The Future of Healthcare Market Research is Already Here — And It’s Social
Every year, the world’s largest medical conferences — including ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology), ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology), Texas Lung, IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer), and SABCS (San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium) — generate a wealth of groundbreaking scientific data.
But while clinical abstracts, posters, and presentations dominate the official agenda, there’s an even larger conversation unfolding online.
At RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING, we leverage the power of social listening for healthcare to capture these real-time conversations, turning them into actionable, patient-centric insights for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare brands, and medical affairs teams.
Why Social Listening Is Critical for Medical Conference Analysis
Traditional medical research looks at data.
→ We look at data + emotion + engagement.
By analyzing millions of digital conversations across social media platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, forums), patient blogs, and news media, we can map:
- What patients, HCPs, and advocacy groups are saying about scientific developments
- Which abstracts and presentations generate the most buzz, confusion, or hope
- Emerging misconceptions around treatments, safety, or efficacy
The real-world emotional response to data unveiled at conferences
Key Themes from 2024–2025 Medical Conference Social Media Monitoring
1. ASCO 2024: The Rise of Personalized Medicine & Patient Power
Top social listening trends at ASCO:
- High engagement around targeted therapies and JAK inhibitors
- Increased patient interest in real-world evidence vs. clinical trial data
- Powerful patient stories driving amplification of certain abstracts
2. ESMO 2024: Access, Affordability & Equity Take Center Stage
Top social listening insights from ESMO:
- European patients raising concerns about drug access disparities
- Advocacy groups driving awareness around orphan diseases
- Conversations on balancing innovation with healthcare sustainability
3. Texas Lung: Immunotherapy Generates Hype and Hope
Key findings:
- Significant online discussion around immunotherapy combination regimens
- Patient curiosity about side effect management and long-term outcomes
- Oncology KOLs breaking down abstracts for broader audiences
4. IASLC: Global Perspectives in Lung Cancer Conversations
Insights revealed through social data analysis:
- Regional variations in patient needs (Asia, LATAM, US)
- Debate around lung cancer screening guidelines
- Advocacy-driven summaries of complex abstracts gaining traction
5. SABCS 2024: Breast Cancer Patients Drive Digital Discussion
Trends detected in breast cancer patient engagement:
- Explosive amplification of HER2-low and BRCA mutation abstracts
- Survivorship topics outperforming clinical data in engagement
- Lay-language explainers outperforming scientific publications
The Real Value of Social Listening for Pharma & Medical Affairs
Why Should Healthcare Brands Monitor Medical Conference Conversations?
→ Because today’s healthcare ecosystem is digital-first — and patient-led.
Social listening provides critical value in:
Why RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING Leads in Medical Social Analytics
Unlike traditional market research, our proprietary social listening methodology for healthcare combines:
- AI-powered monitoring tools
- Multi-language capabilities
- Emotional sentiment mapping
- Custom keyword & Boolean search strategies
- Human-led analysis from medical research experts
We don’t just track mentions.
→ We uncover meaning.
Social Listening Is No Longer Optional — It’s Essential.
Medical conferences like ASCO, ESMO, Texas Lung, IASLC, and SABCS are no longer confined to hotel ballrooms and scientific journals. They are global digital events — shaping perception, fueling patient engagement, and influencing treatment decisions in real time.
Brands that listen, analyze, and adapt their strategy accordingly will lead the future of patient-centric medical research.
Ready to Unlock Patient-Centric Insights From Medical Conferences?
Get in touch with
RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING
— the trusted partner in healthcare social listening, medical affairs strategy, and patient insights research.