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Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / Show

Ira Pastor
Covid-19
Pandemic Fund
Pharmaceuticals
Bioenergy
Alcohol Use Disorder
Space Medical Accelerator
Pandemic Preparedness
Non-Clinical Development
Infectious Disease Preparedness
Chronobiology
Light Pollution
Cary Claiborne
Cancer Treatment
Microgravity
Targeted Radiotherapy
Global Health
Vaccination Campaigns
Patient Centricity
Bioastronautics
Health Impact

Interviews and Discussions With Fascinating People Who are Creating A Better Tomorrow For All Of Us - Host - Ira S. Pastor

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Nishant Rastogi
Managing Director of Lupus Ventures, experienced in venture capital and healthcare investments
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Episode: Investing In Lupus Breakthroughs - Nishant Rastogi, Managing Director, Lupus Ventures
Dr. Stephanie Linker
Senior computational biochemist specializing in generative antibiotic design and internal structure prediction platforms.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Episode: Proteus Folding: Turning Protein Structure Into Real Drug Decisions - Dr. Stephanie Linker, Ph.D. And Dr. Philipp Schnee, Ph.D. - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Dr. Philipp Schnee
Computational protein design expert involved in high-resolution molecular dynamics simulations.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Episode: Proteus Folding: Turning Protein Structure Into Real Drug Decisions - Dr. Stephanie Linker, Ph.D. And Dr. Philipp Schnee, Ph.D. - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Roc Morin
Filmmaker and journalist, director of Meduza
Episode: He Played a Sniper in a Movie - Then Became One in Real Life | MEDUZA - Director, Roc Morin
Dr. Sonia Grego
CEO of Coprata and Director of the Duke Smart Toilet Lab
Coprata
Episode: The Smart Toilet: Turning Waste Into Health Insights - Dr. Sonia Grego, Ph.D.- CEO, Coprata - Director, Duke Smart Toilet Lab
Mohammed Abouelsoud
CEO of U, The Mind Company and neuroscientist
U, The Mind Company
Episode: Mohammed Abouelsoud - CEO, U: The Mind Company - Rebooting The Brain: Precision Noninvasive Neuromodulation
Dr. Christopher Buck
Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Cellular Oncology and Head of the Tumor Virus Molecular Biology Section at the National Cancer Institute.
National Cancer Institute
Episode: Dr. Christopher Buck, Ph.D. - Senior Investigator, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology / Head, Tumor Virus Molecular Biology Section, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute - Food-Based Oral Vaccines And Disease Prevention
Dr. Frederic Bertley
President and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), renowned civic-minded leader and innovator
COSI
Episode: Dr. Frederic Bertley, Ph.D. - President & CEO: Center of Science and Industry (COSI) - Cultivating Curiosity: How Science Literacy Shapes Our Future
Dr. Aaron Hartman
Board-certified physician and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine.
Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine
Episode: Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD - Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine - Finding Hope In The Uncurable

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Ira S. Pastor
Host of discussions focused on creating innovative solutions for health and societal challenges, engaging with experts to explore future possibilities in various sectors.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Unveiling the Secrets of Healthy Longevity

    The episode with Dr. Sofiya Milman on "Progress, Potential, and Possibilities" offers a fascinating dive into the world of centenarians and the genomic mechanisms that protect against age-related diseases. Dr. Milman's dedication to this field is evident, and her journey from college to post-doctoral research is a testament to her passion for physiology and genetics. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the science of healthy aging.

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Superbugs vs AI: Olivier Niyonshima, Founder of ZeroX Intelligence and Medikal Africa - The Startup Building Africa’s Health Infrastructure
Q: What advice do you have for the next generation of younger technologists?
Start working on real problems in healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Proteus Folding: Turning Protein Structure Into Real Drug Decisions - Dr. Stephanie Linker, Ph.D. And Dr. Philipp Schnee, Ph.D. - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Q: How do you see platforms like Proteus influencing biologics?
Proteus not only improves filtering of candidates but also allows for the creation of novel therapies that have never been seen before, enhancing drug design capabilities.
Proteus Folding: Turning Protein Structure Into Real Drug Decisions - Dr. Stephanie Linker, Ph.D. And Dr. Philipp Schnee, Ph.D. - Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Q: Can you explain what M-Bolts is? And can you share about your hackathon experience?
M-Bolts is an alternative to AlphaFold, freely available, that helps predict antibody-antigen binding. We organized a hackathon to develop workflows to enhance it, involving various experts and contributions.
Investing In Lupus Breakthroughs - Nishant Rastogi, Managing Director, Lupus Ventures
Q: What are some of the challenges facing lupus drug development?
Challenges include regulatory precedents being unclear due to fewer drugs approved, the clinical heterogeneity of the disease, and structural barriers that have historically limited investment.
Investing In Lupus Breakthroughs - Nishant Rastogi, Managing Director, Lupus Ventures
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of what lupus is?
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy cells, presenting in various forms, such as systemic lupus and lupus nephritis.

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