Dave Bjork- "The Research Evangelist"

Intentionally Overheard w/Robert Ginyard

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In this episode of Intentionally Overheard, Dave Bjork, "The Research Evangelist" shares his outlook on life, his lung cancer journey, and how living a life of purpose has inspired him to live his best life by helping others.
Dave Bjork is a lung cancer survivor, patient advocate and research evangelist with more than 25 years of progressive experience in community-building, nonprofit fundraising, and research advocacy. Dave is host of the Research Evangelist Podcast where he interviews leaders in lung cancer research and care, and the Dinner with Dave Podcast where he shares lung cancer stories of inspiration and courage from patients and care partners. In addition, he is an advisor to Medidata Solutions where he serves on the Patient Insights Board team to bring the patient voice to the clinical trial experience. Previously Dave spent 8 years leading nonprofit fundraising and advocacy teams.

Dave has made it his life mission to connect patients, biopharma companies, academic institutions, and other key influencers to forge strong partnerships to focus on cancer research and care. He proudly serves on the Advisory Board of the Cancer Epigenetics Institute at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dave earned a BS in Economics and Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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