Lawrenceville, NJ, USA– July 29, 2026—ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) is proud to announce its Chief Science Officer, Laura Pizzi, PharmD, MPH, has been recognized by NJBIZ as one of its 2026 People to Watch in Healthcare.

The annual NJBIZ recognition honors healthcare leaders across New Jersey who are driving innovation, advancing patient care, and shaping the future of healthcare through their leadership, expertise, and commitment to improving health outcomes.

As Chief Science Officer at ISPOR, Dr Pizzi leads the Society's scientific strategy and initiatives, advancing the role of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) in informing healthcare decisions globally. Her work helps foster the development and dissemination of scientific evidence that supports policymakers, healthcare providers, payers, life sciences organizations, and patients in making evidence-informed decisions that improve healthcare value and patient outcomes.

"Laura's passion for scientific excellence and her commitment to advancing the field of HEOR have strengthened ISPOR's role as the leading global professional society dedicated to improving healthcare decision making," said Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR. This recognition is a testament to her leadership, vision, and the meaningful impact she continues to make across the healthcare community. We are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved honor."

"I am deeply honored to be recognized by NJBIZ alongside so many inspiring healthcare leaders," said Dr. Pizzi. "This recognition reflects not only my work but also the dedication of my colleagues at ISPOR and the global HEOR community. Together, we are advancing research and evidence that helps improve healthcare decisions and ultimately create better outcomes for patients around the world."

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ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE^®-indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the field.

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