In which Kou Qin (PhD), Investment Director at Eisai Innovation, discusses his experiences as a life science researcher, product manager, entrepreneur, and investor. He also shares his insights on how corporate VC fosters collaborations between pharma and biotech startups, as well as his perspectives on emerging trends within the life science sector. Hosted by Emma Chen.
Oct 16, 2023
51 min
In which Elena Itskovich, PhD, co-founder and president of Nest Catalyst, discusses her experiences helping Israeli science founders translate their research into biotech startups and explains the unique challenges of entrepreneurship in the life sciences. She also shares her takeaways speaking with scientists outside of academia in her podcast: mAcademia. Hosted by Kevin Xu.
Oct 2, 2023
50 min
In which Jeffrey Kim, co-founder and CEO of Slingshot Biosciences, discusses how synthetic cell mimics are revolutionizing the way cell-based assays and therapies are performed. He also explains the metagenomics data platform he built at Radiant Genomics and shares his insights on the industry as a scientist, investor, and entrepreneur. Hosted by Kevin Xu.
Aug 12, 2023
46 min
In which Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, discusses how AI can accelerate drug R&D, from target identification to clinical trials. He also shares his own path from computer science to biotech, explains how Insilico’s business model has evolved, and gives advice on leading interdisciplinary teams.
May 20, 2023
58 min
In which Adam Feuerstein, national biotech columnist at the healthcare and life science digital media company STATNews, discusses his experience covering the biotech sector from a business-focused perspective. He also shares his views on past and future trends of the industry from technological, financial, and regulatory lenses.
May 1, 2023
53 min
In which Sean Escola (MD, PhD), a theoretical neuroscientist and psychiatrist at Columbia University, discusses his research background and gives insights into neuro-inspired AI. He also shares his experiences with founding a drug discovery company: Herophilus, Inc. and a non-profit: Neuromatch Academy.
Feb 15, 2023
1 hr
In which Caleb Bates discusses his work in life sciences patent prosecution and strategic patent portfolio management at Fish & Richardson. Caleb also discusses technology transfer as well as trends in life science patent portfolios.
Nov 7, 2022
47 min
In which David Sable, a portfolio manager for the Special Situations Life Sciences Fund and a lecturer in the Biology Department at Columbia University, shares insights about life science investing. David also discusses the need for investing in reproductive medicine, specifically in vitro fertilization.
Apr 30, 2022
58 min
In which Samuel Sia, a co-founder of Harlem Biospace, shares insights about successful life sciences startups. Sam also discusses his past experience with founding his own biotech startups as well as his goals as the newly appointed Vice Provost for the Fourth Purpose and Strategic Impact at Columbia University.
Feb 15, 2022
35 min
In which Kris Ramadurai, a partner at Harmonix Fund, shares insights about life sciences venture capital. Kris describes the process of investing in early stage biotech startups and the differences between tech VC and life sciences VC.
Nov 23, 2021
1 hr 3 min
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