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Mo Jain – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 55 with Mo Jain Mo Jain, Founder and CEO of Sapient, discusses the importance of small molecule biomarkers and his approach to biomarker discovery research.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who […]
Evan Floden – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 54 with Evan Floden Evan Floden, CEO and Co-founder of Seqera Labs, discusses Nextflow, the push for reproducibility in scientific workflows, and his experience as a scientist with a start-up.   On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to […]
Linnea Fletcher – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 53 with Linnea Fletcher Linnea Fletcher, Biotechnology Department chair at Austin Community College and Director of the InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center, discusses training technicians to tackle real world challenges in the biotechnology industry.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical […]
Yuri Deigin – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 52 with Yuri Deigin Yuri Deigin, co-founder of YouthBio Therapeutics, discusses developing rejuvenation gene therapies based on partial reprogramming and his role reinvigorating investigations into the origins of SARS-CoV-2.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what […]
Adam Freund – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 51 with Adam Freund Adam Freund, founder and CEO of Arda Therapeutics, discusses how targeted killing of pathogenic cells could be used to treat chronic disease and aging.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made […]
Alfredo Andere – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 50 with Alfredo Andere Alfredo Andere, co-founder and CEO of Latch Bio, discusses the unique challenges facing young entrepreneurs and the future of cloud computing in biology.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them […]
Joshua Hare – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 49 with Joshua Hare Joshua Hare, Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami and co-founder of Longeveron, discusses the regenerative and reparative potential of MSCs and how cell therapies will revolutionize medicine. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research […]
Alex Shalek – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 48 with Alex Shalek Alex Shalek, Associate Professor of Chemistry at MIT, discusses new methods and technologies in systems biology that have enabled advances in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer.   On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across […]
Jamie Smyth – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 47 with Jamie Smyth Jamie Smyth, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, discusses intercellular communication in the heart and how viral infection of cardiac cells can result in heart disease.  On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what […]
Amar Gajjar – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 46 with Amar Gajjar Amar Gajjar, world-renowned neuro-oncologist and chair of the Department of Pediatric Medicine at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses emerging treatments for pediatric brain tumors such as medulloblastoma. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and […]
Jill Reckless & Jon Heal – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 45 with Jill Reckless & Jon Heal Jill Reckless, CEO and co-founder of RxCelerate, and Jon Heal, Head of In Silico Designs at RxCelerate, discuss the virtual biotech industry, outsourcing drug development, and using bioinformatics for target optimization. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss […]
Adam Siepel – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 44 with Adam Siepel Adam Siepel, Professor of quantitative biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, discusses the applications of evolutionary genomics in anthropology, infectious disease, and cancer. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them […]
Erich Jarvis – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 43 with Erich Jarvis Erich Jarvis, Professor at Rockefeller University and investigator at HHMI, explains how studying the neural and genetic mechanisms of vocal learning in songbirds gives insights into the development of spoken language in humans. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting […]
Mauro Calabrese – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 42 with Mauro Calabrese Mauro Calabrese, Associate Professor at UNC Chapel Hill and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Pharmacology, discusses the future of RNA-based therapeutics and the role of lncRNA in gene transcription. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics […]
Damian Kao – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 41 with Damian Kao Damian Kao, COO of Basepaws, discusses the challenges B2C science and the future of consumer genomics in cats, from microbiome to epigenetic testing. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them […]
Nicholas Heaton – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 40 with Nicholas Heaton Nicholas Heaton, Assistant Professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke University School of Medicine, talks about influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and potential future pandemics. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them […]
Becca Chodroff Foran – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 39 with Becca Chodroff Foran Becca Chodroff Foran, Head of R&D at Wisdom Panel, describes the recent advances in pet genomics and how we can use genetic data from dogs to guide research on human health. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics […]
Stacy Horner – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 38 with Stacy Horner Stacy Horner, associate professor of molecular genetic and microbiology at Duke University Medical School, compares hepatitis C and dengue virus to SARS-CoV-2 and suggests policy changes to make academia more inclusive. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across […]
Jason Arnold – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 37 with Jason Arnold Jason Arnold, Technical Director of the Microbiome Core Facility at UNC Chapel Hill, describes methods of improving the scientific rigor of microbiota research and his experiences as a snake breeder. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical […]
Bettina Hein – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 36 with Bettina Hein Bettina Hein, CEO and founder of juli, is a serial tech entrepreneur, using artificial intelligence to help people manage symptoms of chronic illness. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them […]
Bharath Ramsundar – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 35 with Bharath Ramsundar Bharath Ramsundar, founder and CEO of Deep Forest Sciences, described many applications of artificial intelligence in biotech, society, and the military. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they […]
Saroja Voruganti – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 34 with Saroja Voruganti Saroja Voruganti, Associate Professor at UNC Chapel Hill, shares her passion for nutrition as she discusses the fields of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who […]
Jon Chee – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 33 with Jon Chee Jon Chee, co-founder and CEO of Excedr, shares his experience founding a life sciences equipment leasing company before the latest biotech boom. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who […]
Ian Carroll – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 32 with Ian Carroll Ian Carroll, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, describes the relationship between the intestinal microbiota and eating disorders. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made […]
Mark Kotter – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 31 with Mark Kotter Mark Kotter, co-founder and CEO of Bit Bio, discusses the uses of reprogrammed human cells in research and drug development. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they are […]
Matthias Gromeier – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 30 with Matthias Gromeier  Matthias Gromeier, professor of neurosurgery at Duke University, describes how his breakthrough therapeutic combines poliovirus and rhinovirus to eliminate brain cancers. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they […]
Carolyn Coyne – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 29 with Carolyn Coyne Carolyn Coyne, professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University, discusses how pathogens can subvert cellular barriers in the placenta and gut to cause disease. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore […]
Bryan Cullen – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 28 with Bryan Cullen  Bryan Cullen, director of Duke University’s Center for Virology, describes how viruses use microRNAs, epigenetics, and epitranscriptomics to regulate their biology. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they […]
Micah Luftig – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 27 with Micah Luftig  Micah Luftig, associate professor and vice-chair of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University, explains how Epstein-Barr virus can induce tumorigenesis and how is father inspired him to become a virologist. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across […]
Jim Ray – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 26 with Jim Ray Jim Ray, head of MD Anderson’s Neurodegeneration Consortium, explains new perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research and shares his experience in biotech, pharma, and academia. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made […]
Fernando Martinez – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 25 with Fernando Martinez Fernando Martinez, senior scientist at Fountain Therapeutics, uses AI and phenotypic screening to discover drugs that reduce the signs of aging. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they […]
Jeremy Kamil – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 24 with Jeremy Kamil and guest host Razib Khan Jeremy Kamil, associate professor of microbiology at LSU Health Shreveport, discusses the genetics of SARS-CoV-2, variants, and vaccines with guest host Razib Khan. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and […]
Adam Robertson – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 23 with Adam Robertson  Adam Robertson, CSO of Hemispherian, talks about developing cancer therapeutics in an Oslo-based startup. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they are today. You can listen onSpotify, Apple […]
Brett Abrahams – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 22 with Brett Abrahams Brett Abrahams, Executive VP of R&D at Magnolia Neurosciences, discusses his work on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and other brain disorders. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they are […]
Noor Siddiqui – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 21 with Noor Siddiqui We spoke with Noor Siddiqui about how Orchid is using polygenic risk scores for common diseases for preimplantation screening. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they are today. […]
Matthew Holt -The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 20 with Matthew Holt Matthew Holt, neuroscience professor at VIB-KU Leuven, explains the role of glial cells in neurodegenerative diseases and discusses boxing and motorbike racing. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who […]
Lucia Huang & Jimmy Qian – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 19 with Lucia Huang & Jimmy Qian  Lucia and Jimmy, co-founders of Osmind, discuss psychedelic therapies for mental illness, the future of the Bay Area, and public benefit corporations. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what […]
Grant Belgard – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 18 with Grant Belgard Our regular host, Grant Belgard, founder of The Bioinformatics CRO, talks about his career working remotely and how he expects technology to change the biotech industry. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore […]
Ambika Bumb – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 17 with Ambika Bumb We talk with Ambika Bumb, science and technology advisor to the department of state’s crisis management and strategy team, about nanotechnology, the pandemic, and biotech start-ups. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore […]
Lucas Steuber – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 16 with Lucas Steuber We talk with Lucas Steuber, clinical product and marketing director at Cognixion, about using a brain-computer interface and augmented reality to help people with speech disabilities communicate. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to […]
Trevor Martin – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 15 with Trevor Martin We talk with Trevor Martin, co-founder and CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, about using CRISPR technology to detect SARS-CoV-2, his experience as a new CEO, and science education. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to […]
Dan Geschwind – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 14 with Dan Geschwind Dan Geschwind, professor and associate vice chancellor at UCLA, shares his path to neuroscience, thoughts on precision medicine, and why one should use unbiased methods to prioritize hypotheses. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to […]
Deepti Gurdasani, Christina Pagel & Nisreen Alwan – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 13 with Deepti Gurdasani, Christina Pagel & Nisreen Alwan In our first panel discussion, three COVID experts share their thoughts on emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and the growing selective pressures for immune escape. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research […]
Delian Asparouhov – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 12 with Delian Asparouhov Delian Asparouhov, co-founder of Varda Space Industries and principal at Founders Fund, talks about space manufacturing, economic bubbles, and tech investing. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they […]
Vay Cao – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 11 with Vay Cao We chat with Vay Cao, founder of Free the PhD, about her journey from neuroscience to an MSL-like role and how PhDs can leverage their experiences to get that first job outside academia. On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting […]
Mark DePristo – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 10 with Mark DePristo We talk with Mark DePristo, founder and CEO of BigHat Biosciences, about building better antibody therapeutics using machine learning, overcoming the fear of failure, and the pros and cons of working in academia, for large companies like Google, and at a biotech start up. (Recorded on […]
Shaan Gandhi – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 9 with Shaan Gandhi We talk with Shaan Gandhi, Director at Northpond Ventures, about the intersections of science, medicine, and business and how his training as an internist has colored his experience in venture capital. (Recorded on January 18, 2021) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists […]
Peter Joyce – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 8 with Peter Joyce We talk with Peter Joyce, co-founder and CEO of Grey Wolf Therapeutics, about novel cancer therapies, running a virtual biotech company, and encouraging a new generation of well-rounded scientists. (Recorded on December 16, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss […]
Adam Marblestone – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 7 with Adam Marblestone We talk with Adam Marblestone about his work with moonshot science and technology projects, exciting advances in nanotechnology and AI, and his PhD work using expansion microscopy to map neural connections. (Recorded on December 18, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists […]
Tony Altar – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 6 with Tony Altar We speak with C. Anthony Altar, PhD, president and COO of Splice Therapeutics, about his successful career in neuropharmacology and his role in pioneering the sport of skateboarding in the 1960’s. (Recorded on November 19, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists […]
Quin Wills – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 5 with Quin Wills We chat with Quin Wills, co-founder of Ochre Bio, about growing a biotech startup internationally, how genomics can increase the success of liver transplants, and his treehouse community in Costa Rica. (Recorded on November 10, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists […]
Jason Stein – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 4 with Jason Stein In our latest podcast, Grant talks with Jason Stein, assistant professor of genetics at UNC, about the latest omics techniques used to study schizophrenia, the role of academia and industry in drug discovery, and Jason’s unusual path to bioinformatics. (Recorded on November 5, 2020) On The […]
Ben Logsdon – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast -  The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 3 with Ben Logsdon In this episode, Grant sits down with Ben Logsdon, director of computational biology at Cajal Neuroscience, to discuss new perspectives in Alzheimer’s Disease research, incentives in academia, teamwork, and societal resiliency. (Recorded on Oct 1, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists […]
Chris Ponting – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Episode 2 with Chris Ponting In this episode, Grant sits down with Chris Ponting, chair of medical bioinformatics at the University of Edinburgh. They talk about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and potential parallels to COVID-19 “long-haulers”, CRISPR, and ecological disaster. (Recorded on Sept 25, 2020) On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down […]
Razib Khan – The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast - The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast Our Inaugural Episode with Razib Khan On The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast, we sit down with scientists to discuss interesting topics across biomedical research and to explore what made them who they are today. You can listen onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, with Pandora coming soon. In the first episode of […]