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Hello, everyone and welcome to Write Your Narrative. I’m your host, Pascal D. With more than a decade of experience in supporting and documenting local artists, I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you. Each week, I’ll be engaging in conversations with graffiti writers, muralists, art curators, gallery owners, and all the creative minds shaping the South Florida street art scene. Don’t miss out on these fantastic conversations!
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A podcast for HBO's The Last of Us. Hosted by Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D. & Tosin Onafowokan.
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Careers in Discovery is your window into the world of Pharma & Biotech. Featuring interviews each week with leaders in Drug Discovery and R&D, you’ll learn about the careers of these influential figures, the work they are doing, how they got to where they are and what advice they’d give their younger selves. Brought to you by Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs. Connect with us at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/singular-biotech/ www.singular-biotech.com
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Our guest this week, Lara Campana is SVP of Research & Translational Science and a co-founder of Resolution Therapeutics, a company developing regenerative macrophage therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Lara shares her journey from medical Biotechnology student in Milan to Biotech executive in …
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Alexandra Seda, aka Miss Lushy, is a muralist, sign artist, graphic designer, and mixed media illustrator, makingher a colorful art influence in Miami with a keen eye for detail. Raised in Miami, she became fascinated by the city’s livelyhip hop culture and the emerging urban art scene. Her profound love for street art grew from admiration to activ…
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After nearly two decades at GSK, Pascal Lestrate took a leap into Biotech, joining Vicebio as Chief Preclinical Science Officer. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Pascal shares how the shift from big pharma to early-stage Biotech gave him a chance to return to hands-on science - and start with a blank page. We explore the pioneering work Vic…
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Send us a text Join Dwayne, Tosin & Andy in this super-sized episode, as they break down not only the exciting final episode of The Last of Us's second season-- what they liked, what they felt was a cop-out and confusing, but also their impressions of the season as a whole, and where they see the rest of the series going. Check out Vault 33: A Fall…
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From New Delhi to Kentucky to Biotech founder, Lalit Sharma’s journey into drug discovery has been one of relentless learning and ambition. In this episode, Lalit shares how his love for chemistry led him from a PhD in organic synthesis to leading cutting-edge drug discovery programs that reached clinical trials. Now the founder and CEO of a stealt…
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Send us a text Join Dwayne, Tosin & Andrew as we break down the penultimate episode of the season, and, honestly, one of the best episodes in the series. We discuss the cycle of violence and how Joel rises above it, why Ellie is absolutely hell-bent for Abby, and how we predict the entire series will end. Check out Vault 33: A Fallout Podcast!…
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Known as 'The Miracle Ghost' (TMG), AES is a Miami artist who has gained recognition in the underground art scene through his graffiti that features a unique character. His artwork focuses on examining and interpreting the "Zeitgeist", sharing his spiritual journey through the fleeting nature of human life. TMG's kind and optimistic ghostly figure …
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jelena Aleksic, a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and director at SparkBio. Jelena shares her fascinating journey from genetics researcher to founder and start-up builder, including the lessons she learned from creating seven businesses across life sciences, tech, and even live entertain…
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Send us a text This week, Dwayne, Tosin & Andy trek to the hospital with Ellie, Dina (& Jesse!) (& not Shimmer 😔). Along the way, we ponder whether Joel's fate was disproportionate to his actions, why the series chose to introduce spores now, if Jesse's rescue was necessary, and... between Ellie and Dina, who's Han Solo and who's Princess Leia? Che…
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After nearly two decades in big pharma, Lars van der Veen made the leap to entrepreneurship, co-founding iOnctura, a clinical-stage Biotech developing low-disruption therapies that target the tumour-stroma crosstalk to improve patient outcomes in cancer. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Lars shares his journey from medicinal chemist to Biot…
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Send us a text Dwayne, Tosin & Andy travel to Seattle this week for "Day One", as we ponder the futility of tribal war, the religious philosophy behind the Seraphites, the ready access to feminine products after the apocalypse, and... where's Shimmer?!! The Last of Us TV Show's Ratings Plummet Following Joel's Demise Check out Vault 33: A Fallout P…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Juozas Gordevicius, founder of VUGENE, a bioinformatics company making complex multi-omics data analysis accessible to scientists across academia and industry. Juozas joined us to talk about his unconventional journey from computer science into the world of life sciences, how a chance meeti…
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Send us a text This week, Dwayne, Tosin & Andy set out with Ellie & Dina away from Jackson, and off to Seattle to track down the Wolves. Join us as we discuss the importance of Gail to the community, who the mysterious acolytes of "the Prophet" are, why the Wolves are so brutal, and much, much more! Check out Vault 33: A Fallout Podcast!…
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Phillip Dunlap, who was born in Mason City, Iowa, currently leads the Cultural Division of Broward County. This local arts agency is responsible for managing the county's arts funding via grants, public art initiatives, and educational programs in the arts. Before taking on this role in April 2019, he spent 12 years as the Director of Education and…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Mirko Buchholz, Co-founder and Managing Director at PerioTrap Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech company on a mission to revolutionize oral health by tackling one of the most widespread and underestimated diseases in the world - periodontitis. Mirko shares how a passion for chemistry and biology spar…
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Send us a text We can't even begin to describe this episode without MAJOR SPOILERS! Needless to say, go watch S02 E02 "Through the Valley", and come back to hear Dwayne, Tosin & Andy discuss what will surely go down as one of the most memorable episodes of television ever! Check out Vault 33: A Fallout Podcast!…
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Renda's artistic expression is deeply rooted in his background as a Spoken Word and Slam Poet, with a central theme that highlights the transformative power of words, serving as a reminder that we can "write things into existence." Since his debut mural in Wynwood during Art Basel 2014, he has completed over 500 murals across 9 countries, showcasin…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Tom meets with Annelise Vuidepot, Chief Technology Officer and UK Site Head at Immunocore, one of the UK’s most successful Biotech companies. Annelise was there on day one in 2000, when Immunocore spun out from Oxford University, and she’s been at the heart of the company’s pioneering work in T-cell receptor…
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Send us a text This week, Dwayne, Tosin & Andy discuss the first episode of season two, "Future Days". We discover new elements (apparently) not covered in the game, ask what the big picture goals are for Joel & Ellie, discuss the infrastructure & worldbuilding behind the town of Jackson, and what waits for us when the Fireflies and the ever-evolvi…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Robert Fletcher, co-founder and CEO of Nanolyx, a company developing sustainable antimicrobial technologies that could help solve one of the world’s biggest challenges: antimicrobial resistance. Robert shares his unconventional path into Biotech - from working every entry-level job under th…
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Send us a text Hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan (of Violent Delights & Vault 33 podcasts) welcome listeners back to The Last of Us Part II, and explore their relationship to this season's story, and what they hope to see in the season ahead. ‘The Last of Us’ Co-Creator: This Is Our ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Season RECAPS The…
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Meet Alessandra, known as Alessi, a 27-year-old visual artist from Peru who has made Miami her home. With a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Art History, she brings her expertise to life as a tour guide at the renowned Wynwood Walls, where she enthusiastically shares her deep appreciation and insights into street art with visitors who come to exp…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Søren Bregenholt, CEO of Alligator Bioscience, a company developing tumour-directed immunotherapies to treat aggressive cancers such as pancreatic cancer. Søren shares his journey from academic immunologist to biotech CEO, including pivotal moments in his career - from his experiences at the …
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma meets with Chelsea Trengrove, CEO & co-founder of Neoclease, a start-up pioneering AI-designed, gene-specific editors that aim to overcome the safety, specificity, and scalability challenges of CRISPR-based therapies. Chelsea shares how her lifelong fascination with the brain and a PhD in neuroscience e…
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John Dominé, a New York-based photographer, is well-known for his series “My Street Art Opera,” which highlights street art from his journeys. In this series, Dominé skillfully captures and reimagines street art, providing a distinctive perspective on urban creativity. His work serves not only to document these artistic pieces but also to honor the…
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From a childhood hospital bed to the founding of her own Biotech company, Ulrika Norin’s journey into drug discovery has been anything but conventional. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we speak with the founder and CEO of Serendo Therapeutics about her mission to transform treatment for autoimmune disease - starting with a breakthrough she…
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What happens when a scientist trained in immunology finds herself leading biology at a cutting-edge mRNA Biotech? In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we sit down with Manuela Zonca, VP of Biology at NeoVac, to find out. Manuela shares her fascinating career journey across Europe - from academia in Spain and France to Biotech leadership in the …
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jostein Dahle, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Wave Therapeutics. Jostein has spent over two decades in radionuclide therapy, taking discoveries from the lab to patients. Now, he's developing a new treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and challenging brain cancers, using ta…
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Karin Conde-Knape, Senior Vice President of Global Drug Discovery at Novo Nordisk. Karin’s career has taken her from a PhD in cardiovascular science to leadership roles in big pharma, business development, and drug discovery. Now, she oversees early-stage research, external innovation, and portfoli…
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David Louf, aka Mr. June, began his creative journey as a breakdancer in the 1980's before immersing himself in graffiti in 1985 in the south of the Netherlands. With over 15 years as a graphic designer, Mr. June eventually decided to focus solely on his art, merging his skills in design, graffiti, and muralism into a singular artistic vision. His …
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we welcome back Dave Hallett, now Chief Scientific Officer at Recursion, following the recent merger with Exscientia. The last five years have been transformative for Dave, from leading AI-driven drug discovery at Exscientia to navigating one of Biotech’s biggest IPOs and stepping into the CEO role in a challengin…
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Muta is a visual artist and muralist of Hispanic Americandescent, currently living in Miami, Florida. He is well known for his work in portraiture, as well as experimental and commercial art. Muta frequently engages with various public and cultural movements throughout North and Latin America, leveraging the influence of street art online. His appr…
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This week on Careers in Discovery, Emma sits down with Mikko Turunen, founder and CSO of RNatives, a company pioneering RNA activation for therapeutic use. Mikko’s journey has taken him from academia to Biotech entrepreneurship, with more than 25 years in gene therapy. He shares the story behind RNatives, the challenges of launching a company in a …
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This week on Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Josef Christensen, Chief Operating Officer at ImmuneAGE Bio. Josef started out in academia, completing a PhD at Harvard Stem Cell Institute, before moving into consulting, venture capital, pharma, and Biotech startups. Now, he’s leading efforts to rejuvenate the immune system and combat age-relat…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Tom sits down with Dominique Verhelle, Co-Founder, President and CEO of NextRNA Therapeutics, a company pioneering the use of long non-coding RNAs in drug discovery. Dominique takes us through her unconventional journey - from aspiring flight attendant to Biotech entrepreneur - sharing the pivotal moments th…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Christian Schroeter, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Topas Therapeutics. Christian’s work focuses on developing immune tolerance therapies for autoimmune diseases, using nanoparticle technology to retrain the immune system. With Topas recently completing a Phase 2a trial in c…
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Dias was born in Bogotá, Colombia, but he spent his childhood in Miami, surrounded by a highly creative family. He became interested in graffiti during middle school in Kendall, where many of his friends were into breakdancing and tagging. He drew inspiration from the graffiti section in the back of Source magazine, dedicating time to studying and …
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Theonie Anastassiadis, Prologue Medicines
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Theonie Anastassiadis, Senior Principal at Flagship Pioneering and Founding President of Prologue Medicines. Theonie’s work is all about uncovering ground-breaking biology and turning it into transformative Biotech companies. She shares her journey from academia to venture creation, her exp…
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On this episode of Careers in Discovery, we spoke with Riccardo Panella, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Resalis Therapeutics, and Associate Professor at the Center of RNA Medicine in Copenhagen. Riccardo shared his journey from academia to Biotech entrepreneurship, discussing how a serendipitous discovery during his postdoctoral research a…
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Marcus Borges aka Grabster, is a creative force born in Brazil and shaped by the bustling energy of New York, later cultivating his artistic style in South Florida. His art, characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic forms, reflects years of independent exploration and a rich cultural background. With a keen eye for detail, his work features geome…
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we spoke with Graham Dempsey, CSO of Quiver Bioscience, to talk about his journey from a passion for sports medicine to leading a company at the cutting edge of neuroscience drug discovery. Graham shared how Quiver is combining stem cell models, optogenetics, and AI to study brain diseases at an unprecedented scal…
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we sat down with Marco Schmidt, CSO of biotx.ai, to talk about AI, Biotech, and the future of drug discovery. Marco’s career has taken him from Biochemistry to Biotech start-ups, where he’s using causal inference to reshape clinical trials and drug development. We explored the evolution of AI in science, the rise …
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Tommi Kainu, Chairman of GlyProVac, a Biotech developing bacterial vaccines with the potential to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Tommi’s career has taken him from medicine and research to consulting at BCG and leadership roles in Biotech. He shared insights on GlyProVac’s work, why commercial thi…
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This week, Emma spoke with Martijn Van De Bunt, Chief Scientific Officer at Cytoki Pharma, a pioneering Biotech in Denmark developing IL-22-based therapies for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease. Martijn shared insights from his journey from medicine and academia to leading a lean, globally connected Biotech team advancing tra…
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Jordi Carreras-Puigvert, Phenaros Pharmaceuticals
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This week, we welcomed Jordi Carreras-Puigvert, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Phenaros, a Swedish company revolutionising drug discovery at the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences. Jordi shared his journey from personal tragedy inspiring a career in science, to leading a cutting-edge platform combining high-conten…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma sits down with Henri Huttunen, Chief Scientific Officer at Herantis Pharma, a Finnish biotech developing ground-breaking therapies for Parkinson’s and related neurodegenerative diseases. Henri shares the exciting progress on their next-generation molecule that crosses the blood-brain barrier and their i…
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In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Arvid Söderhall, the first employee and project lead at Empros Pharma, as he shares his unique journey from physicist to biotech innovator. Arvid unveils the vision behind Empros Pharma’s pioneering work to combat obesity with a pharmaceutical approach to gastric bypass surgery. Emma and Ar…
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Patrice Moretti, also known as Smog One, was born in Franceand raised in Paris, where he discovered his passion for drawing at the age of four. In the early 80s, when he was just 13, his family moved to Florida, where he encountered the vibrant Hip Hop culture and the exciting world of graffiti.As he progressed in his artistic journey, Smog develop…
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Jonas Dyhrfjeld-Johnsen, Acousia Therapeutics
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This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jonas Dyhrfjeld-Johnsen, Chief Development Officer and Managing Director at Acousia Therapeutics, a company developing innovative therapies to preserve and restore hearing. Jonas shares his journey from academic Biophysics to Biotech leadership, reflecting on the importance of adaptability and cont…
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Could microglia hold the key to treating neurodegenerative diseases? This week on Careers in Discovery, Emma Hobbs is with David Gray, Chief Scientific Officer at Vigil Neuroscience, who is pioneering new approaches to harness the brain’s immune system. David shares his unique career journey, from aspiring author to leading drug discovery programs …
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