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The BioCentury Show

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Tune in to BioCentury’s in-depth conversations with global leaders who are advancing the future of medicine.

Join our Senior Editors in face-to-face discussions with scientific KOLs, top executives, VCs, and key policymakers, dissecting the most urgent public health issues.

The BioCentury Show is THE only place where BioCentury’s experts join top innovators and global influencers to show how scien... more

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A paradigm shift in research tools, combined with large-scale unbiased screening, has positioned the biopharma industry not only to rethink target discovery, but also to execute more faithfully on causal biology, according to Syncona CEO Chris Hollow... more

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The European biotech ecosystem has gone through a substantial maturation process over the past 20 years, as VC funds such as Forbion have experienced exponential growth to fund the region’s innovation. But Forbion co-founder and managing director San... more

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The U.K. is excellent at invention and science, and creating institutions to further innovation, but poor at capturing their economic value, says Daniel Mahony, a problem that various forces in the U.K. are now putting serious efforts into solving.

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As AI spreads across biopharma, what will matter most is not who has the flashiest tools, but who can use them to make better medicines. In this episode of The BioCentury Show, Recursion CEO Najat Khan discusses where AI is showing measurable value n... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hollowood
CEO of Syncona Investment Management Limited
Syncona Investment Management Limited
Episode: Ep. 108 - Rethinking Discovery: Chris Hollowood on Causal Biology and Syncona’s Strategy
Sander Slootweg
Co-founder and managing partner, Forbion
Forbion
Episode: Ep. 107 - Forbion’s Slootweg on Europe Biotech, NewCos From Asia and Green Investing
Daniel Mahony
Senior partner in growth investments at Novo Holdings; former chair of the BIA (UK)
Novo Holdings
Episode: Ep. 106 - Can the U.K. Capture Biotech Value? Daniel Mahony on Growth, Pricing and Reform
Najat Khan
CEO and President
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Ep. 105 - Recursion’s Najat Khan: AI Will Be Judged by the Medicines It Delivers
Jacqueline Fok
Investment Director focused on Life Sciences & Health Tech at SoftBank Vision Fund
SoftBank Vision Fund
Episode: Ep. 104 - SoftBank’s Jacqueline Fok on AI Drug Development, Metsera and the U.K. Biotech Opportunity
Naoki Okamura
President and CEO of Astellas Pharma
Astellas Pharma
Episode: Ep. 101 - Why Science Stalls: Astellas CEO Naoki Okamura on Translation, Talent and Platforms
Adam Koppel
Partner at Bain Capital Life Sciences, with extensive experience in private equity and biopharmaceutical investments
Bain Capital Life Sciences
Episode: Ep. 100 - Adam Koppel on Why Private Equity Is Moving Deeper Into Biotech and What Comes Next
Stelios Papadopoulos
A prominent biotech executive known for his leadership roles in companies like Exelixis and Biogen.
Exelixis
Episode: Ep. 99 – Stelios Papadopoulos on Biotech’s Long View: Pricing Pressure, China & Big Pharma
Bill Hinshaw
CEO of Fore Biotherapeutics
Fore Biotherapeutics
Episode: Ep. 98 - Inside Precision Oncology’s Next Chapter with Fore’s Bill Hinshaw

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Steve Usdin
Washington editor, BioCentury; co-hosts and conducts in-depth industry discussions.
Selina Koch
Executive Editor at BioCentury; frequent host and interviewer on industry topics.
Simone Fishburn
Editor-in-Chief / host with BioCentury; leads deep-dive conversations with leaders.

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Ep. 107 - Forbion’s Slootweg on Europe Biotech, NewCos From Asia and Green Investing
Q: How does Forbion view sourcing assets from Asia and what has changed in late-stage asset availability?
The approach leverages a two-angle strategy: high-quality assets from Asia with local partners and the ability to develop them for Western markets, plus strong KOL input and late-stage clinical paths. While late-stage assets were once highly available, they've become more scarce, prompting a shift toward slightly earlier-stage opportunities and more intensive collaboration with Asian partners to keep a global pipeline.
Ep. 107 - Forbion’s Slootweg on Europe Biotech, NewCos From Asia and Green Investing
Q: What has driven Forbion's rapid growth and what is the current geographic split of their investments?
Forbion's growth stems from scaling fund sizes to match an expanding opportunity set across Europe and the US, with a strategic pivot to a growth fund and a more global footprint, including a Boston office, while maintaining a strong Europe core. Venture investments are roughly 60-65% Europe and 35-40% US/Canada, with growth nearing 50-50 between Europe and North America.
Ep. 106 - Can the U.K. Capture Biotech Value? Daniel Mahony on Growth, Pricing and Reform
Q: How does AI influence biotech strategy and operations for smaller companies?
AI can level the playing field by accelerating literature review, due diligence, and regulatory document generation, as well as enabling real-time sequencing improvements, which together can reduce operating costs and lengthen funding runway for small companies.
Ep. 104 - SoftBank’s Jacqueline Fok on AI Drug Development, Metsera and the U.K. Biotech Opportunity
Q: What should we watch for in the coming year in this space?
Key catalysts include updates on GLP-1 combination data from Metsera and Pfizer, innovations in biotech business models (e.g., model licensing and funding strategies), and continued progress from portfolio companies such as Encoded Therapeutics, Umoja Therapeutics, and Ventus Therapeutics.
Ep. 104 - SoftBank’s Jacqueline Fok on AI Drug Development, Metsera and the U.K. Biotech Opportunity
Q: How is AI expected to impact drug development and medicinal chemistry?
AI is likely to enhance productivity for scientists rather than replace them, improving endpoints, patient selection, and trial design through advanced models, while the industry works to build trust and generate robust evidence to demonstrate real-world value.

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What is The BioCentury Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on biopharma strategy, policy, and science, featuring in-depth conversations with senior editors and high-profile guests across pharma, biotech, investing, and regulatory spheres. Episodes frequently dissect regulatory dynamics, pricing debates, dealmaking, and translational challenges in cell and gene therapy, oncology, and biosimilars, often with a long-term view on how policy and market forces shape drug development and commercialization. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical implications for industry players—investors, executives, researchers, and policymakers—along with a historic, global perspective on regulation, innovation, and collaboration. The format combines candid leadership insights with rigorous... more

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