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BIO from the BAYOU: Build Your Biotech Network with Key Opinion Leaders and Investors

James Zanewicz
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Are you struggling to find investors, funding, collaborators, and strategic connections in the ever-changing world of biotech?

This show empowers biotech leaders with the tools, assets, and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes.

Listen to “Bio from the Bayou” to learn how to:

- Expand your network- Advance your product line- Make your company thrive

With over two decades of experience in bi... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when two distinct innovation ecosystems, one rooted in the Gulf South and the other on the West Coast, come together with a shared goal?

In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RT... more

Biotech is still open for business, but what does it really take to get funded in today’s market?

In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, the CEO of Connect, for a candid conversation on... more

What can a 40-year-old innovation organization teach today’s startup ecosystems about staying relevant and driving impact?

In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, the original voice behi... more

What does it really take to build a sustainable biotech ecosystem outside of traditional hubs like Boston and San Francisco?

In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by Christin Godale, PhD, Executive Director of LifeSciKY, to explore how r... more

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Aziz Abadsafian
Works with the Open Innovation Office in the healthcare division at Nissan Chemical America
Nissan Chemical America
Episode: Episode 115: Exploring New Frontiers of Biotech and Healthcare Innovation Through Curiosity and Connection
Dr. Cain McClary
Founding and Managing Partner of KdT Ventures, Tulane School of Medicine alum.
KdT Ventures
Episode: Episode 114: How AI, Supply Chains, and Smart Strategy are Redefining Biotech Investment and Venture Capital
Walter Isaacson
Renowned biographer of innovators and former CEO of the Aspen Institute
Episode: Episode 112: Curiosity, Creativity, and the Human Spark of Discovery – A Fireside Chat with Walter Isaacson
Dr. Luisa Kiprono
CEO, Physician, High-Risk Pregnancy Specialist, and author.
World Gateway Perinatal Consultants
Episode: Episode 110: Transforming Maternal Healthcare Through Telemedicine, Trust, and Resilience
Dr. Klaus Romero
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer at the Critical Path Institute
Critical Path Institute
Episode: Episode 109: How Collaboration is Transforming Biotech and Drug Development – Inside the Critical Path Institute
Van Ton-Quinlivan
CEO of Futuro Health and host of the Workforce RX Podcast
Futuro Health
Episode: Episode 108: Solving the Healthcare Workforce Crisis – What Biotech Leaders Need to Know
Celia Belline
Co-founder and CEO of Cilcare, dedicated to enabling early detection of neurocognitive disorders and associated auditory diseases.
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Episode: Episode 107: How Hearing Loss Research Is Shaping the Future of Neurodegenerative Health
Patrick Reed
Executive Director of IPX, Auburn University's Technology Transfer Office
Auburn University
Episode: Episode 106: The Story Behind BIO on the BAYOU 2025 – Building the Gulf South Biotech Hub
Marcus Brown
Licensing Associate at the Office of Innovation and Partnerships, LSU Health.
LSU Health
Episode: Episode 106: The Story Behind BIO on the BAYOU 2025 – Building the Gulf South Biotech Hub

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Dr. Elaine Hamm
Host of BIO from the BAYOU; affiliated with Tulane University School of Medicine; frequent partner in Gulf Coast biotech ecosystem discussions.
James Zanewicz
Host of BIO from the BAYOU; Chief Strategy Officer at Tulane Medicine; longtime networker and ecosystem builder in life sciences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great resource for networking

    Really helpful tips for networking, both in the biotech space and outside of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squishmac75
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Interviews across life sciences

    James and the team do an amazing job. Great guests and awesome topics!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NNdav4483
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect practical podcast for professionals

    Ticks all the boxes for career advancement. Always helpful tips!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jstillman1919
    United States2 years ago

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Great guests and diverse topics across life sciences.
Solid, practical tips for career advancement in biotech.
Networking-focused content that helps professionals grow meaningful connections.

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Episode 114: How AI, Supply Chains, and Smart Strategy are Redefining Biotech Investment and Venture Capital
Q: How have supply chains changed?
Pharma companies are now incorporating data and AI more than before, focusing on the value of proprietary datasets for decision-making.
Episode 114: How AI, Supply Chains, and Smart Strategy are Redefining Biotech Investment and Venture Capital
Q: What are some of the biggest mistakes you see biotech startups making now?
Startups often lead with data rather than a hypothesis or understanding the incentive structure, which can hinder their pitches.
Episode 85: Building Biotech Together – Funding, Strategy, and the Power of Ecosystems with BIOS Innovation Circle
Q: How would a new entrepreneur, one of our listeners or scientists, become a member of the BIOS Innovation Circle?
They need to demonstrate scientific value with a clear potential for impact, undergo an intake process for technology assessment, and meet specific criteria based on investor needs.
Episode 96: Rethinking Drug Pricing and Accessibility – What Biotech Needs to Know
Q: From your perspective, what should we know about the world of drug access and pricing when we're developing a new therapeutic?
You need to think about how your product will be priced for consumers and understand the barriers created by insurance companies. It's essential to consider the entire patient experience and assess the right population for your medication.
Episode 97: How to Make the Right Deal with a Large Biotech Company (and Avoid the Wrong One)
Q: Do you have any advice to offer scientists that are aspiring to transition into more strategic roles with an industry like you have?
Learn the lexicon of the business side, differentiate yourself from others, and find ways to demonstrate your readiness for a business role.

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Biotech executives, researchers, investors, and ecosystem builders populate conversations, with a strong emphasis on networking, collaboration, and practical pathways to funding and product development. Across episodes, topics span drug discovery trends, AI in pharma, workforce strategies, patient-centered biotech, and publicly funded–private partnerships, all through the lens of the Gulf South and broader life sciences communities. Unique strengths include tangible networking insights, a focus on relationship-building as a core driver of success, and a penchant for linking scientific progress to real-world healthcare outcomes, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable guidance and industry context.

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