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BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn

Moira Gunn
FDA
Clinical Trials
Artificial Intelligence
Cancer
Alzheimer's Disease
Food As Medicine
Autoimmune Diseases
Parkinson's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Covid-19
AI In Healthcare
Drug Discovery
Focused Ultrasound
Cancer Immunotherapy
Longevity
CRISPR
ALS
Epilepsy
UK Biobank
Cancer Treatment

Welcome to BIOTECH NATION !!! With understandable interviews requiring no background in science, BTN attracts a wide global audience. From everyday people looking for hope in treatments in development, to bioentrepreneurs interested in the experience of their fellow travelers, to venture capitalists looking for possibilities in cutting-edge breakthroughs, to scientists simply interested in the wor... more

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With the recent passing of Dr. J. Craig Venter, biotech scientist and entrepreneur, we look back at Moira and David Ewing Duncan's 2007 interview with Dr. Venter. The occasion for the interview was the publication of his autobiography: "A Life Decode... more

This week on BioTech Nation, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Genentech, the first biotech company to go public. Moira speaks with CEO Ashley Magargee about the company's journey over the last 50 years, the evolution of biotech, and where they're... more

This week on BioTech Nation, Andrew Farnum and Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer discuss Variant Bio’s unique approach to collecting genetic data - working specifically with indigenous tribes and more isolated populations around the globe. Could compiling thi... more

On this week's episode of BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses the "now-near-next" approach he uses when talking about innovation in healthcare...and beyond. From biotech breakthroughs to AI "agentification", this framework can help us see the ... more

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Recent Guests

J. Craig Venter
Geneticist and entrepreneur, prominent genomics figure
Celera Genomics (historical); Synthetic genomics initiatives
Episode: A Life Decoded...A 2007 Interview with Dr. J. Craig Venter
Ashley Magargee
CEO of Genentech
Genentech (Roche Group)
Episode: 50 Years of Genentech...Ashley Magargee, CEO, Genentech
Andrew Farnum
CEO of Variant Bio
Variant Bio
Episode: The Global Diversity of Human Genetics...Andrew Farnum and Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, Variant Bio
Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer
Senior Director of Ethics and Engagement at Variant Bio
Variant Bio
Episode: The Global Diversity of Human Genetics...Andrew Farnum and Sarah LeBaron von Baeyer, Variant Bio
Dr. Phil Low
Distinguished professor of chemistry, Purdue University; biotech entrepreneur; former director of Purdue Center for Drug Discovery
Purdue University; Endocite (and associated biotech ventures)
Episode: Changing the Future of Cancer Surgery...A 2017 Interview with Dr. Phil Low, Professor & Biotech Entrepreneur
Marschall Runge
Professor at University of Michigan Medical School, former Dean, CEO of Michigan Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Episode: Big Tech & Healthcare...Dr. Marschall Runge, Author, "The Great Healthcare Disruption"
Adam Rogers
CEO, NervGen Pharma
NervGen Pharma
Episode: Regaining Function After Spinal Cord Injury: A New Path Forward? Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO, NervGen Pharma
Arun Swaminathan
CEO of Coya Therapeutics
Coya Therapeutics
Episode: A New Approach to Treating ALS...Dr. Arun Swaminathan, CEO, Coya Therapeutics
Daniel Kraft
Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent; Founder and Chair of NextMed Health
NextMed Health
Episode: The Future of Early Cancer Screening...Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

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Dr. Moira Gunn
Host of BioTech Nation, leading discussions on biotechnology and healthcare innovations with expert guests.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • It's great to listen to at work

    Discussion of biotechnology future projects along with some current biotech.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magical_smoke
    United States9 years ago
  • I can't say how great it is.

    This podcast always motivates me to study hard,and it gives me very good feeling about biotech,thank you so much for this incredible podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MReza100
    United States10 years ago

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50 Years of Genentech...Ashley Magargee, CEO, Genentech
Q: Is it Genentech or Genentech? Which one is it?
People say both; the name is short for genetic engineering technology, and the stock symbol DNA anchors the company's identity.
Changing the Future of Cancer Surgery...A 2017 Interview with Dr. Phil Low, Professor & Biotech Entrepreneur
Q: You've mentioned the possibility of attaching drugs to these targeting molecules as well. How is that being approached and what are the regulatory challenges?
The concept is to repurpose the targeting platform to deliver cytotoxic drugs to cancer cells, but regulatory hurdles are significantly higher for toxic therapies; nonetheless, several targeted-drug candidates are in clinical development, leveraging the same targeting strategy as the imaging dyes.
Changing the Future of Cancer Surgery...A 2017 Interview with Dr. Phil Low, Professor & Biotech Entrepreneur
Q: Now I'm familiar with how you get a new drug past the FDA, and how do you get that complicated dye-to-homing molecule construct approved for human use?
The process starts with extensive animal studies to establish safety and efficacy, followed by carefully phased human trials; the focus is on demonstrating safety and meaningful imaging performance, with only minor adverse events reported in early experiences.
Big Tech & Healthcare...Dr. Marschall Runge, Author, "The Great Healthcare Disruption"
Q: What are the core drivers behind the rising costs of healthcare in the United States?
Dr. Runge points to the complexity of multiple insurance tiers, high administrative costs in private insurance, limited emphasis on proactive public health, and structural incentives in a free-market system that favor treatment over prevention, along with the cost of care delivery and administrative overhead.
A New Approach to Treating ALS...Dr. Arun Swaminathan, CEO, Coya Therapeutics
Q: How does the trial work and how long is participation?
The trial lasts 48 weeks with six months blinded; participants have a 2:1 chance of receiving active treatment versus placebo, and after six months placebo patients cross over to active treatment; dosing is every two weeks.

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