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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
Light Pollution
Chronobiology
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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Greg Fallon is the CEO of Geminus AI ( www.geminus.ai/ ), a company developing real-time, physics-native artificial intelligence designed to operate complex industrial and energy systems. His work focuses on combining engineering... more

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Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly transforming surgery. In this episode we explore the future of the operating room with Medtronic’s vision for the AiBLE ecosystem and the newly cleared Stealth AXiS surgical platform — tec... more

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Tara Austraat-Churik is a Partner at Blue Matter ( bluematterconsulting.com/ ), a strategic consulting firm serving the life sciences industry, bringing new approaches to consulting with original ideas that deliver a meaningful i... more

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Javad Shabani
Professor of Physics, Director of Center of Quantum Information Physics, Director NYU Quantum Institute
New York University (NYU)
Episode: How Quantum Technology Will Transform The Future - Dr. Javad Shabani, Ph.D. - Director, NYU Quantum Institute - Director, Center of Quantum Information Physics
Tara Austraat-Churik
Partner at Blue Matter, life sciences consultant and former FBI counterintelligence analyst
Blue Matter
Episode: How An FBI Intelligence Analyst Ended Up Transforming Pharma R&D - Tara Austraat-Churik - Partner, Blue Matter
Pramin Pradeep
Co-founder and CEO of BotGauge
BotGauge
Episode: AI Coding Assistants Gone Rogue? Pramin Pradeep - Co-Founder and CEO of BotGauge - Shadow Code & Software Risk
Kabir Nath
CEO of Compass Pathways
Compass Pathways
Episode: The Future of Psychedelic Medicine | Interview with Compass Pathways CEO Kabir Nath
Lacey Stone
Chief Development Officer, USA for UNHCR
USA for UNHCR
Episode: Education, Dignity & Opportunity: Supporting Refugee Women Worldwide - Lacey Stone - Chief Development Officer - USA for UNHCR
Tomasz Beer
Chief Medical Officer, Multi-Cancer Early Detection, Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences Corporation
Episode: How Multi-Cancer Early Detection Is Reshaping Oncology - Dr. Tomasz Beer, MD - Chief Medical Officer for Multi-Cancer Early Detection - Exact Sciences
Dr. Sharron Gargosky
Chief Clinical Officer at Spinogenix
Spinogenix, Inc.
Episode: Reversing Brain Disorders - Synaptic Regeneration And Correction Explained - Dr. Sharron Gargosky, Ph.D. - Chief Clinical Officer, Spinogenix, Inc.
Paul Woodward
Filmmaker, storyteller, advocate
Old Swan Films
Episode: Finding Light In Life’s Final Chapter At The Derian House Children's Hospice - The Little Things Documentary- Paul Woodard, Producer
Allison Reiss
Internal medicine physician, molecular biologist, educator; Associate Professor of Medicine and Head of the Inflammation Laboratory at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
New York University Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Episode: Rethinking Alzheimer’s: The Brain-Heart-Immune Axis with Dr. Allison Reiss, MD - Associate Professor of Medicine and Head of the Inflammation Laboratory, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

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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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    Austria2 years ago

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How An FBI Intelligence Analyst Ended Up Transforming Pharma R&D - Tara Austraat-Churik - Partner, Blue Matter
Q: Take us into your world. What's Blue Matter all about? And what's consulting business like in 2026?
Tara explains Blue Matter as a privately held firm built on PhD-level scientific expertise and collaborative culture, offering platform-based products and data-driven insights across R&D, launch, portfolio strategy, market access, and HEOR. She notes a bifurcation in the consulting industry toward AI at scale, outcome-based delivery, and the importance of integrating data-driven use cases with end-to-end workflows to achieve scalable ROI.
Education, Dignity & Opportunity: Supporting Refugee Women Worldwide - Lacey Stone - Chief Development Officer - USA for UNHCR
Q: What makes the storytelling approach of Building Better Futures different from traditional campaigns?
Stories are co-created with refugee women scholars, not extracted by outsiders. The narratives center agency and leadership, shift away from pity, and use authentic voices to spark community and long-term engagement rather than one-off gifts.
Education, Dignity & Opportunity: Supporting Refugee Women Worldwide - Lacey Stone - Chief Development Officer - USA for UNHCR
Q: Could you talk about the background of Building Better Futures and the partners involved?
Building Better Futures started from the realization that philanthropy under-engaged women, who control much of charitable giving, could be mobilized to address refugee education. The initiative brings together Women in Philanthropy, DAFI, UNHCR, and USA for UNHCR to create a community of women donors who co-create and invest in scholarships and wraparound services.
How Gardening May Protect the Aging Brain - Donna Letier - Co-Founder & CEO, Gardenuity
Q: How does horticultural therapy fit into your work?
Letier explains the benefits of gardening for both caregivers and those with dementia or Alzheimer's, emphasizing its potential as a wellness practice.
How Gardening May Protect the Aging Brain - Donna Letier - Co-Founder & CEO, Gardenuity
Q: Can you share about the inception of Gardenuity?
Letier discusses combining horticultural science with technology to make gardening accessible and improve success rates for first-time gardeners.

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