Key Opinions
January 09, 2026 I BlueCloudTV- Dr. Richard Boxer, Co-Founder, American Center for Cures
Dr. Richard Boxer is a board certified urologist and a clinical professor of urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a three-time cancer survivor and has been an attending urologist for 16 years at Veterans Affairs hospitals in Los Angeles and Miami. He has been a health policy advisor to the White House and is a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. He is also a co-founder of the American Center for Cures and here, discusses the collaboration between BlueCloudX and ACC.
January 07, 2026 I BlueCloudTV- Nick Lowery, BlueCloudX Senior Advisor, Kansas CIty Chiefs Football Hall of Fame
Nick Lowery is a former NFL kicker and in 2009 was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame. He also has a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University and has worked for three Presidents. Here, he discusses his role as a BluecloudX Senior Advisor and the recently announced collaboration between BlueCloudX and the American Center(s) for Cures.
January 2, 2026 | BlueCloudTV – Lou Weisbach, Co-Founder, The American Center(s) for Cures
Lou Weisbach is the Co-Founder of The American Center(s) for Cures, an accomplished businessman, and the 2025 recipient of the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award for his lifelong work spearheading efforts to cure diseases. Here, he discusses the recently announced collaboration between BlueCloudX and the ACC.
July 29, 2025 | BlueCloudTV – Dr. Askiel Bruno, MD, MS, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Dr. Askiel Bruno is a Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He is also the Amy G. Warren and Lamar Warren Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and Obesity in Radiology. Here, he discusses the new simplified modified Rankin Scale questionnaire (smRSq).
BlueCloudTV- Dr. Jeffrey Saver, Professor of Neurology, UCLA
Dr. Saver discusses his globally standardized scales, including the RFA Rankin Mobility and Ability Scales and the importance of standardization for patients in healthcare and for subjects in clinical research.
BlueCloudTV – Craig Lipset, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA)
Craig Lipset, Co-Chair of the DTRA, discusses the opportunities and momentum surrounding decentralized clinical trials and how BlueCloud members can help democratize access to clinical trials.
BlueCloudTV – Dr. Terry Quinn, University of Glasgow
Dr. Quinn discusses the Barthel Index and Modified Rankin assessment scales and the importance of global standardization in healthcare and clinical research.
BlueCloudTV- Dr. Steven Cramer, M.D. Professor of Neurology, UCLA
Dr. Cramer discusses the use of his standardized training for the Fugl Meyer Assessment and the NIH Stroke Scale Pediatrics program.
BlueCloudTV – Dr. Peter Wehmeier, Developed SMST Test
Dr. Wehmeir created a mental health evaluation scale called the Self- Management Self-Test (SMST) and discusses the science behind the scale and also how it is utilized.
BlueCloudTV – Professor Ken Lees, University of Glasgow
Professor Lees explains the Modified Rankin Scale and the importance of evaluating stroke patients by using the standardized scale.
BlueCloudTV- Dr. David Morin, Holston Medical Group
Dr. Morin, Director of Research for Holston Medical Group, discusses benefits, concerns and potential unintended consequences of decentralized clinical trials, along with possible solutions to some issues faced in DCTs.
BlueCloudTV – Dr. Jorge Rodriguez Pardo, IdiPaz (Madrid)
Dr. Pardo, MD, PhD from La Paz University Hospital in Madrid discusses the use of the Madrid DIRECT and NIH Stroke Scale Pediatrics program along with future projects coming from his institution.
BlueCloudTV- Heike Schoen/ Managing Director, Lumis International
Heike Schoen, Managing Director of Lumis International, discusses how Lumis assists biotech companies and why she believes standardization and regulation are key elements for a successful clinical trial. Schoen is also a member of the BlueCloud Global Advisory Board.
BlueCloudTV- Dr. Isaac Rodriguez-Chavez, BlueCloud Global Advisory Board
Dr. Rodriguez-Chavez is the newest member of the BlueCloud Global Advisory Board and discusses his passion for decentralized clinical trials and digital health technologies, along with his regulatory background at the FDA and the importance of maintaining competency records for healthcare and clinical research professionals.
BlueCloudTV- Tim Storey, Author, Humanitarian, Life Coach
Tim Storey discusses the importance of mental health and wellness, as well as his involvement with the innovative new MindMe Companion App, which allows people to check on their own mental health and wellness.

