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BioCentury This Week

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Alzheimer's Disease
Schizophrenia
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Abbvie
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Arnold Ventures
U.S. Biotech Ecosystem
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Antibody Drug Conjugates
Psychedelics
China
Sickle Cell Disease
JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

BioCentury's streaming commentary on biotech industry trends, plus interviews with KOLs.For three decades, BioCentury has helped biopharma executives and investors make business-critical decisions and build larger networks with peers across the innovation ecosystem.

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Biotechs have been pricing follow-ons at a steady pace, with some companies parlaying data into upsized deals, and others even beginning to debut on NASDAQ — but will geopolitical tensions and war in the Middle East scuttle the forward momentum? On t... more

Biotechs in South Korea and other regions of Asia outside of China need to lean into innovation to distinguish themselves from their Chinese counterparts. On a special edition of the BioCentury This Week podcast, BioCentury’s analysts are joined by i... more

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The second ousting of Vinay Prasad from FDA in the past eight months won’t lead to major changes at the agency, other than selecting a successor tasked with keeping FDA out of the news ahead of the coming midterm elections. On the latest BioCentury T... more

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Can a strong U.S. biopharma industry be reconciled with the successful emergence of China? And can China be a catalyst of positive change across the global industry, even if this implies some level of rebalancing away from the U.S.? On the latest Bio... more

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Ya-Ting Lei
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Reija Zhao
VP of Clinical Analytics
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Selena Koch
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Episode: Ep. 353 - Prasad Departure and Future of Fibrosis Therapies
James Huang
Founder and managing partner at Panacea Venture
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Episode: Ep. 344 - JPM Momentum and Asia’s Hotbeds of Innovation
Ingrid Yin
Co-founder and managing partner at MayTech Global
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Ting Xiao
Partner and regional life sciences lead at DLA Piper
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Al Sandrock
CEO of Voyager Therapeutics.
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Aram Hong
CEO of Korea MedTech Startup Apollon
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Episode: Ep. 333 - Is This Korea’s Biotech Moment?

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Jeff Kranmer
Host with BioCentury This Week Podcast experience; long-standing editor/host
Jeff Cranmer
Executive Editor / Host with BioCentury; deep bioscience and policy coverage

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • terrific summaries capturing the news in this fast-moving space

    LOVE this weekly look at what is happening in biotech, both deep dives into the science itself plus the regulatory/legislative challenges and more. All the regulars are deeply knowledgeable and Jeff Cranmer’s levity as host makes the pod enjoyable and digestible--you really do feel like you have a seat at their editorial meetings. GREAT recaps of the news and in ~30 min or less, I look forward to listening each week!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ios9 problem
    United States2 years ago
  • Great insights and wisdom!

    Awesome helps me and my team navigate efficiently

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surfrider182
    United States2 years ago
  • Simone Fishburn!!!!

    Simone Fishburn is so well spoken and such a tremendous host. Need more of her in our lives !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pretty Kitty 2
    United States6 years ago

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Ep. 343 - JPM Deals, Policy Outlook, Approval Trends
Q: What are the expectations for policy changes in 2026?
There will likely be ongoing turbulence and political influences affecting FDA decisions and drug pricing norms, indicating that life science leaders may be disappointed by these changes.
Ep. 344 - JPM Momentum and Asia’s Hotbeds of Innovation
Q: How sustainable is the current optimism in the biotech sector?
Ingrid discusses that while there were challenges in the past, solid fundamentals and continued innovation will help sustain the sector's recovery.
Ep. 344 - JPM Momentum and Asia’s Hotbeds of Innovation
Q: What is the public market outlook for this year in biotech?
Ingrid explains that after a difficult period, innovations continue, with investor confidence returning and many companies showing positive results and guidance.
Ep. 337 - FDA’s Moving Goalposts & China’s Innovation Arc
Q: What are the actual implications if or when the Biosecure Act does get passed?
The implications are unclear, particularly how it might impact companies involved, and would require substantial trials to establish safety outcomes associated with NLRP3 inhibitors in the context of obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Ep. 337 - FDA’s Moving Goalposts & China’s Innovation Arc
Q: Could you provide some perspective on kind of what you think the implications are for the industry related to vaccines and autism?
The CDC's statement regarding vaccines raises concerns about public health, as it implies considerable doubts about vaccine safety that could lead to the removal of essential vaccines containing aluminum, which would have horrific public health consequences.

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Explores how biopharma is shifting toward a multipolar landscape, with emphasis on cross-regional collaboration between the US, Europe, and Asia to accelerate drug development and access. Deep dives into rare diseases, gene therapies, and regulatory dynamics shape the conversations, alongside frequent updates from industry forums and regulatory landscapes. Notable is the blend of rigorous analysis with editorial commentary, often focusing on deal activity, clinical readouts, and policy shifts that influence investors and operators across biotech ecosystems.

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