This episode features Jeff Marrazzo, Co-Founder of Spark Therapeutics, discussing his journey in human health and entrepreneurship. You'll also learn about the PABC’s two new board members: Mark R. Schweiker, former Governor of Pennsylvania, and J. David Owens, biotech entrepreneur and executive.

This episode features updates about the state of biotech, NIH funding and some of the latest news shaping the biotech industry. The second half features Heather Steinman, senior vice president, business development and executive director of technology transfer at The Wistar Institute and Carole Burns, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Blumberg Institute. They discuss the future of tech transfer along with some key advice to our listeners. Other news - We’re proud to ann...

Biotech startups depend on NIH grants that are now in doubt. How can we keep the NIH support flowing? Hear from Wistar CEO Dr. Dario Altieri and top political consultant Craig Snyder in the latest edition of Biotech Insiders with Lou Kassa. In the second half, hear about the biotech environment with John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal.

In this episode, we dive deep into our education programs and hear from those who make them truly unique. Dr. Scott Willett, academic director at the Blumberg Institute, manages and oversees the programs and assists hands-on with our 10-Week College Internship program and Central Bucks School District partnership. Dr. Pat Romano created and leads our Summer Two-Week Enrichment program designed for local high school students. Our second half features Dr. Nicole Geracimos, who is presiden...

In this episode of #Biotech Insiders, you'll hear from two amazing scientist-entrepreneurs, Nicholas Siciliano, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of Vittoria Biotherapeutics and Josep Bassaganya-Riera, PhD, CEO and president of NImmune Biopharma, who have started extremely successful companies. We’re also thrilled that Dr. Siciliano is the Keynote Speaker at our Nov. 13 Regional Biotechnology Conference at the PABC! Interested in attending the Nov. 13 event? More can be found here!

In this episode, we dive into the science behind Naturaz, a hair care brand built on vegan, non-GMO formulations. Mumbi Dunjwa, founder of Naturaz, discusses the company’s origin story and how Naturaz is reshaping the conversation around beauty, self-acceptance and sustainability. More on Naturaz can be found here.

In this episode, you'll hear from Frank Jones, CEO of Greene Street Pharmaceuticals, a company dedicated to advancing innovative transdermal medicine. Greene Street also plays a vital role in training the next generation of scientists by welcoming interns throughout the year. Diya Thomas, a student at Penn State University, shares her experience at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) and her internship at Greene Street.

Hear from Lou Kassa, CEO of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Blumberg Institute and PABC, and Dr. Chari Cohen, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, as they discuss potential and actual federal cuts and how they could affect the life sciences, nonprofits and much more. In the second half Ed Tate, head of communications, talks with Emma Dolen, PhD student at Harvard University, about her social media post about the federal cuts that went viral. A snippet of Emma’s social media post: ...

Our latest podcast episode is LIVE! 🎧 On this episode you will hear from Jeff DeVuono, EVP & senior managing director, at Brandywine Realty Trust and Matthew Burkhardt, director at B+labs, discussing the start and future of B+labs. You'll also get to hear from John Kulp, longtime PABC member and founder of two companies, one focusing on AI.

In this episode, Lou Kassa talks with two influential women in the life sciences. First, we hear from Rebecca Grant, senior director of Life Sciences and Innovation in the City Philadelphia's Department of Commerce. She discusses Philadelphia's strengths in biotech compared to other locations. Next, we have Katie Diaz, chapter chair of Women in Bio Philadelphia and managing partner at the Dan Diaz Biotech Breakfast Club. To learn more about how you can engage with the Breakfast Club, click he...