Best Assays Podcasts (2025)

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Mixing Studies & Factor Assays 51:35

15h ago51:35

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Feedback 0:52 Intro and table of contents 2:36 CASE 1- Infection, due surgery and a prolonged APTT ft. a refresher on APTT prolongation 08:00 Mixing studies- definition and uses ft. Hari’s exam nugget 17:00 Factor assays (1 stage, 2 stage and chromogenic assays) ft. David’s humorous humility 43:30 David applies his new-found knowledge to our first …

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306 - Native Trout Restoration in Alberta with Lesley Peterson from Freshwater Conservation Canada 55:36

23h ago55:36

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On this weeks episode Brendan talks with Lesley Peterson, the Director of Conservation for Freshwater Conservation Canada, an organization formerly known as Trout Unlimited Canada! They discuss how Alberta's native trout been impacted by habitat loss, invasive species, and what Freshwater Conservation Canada is doing with help from the Alberta Nati…

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Targeting the Cell’s Powerhouse: Dr. Shaharyar Khan on Rivus Pharma’s Mitochondrial Approach to Cardiometabolic Diseases 41:55

5d ago41:55

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Dr. Shaharyar Khan, co-founder and chief scientific officer at Rivus Pharmaceuticals. Rivus is developing a new class of investigational medicines called controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) for cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, heart failure and MASH by targeting obesity. Dr. Khan is an e…

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Inside the Latest in Targeted Radiotherapeutics with Plus Therapeutics CEO Dr. Marc Hedrick 46:36

12d ago46:36

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Marc Hedrick, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Plus Therapeutics, a company focused on developing a novel class of targeted radiotherapeutics. Prior to heading Plus Therapeutics, Dr. Hedrick served in a number of executive leadership roles including president, CEO and director at Cytori Therapeutics, and president an…

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305 - Working with Ecuadorian Artisanal Fisheries to Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch with María Dabrowski 51:15

15d ago51:15

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This week, Alanna chats with María Dabrowski, the senior research associate at Rare's Center Behavior and the Environment. María describes her non-linear career path, through academia and non-profits, ranging from cognitive neuroscience, community outreach, and her current focus on the topic of reducing sea turtle bycatch in Ecuadorian artisanal fi…

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From Lab to Launch: Commercializing Gene Therapies for Rare Diseases with Rocket Pharma’s Carlos Martin 33:54

19d ago33:54

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Carlos Martin, MBA, chief commercial operations and revenue officer at Rocket Pharmaceuticals, a company developing gene therapy cures for rare diseases through innovative science and platforms. Carlos joined Rocket in April 2021 and established the company’s early commercial strategy and infrastructure as Chief C…

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Mantle Cell Lymphoma 1:25:06

21d ago1:25:06

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Feedback 'Basics to Brilliance: Haematology Podcast' has been accredited for CPD credit by the Royal College of Pathologists UK. Medical professionals and clinical scientists holding career-grade positions, who are registered with any of the Royal Colleges for CPD, will be eligible to earn 1 credit for every hour of learning. Email: basicstobrillia…

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304 - The Sicklefin Redhorse and maintaining aquatic diversity with Dr. Luke Etchison 43:17

22d ago43:17

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This week, Preston sits down with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission's Dr. Luke Etchison. They discuss the recently described Sicklefin Redhorse and the impacts that Hurricane Helene had on restoration projects in western North Carolina. They also discuss the creation of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail and ways that conservation projects …

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Practical Haemostasis of the Clotting Screen 34:27

23d ago34:27

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Feedback 00:00 Intro 04:25 Automated Methods of Measuring a Clot 05:50 Scenario 1 & Pre-Analytical Variables 11:50 HIL Index & Patient Factors 15:55 Blood Tube Basics 21:10 Nitty Gritties- What Happens When We Send a PT? 23:20 PT vs INR for Warfarin- Going Down The Rabbit Hole... 26:35 Heparin Neutralising Buffer 29:00 APTT 33:05 Summary (& an hono…

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Combating Autoimmunity: Vera Therapeutics CEO Dr. Marshall Fordyce Discusses Advancing IgAN Treatments 44:45

26d ago44:45

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Marshall Fordyce, MD, founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics, a company focused on developing treatments for autoimmune diseases. Dr. Fordyce founded Vera in 2016 as an entrepreneur in residence at Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, took the company public in 2021 and has advanced its lead molecule through a succes…

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Unveiling bioanalytical datasets for the successful development of ADCs 19:03

27d ago19:03

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Unveiling bioanalytical datasets for the successful development of ADCsBy Taylor & Francis Group

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The Clotting Screen: Back to Basics 45:19

29d ago45:19

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Feedback 0:00 Intro 2:45 What is Haemostasis? 3:55 Stages of Haemostasis (summary) 4:45 Primary Haemostasis 8:35 Secondary Haemostasis 11:10 The Clotting Cascade 12:20 Common + Extrinsic Pathway 13:50 Intrinsic Pathway (TwelvEleveNinEight) 14:25 Clotting Tests 16:30 Hari Pops The Bubble 18:05 In-Vivo vs. In-Vitro 22:20 Isolated PT Prolongation- cau…

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303 - A Review of Finspan 49:14

29d ago49:14

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This week Nick provides an overview and review of the brand new board game Finspan. For six years, fish enthusiasts across the globe have been jealous of the success of the board game Wingspan but move aside birds, it is time for piscine supremacy! Nick discusses the various components of the game and attempts to describe how to play the game (bett…

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Bridging science and safety: exploring toxicology studies and regulatory requirements 10:50

1M ago10:50

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Bridging science and safety: exploring toxicology studies and regulatory requirementsBy Taylor & Francis Group

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Targeting Pressing Unmet Needs in Kidney Diseases with Unicycive Therapeutics CEO Dr. Shalabh Gupta 40:04

1M ago40:04

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Shalabh Gupta, MD, founder, chairman and CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, a company focused on addressing unmet medical needs in renal diseases. Kidney diseases are a major global health concern. In the US, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than one in seven individuals, and one in three adults with diabetes…

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302 - Linking natural channel design with positive fisheries outcomes with PHD Candidate Ian Smith from the University of Toronto 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ian Smith, a professional geomorphologist that is now doing his PhD at the age of 62 at the University of Toronto! Ian will be working on incorporating principles of naturalized channel design to benefit native species in Ontario. They discuss the interactions between the abiotic aspects of geomorphology…

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Ep 39 Adapting to Market Needs: From Advanced Biotelemetry to Organ Transport Logistics 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Successful organ transplants depend on quickly getting donor organs to their recipients. MediGO, now part of CareDx, pioneered logistics technologies that help make these life-saving procedures more successful than ever. In Episode #39 of the MedTech Speed to Data podcast, Key Tech’s Andy Rogers and Lauren Eskew speak with MediGO co-founder Dr. Jos…

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Innovating Treg Therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s with Coya Therapeutics CEO Dr. Arun Swaminathan 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Join us as we celebrate a major milestone — the 200th episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast! From groundbreaking biotech innovations to exclusive interviews with life science industry innovators and leaders, we've covered it all. Thank you for tuning in each week! We look forward to continuing to bring the latest and greatest across the pharma…

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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) 1:11:45

1M ago1:11:45

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Feedback 'Basics to Brilliance: Haematology Podcast' has been accredited for CPD credit by the Royal College of Pathologists UK. Medical professionals and clinical scientists holding career-grade positions, who are registered with any of the Royal Colleges for CPD, will be eligible to earn 1 credit for every hour of learning. Email: basicstobrillia…

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301 - Untangling the movement and habitat use of Atlantic guitarfish in South Florida with Jenny Norcross 52:13

1M ago52:13

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This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program Master's student Jenny Norcross (IG: @jennynor). They discuss Jenny's childhood love for fishing, her ground breaking thesis work on Atlantic guitarfish movement, her passion for creating anatomically correct animal pottery, and more! Main…

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Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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Feedback 'Basics to Brilliance: Haematology Podcast' has been accredited for CPD credit by the Royal College of Pathologists UK. Medical professionals and clinical scientists holding career-grade positions, who are registered with any of the Royal Colleges for CPD, will be eligible to earn 1 credit for every hour of learning. Email: basicstobrillia…

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The Path to Healthy Aging: Pioneering Therapies for Age-Related Diseases with Rejuvenate Biomed's Ann Beliën 26:42

2M ago26:42

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In this episode, Vera spoke with Ann Beliën, PhD, founder and CEO of Rejuvenate Biomed, a biotech company leveraging AI-driven platforms to develop therapies for age-related diseases and promote healthy aging. Rejuvenate Biomed is aiming to transform the treatment landscape for diseases such as sarcopenia, neuromuscular, metabolic and neurodegenera…

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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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Feedback 'Basics to Brilliance: Haematology Podcast' has been accredited for CPD credit by the Royal College of Pathologists UK. Medical professionals and clinical scientists holding career-grade positions, who are registered with any of the Royal Colleges for CPD, will be eligible to earn 1 credit for every hour of learning. Email: basicstobrillia…

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300 - Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography with Dr. Max Zavell 29:47

2M ago29:47

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This week Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology. They talk about Max's journey in fisheries, including time spent as a Hollings Scholar, his graduate research, and his current work studying the impact of wind farms on larval fish assemblages.…

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299 - Managing small impoundments and using social media to dispel angling myths with Shan O'Gorman 48:55

2M ago48:55

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This week, Preston sits down with private lake manager Shan O'Gorman. They discuss Shan's path to owning and operating his own lake management business and some of the highs and lows along the way. Shan also shares the story of how an airport layover eventually turned into building a large following on various social media accounts, where he shares…

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Driving Innovations in Rare Diseases with Takeda’s Anthea Cherednichenko 30:15

2M ago30:15

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Anthea Cherednichenko, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Hematology Franchise Head, Takeda, who discussed driving innovation in rare diseases through collaborations focused on better serving patients and their communities. Anthea has more than a decade of global experience serving the rare disease community, particularly …

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298 - Prussian Carp, from strange reproductive techniques to eDNA assay development, with Patrick Hannington from the University of Alberta 56:31

2M ago56:31

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On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. His interests are at the interface between animals, parasites, and freshwater environments, including Prussian carp, a species capable of gynogesis, a reproductive technique that involves cloning and sperm steali…

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Cell therapies for autoimmune diseases: a podcast with Lindsay Davies 13:17

2M ago13:17

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This International Women’s Day, we’re joined by Lindsay Davies, Chief Scientific Officer at NextCell Pharma (Stockholm, Sweden), to discuss the evolving role of cell therapies in treating autoimmune diseases.In this podcast, Davies breaks down the science behind NextCell’s mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for type 1 diabetes and explores how these …

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Advancing Alzheimer’s Diagnostics: Insights from ALZpath VP of R&D Dr. Lee Honigberg on the Future of Blood-Based Biomarker Assays 32:41

2M ago32:41

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Lee Honigberg, PhD, VP of Research & Development, ALZpath, a provider of diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s disease. This includes a blood-based biomarker assay, called the ALZpathDx assay, which measures pTau217 in the blood. Prior to joining ALZpath, Dr. Honigberg was most recently Senior Director and Distinguishe…

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297 - Studying the elusive Atlantic Guitarfish with Kylie Powers 44:18

2M ago44:18

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On this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Miami Rosenstiel Master's student Kylie Powers (IG: @kylie_powers_) to talk all things Atlantic Guitarfish! Listen in to learn about Kylie's journey into graduate school, her career as a competitive swimmer, her passion for teaching, and more! Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTH…

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Identifying the Need for a Wearable Solution to Overactive Bladder: Insights from Market Research with Patients, Providers, and Payers : 38 51:26

2M ago51:26

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Ohio-based Avation Medical has developed a bioelectric wearable device for at-home treatment of overactive bladder, promising improved quality of life for patients suffering from the most common cause of incontinence and urinary urgency. In Episode #38 of the MedTech Speed to Data Podcast, Andy Rogers discusses the Vivally System, entrepreneurship,…

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Advancing PTSD Treatment with Digital Brain Biomarkers ft. Oded Kraft, Co-Founder, CEO and President of GrayMatters Health 25:26

3M ago25:26

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In this episode, Vera speaks with Oded Kraft, Co-Founder, CEO and President of GrayMatters Health, a company transforming mental health care through evidence-based digital brain biomarker technology. Oded shares insights into GrayMatters Health’s mission to improve patient outcomes for mental health disorders like PTSD by leveraging their proprieta…

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296 - Meet the new host Alanna Mnich 52:28

3M ago52:28

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In this episode we're introduced to our new host Alanna Mnich. Alanna tells us about her past spent studying larval cephalopods and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, and a glimpse into the future of her as a host. Enjoy! Main point: There is no planet B! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @Fisheries…

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The use of GenAI in bioanalysis: an interview with Priyata Kalra 28:30

3M ago28:30

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During the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) PharmSci 360 2024 conference, Bioanalysis Zone caught up with industry experts across numerous disciplines to discuss their involvement with AAPS and their research. In this interview, we spoke to Priyata Kalra about her talk on the use of GenAI within biomedicine.…

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Innovating Immune-Modulating Therapies in Autoimmune Disorders ft. Dr. Mario Marcondes, VP Head of Clinical Development, Nektar Therapeutics 39:52

3M ago39:52

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Mario Marcondes, MD, PhD, VP Head of Clinical Development at Nektar Therapeutics, a company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapies for autoimmune disorders and cancer. Dr. Marcondes is a licensed and trained physician, specializing in oncology and immune oncology. He has more than 15 years of …

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295 - Messages for current fisheries managers with Dr. Hal Schramm 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm. They discuss Hal's path to get to Mississippi State University, and a handful of the many research projects he worked on during his time there. They also spend time chatting about two of Hal's special interest topics: declining catchability …

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Advancing Digital Approaches in Alzheimer’s Research and Care ft. Sarah Averill Lott, Research Lead, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) & Diane Stephenson, Executive Director, Critical Path for Parkinson 49:25

3M ago49:25

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Sarah Averill Lott, MPH, CPH, Research Lead at Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) and Diane Stephenson, PhD, Executive Director at the Critical Path for Parkinson (CPP) at the Critical Path Institute. DiMe is a global non-profit and a professional home for digital medicine that aims to drive the broad adoption of dig…

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294 - Ice fishing catch and release outcomes with Julee Stewart and Dr. Chris Somers from the University of Regina 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from two of their recent studies on catch and release for Cisco and Northern Pike using different tackle on tip-ups in Saskatchewan. They discuss their findings, what they mean for anglers and fish, and how …

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Transformative Neuropsychiatric Therapies ft. Dr. Amit Etkin, Founder, President and CEO of Alto Neuroscience 30:57

3M ago30:57

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Amit Etkin, Founder, President and CEO of Alto Neuroscience, a company developing precision treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions. Alto Neuroscience is focused on designing candidates that target core brain processes in patient populations not adequately treated by currently available medications. Alto is cur…

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293 - The sharks of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary with Brett Sweezey 1:27:47

3M ago1:27:47

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This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Texas A&M PhD candidate Brett Sweezey (IG/Bluesky/Threads: @saltwatersweezey). They discuss Brett's MS spent working alongside lobster fishers in New England, fond memories at the Bimini Shark Lab, his current PhD research on multiple shark species in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctua…

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Pioneering Cancer Treatment with Alpha Radiation Technology ft. Alpha Tau Medical CMO Dr. Robert Den 22:05

3M ago22:05

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In this episode, Vera spoke with Dr. Robert Den, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Alpha Tau Medical, a company developing cancer treatment with its highly potent alpha radiation technology. Dr. Den shared his journey to becoming CMO at Alpha Tau Medical and discussed the company’s mission to bring innovative cancer therapies to patients worldwide. Le…

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Developing a Clinically Useful Pain Assessment Tool : 37 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Transforming Chronic Pain Treatment with a Lean, Data-focused Development Strategy Based in Washington, DC, AlgometRx has developed a technology platform that will let clinicians perform objective pain assessments to improve treatments for chronic pain. In Episode 37 of the MedTech Speed to Data Podcast, Key Tech’s Andy Rogers and AlgometRx Chief O…

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292 - Cutthroat Trout and Catching Up with Kadie Heinle 46:24

4M ago46:24

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This week we catch up with and say goodbye (for now) to Kadie Heinle. For the last three and a half years Kadie has been not only hosting this podcast but also completing fieldwork and analysis for her Ph.D. project studying the cumulative threats of climate change effects, non-native species, and underlying genetic variation to cutthroat trout pop…

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The need for HRMS for quantitation of ADCs vs. QQQ: an interview with Megan Cooley 21:35

4M ago21:35

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In this episode, we sit down with Megan Cooley, Associate Director of Bioanalytical Services at ICON (KS, USA), to explore the cutting-edge world of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) quantitation using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). Megan delves into the capabilities of Triple Quadrupole and Time-of-Flight mass spectrometry, offering her exp…

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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay to Detect Invasive Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes 23:23

4M ago23:23

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Cristina Rafferty, a molecular biologist with the US President's Malaria Initiative at CDC, and former Public Health Entomology for All program interns Gloria Raise and JeNiyah Scaife discuss a new loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay to detect invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes.…

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Innovations in Immunomodulators for Diseases of the Immune System ft. Dr. Judy Chou, CEO, AltruBio 35:23

4M ago35:23

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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Judy Chou, PhD, CEO, President and Board member of AltruBio, a company developing first-in-class immunomodulators to target diseases of the immune system. AltruBio’s pipeline includes compounds being investigated for indications such as ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis and acute graft vs. host disease. Prio…

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291 - The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's podcasting duo: the 2 Bald Biologists 49:29

4M ago49:29

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This week, Preston chats with Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). They are the duo that hosts NCWRC's Better Fishing With 2 Bald Biologists monthly podcast. Corey and Ben discuss their career journeys before diving into the story of the podcast. They also highlight some favorite episodes and pro…

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31: Podcast Updates with Marie McNeely 1:13

4M ago1:13

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In this short episode, host Dr. Marie McNeely shares updates about the podcast and provides listeners with more information on how they can stay connected with MJFF for future podcast episodes as The Parkinson’s Research Podcast merges with The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast. Visit https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts for more great …

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