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Mendelspod Podcast

Theral Timpson
CRISPR
Gene Therapy
Reductionism
Emergence
Proteomics
Illumina
Extended Evolutionary Synthesis
Units Of Selection
Philosophy Of Biology
Biotechnology
Genome Editing
Programmable Genomic Integration
AI Applications In Biology
Cancer
Variant Calling
Cell Therapies
Rare Diseases
Mass Spectrometry
Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
Whole Genome Sequencing

Offering a front row seat to the Century of Biology, veteran podcast host Theral Timpson interviews the who's who in genomics and genomic medicine. www.mendelspod.com

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Molecular residual disease, or MRD, has been part of oncology’s vocabulary for decades. But knowing something is there and being able to measure it precisely are two very different things. In today’s show, we explore how MRD testing moved from a long... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mendelspod.com

For two decades, tests like Oncotype DX have helped oncologists decide which early-stage breast cancer patients should receive chemotherapy. But those tools were design... more

We began this podcast back around the time the ENCODE project announced that much of the genome was biochemically active. The big science project was undoing the tidy idea of “junk DNA,” and not without controversy. But activity is not the same as pu... more

“We have been talking now for 15, 20 years about the diagnostic odyssey. That shouldn’t exist anymore. The new odyssey is the therapeutic odyssey.”

That’s Stephen Kingsmore, president and CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital (he just announced his retire... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hourigan
Professor and Director of the Cancer Research Center, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Episode: MRD Testing: From Residual Disease to Real Decisions with Chris Hourigan and Gary Pestano
Gary Pestano
Chief Scientific Officer
Biodesix
Episode: MRD Testing: From Residual Disease to Real Decisions with Chris Hourigan and Gary Pestano
George Sledge
Guest expert on oncology and breast cancer prognosis
Caris Life Sciences
Episode: Early vs Late Recurrence: How Multimodal AI Is Changing Breast Cancer Prognosis with George Sledge, Caris Life Sciences
Sudhakaran Prabakaran
Computational biologist at Northeastern University; entrepreneur
NonExomics (company)
Episode: The Dark Genome with Author Sudhakaran Prabakaran
Ali Crawford
Senior Director of Science Research from Illumina
Illumina
Episode: Illumina's New Mapped Read Technology Provides Insights into Rare Disease: Stephen Kingsmore, Olivia Kim-McManus and Ali Crawford
Stephen Kingsmore
President and CEO of Rady Children's Hospital
Rady Children's Hospital
Episode: Illumina's New Mapped Read Technology Provides Insights into Rare Disease: Stephen Kingsmore, Olivia Kim-McManus and Ali Crawford
Olivia Kim-McManus
Associate Professor of Neuroscience at UC San Diego and Epileptologist at Rady Children's
UC San Diego
Episode: Illumina's New Mapped Read Technology Provides Insights into Rare Disease: Stephen Kingsmore, Olivia Kim-McManus and Ali Crawford
John Hanna
CEO of CareDx, with extensive experience in molecular diagnostics and commercialization.
CareDx
Episode: CareDx’s Second Act with CEO John Hanna
Yev Brudno
Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: A Simple Sponge, a Big Shift in Cell Therapy with Yev Brudno, UNC

Host

Theral Timpson
Experienced host with a deep knowledge of genomics and significant interviewing expertise, facilitating discussions with leading figures in biotechnology and genomics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great views into high science

    As a fractional CFO at BluePrint CPAs, I find the technical aspects of the shows help me dive into the fast-paced world of life sciences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BluePrint CPAs
    Canada4 years ago
  • Fascinating content!

    No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to learn something from every episode - can’t recommend Mendelspod enough! 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast if you’re into life science

    Great interviews and panelists. In depth and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    111CooperDale
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative Listen

    Informative, up-to-date commentary and interviews delivered by a knowledgable, engaging and entertaining host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B-111
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Interesting subject, bad interviewer

    There are some great guests but Theral interrupts them often to put in his own 'two cents'. Let your guests tell their story!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    smlmbrt
    Canada9 years ago

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Illumina's New Mapped Read Technology Provides Insights into Rare Disease: Stephen Kingsmore, Olivia Kim-McManus and Ali Crawford
Q: What impact does this technology have on designing therapeutics?
It allows for targeted therapies to be developed based on precise genomic information, tailored to individual patient needs.
Illumina's New Mapped Read Technology Provides Insights into Rare Disease: Stephen Kingsmore, Olivia Kim-McManus and Ali Crawford
Q: What biological problems are you addressing with proximity-mapped read technology?
This technology resolves complex genome structures, previously difficult to interpret with short read sequencing, particularly for identifying elusive genetic variants.
From Hereditary Risk to Residual Disease: Natera’s Integrated Vision for Precision Oncology with Adam ElNaggar, MD
Q: What are the core clinical needs that Natera is satisfying for oncologists?
Establishing risk is a significant core need for oncologists, enhanced by CT DNA testing to better inform treatment decisions.
Building the Front-End for Every Sequencer with Volta Labs CEO Udayan Umapathi
Q: Could you go into both of those a little deeper?
Udayan emphasized that while sequencing speed is important, the ability to process multiple batches of small samples and the quality of the output are also crucial.
Building the Front-End for Every Sequencer with Volta Labs CEO Udayan Umapathi
Q: What can you share about these recent placements? What are you hearing back?
Udayan stated customers are shocked by the walk-away nature of the platform and its ability to reduce the cost of ownership dramatically.

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The content centers around the rapidly evolving field of genomics, incorporating perspectives from leading experts within biotechnology and healthcare. Episodes frequently explore significant advancements in precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and innovative biomedical technologies, often featuring conversations with CEOs, researchers, and healthcare professionals discussing their contributions and research impacts. Unique themes include the integration of artificial intelligence in drug discovery and the exploration of new therapeutic approaches, thereby appealing to listeners interested in the intersection of science, technology, and health. The podcast also shines a light on critical discussions regarding inclusivity in genetic re... more

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2. Gary Pestano
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