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The Climate Biotech Podcast

Homeworld Collective
Biotechnology
Climate Change
Synthetic Biology
Biomanufacturing
Climate Biotechnology
Protein Engineering
Climate Biotech
Chemical Manufacturing
Energy Transition
Methane
Carbon Emissions
Circular Economy
Homeworld Collective
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Microbial Mining
Enzyme Immobilization
Environmental Health
Plastic Degradation
Sustainability
Carbon Capture

Are you fascinated by the power and potential of biotechnology? Do you want to learn about cutting-edge innovations that can address climate change? The Climate Biotech Podcast explores the most pressing problems at the intersection of climate and biology, and most importantly, how to solve them. Hosted by Dan Goodwin, a neuroscientist turned biotech enthusiast, the podcast features interviews wit... more

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On this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, Paul Reginato is joined by Kiara Reyes Gamas, environmental synthetic biologist and non-resident postdoctoral scholar at Rice University's Baker Institute. Alongside her bench science, she has consisten... more

On this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, Paul is joined by Eli Hornstein, founder and CEO of Elysia Bio, a company engineering feed crops to address methane emissions from livestock. Eli came to plant biotech through an unlikely path: undergra... more

In Dan Goodwin’s final episode as host, The Climate Biotech Podcast reflects on over 30 episodes of conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, and builders at the frontier of climate biotechnology, and marks the official handover of the podcast to... more

On the most recent episode of the Climate Biotech Podcast, we are joined by Ginger Krieg Dosier, an architect-turned-biotech entrepreneur who created biocement at Biomason and is now building BIOME Consortia to accelerate biology's transition from th... more

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Recent Guests

Kiara Reyes Gamas
Environmental synthetic biologist, science illustrator, and non-resident postdoctoral scholar at Rice University's Baker Institute
Rice University
Episode: Horizontal Gene Transfer and Environmental Release of Engineered Microbes with Kiara Reyes Gamas
Eli Hornstein
CEO of Elysia Bio
Elysia Bio
Episode: Plant Synthetic Biology for Methane Mitigation with Eli Hornstein
Ginger Krieg Dosier
Founder of Biomason; pioneer of bio-cement
Biomason
Episode: Microbial Consortia for Industrial Decarbonization with Ginger Krieg Dosier
Shuguang Zhang
Renowned biochemist and MIT researcher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: The Power of Curiosity with Shuguang Zhang
Brian Heligman
CEO and co-founder of Biosphere
Biosphere
Episode: Reimagining Bioreactors to Solve Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Brian Heligman
Jenna Hua
CEO and founder of Million Marker; environmental health scientist; registered dietician
Million Marker
Episode: What Million Things are Circulating Inside You? with Jenna Hua
Pam Silver
A leading figure in synthetic biology, co-founder of iGEM and various biotech companies
Harvard University
Episode: Synthetic Biology Acceleration with Pam Silver
Sonia Salmon
Professor at North Carolina State University with expertise in textile chemistry, polymer science, and biology.
North Carolina State University
Episode: Textile-immobilized Enzymes for CO2 Capture with Sonja Salmon
Loren Looger
Professor of neurosciences at UC San Diego and HHMI investigator
UC San Diego
Episode: Optical biosensors for neural circuits and methane-eating enzymes with Loren Looger

Host

Dan Goodwin
Host of the show; neuroscientist-turned-biotech enthusiast with a focus on climate biotech and engineering biology.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • A rich listening experience

    Thank you Homeworld team for bringing us listeners such a rich listening experience filled with wisdom from the industrial and climate biotech scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Albert Anis
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Breathtaking in scope and depth

    Dan and the team manage to stay on the very forefront of developing climate tech and still dive deep into the stories of researchers lives and passions. Dan brings his warmth and curiosity and enthusiasm to each interview. Amazing people talking about the amazing work they do.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Samuel (Channel) Thompson
    United States9 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    This show is great. Dan really has a way to bring out the excitement of what be a depressing topic. Timely issue coverage, world experts, discussing the most important topics in a sector that will literally determine the fate of our planet and our species.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loren looger
    United States9 months ago
  • Relevant, Technical, Inspiring

    Finally, a podcast that dives deep into the real challenges and opportunities in biotech applications for climate — optimistic without the hype. Smart guests, thoughtful questions, and genuinely useful context for anyone building or investing in the space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosetaru
    United Statesa year ago

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Offers thoughtful, non-hype insights into real-world biotech challenges and opportunities.
Shows depth and breadth in climate biotech storytelling.
Consistently features thoughtful guests and practical context for investors and builders.
Delivers timely, expert-led conversations with researchers and practitioners.

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Reimagining Bioreactors to Solve Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Brian Heligman
Q: So Brian, who are you? Where did you grow up?
Brian describes growing up near Washington, D.C., studying chemical engineering and material science, and gradually shifting toward applying technology for impact in biomanufacturing, which eventually led to starting Biosphere with Ari and pursuing a novel UV-sterilized reactor approach.
Farewell and Welcome: Dan Goodwin Passes the Mic to Paul Reginato
Q: Did you always know you'd be hosting this podcast?
He acknowledges he didn't expect to host but has been involved as a guest and sees it as a natural progression with a strong fit to lead the organization and continue the podcast's mission.
Farewell and Welcome: Dan Goodwin Passes the Mic to Paul Reginato
Q: Paul, who are you and where did you grow up?
Paul Reginato explains growing up in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, his early interests in science and art, and how his path led to physics, biology, and ultimately joining Homeworld as executive director.
Plant Synthetic Biology for Methane Mitigation with Eli Hornstein
Q: How do you view collaboration and the broader ecosystem?
Building a network of researchers, funders, and biotech community groups accelerates de-risking and deployment, with workshops, shared problem statements, and cross-disciplinary efforts helping to move high-impact technologies toward real-world use.
Plant Synthetic Biology for Methane Mitigation with Eli Hornstein
Q: What are the biggest technical hurdles right now?
Key challenges include reliably expressing methane-processing enzymes like MMO in plants, understanding the plant biophysical environment that MMO needs, and ensuring expression does not compromise plant growth or yield; there's also work to optimize enzyme variants and placement within the plant.

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What is The Climate Biotech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful deep-dive into climate-friendly biotechnology, featuring interviews with leading researchers and industry pioneers. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from synthetic biology and enzyme engineering to mineral extraction, carbon capture, and sustainable biomanufacturing, always with an eye toward real-world deployment and ethical considerations. The show stands out for its ability to connect laboratory breakthroughs with climate solutions, highlighting practical tools, scalable innovations, and the human stories behind the science.

Listeners can expect rigorous technical discussions presented with accessibility and curiosity. Unique strengths include high-caliber guests from academia and industry, a focus on actionable biotec... more

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1. Kiara Reyes Gamas
2. Eli Hornstein
3. Ginger Krieg Dosier
4. Shuguang Zhang
5. Brian Heligman
6. Jenna Hua
7. Pam Silver
8. Sonia Salmon

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