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  • 18 minutes 53 seconds
    The Future of Synthetic Biology... Dr. John Cumbers, Founder & CEO, SynBioBeta

    This week on BioTech Nation, I speak with Dr. John Cumbers, founder and CEO of SynBioBeta, the annual synthetic biology conference. We discuss how biology, AI, and technology are transforming industries, covering tracks on human health, planetary health, and hyperscale biology. SynBioBeta 2025 will take place in San Jose, CA, from May 5 to 8.

    2 April 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 29 seconds
    Reimagining Bone Marrow Transplants... Kevin Caldwell, Co-Founder & CEO, Ossium Health

    This week on BioTech Nation, Ossium Health co-founder and CEO Kevin Caldwell shares how their breakthrough approach is changing bone marrow transplants. By cryobanking marrow from organ donors, Ossium is reducing wait times, improving access, and preparing for future emergencies. With support from BARDA and promising clinical trial results, this new system could help thousands more receive lifesaving transplants—right when they need them. 

    26 March 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 52 seconds
    When Your Immune System Attacks You... Prof. Dr. Niels Riedemann, Co-Founder & CEO, Inflarx

    This week on BioTech Nation, we explore what happens when your immune system overreacts. Professor Niels Riedemann, CEO of InflaRx, explains how the body’s defense system can sometimes cause more harm than good, leading to serious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, severe COVID-19, and lung failure. Learn how InflaRx is developing treatments to calm the immune system and why their breakthrough drug is getting attention from U.S. health agencies. 

    19 March 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 59 seconds
    Designing Healthcare for People... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores how smarter design can make healthcare easier, less stressful, and more effective. From hospitals built for patient comfort to medical apps that adapt to your needs, the way we experience healthcare is evolving. Learn how design thinking and empathy are shaping the future of medicine. 

    12 March 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 1 second
    Why One Drug Isn't Always Enough... Rich Daly, President & CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

    This week on BioTech Nation, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals CEO Rich Daly discusses the complexities of treating epilepsy and rare diseases. From the challenges of polypharmacy—where patients need multiple drugs to manage a single condition—to the hurdles of diagnosing and treating ultra-rare diseases. 

    5 March 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 47 seconds
    A Second Chance for an ALS Drug... Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder & CEO, Neuvivo

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder and CEO of Neuvivo, shares the incredible journey of an ALS drug that was once abandoned, but is now making its way toward FDA approval. After two failed phase two trials, the drug was left behind until Dr. Azhir and her team discovered a crucial mistake in the trial data. Now with new insights and groundbreaking survival results, Neuvivo is giving hope to ALS patients and exploring its potential for other neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s. 

    26 February 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 29 seconds
    The Mystery of "Dark" Proteins... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

     This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores the discovery of "dark" proteins, thousands of previously unknown proteins in the human body. Scientists believe these hidden proteins could be the key to detecting diseases earlier and developing new treatments. 

    20 February 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 27 seconds
    9 Million Samples: A New Era of Medicine... Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO, Culmination Bio

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld shares how Culmination Bio is using 9 million preserved tissue samples and decades of patient data to improve how we understand and treat diseases. From discovering patterns in cancer treatments to exploring breakthroughs in heart and autoimmune diseases, this unique approach is changing medicine.

    12 February 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 50 seconds
    Mobility: The New Vital Sign….Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses why mobility is emerging as a key indicator of health, just like heart rate or blood pressure. From wearable tech that tracks your gait to AI-powered exoskeletons and brain-computer interfaces, new innovations are transforming how we measure and maintain movement. 

    5 February 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 51 seconds
    Reprogramming the Future... Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort, Gordian Biotechnology

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort from Gordian Biotechnology share a bold new approach to fighting diseases of aging before they take hold. Instead of testing one drug at a time, their technology allows scientists to test hundreds of potential treatments at once, making drug discovery faster and more precise. This could change how we treat conditions like arthritis, heart failure, and fatty liver disease.

    29 January 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 56 seconds
    One Drug, Many Diseases??? Dr. David Fajgenbaum, UPenn School of Medicine Professor and President of Every Cure

    Not just seeking treatment for every disease, but making sure the treatments we have already developed are being used in every possible way. I speak with Dr. David Fajgenbaum (Fay-gen-baum), a Professor of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and President of Every Cure.

    22 January 2025, 4:00 pm
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