Karl and Erum bring on Dr. Alexander Titus, a commissioner on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, to explore the exciting and challenging intersections of biotechnology and policy. Alexander shares his experiences from his unique journey across academia, government, and industry, diving into the role of biosecurity, the potential of synthetic biology, and the emerging convergence of tech and bio. They discuss ambitious projects like de-extincting the woolly mammoth, advances in biodefense, and the impacts of AI on biotech innovation. It’s a conversation that sheds light on how cutting-edge biotech could shape the future and the necessary balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Behind the Scenes of Bureaucracy
• 00:00:30 - Democracy’s Turning Point
• 00:02:23 - A Fiery Day in Prospect Park
• 00:04:20 - How Spaces Shape Our Health
• 00:08:35 - Enter Alexander Titus: Biosecurity Visionary
• 00:10:13 - Biotech: The New Face of National Defense
• 00:15:09 - Where Tech and Policy Collide
• 00:23:10 - The Future of Biosecurity Unfolds
• 00:28:02 - Bold Science vs. Ethical Boundaries
• 00:30:24 - Robotics Meets Biotech: What’s Next?
• 00:33:29 - Hard Lessons from Cross-Industry Giants
• 00:35:49 - Innovation Clashes with Red Tape
• 00:36:11 - The Power of Expertise in Shaping Policy
• 00:42:26 - Biotech’s Hidden Environmental Risks
• 00:45:42 - The Commission’s Bold Path Forward
• 00:48:45 - Parting Thoughts: What Lies Ahead

Topics Covered: biotech, biosecurity, national security commission on emerging biotechnology, policy

Episode Links:

•  The Wild Life of Our Bodies by Robb Dunn 
•  Geerat Vermeij
•  BTO - Biological Technologies Office of DARPA
•  Bioeconomy.XYZ
•  The Nobel Turing Challenge
•  Range by David Epstein
•  NSCEB Interim Report
•  AI Safety Institute
•  The Echo Wife by Sara Gailey

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Karl and Erum sit down with Moji Karimi, co-founder of Cemvita, a company innovating in carbon conversion technology. Moji shares details of Cemvita’s journey from an ambitious vision of industrial biotechnology to solutions that turn carbon emissions into valuable products. Moji talks about the science and impact of reshaping industries like energy, mining, and aerospace, pointing out how important it is to use nature’s processes to advance sustainability. Tune in to learn about the evolving relationship between biotech and heavy industries; a future where carbon waste becomes a resource.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

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Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
• 00:00:24 - Holiday Season and Social Events
• 00:01:45 - Pop Culture Collides with Biotech
• 00:02:14 - Heartfelt Animation: The Wild Robot
• 00:04:58 - Biotech Meets Horror: The Substance
• 00:06:59 - Time Magazine’s Best Inventions in Science
• 00:08:24 - Innovations in Biotech and Mining
• 00:09:39 - Japanese Wooden Satellites and Space Elevators
• 00:12:15 - A Thrilling Space Opera: The Reality Dysfunction
• 00:13:13 - Interview Begins with Moji Karimi of Cemvita
• 00:21:30 - Pioneering CO2 Utilization: SemVita’s Early Vision
• 00:30:45 - Navigating Industry Challenges with Biotech
• 00:36:54 - Oxy’s Bold Vision for CO2 Conversion
• 00:40:32 - Decarbonization: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions
• 00:45:51 - Carbon Waste: New Opportunities and Innovations
• 00:55:54 - Crafting Culture and Building a Team at Cemvita
• 01:00:28 - Moji’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 01:04:06 - The Dynamics of Working with Family
• 01:06:09 - Wrapping Up: Final Reflections

Topics Covered: carbon emissions, carbon utilization, sustainable biotech, renewable energy, future of industry, science news, co2 technology, biotech solutions, green innovation, sustainable products, carbon feedstock, bioengineering

Episode Links:

• Cemvita
• The Wild Robot 
• Scavengers Reign 
• The Substance 
• Time Magazine 100 Best Inventions of 2024
• LignoSat - Wooden Satellite

• The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Chris Mason 

• The Reality Dysfunction by Peter Hamilton
• Foresite Framework
• Oxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Rocky Graziose from The Estée Lauder Companies is here to discuss the innovative intersection of biotechnology and beauty. With a background in plant natural products chemistry, Rocky brings an insider perspective on how Estée Lauder is pushing boundaries in skincare and cosmetics. He talks about the evolution of the beauty industry and how The Estée Lauder’s Companies commitment to sustainability through biotechnological advancements like precision fermentation. From pioneering skincare routines to developing bioengineered ingredients that are more effective and environmentally friendly, Rocky is giving us all a look into the future of beauty. Tune in to hear how important it is to combine science, tradition, and consumer needs to drive the next generation of skincare solutions.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Casual Catch-Up
• 0:00:39 - Election Anxiety and Current Events
• 00:01:53 - DNA Data Storage Breakthrough
• 00:04:04 - Mentorship’s Role in Startups
• 00:07:11 - AI as Mentor and Healthcare Aid
• 00:15:34 - Skincare Innovations Overview
• 00:16:48 - Rocky Graziose of The Estée Lauder Companies Joins the Conversation
• 00:22:30 - The Estée Lauder’s Companies Origins and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• 00:29:55 - Apple Fermentation in Skincare
• 00:33:38 - Precision Fermentation and New Ingredients
• 00:37:07 - AI’s Role in Beauty and R&D
• 00:41:04 - Exploring Skin Longevity Platform
• 00:44:11 - Startup Collaborations and Ventures
• 00:49:07 - Biotech’s Future in Beauty
• 00:52:38 - Wrap-Up and Reflections

Topics Covered: biotech beauty, skincare, longevity, anti-aging, prestige beauty, bioeducation, entrepreneurship, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, ingredients

Episode Links:

• The Estee Lauder Companies
•  Skin Longevity Institute 
•  New Incubation Ventures 
•  Estee Lauder Open Innovation 
• The Patient Will See You Now Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this milestone 100th episode, Karl and Erum look back on collaborations like the biosecurity event with Andrew Hessel and the U.S.-India Next Gen Materials event, while also acknowledging the establishment of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Erum and Karl are also joined by special guest Dan Grushkin to explore the evolving world of biotechnology and its impact on society. They talk about biosecurity, democratized DNA synthesis, and the intersection of science and creativity. Dan shares how he went from founding Genspace to launching the Biodesign Challenge, discussing the importance of community-driven science and the integration of design with biology.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Scientific Exploration
• 00:00:38 - Looking Back: Two Years of Experimentation and Growth
• 00:01:45 - Behind the Scenes: The Less Glamorous Side of Podcasting
• 00:02:31 - Building a Platform: Elevating Bioeconomy Conversations
• 00:04:27 - Strategic Moves: How We’ve Navigated the Biotech Space
• 00:06:39 - Listener Feedback: Data-Driven Adjustments and Insights
• 00:08:16 - Memorable Guests: Highlighting Our Top Scientific Minds
• 00:12:13 - The Future: What’s Next for the Podcast and Its Impact
• 00:13:35 - Shoutouts: Acknowledging Biotech Thought Leaders
• 00:14:00 - The New York Biotech Ecosystem: An Insider’s Perspective
• 00:15:01 - Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Pioneering Innovation
• 00:16:54 - Engaging with Our Audience: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
• 00:19:54 - What’s Ahead: Upcoming Topics and Fascinating Guests
• 00:24:14 - Wrapping It Up: Final Thoughts and a Big Thank You

Topics Covered: biodesign, biology, biosecurity, north star, fashion, materials, biomaterials, sustainability, community biotech, bioeducation, entrepreneurship, movements

Episode Links:

•  Genspace
•  Bio Design Challenge
•  TomTex
•  Electric Skin
•  Keel Labs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Erum and Karl reflect on their journey of producing nearly 100 episodes over two years. They discuss the challenges of consistency, the behind-the-scenes work required, and the evolution of their podcast from a simple idea to a platform that amplifies voices in the biotech space. Highlights include their gratitude to guests and collaborators, feedback from listeners, and the growing impact of their conversations, which now extend beyond audio, into video content and live events. As they look forward to the next 100 episodes, Erum and Karl express excitement about continuing to explore the frontiers of biotechnology and science communication!

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Scientific Exploration

• 00:00:38 - Looking Back: Two Years of Experimentation and Growth
• 00:01:45 - Behind the Scenes: The Less Glamorous Side of Podcasting
• 00:02:31 - Building a Platform: Elevating Bioeconomy Conversations
• 00:04:27 - Strategic Moves: How We’ve Navigated the Biotech Space
• 00:06:39 - Listener Feedback: Data-Driven Adjustments and Insights
• 00:08:16 - Memorable Guests: Highlighting Our Top Scientific Minds
• 00:12:13 - The Future: What’s Next for the Podcast and Its Impact
• 00:13:35 - Shoutouts: Acknowledging Biotech Thought Leaders
• 00:14:00 - The New York Biotech Ecosystem: An Insider’s Perspective
• 00:15:01 - Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Pioneering Innovation
• 00:16:54 - Engaging with Our Audience: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
• 00:19:54 - What’s Ahead: Upcoming Topics and Fascinating Guests
• 00:24:14 - Wrapping It Up: Final Thoughts and a Big Thank You

Topics Covered: bioeconomy, green chemistry, science, innovation biohacking, pharma, biopharma, longevity, PFAS, forever chemicals, supplement stacks, cell and gene therapy, designer babies, network states, DAOs, lucid dreaming, human enhancement

Episode Links:

• Biofabricate Membership. Join Today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Yuji Suzuki shares his journey from economics to leading a biotech company at the forefront of microbial research. He explains how bitBiome is unlocking the potential of trillions of microbes using advanced sequencing technology, and how their work could reshape industries from pharmaceuticals to sustainability. Yuji also dives into the future of biotechnology, the challenges of working with microbial data, and the importance of global collaboration. This conversation offers a clear look at the exciting intersection of biology, technology, and innovation.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Warm Welcome and A Surprising Introduction
• 00:00:23 - Yuji Suzuki’s Unexpected Path: From Economics to Biotech Innovation
• 00:02:45 - Revolutionizing Data in Biotechnology: bitBiome’s Game-Changing Technology
• 00:05:18 - Solving Genetic Puzzles: How the BitMap Platform Unlocks Microbial Mysteries
• 00:06:50 - BitGem: Building the World’s Largest Gene Encyclopedia
• 00:07:53 - From Data to Breakthroughs: The Power of BitQED in Biotechnology
• 00:09:40 - Real-World Impact: Applications and Groundbreaking Collaborations
• 00:12:40 - Welcoming Yuji Suzuki to the Show
• 00:14:14 - Innovating for a Greener Future: Sustainability in Biotech
• 00:19:39 - Exploring the Untapped Potential of Microbial Diversity
• 00:25:23 - The Future of Biotech: Yuji Suzuki’s Vision for bitBiome’s Role
• 00:31:15 - Pioneering Biotech in Japan: bitBiome’s Role in the Synthetic Biology Ecosystem
• 00:37:01 - Japan’s Thriving Synthetic Biology Ecosystem
• 00:44:14 - Closing Reflections: What's Next for bitBiome and Biotech?

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, single cell sequencing, bitbiome, microbiome, biomes, japan biotech, enzyme discovery, enzyme engineering, international relations

Episode Links:

• bitBiome
• Culitvarium
• Houston, We Have a Protocol: NASA's Kate Rubins on Biotech in Space
• Charting the Unexplored Microverse for Biological Gold with CULTIVARIUM’s Nili Ostrov
• Twist Bioscience
• Ajinomoto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Karl and Erum are taking us into the world of biohacking, discussing its various definitions and practices, from simple lifestyle changes to more extreme measures like genetic modification. They dig into the growing movement toward improving health, longevity, and human performance, touching on biohacking pioneers like Brian Johnson. Their conversation includes insights on the ethical and societal implications of biohacking that are really thought-provoking, as well as how technology and biotechnology are pushing the boundaries of human potential. Don’t miss it!

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Dive Into the World of Biohacking: A Perfect Fit for the Grow Everything Ethos
• 00:01:00 - Defining Biohacking: Old School, New School, and Everything In Between
• 00:02:44 - Cyberpunk Meets Biohacking: How Sci-Fi Shaped the Movement
• 00:04:30 - Brian Johnson’s "Don’t Die" Approach: Longevity Through Routine and Regimen
• 00:07:51 - Beyond Supplements: Biohacking’s Expansive Reach
• 00:12:29 - Gene Editing & Designer Babies: What’s on the Horizon?
• 00:15:55 - The Rise of Biohacking as a Movement: From Longevity to DIY Experiments
• 00:22:36 - Biohacker Tourism: Why People Are Traveling for Cutting-Edge Treatments
• 00:25:59 - Nutrient-Dense Foods: The Future of Food That Does More
• 00:27:15 - Pharma’s Narrow Focus vs. Biohacking’s Holistic Vision
• 00:28:48 - Forever Chemicals in Food: The Untold Biohacking Frontier
• 00:32:54 - Wearable Tech: Your Body’s Personal Data Revolution
• 00:37:28 - How Biohacking is Paving the Way for Longer, Healthier Lives
• 00:40:50 - The Ethics of Biohacking: Where Do We Draw the Line?
• 00:45:24 - AI and the Future of Health Decisions: Can Machines Help Us Live Better?
• 00:47:07 - Wrapping Up: Biohacking’s Big Future and What Comes Next

Topics Covered: biohacking, pharma, biopharma, longevity, PFAS, forever chemicals, supplement stacks, cell and gene therapy, designer babies, network states, DAOs, lucid dreaming, human enhancement

Episode Links:

• A Biohacker Future
• Compound VC 
• Union Square Ventures
• Enhanced Games
• Biohacking definition from Forbes
• Neuromancer by William Gibson
• David Asprey's The Human Upgrade Podcast
• Bryan Johnson Don't Die
• Os Fund
• Oura Ring
• CRISPR News Medicine
• What's Your Biostrategy by Karl Schmieder and John Cumbers
• Biology is Technology by Rob Carlson
• Hacking The President's DNA by Andrew Hessel
• The Genesis Machine by Andrew Hessel and Amy Webb
• Minicircle- Reversible Gene Therapy
• Vitalia City
• HairDAO
• World Class Health
• Columbia University Aging Center
• My First Million episode about PFAS
• SleepDAO
• Science Validation Network
• Halo device for lucid dreaming
• The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Chris Mason ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Karl and Erum welcome Christina Smolke, CEO of Antheia and Professor at Stanford University, to discuss the rapid changes happening in biotech, particularly focusing on the biohacking community and decentralized science (DCI). Christina is developing revolutionary ways to manufacture critical pharmaceuticals using biotechnology. They explore the intersection of biohacking, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technologies. A key theme is the potential of biological processes to transform traditional methods, such as growing plants for medicine, into faster, scalable alternatives. Karl, Erum, and Christina talk about cutting-edge topics like longevity, decentralized research, and biotech’s growing role in addressing global challenges such as drug shortages and sustainability.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Biotech Beginnings: Kicking off with the latest innovations in biotech.
• 00:00:16 – Event Recap Madness: A whirlwind of the hottest biotech events.
• 00:00:49 – Sci-Fi or Science?: Diving into decentralized science’s wild future.
• 00:02:45 – The Vital Shift: Key moments from the cutting-edge biohacking event.
• 00:07:21 – DARPA’s Big Moves: How AI and biotech are shaping the future of defense.
• 00:09:21 – A Conversation with Christina Smolke: Enter the world of biotech innovation with Antheia's visionary.
• 00:17:21 – The Manufacturing Dilemma: Tackling the challenges in pharmaceutical production.
• 00:28:14 – Antheia’s Game-Changing Role: Transforming the pharmaceutical landscape.
• 00:29:22 – Supply Chain Solutions: Ensuring surety of supply for critical drugs.
• 00:30:22 – Biotech Scaling Mastery: How Antheia is leading synthetic biology to new heights.
• 00:35:23 – Government Backing Biotech: Why the U.S. is investing in synthetic biology.
• 00:39:10 – The Future of Pharma Manufacturing: Leapfrogging into more sustainable, faster production methods.
• 00:47:39 – Wisdom for Biotech Founders: Christina’s must-hear advice for new leaders.
• 00:49:44 – Key Takeaways: Recapping the interview with reflections and insights.
• 00:53:02 – Tackling Drug Shortages: Addressing the global crisis with biotech innovation.
• 00:54:29 – Closing Connections: Final thoughts and how you can join the conversation.

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, epigenetics, optogenetics, light, biosolutions, cellular control, photomolecular biology

Episode Links:

• Antheia 
• DARPA Biological Technologies Office 
• JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
• DeSciNYC
• Compound VC
• Union Square Ventures
• Unnatural Selection on Netflix
• Josie Zayner
• David Cronenberg 
• Scavengers Reign animated series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Christina Agapakis from Ginkgo Bioworks joins the conversation to explore the power of storytelling in science. She goes into the challenges scientists face when communicating their work to the public and the role effective messaging plays in shaping perceptions, especially around complex topics like GMOs and synthetic biology. Christina shares her journey and insights from her time at Ginkgo, and thoughts on how biotech can drive solutions for climate change and the future. Tune in to hear how science and communication intersect in shaping the biotech world.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: The Craziest Week in Biotech Events!
• 00:00:55 - West End Labs BBQ: Meat, Science, and Networking
• 00:02:47 - Power Moves at H.C. Wainwright Investment Conference
• 00:04:22 - STEM for All: Life Science Cares Event
• 00:05:20 - GenSpace Turns 10: A Birthday Party Like No Other
• 00:07:39 - Red Hook Vibes: Biotech Meets Brooklyn’s Sunset
• 00:08:24 - Science Communication Struggles: Why It's Hard to Explain What We Do
• 00:10:21 - Meet Christina Agapakis: The Master of Science Storytelling
• 00:12:00 - Christina's Journey: From UCLA to Ginkgo Bioworks
• 00:15:39 - The Power of Storytelling in Science: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
• 00:19:25 - Effective Strategies for Biotech Communication
• 00:24:10 - Communicating Science Beyond Data: Building Trust and Understanding
• 00:33:08 - GMO Perception: Why Story Matters More Than Science
• 36:45 - Selling GMOs: The Public’s Relationship with Genetically Modified Products
• 00:00:37:41 - Containment & Deployment: Keeping GMOs Safe While Scaling Up
• 00:39:09 - Climate Change & GMOs: Can Bioengineering Save the World?
• 00:41:55 - Ginkgo's Evolution & The Rise of Grow Magazine
• 00:43:40 - The Future of Synthetic Biology: Where Are We Headed?
• 00:44:57 - AI & Biology: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Game
• 00:46:40 - DIY Bio & Bio Art: The Unexpected Evolution of Biohacking
• 00:49:51 - Climate Change Solutions: The Biotech Fixes We Need
• 00:56:19 - Overproduction & Circular Economy: Solving Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact
• 00:59:06 - Marketing in Biotech: Why It's Not Just About Science
• 01:03:28 - Final Reflections: A Call to Action for Biotech Innovators

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, epigenetics, optogenetics, light, biosolutions, cellular control, photomolecular biology

Episode Links:

• Oscillator.bio
• Ginkgo Bioworks 
• Synbiophobia phobia paper by Claire Marris
• Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety by Britt Wray
• Biology Under The Influence by Richard Lewontin
• West End Labs
• Yasmeen Pattie at Easter Egg Management 
• H.C. Wainwright
• LifeScience Cares
• Anthony Johnson Biotech entrepreneur and pitmaster
• Biotech Without Borders with Ellen Jorgensen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Erum and Karl sit down with Vega Shah from NVIDIA to explore the role of AI in healthcare and life sciences, and how it's driving major advances in drug discovery and biotechnology. Vega shares real-world examples, from lab-grown cotton to using AI to discover new proteins in the gut microbiome. She also discusses the challenges of modeling complex biological systems and how tools like generative AI are changing the way we approach these problems. This episode is a look at how cutting-edge tech, with NVIDIA at the forefront, is making biology more accessible and impactful.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Unpacking the Company’s Ethos: Where Innovation Begins

• 00:00:19 - Biotech Breakthrough: See-Through Mice and the Wild World of Research
• 00:03:11 - Lab-Grown Cotton: Redefining Sustainability in Fashion
• 00:04:05 - Inside the Apple Vision Pro: A New Frontier for Cellular Visualization
• 00:09:57 - How NVIDIA is Transforming Healthcare and Life Sciences
• 00:10:35 - In Conversation with Dr. Vega Shah: NVIDIA’s Vision for the Future of Medicine
• 00:12:42 - The Role of GPUs in Accelerating Healthcare and Life Sciences
• 00:16:28 - AI’s Impact on Drug Discovery: From Digital Biology to Genomics
• 00:20:17 - How NVIDIA’s Tools Are Helping Clinicians and Improving Patient Care
• 00:24:10 - Partnering with Cloud Providers: How NVIDIA is Expanding Access to AI Tools
• 00:28:05 - BioNemo: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery with Large Language Models
• 00:31:32 - Gut Microbiome Discoveries: The Search for Novel Proteins
• 00:33:09 - The Challenge of Culturing Gut Bacteria: What We Still Don’t Know
• 00:35:49 - NVIDIA’s Pioneering Role in Image Analysis and Biological Modeling
• 00:38:31 - Why User Interfaces Matter: Making Biotech Accessible for Scientists
• 00:40:38 - Tech Bio Startups: Navigating the Platform Play and Scaling Challenges
• 00:43:06 - AI-Driven Drug Discovery: What’s Next for FDA Approvals?
• 00:45:29 - The Bigger Picture: NVIDIA’s Lasting Impact on Life Sciences
• 00:48:39 - Gamifying Biology: The Future of Healthcare Through Play
• 00:50:00 - Reflecting on the Journey: What Lies Ahead in Biotech and AI
• 00:57:46 - Final Thoughts: Engaging the Community in the Next Wave of Innovation

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, epigenetics, optogenetics, light, biosolutions, cellular control, photomolecular biology

Episode Links:

• NVIDIA
• Vega Shah on Twitter
• Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through mice
• Cell Walk on Apple Vision Pro
• NVIDIA BioNeMo™
• MONAI
• Recursion
• Terray
• Culitvarium
• Persephone Biosciences⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Astronaut and molecular biologist Dr. Kate Rubins shares her groundbreaking work on the International Space Station, from being the first to conduct DNA sequencing in space to advancing biotechnology in a unique and challenging environment. Dr. Rubins explains how space affects biological processes, the tools being developed to study these effects, and how these advancements could revolutionize industries on Earth. Her insights into the future of space travel and exploration, including the potential for sustainable life on Mars, offer a glimpse into the exciting intersection of biology and space science.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

Learn more at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – The Next Giant Leap: Returning to the Moon After 50 Years
• 00:00:18 – Adventures & Anecdotes: Nova Scotia to Space Conversations
• 00:01:57 – Aliens & Engineering: A Dive Into the Sci-Fi Universe and Genetics
• 00:05:25 – Space Dreams: Why Exploration Fuels Human Curiosity
• 00:08:27 – Meet Dr. Kate Rubins: The Astronaut Changing the Game in Space Biology
• 00:11:43 – The Real Lab in Space: Overcoming Challenges and Pushing Innovations
• 00:18:45 – First PCR in Space: How Dr. Kate Rubins Made History with DNA Sequencing in Microgravity
• 00:23:33 – Building for Mars: Synthetic Biology's Role in the Red Planet Mission
• 00:25:03 – Closed Loop Systems: The Future of Space Sustainability
• 00:27:41 – Is There Life on Mars? Exploring the Possibilities
• 00:30:01 – Human Engineering: Could We Modify Ourselves for Space Survival?
• 00:31:13 – Earth and Space: Integrating Biotech for Space and Beyond
• 00:34:26 – The Moon Beckons: Our Next Step in Human Exploration
• 00:35:37 – Unlocking Water on the Moon: What It Means for Future Missions
• 00:38:56 – Looking Forward: Space, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

Topics Covered:  biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, epigenetics, optogenetics, light, biosolutions, cellular control, photomolecular biology

Episode Links:

• Kate Rubins
• NASA
• The Next 500 Years by Chris Mason ⁠⁠⁠

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