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Oliver Buchannon
Sanket Shah, MD, PhD

Clinician-commercialization biopharma strategist and angel investor at the nexus of rare disease, healthtech, and biopharma deal-making.


Mar 7, 2024

byNatalia Mirescu

Discovering the Iconic Landmarks and History of Rome, Italy

Rome is a city that beckons you to get delightfully lost in its labyrinth of narrow, cobblestoned streets.

Discovering the Iconic Landmarks and History of Rome, Italy

Feb 11, 2024

byLiam McKenzie

Hiking Norway's Jaw-Dropping Fjord Landscapes

Norway's famously photogenic fjords are even more breathtaking when experienced from hiking trails winding through their carved, cliff-walled inlets.

Hiking Norway's Jaw-Dropping Fjord Landscapes

Feb 27, 2024

byCatlina Vidal

Uncovering Cultural Treasures in Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is a tantalizing feast for the senses - a journey behind the heavy wooden doors of medina leads you into a world of brilliant colors, chaotic markets, and enchanting street life.

Uncovering Cultural Treasures in Marrakech, Morocco

Mar 11, 2024

byOliver Buchannon

Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru

Perched atop a remote mountain ridge in the Peruvian Andes, the extraordinary ruins of Machu Picchu will take your breath away.

Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru

Feb 13, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +2

Turquoise Waters of Thailand's Andaman Sea

The Andaman Sea off Thailand's west coast is a paradisiacal maritime playground of islands, hidden coves, and brilliantly clear waters.

Turquoise Waters of Thailand's Andaman Sea
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Feb 3, 2024

byCatlina Vidal

Finding Solitude in the Vast Desert Landscapes of Namibia

Namibia is a country of bewitching and utterly surreal desert scenery that makes you feel as if you've landed on another planet.

Finding Solitude in the Vast Desert Landscapes of Namibia

Feb 9, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +1

Uncovering Ancient Wonders of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Rising up from the clutches of the Cambodian jungle, the mesmerizing ancient ruins of Angkor Wat are the ultimate testament to the incredible architectural prowess of the Khmer Empire.

Uncovering Ancient Wonders of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Feb 25, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +1

Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland

There are few natural phenomena as spellbinding as the Northern Lights shimmering across the arctic night sky.

Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland

Feb 5, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +1

Pura Vida in the Lush Forests of Costa Rica

With an astonishing diversity of landscapes packed into a small nation, Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream destination.

Pura Vida in the Lush Forests of Costa Rica

Mar 9, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +1

Trekking Through the Landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina

Shared between Argentina and Chile, the Patagonia region encompasses some of the most strikingly beautiful and remote wilderness areas on the planet.

Trekking Through the Landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina

Mar 7, 2024

byCatlina Vidal

Adventuring Through the Canadian Rockies

With their ice-capped peaks scraping the sky, the Canadian Rockies contain some of North America's most spectacular mountain scenery and abundant wildlife.

Adventuring Through the Canadian Rockies

Mar 7, 2024

byAlessandro Rossi

Savoring the Flavors of Bangkok's Vibrant Street Food Scene

For foodies, Bangkok is a sprawling, sizzling paradise of street food delights.

Savoring the Flavors of Bangkok's Vibrant Street Food Scene
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Feb 23, 2024

byNatalia Mirescu

Experiencing the Vibrant Energy of Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a megacity that defies all expectations - a supernova of urban magic where the ultramodern sits seamlessly beside ancient shrines and traditional tea houses.

Experiencing the Vibrant Energy of Tokyo, Japan

Mar 7, 2024

byOliver Buchannon, +2

Embracing the Laid-Back Island Life in Bali, Indonesia

The mere name 'Bali' evokes visions of paradise. This Indonesian island stunning in its natural beauty is also an ancient land rich with artistic and spiritual traditions.

Embracing the Laid-Back Island Life in Bali, Indonesia
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Feb 7, 2024

byAlessandro Rossi

Wine Tasting Through the Vineyard of Tuscany, Italy

With its verdant valleys, rolling hills, Renaissance cities, and Medieval hill towns, Tuscany is a vision of romantic, cinematic Italy.

Wine Tasting Through the Vineyard of Tuscany, Italy
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My Toughest Audience Is Three Years Old

May 26, 2026

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2 min read

My Toughest Audience Is Three Years Old

Communication for Scientists

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+4

ISPOR Just Ended

May 20, 2026

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1 min read

ISPOR Just Ended

You left Philadelphia feeling energized, a little overwhelmed, or honestly — probably both.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah
Technical Skills vs. Soft Skills

May 16, 2026

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1 min read

Technical Skills vs. Soft Skills

Technical skills get you the job. Soft skills let you keep it.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+6

THE HEOR LEAD IS ALWAYS SELLING

May 16, 2026

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1 min read

THE HEOR LEAD IS ALWAYS SELLING

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+5

The Magic Question

May 16, 2026

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1 min read

The Magic Question

One sentence. Fifteen minutes of the other person talking. And the only networking advice worth keeping from ISPOR.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+6

AI is the vehicle. The HEOR scientist still has to drive.

May 14, 2026

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1 min read

AI is the vehicle. The HEOR scientist still has to drive.

ISPOR 2026

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+4

THE BRIEF — Introducing the Sidebar Student Council (Applications Open)

May 13, 2026

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2 min read

THE BRIEF — Introducing the Sidebar Student Council (Applications Open)

Come build with me

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+4

No One Owes You a Referral

May 12, 2026

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2 min read

No One Owes You a Referral

You're Not a Child Anymore. Stop Asking Like One.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+4

This Too Shall Pass

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

This Too Shall Pass

You are not alone in the struggle.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

ISPOR

+4

Following the Money, Part 1: The Consulting Game

May 6, 2026

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3 min read

Following the Money, Part 1: The Consulting Game

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah
The Brief — Strategy Is Not Magic Dust

May 5, 2026

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2 min read

The Brief — Strategy Is Not Magic Dust

The Brief is a short dispatch from the Sidebar with Sanket archive — one concept, no filler.

Sanket Shah
Sanket Shah

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