Role of patients in the generation and communication of real-world studies: an interview with Catherine Bottomley, Vitaccess

Patients are central to real-world evidence (RWE) research and stakeholders are increasingly recognizing the vital role of the patient voice in generating this evidence. In this interview we speak with Catherine Bottomley of Vitaccess about how patients can partner with companies on all aspects of RWE, including the design and communication of real-world studies. Please could you introduce yourself, your organization and give a brief overview of your career to date? I’m Catherine Bottomley and my role is Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Patient-Centred Research at Vitaccess. We describe ourselves as a patient-focused research organisation, and we conduct primary...