Welcome to episode one of Trials, Tales and Trails - the new podcast for the pharmaceutical clinical research drug development industry. Encompassing healthcare and life sciences, hosts Andy Thurstan and Chris Wells hear guests' stories on how they got into the industry, what makes them tick, their views on current and future trends - and more.

In episode one we speak to Kate Groff - mom, nurse practitioner, would-be FBI agent and Chief Nursing Officer at FirstHx. Kate talks about her 'swapshop' Major, her role in helping neutralise a live shooter, and how she's part of an organisation aiming to revolutionise the patient experience of healthcare interactions through Artificial Intelligence.