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Alicia Staley
Vice President, Patient Engagement at Medidata Solutions
Alicia C. Staley is the Vice President of Patient Engagement at Medidata Solutions. She has over 20 years of experience in software design and information systems management, holding a Mechanical Engineering degree from Syracuse University and both a Master's in Information Systems and an MBA from Boston University.1 At Medidata, Alicia focuses on integrating the patient perspective throughout the product development lifecycle and engaging patients in innovative ways. She is a three-time cancer survivor, first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease during her college years, and has used her engineering background to enhance the patient experience for those dealing with cancer.1
Alicia also oversees the Patient Insights Program and the Patient Insights Board at Medidata.2 Beyond her professional work, she is known for co-founding #BCSM (Breast Cancer Social Media) and is active on social media platforms like Twitter, where she shares insights as a patient advocate.3