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Wearable Technology
Photoacoustic Imaging
Biocompatibility
Health Monitoring
Flexible Electronics
Artificial Intelligence
Material Science
Biomedical Sensors
Clinical Practice
Sustainable Materials
Biomolecular Ultrasound Imaging
Antibiotic Resistance
Phage Genome Editing
Phage Therapy
Bacteriophages
Protein Structures
One-Step Nanoscale Expansion Microscopy
Foundation Models
Cancer Research
Biomedical Engineering

Nature Biotechnology's Forum podcast explores biotech's latest scientific publications, found in Nature Biotechnology and elsewhere, through discussions with today's leading researchers.

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Clinical grade electronic wearable technology today can be flexible, stretchable, and skin-like, as researchers have developed materials that can help electronics interface with your body. Chief Editor Barbara Cheifet speaks with Drs. Zhenan Bao and ... more

Photoacoustic imaging, or optoacoustic imaging, combines both optical imaging and ultrasound technology to generate high-resolution images of biological tissues. Chief Editor Barbara Cheifet speaks with Drs. Vasilis Ntziachristos and Junjie Yao about... more

Biomolecular ultrasound is an exciting technology that uses sound waves to visualize tissues within the body. Chief Editor Barbara Cheifet speaks with Drs. David Maresca and Mikhail Shapiro about using ultrasound for imaging and also how the technolo... more

Foundation models are machine learning models trained on large datasets and applicable for a wide range of use cases. Chief Editor Barbara Cheifet speaks with Drs. Brian Hie and Marie Lopez about how these models are being used for analysis of the fu... more

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Recent Guests

Zhenan Bao
Professor of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: Wearables Roundtable: Bao and Rogers
John Rogers
Professor of Dermatology and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Wearables Roundtable: Bao and Rogers
Junjie Yao
Associate professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Photoacoustic Imaging Roundtable: Ntziachristos and Yao
Vasilis Ntziachristos
Professor of biological imaging at the Technical University of Munich and director of the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging at Helmholtz Munich
Technical University of Munich
Episode: Photoacoustic Imaging Roundtable: Ntziachristos and Yao
Mikhail Shapiro
professor of chemical engineering and medical engineering at Caltech
California Institute of Technology
Episode: Biomolecular Ultrasound Roundtable: Maresca and Shapiro
David Maresca
associate professor of imaging physics at Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology
Episode: Biomolecular Ultrasound Roundtable: Maresca and Shapiro
Brian Hie
Assistant professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University, investigator at ARC Institute
Stanford University
Episode: Foundation Models Roundtable: Lopez and Hie
Marie Lopez
Head of genomics AI at InstaDeep, an AI startup now part of Biontech
InstaDeep
Episode: Foundation Models Roundtable: Lopez and Hie
Ali Shaib
Group leader at the Institute of Neurophysiology and first author of a paper on nanoscale expansion microscopy.
Institute of Neurophysiology
Episode: From Bench to Podcast: Ali Shaib

Host

Barbara Cheifet
Chief Editor of Nature Biotechnology, leading discussions on latest advancements in biotech and technology.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Interesting Idea

    An interesting idea for giving context to new biotech research. I enjoyed the first episode.

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    Thelastgreatsong
    United States6 years ago

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From Bench to Podcast: Ali Shaib
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to be where you are now?
If you feel that you are onto something and you're hesitant, ask friends and collaborate. Don't give up.
From Bench to Podcast: Ali Shaib
Q: How do you see yourself now at your current position?
I would like to stay in research and follow my curiosities; I aim to have my own lab.
From Bench to Podcast: Chloe Fishman
Q: What advice do you have for early career researchers?
Value opportunities for mentorship over opportunities to work in the exact field that you're set on and be vocal in finding and reaching out to possible mentors.
Foundation Models Roundtable: Lopez and Hie
Q: Where would they not work well in other machine learning algorithms perhaps work better?
Smaller, specialized models for specific applications like identifying transcription factor binding sites may outperform foundational models.
Foundation Models Roundtable: Lopez and Hie
Q: What are some of the really exciting applications that you're seeing for these models today?
Both guests mention discoveries in genomics and the potential for advanced protein design, emphasizing how these models could enable new conceptualizations in biology.

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Engaging with the latest advancements in biotechnology, this podcast features in-depth discussions with leading researchers, diving into innovative scientific publications and breakthroughs within the biotech field. Topics often revolve around wearable technology, medical imaging, and the intersection of biology with artificial intelligence and machine learning, positioning the show at the forefront of current biotech conversations. The unique format emphasizes not only the science behind new technologies but also their potential applications in healthcare and clinical practice, making it a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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Forum launched 6 years ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Forum include:

1. Zhenan Bao
2. John Rogers
3. Junjie Yao
4. Vasilis Ntziachristos
5. Mikhail Shapiro
6. David Maresca
7. Brian Hie
8. Marie Lopez

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