TechNation Radio Podcast

Dr Moira Gunn

TechNation Radio hosted by Dr Moira Gunn

  • 59 minutes
    Episode 654: Episode 25-48 Not to Burst Your AI Bubble

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Gary Smith, addresses the question of an AI bubble: is there one? And what will be the economic impact if it bursts? Then, CEO Martin Burns explains how Bruin Biometrics aims to prevent a potentially fatal condition affecting more than 2.5 million Americans each year.

    BTN Title: Preventing Pressure Injuries: Detecting the Invisible Signs

    Bruin Biometrics CEO, Martin Burns, talks about a new diagnostic tool being used to detect and prevent potentially fatal bedsores in their earliest stages.

    11 December 2025, 10:29 am
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 653: Episode 25-47 Rethinking Ability

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Ashley Shew, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech and author of, "Against Technoableism... Rethinking Who Needs Improvement", about how technology influences our perception of disability and whether it truly helps those it aims to support. Then, Dr. Ari Azhir, CEO of Neuvivo, discusses how her company revived a once-failed ALS drug by re-examining clinical trial data, uncovering its potential to treat Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, and Vascular Dementia.

    4 December 2025, 10:21 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 652: Episode 25-46 A Woman Of No Importance

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Sonia Purnell about her book, “A Woman of No Importance,” and the story of Virginia Hall, an American spy who operated in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, even with her wooden leg. Then, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO of Culmination Bio, discusses how medical records and biological data are being combined with technology to answer unprecedented questions in medicine.

    28 November 2025, 8:32 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 651: Episode 25-45 Building RESILIENCE

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with

    Terry Healey about "The Resilience Mindset … How Adversity Can Strengthen Individuals, Teams, and Leaders". Then Lisa Dechamps tell us how Aviado Bio is working to correct the gene driving many cases of frontotemporal dementia. And Columbia University professor Dr. Sandra Matz describes the science of psychological targeting”.

    BTN Title: Correcting Gene-based Frontotemporal Dementia

    Lisa Dechamps tell us how Aviado Bio is working to correct the gene driving many cases of frontotemporal dementia.

    20 November 2025, 7:13 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 650: Episode 25-44 To the Ends of the Earth

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with

    Dr. Neil Shubin, University of Chicago professor and author of, “Ends of the Earth”, about his experience exploring the Arctic and Antarctic in search of life, the cosmos, and our future. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech. And, Erica Dhawan, talks about how to convey respect and avoid disrespect in a digital world.

    BTN Title: Dark Proteins?

    Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech.

    12 November 2025, 1:39 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 649: Episode 25-43 You Are Smarter Than You Think !!!

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with

    You are smarter than you know - Dr. Angus Fletcher talks about Primal Intelligence, and then Dr. Derek Jantz from Tune Therapeutics explains how they aim to "tune" DNA - not just with human DNA, but stopping the Hepatitis B virus in its tracks.

    BTN Title: Tuning DNA, and Tuning Out Hepatitis B

    Dr Derek Jantz, the Chief Scientific Officer of Tune Therapeutics, explains their approach, now in advanced clinical trials for Hepatitis B.

    6 November 2025, 9:08 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 648: Episode 25-42 What are Ancient Myths Telling Us About Planet Earth ??

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Stanford University Research Scholar, Adrienne Mayor, what do ancient myths tell us about the deep history of planet earth in her book "Mythopedia". Then in biotech, Dr. Ned Swanson, the President and Chief Medical Officer of Polarity Bio, tells us about their approach to healing serious, hard-to-treat skin wounds. In early trials, it’s twice as effective as the current treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.

    30 October 2025, 9:24 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 647: Episode 25-41 Really? I have walk in Nature ???

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with University of Chicago professor, Dr. Marc Berman tells us about "Nature and the Mind   The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being." Then in biotech, Dr. Joshua Hare, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Longeveron, gives us the inside look on how they are testing the use of stem cells to treat babies born with a serious congenital heart defect.

    22 October 2025, 10:55 am
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 646: Episode 25-40 Are You Digitally Exhausted ???

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Paul Leonardi from UC Santa Barbara about “Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life”. Then a promising new approach to flu shots! Dr. Jeff Stein from Cidara Therapeutics describes their efforts, now fast-tracked by the FDA.

    16 October 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 59 minutes
    Episode 645: Episode 25-39 Who Are Scientists, Anyway???

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with MIT’s Alan Lightman talks about who scientists are in “The Shape of Wonder”, and Rob Armstrong from Artax Biopharma focuses on treating the untreatable – those 40% of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients who don't respond to current drugs. Then Dr Daniel Kraft tells us that we’re moving from Dr. Google to Dr. ChatGPT.

    9 October 2025, 8:45 pm
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    Episode 644: Episode 25-38 Reprogramming the Future

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort from Gordian Biotechnology, who are working on diseases of aging before they even appear. Then, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, Dr. Daniel Kraft, explains why mobility is the new vital sign. And Erica Dhawan, Author of Digital Body Language, tells us how to navigate the misinterpretations of digital communication.

    4 October 2025, 7:52 am
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