Best Microgravity Podcasts (2026)

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Dr. Abba Zubair, MD, PhD - Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic - From Mayo Clinic to Microgravity: Pushing Stem Cells to New Frontiers 52:05

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Send us a text Dr. Abba Zubair, MD, PhD is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida ( https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/zubair-abba-c-m-d-ph-d/bio-00092417 ), where he also has served as the medical director of Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy. Dr. Zubair earned his medical degree fr…

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161. (Holiday Replay) Leaf It to Science: How Foray Bioscience's Ashley Beckwith is Reforesting the Future 52:29

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In this special holiday replay episode, we revisit our conversation with Ashley Beckwith, founder of Foray Biosciences, who shares her groundbreaking work in plant cell culture and tissue engineering. Growing up in Colorado, Ashley watched forests disappear to housing development and wildfire—experiences that sparked her lifelong mission to reimagi…

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160. Sequins Without Sin: Santa Puts Cellsense's Aradhita Parasrampuria on the Nice List 49:08

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In this episode, Karl and Erum speak with Aradhita Parasrampuria, founder of CellSense, about revolutionizing the fashion embellishment industry through biology. Aradhita shares her journey from witnessing toxic dye masters in Gujarat textile factories to creating biodegradable sequins, beads, and buttons using algae and bacterial cellulose. She ex…

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Dr. Edward Holland & Robert Dempsey - Co-Founders - Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration - Restoring Sight For Those In Need 54:32

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Send us a text Dr. Edward Holland is a world-renowned leader in corneal transplantation and severe ocular surface disease, and is the Co-Founder of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration ( HFSR - https://www.hollandfoundationforsight.org/ ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals affected by t…

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Meghan Gutierrez, CEO, Lymphoma Research Foundation & Jennifer Branstetter, Executive Director, North America Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy Lead, BeOne Medicines - Smarter Cancer Care: The Promise ... 45:39

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Send us a text Meghan Gutierrez is the Chief Executive Officer of the Lymphoma Research Foundation ( https://lymphoma.org/ ), the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to funding lymphoma research and education, advancing both the study of new cancer therapies and improved patient care. An expert in government relations and health care po…

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The Fight for Older Persons’ Rights: A UN Update with Dr. Claudia Mahler - United Nations Independent Expert on the Human Rights of Older Persons 55:18

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Send us a text Dr. Claudia Mahler, Ph.D. is the United Nations Independent Expert on the Human Rights of Older Persons ( https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/ie-older-persons/ms-claudia-mahler-independent-expert-enjoyment-all-human-rights-older-persons ). Dr. Mahler holds a law degree and a doctorate from Leopold‑Franzens‑Universität Innsbru…

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Tony Baldassarre - CEO, UniDoc Health Corp. - Inside the H3 HealthCube: Reinventing Care Anywhere 1:04:40

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Send us a text Tony Baldassarre is CEO, President and Director of UniDoc ( https://unidoctor.com/ ), an eHealth Innovator and creator of the H3 Health Cube ( https://unidochealth.com/h3-health-cube/ ), a self-contained virtual clinic that enables patients to have comprehensive medical appointments remotely, offering access to physicians and special…

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159. The Future Is Fungi Awards: From Mushroom Dreams to Real-World Things 1:10:07

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Karl and Erum explore the untapped potential of fungi through three groundbreaking interviews. First, they speak with Susanne Gloersen, founder of the Future is Fungi Award, about why fungi represent the next frontier in biotech and how her global platform is accelerating fungal innovation across industries—from soil remediation to firefighting foa…

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Dr. Justin T. Collier, MD - Healthcare CTO, North America, Lenovo - Designing Smart Hospitals Of The Future 46:40

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Send us a text Dr. Justin T. Collier, MD is Healthcare CTO for North America at Lenovo ( https://www.lenovo.com/ ) where he brings his expertise in clinical informatics and technology together to help advance clinical outcomes and patient experience ( https://techtoday.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/healthcare ). Prior to joining Lenovo, Dr. Collier se…

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Finding Wellness, Finding Purpose: Siouxie Boshoff's Sugar-Free Path 1:10:53

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Send us a text Siouxie Boshoff is the founder of SWITCH ( https://switchsweets.com/ ), formerly known as Scrummy Sweets, where she has turned a personal mission to enjoy candy without compromising health into a thriving business, creating sugar-free, keto-friendly, and blood-sugar-conscious treats made with clean, natural ingredients. From humble k…

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Dr. Amar Rewari, MD - Chief, Radiation Oncology, Luminis Health - Cancer Care, Policy Realities, And Lessons From Abroad 50:23

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Send us a text Dr. Amar Rewari MD, MBA, FASTRO ( https://amarrewari.com/ ) is a physician executive and oncology leader with over 20 years of experience bridging clinical medicine, healthcare finance, and health policy. After earning his MD and MBA from Yale University, Dr. Rewari began his career in healthcare investment banking at Credit Suisse—a…

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Dr. Brian Wang, PhD - Program Manager, Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) - Harnessing The Innate Immune System In Health and Biosecurity 50:20

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Send us a text Dr. Brian Wang, PhD is a Program Director at ARIA ( https://www.aria.org.uk/ ), the UK’s bold, mission-driven R&D funding agency, where he leads the Sculpting Innate Immunity opportunity space ( https://www.aria.org.uk/opportunity-spaces/sculpting-innate-immunity/ ): a fascinating initiative to see if rather than harnessing the adapt…

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Dr. Norman Putzki, MD - SVP, Novartis - Gene Therapy And A New Era Of Neuroscience 35:39

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Send us a text Dr. Norman Putzki, MD is Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development Head, and U.S. Development Site Head at Novartis ( https://www.novartis.com/ ) where he oversees global teams working on next-generation gene therapies, RNA-based medicines, targeted biologics, and innovative small molecules. Dr. Putzki most recently served a…

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158. Mycelium On, Sound Off: How GOB's Lauryn Menard Makes Biomaterials Feel Like Culture 58:45

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Lauryn Menard, co-founder of Gob, joins us to discuss how she's tackling the 40 billion petroleum-based earplugs produced annually by creating the first biodegradable, mycelium-based alternative. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured in Time Magazine's Best Inventions, Lauryn shares her journey from industrial d…

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Dr. Marc Hedrick, MD - CEO, Plus Therapeutics - Radiotherapeutics For Difficult-To-Treat CNS Cancers 53:45

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Send us a text Dr. Marc Hedrick, MD is President and CEO of Plus Therapeutics, Inc. ( https://plustherapeutics.com/ ), a U.S. clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focused on developing innovative, targeted radiotherapeutics for adults and children with difficult-to-treat cancers of the central nervous system. The company’s lead programs focus on …

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157. (Thanksgiving Replay) Meat the Future: How Paul Shapiro is Brewing Superfoods at Better Meat Co. 1:09:12

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In this Thanksgiving replay, we revisit our conversation with Paul Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of Better Meat Co, who's pioneering the use of mycelium-based proteins as a sustainable alternative to animal meat. Paul shares his remarkable journey from starting an animal welfare organization in high school to becoming a biotech entrepreneur. He expla…

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Dr. Sadie Elisseou, MD - Trauma-Informed Care To Promote Healing And Build Resilience 50:47

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Send us a text Dr. Sadie Elisseou, MD is Founder and CEO of Trauma-Informed Practices, LLC (https://www.sadie-elisseou.com/). Dr. Elisseou is a nationally recognized physician-educator and one of the leading voices in trauma-informed care, a strategic framework for supporting survivors of physical, sexual, psychological, and structural traumas. Dr.…

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Dr. Jamuna Ravi - CEO, Vayah Vikas - Transforming Well-Being & Quality Of Life For India's Elderly 1:01:29

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Send us a text Dr. Jamuna Ravi is the Chief Executive Officer of Vayah Vikas ( https://vayah-vikas.org/ ), an organization dedicated to transforming well-being and quality of life for older adults across India. Under her leadership, Vayah Vikas has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking initiatives in the aging sector—integrating digital healt…

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Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, MD - Head Heart Hands LLC - Root Cause Wellness & Weight Loss For Adults And Children 56:19

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Send us a text Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, MD is a double-board–certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the visionary founder of Head Heart Hands ( https://www.headhearthandsmd.com/ ), a comprehensive, holistic wellness program for individuals and organizations. Dr. Saluja-Sharma earned her M.D. from Wake Forest University…

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Richard Daly - CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals - Novel Medicines For Patients With Rare Diseases 35:51

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Send us a text Richard Daly is President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ( https://catalystpharma.com/ ), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel medicines for patients living with rare diseases. Catalyst has successfully brought three therapies to market: F…

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Dr. Carina Kern - CEO, LinkGevity - Necrosis Inhibitors To Pause The Diseases Of Aging 55:03

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Send us a text Dr. Carina Kern, Ph.D. is the CEO of LinkGevity ( https://www.linkgevity.com/ ), an AI-powered biotech company driving innovation in drug discovery for aging and resilience loss. Dr. Kern has developed a new Blueprint Theory of Aging, which takes an integrative approach to understanding aging, combining evolutionary theory, genetics,…

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Thijs Spoor - CEO, Perspective Therapeutics - Targeted Alpha Particle Therapy To Transform Cancer 38:00

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Send us a text Thijs Spoor is Chief Executive Officer at Perspective Therapeutics ( https://perspectivetherapeutics.com/ ), a clinical-stage, radiopharmaceutical company that is pioneering innovative treatments for cancers. The Company’s proprietary technology utilizes the alpha emitting isotope Pb-212 to deliver powerful radiation directly to canc…

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156. When Matter Makes Decisions: Michael Levin on the Intelligence of Form 1:18:08

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Join us for a mind-bending conversation with Professor Michael Levin, director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University, as he reveals how cells make decisions without brains, store memories without DNA, and navigate anatomical space like we navigate physical space. Discover how his team created two-headed immortal worms whose memory persi…

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Neil Klompas - CEO, Augurex - Ending Diagnostic Delays In Autoimmune Conditions 44:37

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Send us a text Neil Klompas, CPA, CA is President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Augurex ( https://augurex.com/ ), a leading edge diagnostic company focused on developing and commercializing advanced diagnostics with the aim of improving patient outcomes and ending diagnostic delays in autoimmune conditions. Mr. Klompas has been involved…

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Ben Zimmer - CEO, Priovant Therapeutics - First-In-Class Therapies For Severe Autoimmune Disorders 42:16

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Send us a text Ben Zimmer is CEO of Priovant Therapeutics ( https://www.priovanttx.com/ ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on delivering novel therapies for autoimmune diseases associated with the greatest morbidity and mortality. Priovant is developing oral brepocitinib, a potential first-in-class dual inhibitor of TYK2 and JAK1, ac…

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Evan Mathis - Co-Director, The Hemingway - ALS Through A Lens Of Humor And Humanity 34:20

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Send us a text Evan Mathis ( https://evanmathis.co/ ) is a three-time Emmy Award–winning, multi-disciplinary creative director and filmmaker whose work spans sports, entertainment, brand storytelling, and cinematic short-form content. Evan recently expanded his creative scope into deeply human, health-centered storytelling with the short film The H…

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Edmund Benami - CEO, NeuraLight - Measuring Brain Health Through The Eyes 52:42

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Send us a text Edmund Benami is Co-Founder and CEO of NeuraLight ( https://neuralight.ai/ ), a pioneering health-tech company focused on applying advanced computer vision and deep-learning techniques to accelerate and improve drug development and patient monitoring in neurological diseases. NeuraLight’s mission is to develop objective and sensitive…

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Les Johnson - fmr. Chief Technologist, NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center / Founder, Infinite Frontiers Consulting, LLC - Visions of Humanity's Future In Space 1:06:01

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Send us a text Les Johnson is a physicist, author, and space technologist ( https://www.lesjohnsonauthor.com/ ) who most recently served as the Chief Technologist at NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. Les is also the Founder of Infinite Frontiers Consulting ( https://www.lesjohnsonauthor.com/infinite-frontiers-consulting-llc.html ), an …

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Dave Rosa - CEO, NeuroOne - The Next Frontier of Neurology - Thin Film Electrode Technologies for Stimulation, Recording, and Monitoring of Brain Activity 59:18

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Send us a text Dave Rosa is President & Chief Executive Officer of NeuroOne ( https://nmtc1.com/ ), a developmental-stage medical technology company developing high-definition, minimally invasive thin film electrodes for the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological conditions ( https://nmtc1.com/technology ). The company’s initial focus is o…

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155. Bad Hairdo to Good HairDAO: Andrew Verbinnen on Reversing Hairloss Through Decentralization 52:12

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We sit down with Andrew Verbinnen, founder of HairDAO, who's revolutionizing how we approach hair loss research and treatment. After experiencing hair loss himself at nineteen, Andrew discovered that androgenetic alopecia - affecting 95% of hair loss cases - receives almost no funding because it's classified as cosmetic rather than a disease. By cr…

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Dr. Julia Moore Vogel, PhD - Assistant Professor and Senior Program Director, Scripps Research - Visionary, Patient-Centric Health Research For All 53:09

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Send us a text Dr. Julia Moore Vogel, PhD, MBA is Assistant Professor and Senior Program Director at The Scripps Research Institute ( https://www.scripps.edu/science-and-medicine/translational-institute/about/people/julia-moore-vogel/ ) where she is responsible for managing a broad portfolio of patient-centric health research studies, including The…

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Komeil Nasrollahi - Senior Director, Innovation & Venture Partnerships, Siemens Healthineers - Pioneering Breakthroughs In Healthcare - For Everyone, Everywhere, Sustainably 45:36

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Send us a text Komeil Nasrollahi is a seasoned innovation and business‐development leader currently serving as Senior Director of Innovation & Venture Partnerships at Siemens Healthineers ( https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/ ), where he is charged with forging strategic collaborations, identifying new venture opportunities and accelerating trans…

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154. No Trees Were Harmed: Symmetry Wood's Gabe Tavas on Growing Wood from Waste 51:47

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Karl and Erum sit down with Gabe Tavas, CEO and co-founder of Symmetry Wood, who is pioneering a revolutionary approach to wood production. Gabe shares his journey from design student to bio-innovator, inspired by his time volunteering in rural Ecuador where he witnessed the devastating impact of plastic waste. His company has developed Pyrus, the …

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When The Flu Changes Everything - Shari and Bill Hall’s Story of Hope and Recovery 39:40

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Send us a text Shari and Bill Hall ( https://familiesfightingflu.org/family-story/the-hall-family/ ) are a really remarkable couple whose story shines a light on just how far-reaching the effects of influenza can be — not only for the person who gets sick, but for the loved ones who care for them. What began as an ordinary illness became a life-cha…

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Dr. Adnan Masood, Ph.D. - Chief AI Architect, UST - AI, Quantum Computing And Future Digital Innovations 1:06:37

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Send us a text Dr. Adnan Masood, Ph.D. ( https://medium.com/@adnanmasood ) is Chief AI Architect at UST ( https://www.ust.com/ ), the giant global digital transformation solutions company. Dr. Masood brings over two decades of leadership in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale system architecture, bridging cutting-edge academi…

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Ariel Garten - Co-Founder, MUSE by InterAxon - Non-Invasive Neurotechnology To Advance Human Health 37:49

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Send us a text Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, innovator, and entrepreneur whose driving purpose is to empower and help others overcome mental obstacles in order to live healthy, happy lives and reach their maximum potential, by harnessing real-time brain data to improve focus, relaxation, and meditation. Ariel is Co-Founder of InteraXon, the mak…

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153. Ghosts of Biotech Past: Veronica Breckenridge’s Playbook for Smarter Scaling 1:02:57

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In this Halloween-themed episode, Veronica Breckenridge from First Bite returns to discuss her eye-opening "Industrial Bio-Manufacturing Graveyard Report." Drawing from her experience scaling companies like Apple and Tesla, Veronica reveals why 80% of bio-manufacturing startups fail—and it's not because of bad science. The conversation explores cri…

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Dr. Fred Grossman - President and Chief Medical Officer, Coya Therapeutics - Multi-Modality Treg Therapies For Neurodegenerative Diseases 42:43

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Send us a text Dr. Fred Grossman, D.O., FAPA is President and Chief Medical Officer of Coya Therapeutics ( https://coyatherapeutics.com/ ), a clinical-stage company focused on developing multi-modality, Regulatory T Cell (Treg) therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Coya has already developed strong proof of concept data in Amyotrophic Lateral S…

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Douglas Leech - CEO, Ascension Recovery Services - Fully Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers 1:26:19

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Send us a text Douglas Leech is Founder and CEO of Ascension Recovery Services ( https://www.ascensionrs.com/ ), an organization focused on developing and managing comprehensive, fully integrated behavioral health systems, treating Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental illness across the full continuum of care. Mr. Leech has a B.S. degree…

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Yael Elish - CEO/Founder, StuffThatWorks - OpenStuff / Patient-Powered AI Health Search 44:20

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Send us a text Yael Elish is CEO and Founder of StuffThatWorks (https://www.stuffthatworks.health/open-stuff), a company that offers an online platform where people suffering from chronic diseases can share information to learn which treatments work best for their specific condition, based on the experience of their peers combined with a smart, AI-…

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152. Crystals in the Cosmos: Varda Rewrites Drug Formulation in Microgravity 41:00

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In this episode, we explore how Varda Space Industries is pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity with Chief Strategy Officer Michael Riley and Chief Science Officer Adrian Radocea. The team discusses how removing gravity from the crystallization process enables better drug formulations—creating more stable, bioavailable medicines t…

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Joel Krikston - Managing Director Venture Investments, Merck Global Health Innovation Fund / Co-Founder, MSD Idea Studios - Investments To Improve Patients' Lives 57:21

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Send us a text Joel Krikston is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in venture investments and strategic innovation within the healthcare sector. Joel currently serves as Managing Director Venture Investments Merck Global Health Innovation Fund ( https://www.merckghifund.com/?profile=joel-krikston ) and Co-Founder of MSD Idea Studios ( h…

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Dr. Théau Peronnin, Ph.D. - CEO, Alice & Bob - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing 50:37

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Send us a text Dr. Théau Peronnin, Ph.D. is a physicist by training and a visionary leader in the field of quantum computing. After earning his master’s degree from École Polytechnique in Paris and completing his PhD in quantum physics at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Dr. Peronnin embarked on a mission to tackle one of the greatest technologica…

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Xaque Gruber - Director / Writer, Sallywood - Rewriting the Script on Age and Art 41:10

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Send us a text Xaque Gruber ( https://www.xaquegruber.com/ ) is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and artist. Xaque is the writer and director of the hit independent film Sallywood ( https://sallywoodmovie.com/ ) — a touching, funny and deeply insightful look at the career of actress Sally Kirkland ( https://www.sallykirkland.com/ ), as well as cu…

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Karen Mayer Cunningham - Founder & CEO, Special Education Academy - Transforming Special Education 55:22

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Send us a text Karen Mayer Cunningham is a nationally recognized leader in special education advocacy and the Founder and CEO of the Special Education Academy ( https://specialeducationacademy.com/ ), an organization dedicated to empowering parents to navigate the complex world of special education with clarity, confidence, and purpose. After confr…

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Edward You - EHY Consulting LLC - fmr. Supervisory Special Agent, FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate - Safeguarding Science, Innovation And The Bioeconomy 56:19

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Send us a text Edward You is recently coming off an amazing career at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where most recently he served in roles as Supervisory Special Agent, National Counterintelligence Task Force, Counterintelligence Division, as well as a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate. …

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151. Report on Reports: Cash Flow, Carbon, and the Bioeconomy 49:23

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In this episode, Erum and Karl unpack six major reports that define the current state of synthetic biology and the bioeconomy. From investment trends to national security concerns, from manufacturing failures to trillion-dollar opportunities, these reports paint a complex picture of an industry at a critical turning point. Grow Everything brings th…

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Christian Maugee - PhD Candidate, University Of Florida - From Patient To Genetics Research Pioneer 38:07

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Send us a text Christian Maugee is a PhD Candidate at the University of Florida, in Genetics and Genomics ( http://www.vulpelab.net/graduate-and-undergrad-students.html ), where his research explores how gene expression differs in the hearts of individuals with Friedrich’s Ataxia (FA), a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease. His work could l…

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Kenneth Russell DeGraff - Fellow, Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School - Policy, People And The Planet's Future 1:11:52

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Send us a text Kenneth Russell DeGraff ( https://www.russelldegraff.com/ ) is a Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School ( https://shorensteincenter.org/person/k-russell-degraff/ ), where he focuses on the challenges American voters face in understanding how legislation in Congress affects them, and h…

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Dr. Douglas G. Adler, MD - Director, Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, AdventHealth Porter - Leading The Transluminal Medicine Revolution 1:09:22

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Send us a text Dr. Douglas G. Adler, MD, F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F., F.A.S.G.E. ( https://douglasgadler.com/ ) is Director of the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, AdventHealth Porter in Denver, Colorado ( https://www.adventhealth.com/find-doctor/doctor/douglas-adler-md-1891748687 ). Dr. Adler is also the Editor-in-Chief of Gastrointestinal Endosc…