Best Laboratory Automation Podcasts (2025)

1
#ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S5E01 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E1 SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) CEO Vicki Loise & VP Philip Gribbon 36:44

10d ago36:44

36:44

🎞 #ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S6E001 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E1 Here's my first #ReflectionandForecasts interview getting SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and VP Philip Gribbon who is also Head of Discovery Research at Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (Fraunhofer ITMP) to give me their thoughts on 2024 and their…

1
Automating Dissolution in the Laboratory 14:15

19d ago14:15

14:15

Join host Neil Lander on Chromatography Life as he interviews Ben Calvopina, Application Scientist and expert in dissolution testing at SOTAX. Ben shares his journey from service engineering to leading automation projects, highlighting the impact of automation on efficiency and accuracy in pharmaceutical quality control. The episode explores the pr…

1
The pharmacy as a driver of health system growth 8:28

1d ago8:28

8:28

Hospitals today face rising drug costs, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and tightening reimbursement, making financial sustainability increasingly difficult to achieve. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health’s Mike Brown, R.Ph, vice president of managed services, and Michelle Dalton, PharmD, regional director of accoun…

1
Unistellar + Citizen Science Q&A (Part 6): Comet SWAN, Satellites, Asteroid Leona 44:39

3d ago44:39

44:39

Join Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will give an update on T CrB, share our new Satellite…

1
Empowering health plans to navigate price transparency requirements 12:11

9d ago12:11

12:11

Health plans are under mounting pressure to comply with federal price transparency regulations. But compliance isn’t easy due to vast and complex data sets. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Heather Cox, president of Insights and Empowerment at Zelis, breaks down the top challenges health plans are facing and offers insightful strategies for a…

1
S03E08 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22-23 with SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) Vicki Loise & Jan Lichtenberg Feb 8th 2023 28:24

10d ago28:24

28:24

I had the pleasure of sitting down with #SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and the new SLAS president Jan Lichtenberg (also CEO of InSphero ) as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series recently. We had an in depth conversation where I asked them... 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of SLAS? 01:27 • One word to describe 2…

1
S03E09 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts2223 with ScaleReady's Josh Ludwig Feb 8th 2023 28:09

10d ago28:09

28:09

I sat down last week with ScaleReady's Global Director Commercial Operations, Josh Ludwig to get thoughts on the past 12 months and get some predictions for 2023. I asked Josh... • How was Phacilitates Advanced Therapies Week? 00:49 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of ScaleReady? 01:29 • One word to describe 2022 and why? 02:53 •…

1
S03E10 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 with American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Executive Director Tina Morris 9th Feb 23 29:38

10d ago29:38

29:38

I caught up with Tina as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 interview series. we covered a huge range of topics, include, #SupplyChain, #AI, New Technologies, and lots more. Check it out! I asked Tina... 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of AAPS? 01:30 • Has AAPS membership changed with the growth of #ATMPS? 02:52 • One wor…

1
S03E11 #ChatswithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 with CAI's Alice Redmond & David Shenberger 10th Feb 23 22:45

10d ago22:45

22:45

I sat down with #CAI's VP Marketing and Consulting Services, David Shenberger and Chief Strategy Officer Alice Redmond to look back at 2022, and get some predictions for 2023 We discussed #consolidationofassets and pipelines, #ATMPS, #RegulatoryFrameworks, #AI #Pharma4.0, #ChatGPT, #pharmapricing, #outsourcing and a lot more. I asked.... 2022 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞…

1
#ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S5E02 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E2 with CellReady™’s COO Ignacio Núñez 22:51

10d ago22:51

22:51

I caught up with Ignacio in Jan to get his thoughts and predictions on what is happening in the #CellandGeneTherapy space and learn more about #CellReady I asked Ignacio ... ◉ Before we look back at 2024 Ignacio would you mind giving viewers a quick overview of CellReady, who you are and what your companies products/services are? 00:58 ◉ Who are G-…

1
S03 E07 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022 23 with PharmaLex Ireland's Jane Lyons Feb 7th 2023 21:34

10d ago21:34

21:34

I sat down with Jane Lyons, Country Manager, PharmaLex Ireland, and European Co-Ordinator for Quality Management and Compliance, as part of my ongoing #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series. We covered a wide range of topics including #Hybridworking, #Onshoring, #BREXIT, #ATMPS, #AI, #Blockchain, #ANNEX1, #outsourcing and more. I asked h…

1
Chasing Martian Microbes: A New Technique for Finding Microbial Fossils in Minerals 31:52

10d ago31:52

31:52

A road trip to a gypsum quarry in Algeria led Youcef Sellam on a journey of scientific discovery. From the road trip to an internship in Italy, he and his colleagues later discovered microbial fossils—marking a first for Algerian gypsum. As a Ph.D. student at the University of Bern, Sellam and his team took this research further. They used a specia…

1
Cracking the Code of TEAM with Data Analytics 12:22

15d ago12:22

12:22

As hospitals prepare for CMS’s upcoming Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), embracing data and analytics will be crucial for success under the mandatory bundled payment program. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, we sat down with Scott Driskell, Clinical Director of Medical Device Management, and Kim Wright, Assistant Vice Preside…

1
Why is Mars Red? New Research Suggests Ferrihydrite is the Key 33:38

17d ago33:38

33:38

In a recent study, Dr. Janice Bishop of the SETI Institute, along with postdoctoral researcher Adomas Valantinas from Brown University, propose that Mars' characteristic red hue is primarily due to ferrihydrite—a water-rich iron oxide mineral—rather than the previously assumed hematite. Analyses of data collected by Martian orbiters, rovers, and la…

1
How health systems can navigate the specialty drug boom 16:23

24d ago16:23

16:23

Specialty medication spending is projected to rise sharply through 2026, intensifying pressure on health systems to control costs while improving patient outcomes. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health’s Mike Brown, vice president of managed services, and Naveen Mansukhani, director of specialty and ambulatory pharmacy solutions, b…

1
The Climate Chronicles with Professor Dagomar Degroot 38:15

24d ago38:15

38:15

In The Climate Chronicles, a podcast with 42 episodes across eight seasons, Professor Dagomar Degroot of Georgetown University "takes you on a journey through 50 million years of climate change." He delves into how climate change has shaped civilizations—from the earliest hominid ancestors to the present era of rapid global warming. Through storyte…

1
Healthcare Insider Podcast: Price Transparency in the Spotlight: Surprise Billing, Cost Sharing and the Power of Data Analytics 12:04

26d ago12:04

12:04

As healthcare regulations continue to evolve, organizations must stay ahead of complex compliance requirements to remain competitive and protect patients. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Ann Phillips, Senior Director of Regulatory and Standards at PurpleLab, unpacks the current landscape of price transparency rules –including updates to the …

1
Super-Earth Laboratory: Using HD 20794 d to Understand Habitability 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

With over 7,000 exoplanets identified in our galaxy, scientists are shifting their focus to studying these worlds' characteristics in the quest for extraterrestrial life. The backdrop for one team is the discovery of super-Earth HD 20794 d, an exoplanet detected by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and NCCR PlanetS. Orbiting in an e…

1
Amino Acids on Bennu! Building Blocks for Life Detected in Asteroid Bennu Samples 29:47

1M ago29:47

29:47

The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer) mission has been a resounding success, from taking a sample of asteroid Bennu to returning that sample to Earth. The first in-depth analysis of the space rocks is complete, and the results have been published in Nature and Nature Astronomy. On…

1
Beyond the Hype | Practical AI Solutions from Expert Intelligence (Sponsored by Waters) 19:48

1M ago19:48

19:48

Send us a text Emily Yamasaki speaks with Expert Intelligence's Lalin Theverapperuma, Ph.D. (CEO), and Andreas "Andi" Krupke, Ph.D. (Science Officer), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. The duo shares the company's inspiring journey from being an Innovation AveNEW participant in 2023 to now, highlighting their innovative AI technology designed to au…

1
A PUNCH for the Sun: NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere, or PUNCH mission, is a constellation of four small satellites in low Earth orbit that will make global, 3D observations of the Sun’s corona to better understand how the mass and energy there become the solar wind that fills the solar system. Imaging the Sun’s corona and the solar wind together…

1
Innovation AveNEW Spotlight | React4Life’s Organ-on-a-Chip System (Sponsored by Waters) 8:32

2M ago8:32

8:32

Send us a text Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., is joined by 2025 Innovation AveNEW participants, React4Life's co-founders Silvia Scaglione, Ph.D., (CSO) and Maurizio Aiello, Ph.D. (CEO), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. They discuss their company's innovative organ-on-a-chip technology, the MIVO® system, and its applications in cancer research, nutraceutic…

1
The Evolution of UPLC Columns 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

In this episode of the Chromatography Life podcast, our host Neil Lander sits down with Tom Walter, a corporate fellow at Waters, to explore the fascinating journey of UPLC column evolution. Tom, a seasoned expert with numerous patents and innovations under his belt, shares his experiences and insights from his extensive career in chromatography. F…

1
Space is the Case: A Conversation with SETI Artist in Residence Martin Wilner 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

During his time as an Artist in Residence (AIR) at the SETI Institute, visual artist, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Martin Wilner invited prominent SETI Institute scientists to participate in his ongoing project, The Case Histories. Interested in exploring how scientists relate to the possibility of encountering an alien life form, Wilner invited…

1
Looking for Lunar Anomalies Using Automated Methods 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Over the past decade, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured thousands of high-resolution images of the Moon's surface—far more than humans can manually review. To tackle this challenge, scientists have developed an automated system that quickly identifies scientifically significant images from the LRO data, making it the first anom…

1
Special Episode | Meet Editor-in-Chief Bob Campbell of SLAS Discovery (Sponsored by Waters) 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

Send us a text New Matter is excited to announce that the SLAS Journal podcasts–SLAS Discovery Author Insights and SLAS Technology Authors Talk Tech–are merging with New Matter! All episodes will gradually be republished to the New Matter feed and referred to as a "Special Episode" in the title. To kick off this merge is the first episode of SLAS D…

1
The Triple Threat of RCM Automation 18:20

2M ago18:20

18:20

As healthcare organizations face mounting financial and operational pressures, investing in the right technology is critical to staying competitive. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Wes Cronkite, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at TruBridge, breaks down the “triple threat” of automation in revenue cycle management—reducing costs, acce…

1
Earth Detecting Earth: How Far Away Can We Detect Earth's Technosignatures? 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

If an extraterrestrial civilization existed with technology similar to ours, would they be able to detect Earth and evidence of humanity? If so, what signals would they detect, and from how far away? Researchers used a theoretical, modeling-based method, and this study is the first to analyze multiple types of technosignatures together rather than …

1
Ensuring Sample Integrity | Automation Challenges in Diagnostics with David Jennions, Ph.D. (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

Send us a text Live from SLAS2025, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with David Jennions, Ph.D., Senior Director of Platforms and Systems Development at Grail and SLAS board member. Jennions discusses his role at Grail, which involves overseeing the development and deployment of large-scale automation systems for clinical diagnostics, ensuring they are…

1
Surgical robotics 101: What providers need to know 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Robotics and navigation systems have the potential to drastically change how surgical procedures are conducted across the country, offering greater precision, faster recovery times and new possibilities for complex procedures. As this technology evolves, providers face critical decisions such as how to invest wisely, train staff and integrate robot…

1
Unistellar + SETI: Citizen Science Q&A (Part 5) 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

Join Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We review the 2024 citizen science accomplishments and d…

1
Donkey Work No More | Streamlining Lab Automation with Lab Donkey (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Send us a text In this episode, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with Lab Donkey Director Safwan Hak at SLAS2025 in San Diego. Safwan shares his extensive background in software development and how his newfound passion for lab automation led to the creation of Lab Donkey, a software platform designed to streamline lab automation processes. Originating…

1
Planets Form Where?? ALMA Observations Show Planet Formation in Harsh Environments 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

New research using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope reveals that planet formation can occur in harsh, high-radiation stellar environments. This contradicts earlier assumptions and suggests planet formation is more resilient than previously thought. The study observed protoplanetary disks within the Sigma Orionis clu…

1
Democratizing Laboratory Robotics with Jon Brennan-Badal of Opentrons (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

Send us a text In this episode, SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., speaks with returning guest Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal to discuss their mission to democratize laboratory robotics. The conversation delves into the integration of AI to enhance automation efficiency, explores vendor equipment compatibility via the Opentrons Automa…

1
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ strategic investment strategy 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

When identifying and prioritizing investment opportunities, today’s healthcare leaders must balance immediate needs with long-term growth. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, shares her approach to ensuring teams are equipped to meet future demands while managing risks…

1
What to Expect in 2025 in Space Science 48:27

3M ago48:27

48:27

Happy New Year! 2024 brought us a lot of exciting space news, from a total solar eclipse to the launch of Europa Clipper and our celebration of 40 years as the SETI Institute. What does 2025 hold? Join hosts Beth Johnson and Franck Marchis for our first show of the year, taking a look at new ground and space telescopes, planned missions and milesto…

1
SLAS Applied Liquid Handling Bootcamp | Everything You Need to Know (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 18:58

3M ago18:58

18:58

Send us a text Are you someone who wants to hit the ground running with your first job in a laboratory? Or a company seeking to enhance the skills of your liquid handling specialists? In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about the SLAS Applied Liquid Handling Boot Camp—a first of its kind course—that will take place April 8-9, 20…

1
Validating Chromatographic Methods: Challenges, Tools, and Optimization 14:44

3M ago14:44

14:44

Join host Neil Lander as he welcomes Katy Rhynard, Associate Director of Laboratory Informatics at Gilead Sciences. In this episode, Katy discusses the intricacies of validating chromatographic methods, including guidelines and regulatory requirements, key success metrics, documentation, techniques, and tools. Katy details the pervasive challenges …

1
Phoenix Children’s strategic approach to AI 10:53

3M ago10:53

10:53

There’s plenty of buzz around AI’s potential to reshape healthcare, but how are provider organizations actually integrating the technology into operations? In this episode, David Higginson, executive vice president and chief innovation officer at Phoenix Children’s, breaks down the system’s AI strategy. From the importance of gathering clinician fe…

1
SLAS2025 Short Courses Preview 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Send us a text The SLAS2025 Short Course Program consists of 20+ courses that will provide in-depth instruction on topics, issues and techniques related to the laboratory science and technology community. Short Courses run from January 25-26, 2025. This episode features several instructors who give a preview of their respective courses such as less…

1
Enhancing Detection via Multi-Angle Light Scattering in Size Exclusion Chromatography 13:31

4M ago13:31

13:31

In this episode of Chromatography Life, we're joined by Andy Meyer from Wyatt Technology to explore the tech, applications and challenges of leveraging Multi-Angle Light Scattering with Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). Andy delves into the intricacies of SEC, discussing columns, standards, and the innovative techniques that are enhancing detect…

1
Mixed Signals: Alien Communication Across the Iron Curtain 46:18

4M ago46:18

46:18

Join communications specialist Beth Johnson and historian Rebecca Charbonneau as they discuss Dr. Charbonneau's new book, Mixed Signals. The book examines the Cold War relationship between the US and the USSR, what it meant for radio astronomy, and how it affected the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. (Recorded live on 19 December 2024.)…

1
Uranus Breaks (Solar) Wind: Re-Analyzing Data from the Voyager 2 Mission 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

Get ready to giggle and make bad jokes. Uranus is back in the news. In 1986, Voyager 2 flew by the distant ice giant and made a strange discovery—the planet's magnetic field was weird. It's not just weird; it's unlike every other planet in the solar system. For nearly 40 years, scientists have tried to understand why. To solve the mystery, research…

1
Asteroid Deflection via Nuclear Blasts and Sandia National Labs 28:41

5M ago28:41

28:41

Imagine that scene from every apocalyptic asteroid movie—you know the one. The scientist comes rushing in because a "new" asteroid has been detected and is on a collision course with Earth. What happens next? The answer depends on several factors: how big is the asteroid, what is it made of, and how soon is the impact? (That's simplified but roll w…

1
Unistellar + SETI: Citizen Science Q&A (Part 4) 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

Join Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We take the time to answer your questions about our prog…

1
SETI Institute 40th Anniversary Panel: Looking Back to Look Ahead 53:41

5M ago53:41

53:41

Nearly 40 years ago, on November 20, 1984, the SETI Institute was incorporated with inaugural officers CEO Thomas Pierson and SETI scientist Jill Tarter. The goal was to provide SETI researchers with a place to grow the search for life beyond Earth. What began with one NASA-funded SETI project and two people has since grown to include over 100 rese…

1
How to Kill an Asteroid with Dr. Robin George Andrews 42:21

5M ago42:21

42:21

OSIRIS-REx and the Hayabusa spacecraft have sample asteroids to understand what they're made of. NASA sent the DART mission to change the orbit of a tiny asteroid orbiting another asteroid. ESA sent Hera as a follow-up mission to see what the impactor did. All of these missions have been done in the name of planetary defense -- protecting Earth fro…

1
The Hera Mission: Following Up on the DART Impact of Dimorphos 45:53

6M ago45:53

45:53

In September 2022, a small spacecraft called DART hit the surface of a tiny asteroid moonlet called Dimorphos. That spacecraft was the first test of a planetary defense system, attempting to change an asteroid's orbit in the hope of being able to do so under a real near-Earth threat. The test succeeded, shortening the moonlet's orbit by 32 minutes.…

1
Revolutionizing Lab Productivity: How AI and Unified Data Platforms Drive Scientific Innovation (Sponsored by Sapio Sciences) 25:45

6M ago25:45

25:45

Send us a text In this special episode, Sapio Sciences Vice President Product and Pre-Sales Rob Brown, M.Sc., Ph.D., speaks with SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., to discuss how AI, large language models and a unified data platform revolutionize scientific informatics. Rob explains the benefits of a single data object and unified plat…

1
Into the Unknown with Kelsey Johnson, Ph.D. 33:45

6M ago33:45

33:45

The cosmos is full of huge questions: "What caused the Big Bang? What happens inside black holes? Are there other dimensions?" Scientists have been working to answer these questions, but sometimes, we feel like the answers are unknowable. Astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson contemplates what this paradox means for science, particularly where philosophy a…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Laboratory Automation Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen