Dr. Ruzich, Scientific Manager, Scientific Services Patient Centered Solutions at IQVIA, is a scientist with a background in clinical psychological and neuroscientific research and over 10 years of academic and consulting experience. She holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Cambridge and has postdoctoral experience from the University of Gothenburg in developmental neuroscience and neuroimaging. Her areas of expertise include academic and regulatory writing, and she is committed to the inclusion of the patient voice in clinical trials through the development and implementation of patient-reported outcomes and other clinical outcome assessments. Dr. Ruzich has a strong interest in scientific outreach, direct-to-patient communications, and communicating clinical data to diverse communities.
Providing patients with comprehensive patient resource sheets on clinical trials can alleviate worry, support dialog with family members and clinical care providers and empower informed decision-making.