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BioSpace
FDA
Eli Lilly
Clinical Trials
Novo Nordisk
Pfizer
Glp-1
Gene Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
Women's Health
Drug Development
Johnson & Johnson
Merck
Biopharma
China
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Sarepta
Job Market
Astrazeneca
Moderna
Obesity

Unravel the business of science with BioSpace. We dive into biopharma's top stories and biggest challenges, whether it’s layoffs, pipeline shake-ups, acquisitions, new FDA approvals or how to regulate AI in drug development.

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In this episode of Denatured, you’ll hear from Lance Alstodt, chairman and CEO at Biorestorative Therapies, and Paul Mieyal, chief business officer at South Rampart Pharma. We explore why pain has remained such a difficult therapeutic area to tackle ... more

Biogen’s new data, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, supports a tau-focused approach to the intractable neurodegenerative disease; psychedelics are back in the news with more positive data from Compass Pathways and fi... more

In this bonus episode, BioSpace Managing Editor Jef Akst and Angela Gabriel, content manager, life sciences careers, look at the Q2 job market and discuss encouraging signs for job seekers.

In this episode of Denatured, you’ll hear from Jack Crawford, CEO of Demetra, and Magnus Gustavsson, chief commercial officer at NorthX Biologics. We unpack the evolution of cell line development — CHO cells, targeted integration, transposases and th... more

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Recent Guests

Hakan Goker
Head of the biotechnology team at M Ventures, managing director
M Ventures (Merck Group)
Episode: The Golden Triangle and the gaps: Rethinking UK biotech
Maina Bhaman
Partner at Sofinnova Partners
Sofinnova Partners
Episode: The Golden Triangle and the gaps: Rethinking UK biotech
Mark Lowdell
Chief Scientific Officer of INmuneBio; inventor of the discussed therapy
INmuneBio
Episode: From fragile skin to living medicine: Lessons from RDEB
Vish Seshadri
President and CEO and board director at Abeona Therapeutics
Abeona Therapeutics
Episode: From fragile skin to living medicine: Lessons from RDEB
Hannah Franklin
Associate at Biovance Capital
Biovance Capital
Episode: Portugal, Spain and the new biotech frontier
Pablo Gabriel Cironi Lopez
Director of Life Science Investment at Caixa Capital Ris
Caixa Capital Ris
Episode: Portugal, Spain and the new biotech frontier
Daniel Gil
CEO of Pelage Pharmaceuticals
Pelage Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Rethinking hair loss treatment
Francisco Ramírez-Valle
Dermatologist and immunologist leading immunology research at Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly
Episode: Rethinking hair loss treatment
Thierry Laugel
Managing Partner at Kurma Partners
Kurma Partners
Episode: France’s biotech ecosystem: science, capital and scale

Hosts

Jennifer Smith-Parker
Director of Insights at BioSpace; host on multiple BioSpace programs; senior editor and industry commentator
Jeff Axt
Host and Managing Editor; leads BioSpace weekly and newsletters
Annali Armstrong
Senior Editor; BioSpace; weekly BioPharm Executive and related newsletters
Annaleigh Armstrong
Senior Editor; BioSpace; BioPharm Executive and related newsletters
Heather McKenzie
Senior Editor; host of BioSpace weekly discussions; subject matter expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • informative and lively

    Love the podcast. The roundtable discussions are engaging, informative, and lively. The information shared helps keep me current in the biopharma industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AudraStar
    United States10 months ago
  • Great content, the sound quality needs to improve

    The topics discussed are relevant and interesting. The sound quality needs to improve, especially normalizing the volume of the different speakers and using better microphones to avoid saturation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MarcoMtt
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Love this pod, keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddxbsbabs
    United States2 years ago

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- Frequent guests and timely industry coverage keep the content relevant and valuable.
- Sound quality and microphone consistency could improve for a better listening experience.
- The roundtable format is engaging and informative for staying current in biopharma.

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Inside the Race to Build the Next Generation of AI Drug Discovery Platforms
Q: What trends are you observing in the funding environment that founders should be aware of?
Capital concentration is increasing—larger round sizes earlier, fewer names getting funded, and a continued emphasis on defensible models, clear asset pace, and pipelines with tangible clinical readouts.
Inside the Race to Build the Next Generation of AI Drug Discovery Platforms
Q: From your vantage point, are we in an AI drug discovery bubble or still early, and what milestones prove real value?
There is hype and excitement, but milestones like multiple assets in the clinic, clear translational signals, and structured, milestone-driven capital deployment indicate genuine progress beyond hype.
Inside the Race to Build the Next Generation of AI Drug Discovery Platforms
Q: And what metrics do you watch to decide when evaluating an AI drug discovery platform for investment?
Investors look for small, measurable signals of platform improvement, including faster time to meaningful discovery, improved predictive accuracy for molecular structures, and robust validation that translates into real, testable biological insights.
The Golden Triangle and the gaps: Rethinking UK biotech
Q: Will UK pensions become a meaningful source of biotech funding, and what reforms are needed?
Pension funds are unlikely to fund very early-stage companies; reforms are needed around reporting, fees, and the consolidation of capital to create scale investments, with progress expected by 2030.
The Golden Triangle and the gaps: Rethinking UK biotech
Q: What are the main barriers to translating biotech science into companies, and how has tech transfer improved?
Tech transfer has improved over time, with clearer processes and institutional backing; the biggest remaining challenge is assembling the right mix of talent, money, and acceleration to turn early science into scalable companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BioSpace

What is BioSpace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A biopharma-focused program that covers science, funding, policy, and industry strategy through roundtable discussions, guest interviews, and market updates. Episodes frequently tackle European and U.S. funding landscapes, manufacturing and commercialization hurdles for cell therapies and fibrosis programs, regulatory shifts, and pharma deal cycles. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on European ecosystem building, practical insights from investors and operators, and ongoing debates about how policy, pricing, and manufacturing scale shape biotech growth. The show is helpful for listeners who want a clear read on what moves the industry, investors, and policymakers are making, and how those moves impact company building and investme... more

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2. Maina Bhaman
3. Mark Lowdell
4. Vish Seshadri
5. Hannah Franklin
6. Pablo Gabriel Cironi Lopez
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8. Francisco Ramírez-Valle

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