The Impact Of Real-World Data And Cloud Technology On Clinical Research And Health Outcomes

By Dr. Lu de Souza

Too often, crucial data sources in healthcare and life sciences remain isolated, fragmented, and unusable. Yet, when integrated, formatted for research, and bolstered by AI and cloud technologies, they become catalysts for major breakthroughs. These advances span from expediting drug discovery and broadening clinical trial participation to propelling precision medicine forward. Real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) herald a new era in healthcare and life sciences progression.

As the Vice President and Executive Medical Officer of Oracle Learning Health Network, Dr. Lu de Souza oversees a substantial reserve of RWD, comprising over 108 million dynamic longitudinal records sourced from diverse healthcare settings. Oracle's Learning Health Network, encompassing 117 health systems and 2,600 facilities across the United States, operates as a collaborative community committed to advancing transformative healthcare initiatives.

Learn how this expansive dataset, meticulously de-identified yet inherently diverse, empowers members to advance clinical trial and outcomes research, benefiting all communities.