Best Qualio Podcasts (2025)

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The language of life with Nora Khaldi, founder & CEO of Nuritas 33:58

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Nora Khaldi is a mathematician with a Ph.D. in Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics, and her years of research have focused primarily on protein evolution and comparative genomics. Throughout her career, Nora’s ambition has been to disrupt the status quo in areas that have been void of technology by introducing new ways of thinking, big data, and…

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Secrets of life science marketing with Elizabeth Chabe, CEO of High Touch Group 30:24

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On today’s episode, we’re changing course a little. Instead of interviewing a life science company leader, we’re speaking to someone who empowers them and helps their companies to grow! Elizabeth Chabe is the CEO of High Touch Group, a marketing consultancy firm specializing in life science clients. Her science marketing playbook, The Giant’s Ladde…

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Guiding medical devices to market with Navin Dewagan, CEO of Digital Health Solutions 24:46

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Today we’re excited to welcome Navin Dewagan, the CEO of Boston-based Digital Health Solutions. Digital Health Solutions acts as the innovation partner for medical device and healthcare firms. Navin and his team help healthcare solution providers accelerate their medical products to market by leveraging years of domain expertise in IoT and cloud de…

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Labor of love with Laurie & John Masiello, co-founders of Predictive Monitor 25:52

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Today, we're thrilled to talk to husband-and-wife dream team, Laurie & John Masiello. The Masiellos have been launching and scaling life science companies together since 1984. After merging their first company, Masy BioServices, with a North Carolina CDMO in 2021, the Masiellos struck again, forming Predictive Monitor in 2022. Their debut product, …

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Rural India to Silicon Valley: an entrepreneur's journey with Mohan Uttarwar, co-founder & CEO of 1Cell.AI 29:38

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Today we’re talking to Mohan Uttarwar, an accomplished entrepreneur and innovator with extensive expertise in life sciences and precision diagnostics, as he walks us through his fascinating journey from an Indian village without electricity to the bleeding edge of Silicon Valley tech innovation. Mohan's work focuses on addressing unmet needs in onc…

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The magic formula of population-based predictive analytics with Dr. Terrance Govender, VP of Medical Affairs at ClinIntell 18:16

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Today on From Lab To Launch, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Terrance Govender, the VP of Medical Affairs at ClinIntell. ClinIntell, based in Tampa, Florida, supports healthcare executives and leaders in accurately capturing the true severity of their inpatient population using population-based predictive analytics. The results for their customers? Mo…

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The proof is in the protein with Dr. Jonathan Usuka, CEO of Sapient 16:44

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If you’ve been following From Lab to Launch for a while, you may remember a previous conversation with Sapient’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Mo Jain, a couple years back. We’re thrilled to build on that conversation with Dr. Jonathan Usuka, the CEO of Sapient. Sapient is one of the largest capacity biomarker discovery labs in the world, and their…

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Building the world of life science AI with Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare & Lifesciences Growth at Nebius AI 26:17

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In this episode, Meg speaks to Ilya Burkov, the Global Head of Healthcare & Lifesciences Growth at Nebius AI. Nebius AI’s goal is simple: to provide the cloud infrastructure that will be the groundwork of the AI revolution we can all see happening in front of us. Nebius’ suite of tools helps life science companies gather data and then train, fine-t…

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3D printing medical devices with John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication 20:25

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When we think of medical devices and how they’re built, 3D printing isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But Boston Micro Fabrication is at the cutting edge of an exciting development in how life-saving devices are prototyped and created. With the news that the FDA is pivoting away from animal testing towards 3D organoids, and with…

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Stopping the bleeding with Dr. Francesco Viola, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, HemoSonics 18:10

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If you’ve ever seen a medical drama, you know how intense it gets when a patient is bleeding and doctors have to act fast. But in real life, understanding why someone is bleeding—and how best to stop it—isn’t always straightforward. That’s where Dr. Francesco Viola’s work at HemoSonics comes in. HemoSonics provides a solution for doctors to get a c…

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Developing the undevelopable with Dave Miller, Chief Science Officer at AustinPx 44:02

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As complexity in pharmaceutical development reaches new heights — especially with over 60% of recent FDA novel molecular entities falling outside traditional drug design rules — the need for advanced formulation and manufacturing strategies has never been greater. Precision medicine is no longer a future goal; it’s a present necessity. And that’s e…

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Unlocking cell secrets with Julien Bradley, CEO of Axion BioSystems 22:57

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Understanding how cells interact is a critical cornerstone of modern life science, and Axion BioSystems is right at the confluence of live-cell analysis and next-generation technology. Axion’s Maestro and Multiwell products are helping to unlock the secrets of cellular behavior and allow the tracking of the health and function of thousands of cells…

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Hunting the perfect molecule with Dr. James Field, CEO of LabGenius Therapeutics 23:17

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Today we’re heading across the Atlantic to speak to Dr. James Field, CEO of London-based LabGenius Therapeutics. LabGenius has a really exciting mission. James and his team of 60 scientists and engineers believe in the powerful combination of human and artificial intelligence, and are pioneering an ML-driven protein engineering platform - EVA - tha…

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Special episode! Digging into Qualio's 2025 quality trends report 15:53

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We made a bonus episode of From Lab To Launch to mark a special occasion: the launch of Qualio's fourth annual life science quality trends report in March 2025. Our very own Kat and Clive dug into the report and its fascinating findings to see how life science quality teams are spending their time, what they're planning for 2025, and what headaches…

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Mind the gap! Advancing transplantation with Tina Liedtky, President of the Transplant Diagnostics Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific 20:06

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As the organ transplant list continues to grow, experts in the transplant diagnostics industry are looking for ways to address the supply and demand challenges within the field. New tactics, like retransplantation and xenotransplantation, and new testing methods, such as HLA testing and transplant diagnostics, are being explored to boost transplant…

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The predictive power of biomarkers with Mark Roskey, CSO of Quanterix 16:55

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As more preventative approaches to health are set to take center stage, some diseases can’t be prevented but can be managed more proactively. Blood-based biomarkers, such as p-tau217, hold great promise for earlier, more proactive detection and monitoring of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and it’s here that Quanterix plays a critical role. Their Sim…

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Advancing Pathology using AI with Joseph Mossel Co-founder & CEO of Ibex 28:37

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In this episode of From Lab to Launch by Qualio we interview Joseph Mossel, CEO and co-founder of Ibex Medical Analytics. Joseph shares his journey from computer science to leading a transformative AI-driven company in pathology. Founded in 2016, Ibex aims to provide accurate, timely, and personalized cancer diagnoses using AI technology. Joseph di…

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The future of clinical trials with Sarah Englert, Senior Director of Innovation & Program Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific 25:45

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Earlier this year, Thermo Fisher Scientific opened its first clinical trial Innovation Lab in Center Valley, Pa., designed to foster a culture of collaboration by providing a dedicated space for industry partners to come together, share ideas and co-create solutions for the industry’s biggest challenges. The global clinical trial market was valued …

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The future of protein manufacturing with Kerry Love, co-founder of Sunflower Therapeutics 19:55

1y ago19:55

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Today we welcome Kerry Love, the co-founder of Massachusetts-based (and wonderfully named) Sunflower Therapeutics. Established in 2018, Sunflower is dedicated to advancing biologic medicines and enhancing global vaccine accessibility through cutting-edge protein manufacturing technologies. As a women-owned organization, Sunflower has a stellar team…

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Revolutionizing kidney health with Salvatore Viscomi, CEO of Carna Health 25:38

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Carna Health is focused on applying technology to revolutionize kidney care by unlocking the early detection and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They provide clinical-grade software as medical devices that deliver instant health metrics, such as creatinine, eGFR, and uACR levels, from small patient samples. Their platform integrates wit…

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Pioneering in Genetic Research with Dr. Jonathan Hill of Wasatch Biolabs 29:47

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Dr. Jonathan Hill, VP of Science and Technology and co-founder of Wasatch Biolabs joins the podcast today to talk about the future of genetic testing technology. Dr. Hill shares his journey in genetics, starting from his undergraduate days to co-founding multiple biotech companies. They discuss the cutting-edge genomic and bioinformatic methods bei…

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Sepsis Detection Made Rapid and Accurate with Dr. Rolland Carlson CEO of Immunexpress 28:34

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Join us with guest Dr. Rolland Carlson, CEO of Immunexpress to talk about the transformative work happening in sepsis diagnosis. Dr. Carlson discusses the importance of rapid sepsis diagnosis. The episode covers challenges faced during product development, regulatory achievements, and future plans for sepsis diagnostics. Dr. Carlson also shares adv…

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Continuing Early Cancer Detection with David Suhy Co-founder of Earli 29:34

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In this episode we bring David Suhy, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Earli back to the podcast. David shares the heartfelt founding story of Earli, the company's mission to make cancer a benign experience by catching it early, and their unique approach utilizing synthetic promoters for early cancer detection and treatment. He discusses c…

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Innovative Approaches to Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment with Dr. Joshua Lee 32:29

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This episode we're joined by Dr. Joshua Lee, a clinician, researcher, and professor specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Dr. Lee discusses his extensive research on medications such as naltrexone and buprenorphine, their significance in treating substance use disorders, and the transformative pot…

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Combatting the Opioid Crisis with Technology with Justin Zenanko CEO of SynerFuse 21:10

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In this episode we're joined by Justin Zenanko, CEO and co-founder of SynerFuse to discuss groundbreaking technique combining spinal fusion and direct nerve stimulation to treat chronic low back pain, aiming to eliminate the need for postoperative opioids. Justin delves into the inspiration behind the technology, its clinical results, and the compa…

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Epilepsy Breakthroughs and Beyond with Jason Tardio and Toshiya Nishi from Ovid Therapeutics 23:58

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**UPDATE** Since this episode was recorded, Takeda announced the results of the phase 3 soticlestat trials, which did not meet their primary endpoints. We welcome Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardio from Ovid Therapeutics. Dr. Nishi, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, discusses his role in the development of soticlestat and ongoing …

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Pioneering Viral Diagnostics with Dr. Nigel McCracken COO of Virax Biolabs 26:07

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Join us as we discuss viral diagnostics and pharmacology with Dr. Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer of Virax Biolabs. Dr. McCracken shares his expertise in drug development, focusing on oncology and infectious diseases, and discusses the company's pioneering work in detecting immune responses and diagnosing viral diseases. The conversation c…

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Lowering Anxiety using Smart Weight Technology with Marna Pacheco Founder of CapeAble Weighted Products 22:37

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Join us in this inspiring episode of From Lab to Launch as we sit down with Marna Pacheco, the innovative founder of CapeAble Weighted Products. Marna turned a personal challenge into a pioneering enterprise that integrates fashion with function, providing therapeutic weighted products to those in need, from individuals with autism to medical patie…

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Transforming Neuropsychiatric Therapeutics with Dr. Sam Clark, CEO of Terran Biosciences 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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This episode of the From Lab to Launch podcast, brought to you by Qualio, features Dr. Sam Clark, CEO of Terran Biosciences. With a background in neurosciences from MIT and an MD and PhD from Columbia University, Dr. Clark shares his journey from academia to leading a pioneering company in neuropsychiatric therapeutics. He discusses the challenges …

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Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases with Rob Etherington, CEO of Clene Nanomedicine 26:09

1+ y ago26:09

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Listen in on our conversation with Rob Etherington, CEO of Clene Nanomedicine, a company pioneering nanotherapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's. Rob discusses Clene's unique approach to improve mitochondrial function through a novel nanotherapeutic called CNM-au8, which has shown promising outcomes …

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Saving Lives by Cancer Prediction and Detection with Dan Lunz, CEO of Previse 25:17

2y ago25:17

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Today we interview with Dan Lunz, co-founder and CEO of Previse, an innovative medical solutions company specializing in cancer prevention and early detection. Lunz talks about his journey from being a Marine to leading a pioneering medical company. He discusses the scientific technology behind Previse, which started out as research for predicting …

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The Power of Effective Writing in the Life Sciences Industry with Pam Hurley, Founder of Hurley Write 22:59

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In this episode we welcome Pam Hurley, the founder and president of Hurley Write Inc., who specializes in professional writing and communication training. Pam discusses how proper writing can lead to more effective professional communication in life sciences, and how precision and confidence in writing can help professionals achieve their goals. Sh…

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Advancing Cancer Diagnostics with Mark McDonough, CEO of Chromacode 20:35

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In this episode we interview Mark McDonough, the CEO of ChromaCode. The episode explores McDonough's journey to ChromaCode, from his early career as a naval officer to his roles at various medical and diagnostic companies. Under McDonough's leadership, ChromaCode has excelled in creating a high-definition PCR platform which enables fast, accurate, …

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Unlocking Longevity using ESS60 with Chris Burres Co-Founder of MyVitalC 27:15

2y ago27:15

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Join us as we dive into the world of groundbreaking scientific discovery with Chris Burres, a renowned Chief Scientist. In this episode, Chris unveils the mysteries of a unique, soccer ball-shaped molecule that could be the key to unlocking secrets of health and longevity. Discover how this extraordinary molecule, small enough to hold any atom from…

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Innovative Lab Spaces and Cleanrooms on Demand with Azzur Group's Ravi Samavedam 18:05

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In this episode of "From Lab to Launch" by Qualio, Meg welcomes Ravi Samavedam, the Chief Innovation Officer of Azzur Group. With over two decades of experience as a seasoned biochemical engineer, Ravi is a driving force behind Azzur's groundbreaking approach to lab spaces and cleanrooms. Discussion Highlights: Ravi delves into Azzur Group's evolut…

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Transforming Healthcare Access: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Data with Particle Health's Troy Bannister 23:21

2y ago23:21

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In this episode, Meg is joined by Troy Bannister, the co-founder and chief strategy officer at Particle Health. Particle Health is a company revolutionizing the accessibility, sharing, and utilization of healthcare data to simplify navigation for patients and healthcare providers. Troy shares his inspiration behind starting Particle Health and dive…

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Navigating Talent Management Challenges in Life Sciences with Darwin Shurig CEO of Surig Solutions, Inc. 35:22

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In this podcast episode, host Meg interviews Darwin Shurig, the founder and CEO of Shurig Solutions, Inc. (SSI), a talent management and executive recruiting firm. Darwin is a seasoned entrepreneur and talent management expert who has built a successful firm partnering with clients to fulfill their talent needs and strategically support initiatives…

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Eliminating Misdiagnosis of Sepsis with Greg Bullington, CEO of Magnolia Medical Technologies 26:06

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Sepsis is often misdiagnosed, with approximately 40% of positive sepsis blood tests being incorrect. This leads to patients receiving unnecessary treatments, extended hospital stays, and risks associated with inaccurate diagnoses. In this episode, Greg Bullington CEO of Magnolia Medical Technologies discusses the mission and innovations of Magnolia…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare Supply Chains with Luká Yancopoulos, CEO of Grapevine Technologies 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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In this episode of "From Lab to Launch" by Qualio, host Meg welcomes Luca Yancopoulos, the CEO of Grapevine Technologies. Grapevine Technologies is a platform that revolutionizes the healthcare supply chain by connecting buyers with trusted wholesale suppliers, offering lower prices and a seamless online ordering process. Luca's passion for improvi…

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Regulatory and quality expertise for solving customer problems with David R. Schoneker from Black Diamond Regulatory Consulting 1:03:28

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On the podcast today we have David Schoneker who is currently the President of Black Diamond Regulatory Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in providing regulatory and quality consulting for the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food and related industries. The firm provides expert advice for difficult problems and training on excipient an…

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The Moneyball for Injuries with Dr. Phil Wagner CEO & Founder of Sparta Science 19:23

2+ y ago19:23

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Dr. Phil Wagner is the CEO & Founder of Sparta Science, a Movement Health Intelligence company dedicated to helping the world move better. Founded in 2014, Sparta Science applies modern data science techniques that advance industry best practices and optimize how organizations assess, understand, and improve health & well-being. With 4 patents, sev…

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Treating Cancer using Targeted Radiotherapeutics with Jack Hoppin and John Babich of Ratio Therapeutics 27:18

2+ y ago27:18

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Today we have Dr. Jack Hoppin CEO of Ratio Therapeutics and Dr. John Babich Chief Science Officer of Ratio Therapeutics. The team at Ratio Therapeutics is developing a suite of innovative technologies to develop best-in-class targeted radiotherapeutics for the treatment of cancers. They just recently opened a 19,000-square-foot headquarters and R&D…

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Outcome-Driven Innovation® with Tony Ulwick, CEO of Strategyn 24:11

2+ y ago24:11

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Today we have Tony Ulwick on the show. Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory, the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process, and founder of strategy and innovation consulting firm, Strategyn. He has applied his ODI process at some of the world's leading companies and across nearly all industries to inform breakthrough innovat…

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Amazing biotech at high school incubators with Dr. Linnea Fletcher 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

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Dr. Linnea Fletcher is a true pioneer at bridging biotech and education. On the show she explains how high school biotech incubators got started and how others can get involved. She also shares more about the upcoming innovATEBIO conference. Dr. Fletcher she simultaneously joined the first National Science Foundation-funded National Biotechnology E…

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Tackling Aging with Dr. Carl Giordano Chief Science Officer at Rebesana 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

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Dr. Carl Giordano joins us on From Lab To Launch! Carl is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Rebesana, a company dedicated to healthy aging and longevity. After years of studying science-backed research on health and aging, orthopedic spine surgeon Carl developed a proprietary supplement to target health on a molecular level. That suppleme…

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Special Episode Welcoming New Podcast Host Meg Sinclair 14:59

2+ y ago14:59

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We're welcoming a new host to From Lab to Launch! Kelly hands the baton over to Meg Sinclair. Listen in on their conversation about all things podcasting for life sciences, quality and transitioning over the podcast. A little about our new host. Meg has over 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance across a ran…

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The physical effects of psychological trauma: with Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard 48:49

2+ y ago48:49

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Is psychological trauma really just in the mind? Research suggests it isn't. Today we’re interviewing two innovators on the front lines of life sciences and co-authors of a recent book. Dr. Lipov has been called the “Einstein of modern anesthesiology” He’s a renowned board-certified pain specialist and a huge proponent of the stellate ganglion bloc…

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Solving hypertension with Dr. Jay Shah from Aktiia 29:33

2+ y ago29:33

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Hypertension affects almost half of all American adults and over 1 billion people globally. Dr. Jay Shah is Chief Medical Officer of Aktiia, a transformative company empowering providers and patients to greatly improve the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of hypertension. Jay joined us to share how he plans to tackle this massive problem in pub…

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Pioneering Treatment of HIV with Dr. Marcus Conant CMO of American Gene Technologies 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

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Today on the show we welcome Dr. Marcus Conant, chief medical officer of American Gene Technologies. Dr. Conant was one of the first physicians to treat AIDS in San Francisco while running the inpatient dermatology service at the University of California San Francisco. Before anyone recognized the virus or understood that it was about to become a g…

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Ernie Wallerstein, Jr. CEO of Mental Health Technologies 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

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Today we’re excited to have with us Ernie Wallerstein, Jr., President and CEO of Mental Health Technologies or MHT. Ernie founded MHT back in 2018 and before that spent his career in big and startup tech companies. You can read his full bio in the show notes. Mental Health Technologies is a cloud-based platform for testing and screening patients fo…