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The Pulse Podcast takes a deep dive into biotech stories, features key biotech figures, and inspires the next generation of biotech leaders. The Pulse is presented by the Harvard Biotech Club. hbcpulse.substack.com

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Mark Namchuk is the Executive Director of Therapeutics Translation at Harvard Medical School. Before he joined Harvard, Mark had a 24-year research and development career in the biotech industry, working in a number of areas, including drug discovery... more

Dr Vicki Sato is a pioneering biotech leader who helped shape the modern biotech industry. She currently serves on the board or in the advisory role for several biotech companies, including Vir Biotechnology, Denali Therapeutics, Allogene Therapeutic... more

James Collins is the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering & Science and Professor of Biological Engineering at MIT. Jim serves as a director at the MIT Jameel Clinic, a member of the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences & Technology Faculty, a core foundi... more

Tim Harris is a molecular biologist, biochemist and geneticist. He is also a science and business leader with over 40 years of experience in a range of molecular research areas. Tim is currently an Operating Partner at SV Health Investors. Outside of... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mark Namchuk
Inaugural Pooja and Samir Kahl Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Innovation and Translation at Harvard; Executive Director of Therapeutics Translation at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Mark Namchuk: The Art of the Argument Between Science and Business at Every Level
Vicki Sato
Dr. in biotechnology; former CSO/President at Vertex; Harvard professor; Blavatnik Fellow
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Harvard University
Episode: Vicki Sato: Building Modern Biotech Through the Pull and Push
James Collins
Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science and Professor of Biological Engineering at MIT; Director at MIT Jameel Clinic
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: James Collins: Doing Good Science with an Underdog Spirit
Tim Harris
Molecular biologist, biochemist and geneticist; SV Health Investors operating partner; board member at Phenome TX; visiting professor at Columbia University
SV Health Investors; Phenome TX; Columbia University
Episode: Tim Harris: a Journey through 50 years of Biotechnology
Stephanie Oestreich
Managing Director of the Myeloma Investment Fund.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Episode: Stephanie Oestreich: Leadership across biotech and orchestras
Luke Timmerman
Journalist, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, founder of the Timmerman Report
Timmerman Report
Episode: Luke Timmerman: Daring to Traverse Biotech and Mountains
Bill Sellers
Core Institute member of the Broad Institute, Director of the Cancer Program, and Professor of Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School.
Broad Institute, Novartis
Episode: Bill Sellers: A Nonlinear Journey in Advancing Cancer Therapeutics Across Academia and Industry
Melissa McCracken
Partner at Nextech Invest, and a former senior associate at Third Rock Ventures, with a focus on oncology and immuno-oncology.
Nextech Invest
Episode: Melissa McCracken: A Scientist’s Journey into Biotech VC
Soufiane Aboulhouda
Co-founder and CEO of Nucleate, and synthetic biologist by training
Nucleate
Episode: Soufiane Aboulhouda: A story of startups and serendipity

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Fang Xie
Co-host of the show with a focus on biotech entrepreneurship and lab science; affiliated with the Harvard Biotech Club.
Yossef Baidi
Co-host of the show, frequently guiding conversations with industry leaders and researchers; long-standing Harvard Biotech Club involvement.

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Tim Harris: a Journey through 50 years of Biotechnology
Q: That's interesting. So how would you say the startup mindset differs from big companies, and what stood out as a lesson from making that transition?
Startups are scrappy and hands-on; founders must roll up their sleeves, take on practical tasks, and build momentum with limited resources, while big companies offer more structure but can be slower to move. The key is to stay mission-driven, driven by real product impact, and to maintain a willingness to adapt even when it means challenging established norms.
Stephanie Oestreich: Leadership across biotech and orchestras
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about kind of where you're from and then kind of what got you into science?
Stephanie discusses growing up in Germany, her family background, and personal health-related experiences that fueled her interest in medicine and science.
Soufiane Aboulhouda: A story of startups and serendipity
Q: What are your future plans for Nucleate?
Focus on sustainability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance operational efficiency over the next five years.
Soufiane Aboulhouda: A story of startups and serendipity
Q: What advice do you have for PhD students wanting to start an impactful organization?
Evaluate current organizations first; ensure your goals aren't met by existing entities like the Harvard Biotech Club or Nucleate before starting something new.
Soufiane Aboulhouda: A story of startups and serendipity
Q: What motivated you to pursue a PhD?
The desire to further develop research skills and deepen scientific understanding after realizing the potential of research in academia.

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

This series centers on biotechnology leadership, entrepreneurship, and scientific innovation, often featuring seasoned executives, investors, scientists, and policy thinkers. Episodes frequently explore startup culture, drug discovery, genomics, AI-enabled biotech, and the crossing points between academia and industry. Guests range from university-affiliated researchers to venture capitalists and corporate leaders, offering practical career guidance, industry evolution insights, and thoughtful dialogue on ethics, policy, and the future of medicine. A notable through-line is bridging rigorous science with real-world impact, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable takeaways for building or funding biotech ventures, along with... more

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1. Dr. Mark Namchuk
2. Vicki Sato
3. James Collins
4. Tim Harris
5. Stephanie Oestreich
6. Luke Timmerman
7. Bill Sellers
8. Melissa McCracken

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