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Strategic MSL–KOL Partnerships Beyond Relationship Building: A Framework Informed by Real-World Practice

June 26, 2026
Author(s): Maria Abunto, MD, MPH, MBA, Justin D Pykare, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NI-BC, Alexa Snyder, Nedine Abdelhamid, Sumiyya Raheem, MS, Jonica Brown, Pragya Saxena, PhD, Luis Garza-Martinez, Christopher Simmons, PharmD and Luisa Fernanda Gomez-Alatorre, PhD

A Case Study Featuring Dr. Maria Abunto and Dr. Justin D. Pykare Published in collaboration with AMSLE and RAMA Introduction The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is evolving toward strategic scientific collaboration beyond just relationship building. The complex healthcare landscape demands that field insights be systematically captured, synthesized, and translated … [Read more...]

From the Clinic to the Collaboration Table: A Primary Care KOL’s Perspective on Elevating MSL Engagement to Improve Patient Outcomes

July 20, 2025
Author(s): Justin D Pykare, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NI-BC

Abstract Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) serve a critical role in bridging biopharmaceutical science with real-world patient care. As a primary care Key Opinion Leader (KOL), I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with MSLs across multiple therapeutic areas and companies. This article provides an experiential lens into the evolving relationship between MSLs and KOLs. It … [Read more...]

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