Candace Saldarini, M.D., Sr. Director, Applied Innovation Process Improvement, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Solome Tibebu, Behavioral Health Strategist
Solome Tibebu is passionate about frontier technologies and solutions transforming mental health, equity and access. She works with PE funds, foundations, chronic disease companies, mental health startups, pharma, health plans and systems as a behavioral health technology subject matter expert.

• Alexandria Wise, PhD, SVP Clinical Development, CNS, Syneos Health

• Keri McDonough, VP, Head of Patient Voice Consortium, Syneos Health

Digital and technological advances have led to a tremendous opportunity to drive accessibility, diversity and participation through virtual and decentralized forums. But not all patients can access equally; bandwidth, location, privacy, age and other factors can be exclusionary and cause an unintended divide. In mental health, patient perceptions and privacy concerns can lead to an even greater divide — but also greater opportunity to provide flexibility and options that align with patient needs. Looking at patient interactions with technology, clinical trials and HCPs, we can think differently about the future of digital medicine in mental health and overall while keeping patient needs in focus.

• Mark Bard, Co-Founder, DHC Group

• Spencer Curtis, Head of Digital Portfolio Strategy, Otsuka