Best BioTech Nation Team Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 24: Credibility in a Clickbait World: The Human Side of Pharma Tech with Michael Bani 55:21

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Title: Credibility in a Clickbait World: The Human Side of Pharma Tech with Michael Bani Guest: Michael Bani, Co-founder & CTO of Omnicon Instruments | International Editor at Pharma Now Host: Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria Episode Summary In this episode of LeaderVoices, Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria is joined by Michael Bani—a dynamic force at the crossroads of pharm…

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How Hydrated are YOU? A Simple Wearable can do it! Dr. Mark Kendall, CEO, WearOptimo 20:08

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Mark Kendall, CEO of WearOptimo, tells us about progress with their new wearable. You could be dehydrated and not even know it … And exactly how hydrated are you right now, anyway? The old “if you’re thirsty, drink something” turns out to be a little too late.By Moira Gunn

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The BioTech Nation session at NextMed Health 2025... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent 8:17

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Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Daniel Kraft reports in on the BioTech Nation session from NextMed Health 2025By Moira Gunn

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Insulin Cells WITHOUT Immunosuppressants... Dr. Steve Harr, CEO, Sana Biotechnology 14:58

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Steve Harr, CEO of Sana Biotechnology, talks about their progress in Type I diabetics, in particular. The New England Journal of Medicine publishes early success with Sana Biotechnology's engineered insulin-producing cells without immunosuppressant drugs.By Moira Gunn

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Focused Ultrasound - Treating Disease Without Surgery... Dr. Neil Kassell, Founder and Chair, Focused Ultrasound Foundation 18:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Neal Kassell, founder of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, introduces us to a powerful, non-invasive technology that’s already changing lives, and it doesn’t involve surgery, injections, or pills.By Moira Gunn

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A New Way to Treat Skin Cancer... No Surgery Required??? Dr. Raza Bokhari, CEO and Chairman, Medicus Pharma Ltd. 12:01

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Raza Bokhari, CEO of Medicus Pharma, shares a new non-surgical treatment approach for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. Their novel microneedle patch delivers a powerful cancer drug directly into the skin, avoiding the scarring, cost, and discomfort of Mohs surgery. With promising phase 2 tr…

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Part II: "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity".... Dr. Eric Topol, Author, Prof., and EVP, Scripps Ranch 17:08

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Eric Topol returns to continue his conversation on, "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity", his evidence-based approach to living longer, healthier lives. He shares why longevity must be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy, and how new tools like AI, personalized diagnostics, and even gut …

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Part I: "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity".... Dr. Eric Topol, Author, Prof., and EVP, Scripps Ranch 21:53

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Eric Topol, professor and Executive Vice President at Scripps Research and author of "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity", breaks down what science really says about aging well and what is just marketing. From immune-boosting cell therapy to the myth of magic longevity pills, Dr. Topol explains h…

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Solving Genetic Diseases??? Dr. Neil Kumar, Founder & CEO, BridgeBio Pharma 23:18

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Neil Kumar, founder and CEO of BridgeBio Pharma. Dr. Kumar emphasizes that genetic diseases, particularly Mendelian diseases caused by single gene mutations, are solvable due to advancements in genetic measurement and understanding. He discusses BridgeBio Pharma's innovative corporate structure, which consists of mu…

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No More Transfusions!!! Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation 16:10

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Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation talks about their drug Imetelstat for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MDS patients often require frequent blood transfusions, impacting their quality of life. Imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor, aims to reduce transfusion dependence by targeting cancer cells in the bone marrow. Phase three t…

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The Science of a Stronger Heart... Robert Blum, CEO, CytoKinetics 15:47

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This week on BioTech Nation, Robert Blum, CEO of CytoKinetics, joins me to talk about the company’s decades-long mission to keep hearts beating stronger and longer. With one heart drug under FDA review and more in the pipeline, CytoKinetics is working to address the full spectrum of heart failure, from weak hearts to overactive ones, and even explo…

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When Wounds Won't Heal... Jason Matuszewski, CEO, BioStem Technologies 9:46

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This week on BioTech Nation, BioSTEM Technologies CEO Jason Matuszewski explains how donated placental tissue is being used to treat chronic wounds that just won’t heal, from diabetic ulcers to pressure sores. With millions affected and traditional care often falling short, BioSTEM’s approach offers a new way to support healing and reduce scarring.…

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Episode 23. One Doctor’s Leap from Medicine to Market Moving Innovation 43:41

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How do you lead with clarity in systems built on complexity? In this episode of LeaderVoices, Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria welcomes Dr. Anupam Agarwal—a physician executive, biotech investor, and board leader whose career bridges medicine, global pharma, and venture capital. With over 19 years in the pharmaceutical industry—across GSK, Pfizer, and Gilead—an…

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Snake Bite Man meets Biotech Scientist creates Breakthrough Antivenom Vaccine … Dr. Jake Glanville, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Centivax 34:53

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This week on BioTech Nation, Biotech Entrepreneur, Dr. Jake Glanville, Founder, Chair and CEO of Centivax, gives us the insider’s view of this Biotech Breakthrough – from the first telephone call through each significant step, all leading to the first breakthrough generalized antivenom vaccine in 125 years.…

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What’s Next in Health? Highlights from NextMed 2025... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 11:29

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, returns with highlights from the 2025 NextMed Health conference. From AI-powered health agents to voice-based disease detection, hear what’s emerging at the intersection of medicine, technology, and global health equity.…

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How Can a Treatment Become a Vaccine??? Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer at Elicio Therapeutics 23:33

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Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer of Elicio Therapeutics, discusses the revolutionary approach of detecting cancer at its earliest stages through circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) tests. Highlighting their innovative treatment method, which aims to train the body's immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells, the episode explores the po…

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PART II: A Regenerative Leap for Epilepsy… Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO, Neurona Therapeuitcs 27:03

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Cory Nicholas, CEO of Neurona Therapeutics, returns for part two. With early results now in from Neurona’s first clinical trial, patients with severe epilepsy are seeing dramatic improvements, including seizure reductions of over 90 percent, and even full remission in some cases. This one-time treatment delivers new…

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PART 1: A Regenerative Leap for Epilepsy…Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO, Neurona Therapeutics 24:27

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO of Neurona Therapeutics, discusses their groundbreaking success in treating drug-resistant epilepsy. With a single, targeted delivery of lab-grown brain cells, Neurona is offering not just symptom control but the possibility of long-term seizure relief. This is Part 1 of a two-part …

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Episode 22: Nomad on Two Wheels: Living a Story Most People Are Too Afraid to Write 54:33

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Episode Summary: What happens when you trade a nine-to-five life for a motorcycle and the open road? Quintin Bynum is living the answer. In this unforgettable conversation, Quintin shares how he left Boston with a bike and a dream — and how that dream turned into a two-year, multi-continent odyssey across mountains, jungles, deserts, and war zones.…

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Fighting Cancer, Easing Pain... Dr. Lorin Johnson, CSO, Glycyx Therapeutics 17:23

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This week on BioTech Nation, we explore a new approach to cancer treatment that could help patients manage pain without compromising their care. Dr. Lorin Johnson, CSO of Glycyx Therapeutics explains how a new once-daily pill could help patients manage pain without blocking their treatment.By Moira Gunn

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Freezing Out Chronic Pain…Sameer Sabir CEO, Brixton Biosciences 14:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Sameer Sabir, CEO of Brixton Biosciences, shares how their breakthrough injectable cold therapy, Neural Ice, could offer lasting relief for osteoarthritis pain. With a drug-free, nerve-targeting approach currently in clinical trials, this innovation may change how we treat joint pain without pills or repeated steroid in…

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Beyond the One-Size-Fits-All Cure... Jeff Liter, Founder & CEO, Luminary Therapeutics 11:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Luminary Therapeutics CEO Jeff Liter shares how his team is working to make advanced cell therapy easier to access and more affordable. Instead of using each patient’s own cells, they use healthy donor cells that are ready to go. This approach could help more people get treated for cancer and autoimmune diseases like lu…

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Beyond Pills and Shots... Sean Ainsworth, CEO, Immusoft 12:44

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This week on BioTech Nation, Sean Ainsworth, CEO of ImmuSoft, explains how modifying the body’s own B cells to produce therapeutic proteins could revolutionize drug delivery. From improving treatment for rare diseases like Hurler syndrome to potentially replacing injections for autoimmune and metabolic conditions, this new approach opens the door t…

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Breaking Barriers in Brain Cancer... Dr. Thomas Chen, Founder and CEO, NeOnc Technologies 24:39

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Thomas Chen, Director of Neuro-Oncology at USC and Founder of NeOnc Technologies, shares treating glioblastoma by delivering a drug directly to the brain through nasal inhalation changes the drug delivery game, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. This technique is achieving results in clinical trials.…

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Episode 21: Talent Talks: Recruiting for Pharma and Biotech 54:26

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Join Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria as she sits down with Jamie Riley, a seasoned veteran in the pharmaceutical recruitment industry and the founder of Pharma Search Partners. With a career spanning over two decades, Jamie shares his transformative journey from a military career to reshaping recruitment in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. This ep…

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The Future of Synthetic Biology... Dr. John Cumbers, Founder & CEO, SynBioBeta 18:53

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This week on BioTech Nation, I speak with Dr. John Cumbers, founder and CEO of SynBioBeta, the annual synthetic biology conference. We discuss how biology, AI, and technology are transforming industries, covering tracks on human health, planetary health, and hyperscale biology. SynBioBeta 2025 will take place in San Jose, CA, from May 5 to 8.…

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Reimagining Bone Marrow Transplants... Kevin Caldwell, Co-Founder & CEO, Ossium Health 13:29

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This week on BioTech Nation, Ossium Health co-founder and CEO Kevin Caldwell shares how their breakthrough approach is changing bone marrow transplants. By cryobanking marrow from organ donors, Ossium is reducing wait times, improving access, and preparing for future emergencies. With support from BARDA and promising clinical trial results, this ne…

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When Your Immune System Attacks You... Prof. Dr. Niels Riedemann, Co-Founder & CEO, Inflarx 21:52

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This week on BioTech Nation, we explore what happens when your immune system overreacts. Professor Niels Riedemann, CEO of InflaRx, explains how the body’s defense system can sometimes cause more harm than good, leading to serious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, severe COVID-19, and lung failure. Learn how InflaRx is developing treatments to …

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Designing Healthcare for People... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 7:59

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores how smarter design can make healthcare easier, less stressful, and more effective. From hospitals built for patient comfort to medical apps that adapt to your needs, the way we experience healthcare is evolving. Learn how design thinking and empathy are shaping the future of medicine.…

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Episode 20: Jailhouse Jitters: Lockdown, Leadership, and the National Guard - Inside the New York Prison Strike 1:29:19

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Join Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria on this inspiring episode of LeaderVoices as she dives deep with Adam Ramirez, a retired Deputy Superintendent for Security with over 34 years of experience in the New York State Department of Corrections. Adam shares insights into leading in one of the most challenging environments—maximum-security prisons. He sheds light …

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Why One Drug Isn't Always Enough... Rich Daly, President & CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals 19:01

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This week on BioTech Nation, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals CEO Rich Daly discusses the complexities of treating epilepsy and rare diseases. From the challenges of polypharmacy—where patients need multiple drugs to manage a single condition—to the hurdles of diagnosing and treating ultra-rare diseases.By Moira Gunn

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A Second Chance for an ALS Drug... Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder & CEO, Neuvivo 17:47

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder and CEO of Neuvivo, shares the incredible journey of an ALS drug that was once abandoned, but is now making its way toward FDA approval. After two failed phase two trials, the drug was left behind until Dr. Azhir and her team discovered a crucial mistake in the trial data. Now with new insights an…

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Episode 19: The Human Side of Science: Innovation in Neurodegenerative Research 40:26

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In this episode of LeaderVoices, host Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria sits down with Dr. Winnie Pak, Head of Strategy at Elevated Clinical, to dive deep into the world of clinical trials, neurodegenerative diseases, and the power of purpose-driven science. Dr. Pak shares her personal journey into neuroscience, the urgent need for early detection in Alzheimer’s…

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The Mystery of "Dark" Proteins... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 9:29

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores the discovery of "dark" proteins, thousands of previously unknown proteins in the human body. Scientists believe these hidden proteins could be the key to detecting diseases earlier and developing new treatments.By Moira Gunn

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9 Million Samples: A New Era of Medicine... Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO, Culmination Bio 18:27

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld shares how Culmination Bio is using 9 million preserved tissue samples and decades of patient data to improve how we understand and treat diseases. From discovering patterns in cancer treatments to exploring breakthroughs in heart and autoimmune diseases, this unique approach is changing medicine.…

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Mobility: The New Vital Sign….Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 13:50

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses why mobility is emerging as a key indicator of health, just like heart rate or blood pressure. From wearable tech that tracks your gait to AI-powered exoskeletons and brain-computer interfaces, new innovations are transforming how we measure and maintain movement.…

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Episode 18: Designing Destiny: Sahil Bloom on The 5 Types of Wealth 48:19

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Join Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria on this inspiring episode of LeaderVoices as she dives deep with Sahil Bloom. Sahil is an inspirational writer and content creator captivating millions through his insights and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, a successful entrepreneur, owner of SRB Holdings, and managing partner of SRB Ventures, an early-stag…

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Reprogramming the Future... Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort, Gordian Biotechnology 25:51

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort from Gordian Biotechnology share a bold new approach to fighting diseases of aging before they take hold. Instead of testing one drug at a time, their technology allows scientists to test hundreds of potential treatments at once, making drug discovery faster and more prec…

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One Drug, Many Diseases??? Dr. David Fajgenbaum, UPenn School of Medicine Professor and President of Every Cure 27:56

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Not just seeking treatment for every disease, but making sure the treatments we have already developed are being used in every possible way. I speak with Dr. David Fajgenbaum (Fay-gen-baum), a Professor of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and President of Every Cure.…

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A Daily Pill to Fight Autoimmune Diseases…Ben Zimmer, CEO of Priovant Therapeutics 21:53

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This week on Biotech Nation, Priovant Therapeutics CEO Ben Zimmer shares how their once-a-day pill could transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases like dermatomyositis and non-infectious uveitis. With phase 3 trials in progress, Priovant is offering hope to patients with few modern treatment options.…

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Fighting Inflammation, and Alzheimer's??? Dr. David Bearss, President & CEO Halia Therapeutics 28:57

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In this week's episode of BioTech Nation, Dr. David Bearss, President and CEO of Halia Therapeutics, discusses inflammation and its reduction over a lifetime and in response to various incidents. He unveils the inflammasome, a recently discovered protein complex critical in regulating inflammatory responses and its potential in treating chronic dis…

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Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis Treatment on the Horizon!!! Dr. Jim Brown, CEO of DURECT 14:52

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Dr. Jim Brown from DURECT talks about their clinical trials for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis, a condition for which there is no approved treatment.By Moira Gunn

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Data for Good!!!... Sir Rory Collins, Oxford Professor and Principal Investigator, UK Biobank 25:34

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Sir Rory Collins is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford and the Principal Investigator of the UK Biobank. With data from half a million people, it has served 30,000 scientists around the world, giving special support to young researchers and scientists in emergent countries.…

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Building Technology and Solving Problems!!! Dave Pacitti, President & Head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers 20:30

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When is a medical technology company more than a medical technology company? We’ll hear all about it when I speak with Dave Pacitti, the President and Head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers. They’re out to solve problems bigger than the products they are known for.By Moira Gunn

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Antidepressants Should Have Diagnostics??? Dr. Amit Etkin, Founder & CEO, Alto Neuroscience 25:57

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Major Depressive Disorder. Serious Depression. PTSD. Alto Neuroscience CEO, Dr. Amit Etkin talks about developing new and innovative drugs tied directly to each patient’s underlying biology. For every drug, there is a test...By Moira Gunn

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Can AI Discover Drugs Better Than Humans?? Dr. Vimal Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO BioXcel 20:00

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Discover how their AI technology is revolutionizing drug discovery with Dr. Vimal Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO BioXcel and how this is leading to the approval of their first drug for agitation in bipolar I and II and schizophrenia, and paving the way for new treatments.By Moira Gunn

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Food IS Medicine... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 10:37

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This week on Biotech Nation, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, Dr. Daniel Kraft, talks about “food as medicine" and how eating real, minimally processed food can prevent chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, starting with kids and school lunches. Programs like Eat Real and the federal Food is Medicine initiative are working to im…

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Rewiring the Brain... Dr. Peter Vanderklish, Chief Scientific Officer, Spinogenix 25:28

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Peter Vanderklish, Chief Scientific Officer at Spinogenix discusses their clinical trials focused on regenerating synapses to repair brain connections and offer hope for conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, schizophrenia and depression. Phase 2 trials are underway. Check their website for patient recruitment informatio…

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Episode 17: Focus and Fearlessness in Cell Therapy: Spotlight on Leadership 51:37

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How do you build a career in biotech, become a trailblazer in cell and gene therapy, and still make it home in time to coach Little League? Meet Diana Morales, a fearless leader whose journey from sales rookie to VP of Sales at OrganaBio is all about resilience, growth, and a fearless approach to opportunity. In this episode, Diana shares how she b…

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Sepsis: First-Time-Ever Test... Dr. Rollie Carlson, CEO Immunexpress 12:42

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Rollie Carlson, CEO of Immunexpress, talks about Sepsis—a deadly condition responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. Dr. Carlson talks about the FDA-cleared SeptiCyte test, a new tool that can quickly identify Sepsis within an hour, helping doctors treat it faster and avoid unnecessary antibiotics or even death.…