Lilly Guest Author

Designing, planning and improving research takes input from lots of people. We often invite our Lilly colleagues working on various aspects of research to share their experiences on our blog.

Trial Design

Navigating Weight Management Clinical Trials: What to Expect

3 minutes read

Here we talk about weight management clinical trials and what to expect when taking part in one.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedMar 03, 2023

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Different Communities Experience Weight Management Differently

3 minutes read

The community you come from and your ethnicity can play a role in body weight. Here we discuss why it is important to have a diverse population in clinical trials.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedFeb 27, 2023

Trial Design

What is BMI and Why is it Measured in Clinical Trials?

2 minute read

Learn more about body mass index (BMI) and how it can be used as a screening tool. Here we discuss what is BMI, how it is categorized, and the limitations of BMI.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedFeb 27, 2023

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Rheumatoid Arthritis the Hidden Disease

4 minute read

Hidden symptoms and hidden conditions affect people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis every day. Here we discuss those symptoms and how they affect people with RA.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedDec 19, 2022

Patient Safety

Lab Samples in Diabetes Research

4 minute read

Lab samples provide important knowledge in clinical research. Learn when, and why, lab samples are collected during a clinical trial.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedDec 19, 2022

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Living with Prostate Cancer

3 minute read

Lilly has been involved in cancer research for more than five decades, working hard to improve patients’ lives. Here we discuss Black men living with prostate cancer.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedNov 13, 2022

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Trial Design

The Real Deal on Placebos: A Talk with Lilly’s Senior Researcher, Jack Knorr

5 minute read

Understanding what placebo is and why it may be used in a particular trial is an important factor in assessing if a trial is right for you.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedApr 08, 2022

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The Path from HCP to Researcher: A Word of Advice

5 minute read

If you’re a physician interested in getting involved in clinical research, you must understand that it can be a big career shift. Luckily, Kamnesh Pradhan has valuable advice to share.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedApr 21, 2021

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Paving the Way to Better Diversity in Clinical Trials

8 minute read

To discuss what Lilly is doing to increase diversity in clinical trials, we spoke with two outstanding women who are leading the charge.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedFeb 26, 2021

Trial Design

Randomization in Clinical Trials

6 minute read

What is randomization, and why do we use it in clinical research? Read more to uncover the answers to your questions.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedDec 15, 2020

Patient Stories |

Trial Design

Listen to the Youth Voice for Patient-Centric Pediatric Drug Development

4 minute read

The patient voice is critical for successful clinical research, for people of all ages. Learn how Lilly’s partnership with iCAN helps us include that voice in research.
Lilly Guest Author RevisedOct 18, 2023

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Patient Stories

Rediscovering My Purpose

9 minute read

Lilly's own Abby Jeske shares details about her experience meeting her grandfather’s research physician more than 18 years after the study.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedFeb 14, 2018

Patient Stories

My Hero’s Journey: A Story of Love, Loss and Art

4 minute read

Follow the story of Lilly's Abby Jeske as she shares her personal experiences about the impact of clinical trials on her life.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedFeb 11, 2017

Patient Stories

The Two Little Words That Changed Our Lives

7 minute read

"Clinical Trials." It’s hard to believe how two small words have made such a large impact on my life and the lives of my family.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedMar 29, 2016

Patient Stories

Long Distance Cancer Support

9 minute read

A sister is your built in best friend at birth. She’s the one you call.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedOct 28, 2015

Patient Stories

My Sister has Cancer. Now What?

5 minute read

The Dreaded Word: Cancer.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedOct 16, 2015

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How Patient Advocates Can Change Drug Development

4 minute read

Explore the important role a patient advocate fills and how they are impacting our effort to transform drug development.
Lilly Guest Author PublishedJan 30, 2013