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The Long Run with Luke Timmerman

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"The Long Run" Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton would appreciate today's biotech. Scientific entrepreneurs of the 21st century must be ready for what Shackleton called the “hazardous journey, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.” Today, the men and women who strive to apply science for the betterment of ... more

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Ken Song, CEO of San Diego-based Candid Therapeutics, on developing bispecific T-cell engaging antibodies for autoimmune disease.

Ep194: Ansu Satpathy on Cancer and Autoimmune Drug Discovery by Timmerman Report

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Ron Renaud, CEO of Waltham, Mass.-based Kailera Therapeutics, on developing GLP-1 based medicines to help people lose weight and live healthier lives.

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Kate Haviland, former CEO of Blueprint Medicines, on how the company transitioned to a precision immunology company and was acquired by Sanofi for $9.5 billion.

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Recent Guests

Ansu Satpathy
Physician-scientist and associate professor of pathology and immunology at Stanford University. Co-director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Stanford Medicine and co-founder of several start-up companies.
Stanford University
Episode: Ep194: Ansu Satpathy on Cancer and Autoimmune Drug Discovery
Ron Renaud
CEO of Kailera Therapeutics, with a long track record in biotech and several successful acquisitions.
Kailera Therapeutics
Episode: Ep193: Ron Renaud on Helping People Lose Weight With GLP-1 Medicines
Kate Haviland
Former CEO of Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines
Episode: Ep192: Kate Haviland on Following the Science to Precision Immunology
Emily Conley
CEO of Renasant Bio, focused on small molecule drugs for ADPKD
Renasant Bio
Episode: Ep191: Emily Conley on Small Molecules to Correct a Rare Kidney Disease
Neil Kumar
Founder and CEO of BridgeBio Pharma
BridgeBio Pharma
Episode: Ep190: Neil Kumar on Building a Rare Disease Drug Company
Marc Tessier-Lavigne
Chairman and CEO of Xaira Therapeutics, a leader in AI-driven drug discovery.
Xaira Therapeutics
Episode: Ep189: Marc Tessier-Lavigne on Reinventing Drug Discovery with AI
Bruce Levine
Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Ep186: Bruce Levine & Mags McCarthy on a Song About Science and Hope
Mags McCarthy
Country music star and songwriter from Ireland.
Episode: Ep186: Bruce Levine & Mags McCarthy on a Song About Science and Hope
Dr. Lachelle Weeks
Physician scientist in the adult leukemia program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Episode: Ep185: Dr. Lachelle Weeks on Predicting Leukemia Risk At Scale

Host

Luke Timmerman
Host of the Long Run, focusing on in-depth discussions with biotech thought leaders about innovation and scientific enterprise.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Staying Up-to-Date with Timmerman

    I have an alert set for each episode drop. As someone who writes for biotech companies, I enjoy listening to each guest detail their company, mission, and plan to continue to improve every facet of healthcare. Luke has amazing interview skills and this is one of my top 3 podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lauren Esmay
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved the last 2 episodes!

    Discussions around gene regulation with Rick Young and finding your purpose with Robert Ang really stood out to me. Thanks for sharing such great stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladyscientistpodcast
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful + Engaging!

    It’s obvious that Luke puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding knowledgeable guests that truly care about being a positive force in this world. A must listen for anyone interested in the biotech space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • A treat while social distancing

    During these unusual times, I have found the human stories behind the long run and the great people in our industry a wonderful treat. I listen while walking the hills of SF and feel connected to our community even when we are apart. Thanks Luke. Keep up the awesome work focused on people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chichi5678
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I am someone that is not in the bio tech world, but find it absolutely fascinating. Luke has a great ability as an interviewer to ask questions that makes complex bio tech topics, understandable and not condescending to people are not immersed in the bio tech world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1-2-3 Josh
    United States6 years ago

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The host's interviewing style is generally well-received, although a few listeners feel that more airtime should be given to guests to share their insights directly.
Listeners appreciate the depth and thoughtfulness of the conversations, praising the variety of guests and the relevance of topics covered.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep190: Neil Kumar on Building a Rare Disease Drug Company
Q: What kind of reception did you get? And do you remember who put the first million in and said, okay, I support you. I believe in you?
Yeah, the reception was poor, but the first check-in was from some high net worth tech individuals who had some personal experience with genetic disease.
Ep190: Neil Kumar on Building a Rare Disease Drug Company
Q: So, Neil, I don't know if you're like most CEOs, but your stock is up 3x this year. Does this mean you're in a better mood than the last time I talked to you about a year ago?
I've had some success with ATTR cardiomyopathy. Typically, I'm only in a bad mood when nothing is working.
Ep185: Dr. Lachelle Weeks on Predicting Leukemia Risk At Scale
Q: What opportunity did you see to improve things with the treatment for heart failure?
We found there was a disparity in patients of African descent and Hispanic patients, leading to longer hospitalizations and worse care.
Ep184: Jen Adair on Affordable, Accessible Gene & Cell Therapies
Q: Why are you so excited to work every day on making lower cost, more accessible gene and cell therapies?
Jen talks about her upbringing as a teen mom on welfare and how it shaped her perspective on equity and access to healthcare.
Ep178: Peyton Greenside on ML-Guided Biologics Discovery
Q: Why did you want to move to protein design away from, say, genomics and epigenomics?
Greenside explains that measuring results from protein design provides immediate feedback, which is invaluable.

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This podcast features in-depth conversations with prominent figures in the biotechnology field, exploring their innovative approaches to addressing significant health challenges. Guests share insights about their work on cutting-edge therapies and advances in medical science ranging from cancer immunotherapy to rare disease drug development. The discussions often highlight the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and the societal impact of biotechnology, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the trials, triumphs, and philosophies of leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

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Recent guests on The Long Run include:

1. Ansu Satpathy
2. Ron Renaud
3. Kate Haviland
4. Emily Conley
5. Neil Kumar
6. Marc Tessier-Lavigne
7. Bruce Levine
8. Mags McCarthy

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