professor at Brigham and Women’s...