2025 was a milestone year for The Bridge—a year of growth, meaningful conversations, and exciting new initiatives. In this special Year in Review episode, we revisit our most memorable moments, from the launch of our Going National Initiative to powerful insights shared by our sponsors and our newest national partners. We also celebrate the start of Year Four of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, featuring reflections from a 2024 graduate. Thank you to our listeners for your continued support and for being part of this journey.

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In this episode of The Bridge: Your Health, Your Voice, host ParisBarnes sits down with Joe Howarth, Lead Training Specialist for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA), and Peyton Miles,a young health advocate and a 2025 PPA graduate. Together, they explore how the Academy empowers patients, caregivers, community members, and researchers to co-create solutions that make health research more inclusive and community-led.Peyton shares a powerful personal story about her own health journey, discussing how she discovered advocacy and the lessons she learned about the importance of trust and community connection. The episode also offers a preview of what’s next for the Academy’s fifth year—including new interactive tools and networking opportunities.

Whether you’re a patient, researcher, or community advocate, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful research starts with listening—and that everyone has a role to play in shaping a more connected, compassionate healthcare community.

Here’s the link to register to receive an application for our upcoming Summer 2026 Academy.

https://umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86xa4SPlIqJ59D8

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After a devastating high-speed accident nearly claimed their lives, Seantae and Trevor Jackson chose a path of resilience and hope. Out of their journey, the Blue Sandal Foundationwas born—a mission to uplift, heal, and inspire others facing life’s hardest battles.

In this episode, Seantae shares her deeply personal story of survival, the turning points that reshaped her family’s future, and how the foundation is making a powerful impact in communities today.

Discover more about the Blue Sandal Foundation on their website. https://sandalbluefoundation.org/

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In this episode of The Bridge Podcast, host Paris Barnes welcomes Dr. Claudia Baquet—a physician scientist with decades of experience in health research, Together, they explore the critical role of informed consent in medical and health research, tracing its historical roots and ethical importance. Listeners will gain insight into why informed consent is more than a procedural step—it’s a cornerstone of respect, justice, and beneficence in medical research. This episode is both eye-opening and deeply relevant, highlighting why trust, transparency, and ethics remain central to advancing health equity today.

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We’re thrilled to share a very special episode of our podcast! Host Paris Barnes introduces our Going National Initiative partners—remarkable leaders and organizations who share our vision of community-driven health:

• Trevor and Seantae Sandal, founders of the Sandal Blue Foundation• Delayna Watkins, powerhouse behind the Women’s Wellness Lounge• Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, dedicated advocates and storytellers• Brian Gutierrez, champion for health equity in underserved communities• Sharon Rivera Sanchez, founder of Trials of Color, amplifying underrepresented voices in clinical research

Each of these leaders brings unique expertise, deep community connection, and a shared commitment to co-creating better health outcomes for all.This initiative is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors — Bayer, AstraZeneca, and Novo Nordisk.
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In this episode, meet a long-time partner of the PATIENTS Program, Daniel Frye. He is a leading advocate and policy expert for the blind and disabled communities. With decades of experience, Daniel has dedicated his life to giving voice to those who are often left out of public discourse and policy decisions. As The PATIENTS Program expands its national reach to engage the disability community better, Dan joins us to challenge stereotypes, demystify misconceptions about blindness and disability, and share powerful insights on engaging people with disabilities.

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This episode reunites the dynamic cast from ourgroundbreaking Hidden Heroes of Research series to dive deep into career growth in health research. Join us as they explore pivotal topics like career pivots, mentoring, and the art of networking to elevate your career journey. Whether you’re navigating the life sciences, law, or leadership, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stand out, thrive, and avoid burnout. Don't miss this empowering conversation!
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Join us on The Bridge as we welcome Chris Blanchette, Vice President of Clinical Data Science and Evidence at NovoNordisk. Together, we explore how the PATIENTS Program’s Going National Initiative is reshaping the way pharmaceutical companies engage patients in research.
The PATIENTS Going National Initiative is about sharing the PATIENTS Program’s recipe for evidence-based approach for patient and community engagement beyond Baltimore. Weplan to develop partnerships with new communities to replicate the authentic experience of the 10-Step Framework and co-develop health research to be more patient-centered.

Backed by the incredible support of sponsors like NovoNordisk, Bayer, and AstraZeneca, the PATIENTS Programis poised to revolutionize patient engagement.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation aboutinnovation, inclusion, and impact in the healthcare landscape!

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