Best Biotech Connection Los Angeles Podcasts (2025)

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The Biotech Hiring Secret Sauce with Colin Smith, ExecNow CEO 52:55

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Biotech is bursting with innovation—from gene editing to AI-powered diagnostics—but behind every successful breakthrough is something far less talked about: leadership. In this episode of Inside Biotech, we’re joined by Colin Smith, CEO and co-founder of ExecNow, a next-gen talent partner helping some of the world’s most innovative biotech, greente…

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CRISPR Campaigns & Beyond: Science Marketing with Elizabeth Chabe, Founder/CEO of High Touch Group 56:55

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What does it really take to bring cutting-edge science out of the lab and into the world? In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Elizabeth Chabe, founder and CEO of High Touch Group, a strategic marketing firm specializing in biotech, medtech, and deep tech. Elizabeth shares her unique journey—from working in a structural engineering l…

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From Neuroscience to OmBiome: Dr. Julia Perederiy on Building a Science-Backed Wellness Brand 52:06

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Dr. Julia Perederiy, neuroscientist and Founder of OmBiome, a regenerative health company revolutionizing personal care through microalgae. Julia shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the science behind her mission, and how wellness trends are evolving in today’s market. Tune in fo…

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Repurposing Drugs & Reinventing Biotech: Dr. Adam Watson on Building MeCo Diagnostics 59:52

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In this discussion, Dr. Adam Watson, Co-founder and CEO of MeCo Diagnostics, shares the personal and professional experiences that led him to focus on cancer research and, ultimately, to launch his own company. From the profound influence of his family’s battle with cancer to the long and complex journey of developing the MeCo Score™, he walks us t…

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From Tech to Biotech: Lital Gilad-Shaoulian on Leading PurposeBio to Transform Cardiometabolic Health 1:06:45

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Lital Gilad-Shaoulian, CEO of PurposeBio, to explore her inspiring journey from a non-science background into the world of biotech. Lital shares how she transformed PurposeBio into an industry leader focused on tackling cardiometabolic diseases. It was named by UCLA as one of its “Best and Most In…

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Navigating Startups and Shaping Industry Breakthroughs with Sarah Ives from TripleBar 55:55

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In this episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Sarah Ives, Vice President of BioPharma at TripleBar, as she shares her transition from a hands-on scientist to an influential leader in biotech. Sarah shares her journey, starting with her early work in bioassay development and biosensing, and candidly discusses the challenges she faced as she mo…

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Career Pivot to Biotech Product Management with Sara Tafoya from Sony Biotechnology 57:11

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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we explore the transition from academia to product management with Dr. Sara Tafoya, Global Product Manager at Sony Biotechnology. Sara’s passion lies in helping STEM graduate students and early career professionals recognize the value of their technical expertise beyond the bench. She shares her journey from PhD t…

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Special Feature - Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students 50:07

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Considering an MBA at UCLA Anderson? Hear from current MBA students. Our episode today features coverage of a past collaborative event held by BCLA and UCLA Anderson “Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students.” This event included a panel of current Anderson MBA students working in Life Sciences. Panelists included Arthela…

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Where Biotech Meets the Business: Proteomics Product Management with Ivan Godinez from Proteintech 46:57

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Dr. Ivan Godinez is the Director of Product Management for the Proteintech genomics division. Ivan describes how his work translates the latest developments in proteomics and genomics to accessible biotechnology for consumers. Dr. Godinez relates the importance of his training as a PhD scientist and valuable soft skills developed to be a successful…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Biotech - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Edition with Joyee Yao from Complete Genomics 46:10

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Join a conversation about different types of roles in biotech, through the experience of Joyee Yao, a next-generation sequencing specialist, at Complete Genomics. After joining a research lab as an undergrad volunteer, Joy decided to join the next-generation sequencing (NGS) space as a technical specialist before pivoting into the sales space. To l…

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Innovation in Inclusive Beauty Product Development - AJ Addae, SULA LABS 47:08

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This month's episode is all about biotech product development outside of healthcare in the consumer market of skincare and beauty with the overall goal of expanding diversity and inclusivity. Gabriella had a chance to sit down with AJ Addae, Founder and Formulation Chemist at SULA LABS, which is a research and development company known for providin…

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AI’s Insight into Cerebral Blood Flow with Robert Hamilton, CEO/co-Founder of NeuraSignal 45:46

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NeuraSignal: https://www.neurasignal.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurasignal/ Robert Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltonrobert/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consul…

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Angelita de la Luz, Global Director of Pollination Operations at Beeflow 46:28

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Angie de la Luz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelita-de-la-luz-phd-a2a937168/ Beeflow: https://www.beeflow.com/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA…

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Shawn Singh, CEO of Vistagen - Mental Health Biopharmaceuticals 44:43

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Shawn Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnsingh/ Vistagen: https://www.vistagen.com/ To learn more about BCLA and our events, check out: https://www.bc-la.org Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn…

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Joyonna Gamble-George, co-founder of SciX, LLC - Intentionality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biotech 50:04

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More about our guest: Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and artist. She graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology/Pre-Med and then went on to earn her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health.…

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Damien Wilpitz & Nick Guay-Ross, Co-founders of Experimental Designs Consulting, LLC 49:04

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A bit more about our guests: As an accomplished management expert with 25 years experience, Damien is a recognized life science executive coach and excels at transforming unassuming scientists into inspiring and influential leaders. He specializes in guiding scientists to not only create high impact lab environments, but also foster captivating and…

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Selin Tamer, Cofounder of Cubtale 36:39

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More about Selin Tamer: Selin an industrial engineer with 10+ years experience in data-driven personalization products and has an MBA from INSEAD. She started Cubtale, a hardware and app company that helps newborn parents manage and track routine care 2 years ago after having experienced first-hand the toll of sleep deprivation and the lack of easy…

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Elliot Roth, Founder of Spira Inc. 37:26

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To find out more about Spira Inc, check out the website: https://www.spirainc.com To learn more about what is happening at BCLA, check out our website: https://www.bc-la.org. We are always having exciting events and would love to have you join us! Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more abou…

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Shawn Carbonell, MD, Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. 34:44

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Shawn Carbonell, MD, PhD, is Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. and Cofounder and Managing Partner of Brazen Capital. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical Scientist Training Program and completed postdocs at Oxford University and UCSF. After a major discovery in brain cancer, Dr. Carbonell quit neurosurgery residency to cofound …

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The A in STEAM: Caroline O'Driscoll, Scientific Illustrator 41:15

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Caroline O’Driscoll is a professional artist with advanced education in both the life sciences and visual communication. She collaborates with scientists, physicians, and other specialists to transform complex information into visual images that communicate to broad audiences. Her work has been utilized to support medical research, education, clini…

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The A in STEAM: Claudia Schnugg, Curator and Producer of Art and Science Collaboration 29:52

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Dr. Claudia Schnugg is a researcher and curator with an interdisciplinary background in social sciences, business administration, cultural sciences, and the arts. She is a curator in the fields of art & science collaboration, organizational aesthetics, embodied knowledge, and artistic interventions. Partners and clients include interdisciplinary co…

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The A in STEAM: Rita Blaik, Education Director of the CNSI at UCLA 38:14

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Rita Blaik is a multidisciplinary scientist and artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her life's goal is to find new and innovative ways of communicating science to people through interactive discussions, art, and other media. Since 2009 she has been an instructor for the Sci|Art Nanolab and from 2011-2012, was the Art|Sci Center Networking Outr…

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The A in STEAM: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, Cannon Design 42:57

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A little bit more about our guest: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED AP, is a laboratory designer whose 20+ years’ experience has spanned an array of specialty sciences such as genetics, gene and cell therapy, personalized medicine, microbiology, cell culture, and PCR and sequencing. From planning through construction administration and post-occupa…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Robert Goldberg, Professor at UCLA 42:19

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More About Professor Goldberg: Bob Goldberg is a plant molecular biologist who specializes in the area of plant genomics. The goal of his research has been to understand how plant cells differentiate and how genes are activated selectively in specialized cell types during plant development. Professor Goldberg's research has provided a conceptual fo…

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ross Mackay, Found & CEO of daring foods 33:42

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With flavors spanning from Lemon and Herb to Cajun, Daring’s meatless chicken is almost synonymous in flavor, taste, and texture with its real counterpart. Not only are they focused on perfecting the product itself, they are also working on being sustainable and supporting like-minded organizations, a goal that has even been supported by Drake! On …

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Julianne Hummelberg, Vice President of Investment at PowerPlant Partners 47:15

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By 2050, we will need to increase food production by about 60% to accommodate an ever growing population. The way we make and consume food now, however, is not conducive or a sustainable way to meet these needs. Enter PowerPlant Partners, a firm that is investing in companies and products that will enable us to meet this goal and more! As the Vice …

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ryan Bethencourt, Founder and CEO of Wild Earth 47:12

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Despite the popular trope that our furry friends only want to eat meat and chew on bones, dogs are actually omnivores meaning that their diet does not have to consist of only or mainly meat products. While doting owners want to feed their dogs the best food to keep their loving companions in tip-top shape, there are many times that a plant based do…

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Peter Mponzi, Former R&D Senior Process Designer at Lyxia 41:00

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In Biotech, people are often on the hunt for more sustainable ways for humans to be energized in two major ways: through food and through power. This hunt takes scientists and creators all across the globe to examine where this next source lies. One search took scientists at Lyxia, a SoCal Biotech Company, to Shenzhen China where they discovered a …

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Anna Skaya, Founder of Basepaws 37:03

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Cats are humans’ other best friend! In Los Angeles alone, there are an estimated 771,076 households that have one or more cats as pets and unconditional sources of companionship and friendship. Despite the high number of cat owners in LA and all over the country, however, there is extremely little research about feline genetics when the numbers are…

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Nadja Ortelt and Allan Lasser, Founders of Massive Science 37:43

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We use science everyday, scientists are discovering something new everyday, and a piece of scientific news might just change the world everyday! Especially in the 21st century, keeping up with the world of science is imperative. Getting the most accurate, most digestible, and most relevant scientific news, however, can be quite challenging as misin…

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Kayleen Sabino, VP of Operations at Cannalysis 35:43

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A booming industry around the United States, the Cannabis industry’s worth in this country could be greater than the GDP of 9 US States. In Southern California, Cannabis is even more important and commonly used than the rest of the country with the percent increase of usage in Los Angeles (LA) skyrocketing to 62% from March 2018 to March 2019. From…

Biotech Connection Los Angeles Podcasts

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Inside Biotech

Gabriella Rubert, Daniel Arce, Katherine Merkling, Serena Gao, Bryan Jimenez, Danielle Luu, Stephanie Wu

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The Biotech Hiring Secret Sauce with Colin Smith, ExecNow CEO 52:55

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CRISPR Campaigns & Beyond: Science Marketing with Elizabeth Chabe, Founder/CEO of High Touch Group 56:55

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From Neuroscience to OmBiome: Dr. Julia Perederiy on Building a Science-Backed Wellness Brand 52:06

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Repurposing Drugs & Reinventing Biotech: Dr. Adam Watson on Building MeCo Diagnostics 59:52

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From Tech to Biotech: Lital Gilad-Shaoulian on Leading PurposeBio to Transform Cardiometabolic Health 1:06:45

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Navigating Startups and Shaping Industry Breakthroughs with Sarah Ives from TripleBar 55:55

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Career Pivot to Biotech Product Management with Sara Tafoya from Sony Biotechnology 57:11

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Special Feature - Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students 50:07

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Where Biotech Meets the Business: Proteomics Product Management with Ivan Godinez from Proteintech 46:57

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Navigating Career Transitions in Biotech - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Edition with Joyee Yao from Complete Genomics 46:10

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Innovation in Inclusive Beauty Product Development - AJ Addae, SULA LABS 47:08

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AI’s Insight into Cerebral Blood Flow with Robert Hamilton, CEO/co-Founder of NeuraSignal 45:46

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Angelita de la Luz, Global Director of Pollination Operations at Beeflow 46:28

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Shawn Singh, CEO of Vistagen - Mental Health Biopharmaceuticals 44:43

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Joyonna Gamble-George, co-founder of SciX, LLC - Intentionality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biotech 50:04

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Damien Wilpitz & Nick Guay-Ross, Co-founders of Experimental Designs Consulting, LLC 49:04

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Selin Tamer, Cofounder of Cubtale 36:39

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Elliot Roth, Founder of Spira Inc. 37:26

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Shawn Carbonell, MD, Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. 34:44

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The A in STEAM: Caroline O'Driscoll, Scientific Illustrator 41:15

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The A in STEAM: Claudia Schnugg, Curator and Producer of Art and Science Collaboration 29:52

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The A in STEAM: Rita Blaik, Education Director of the CNSI at UCLA 38:14

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The A in STEAM: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, Cannon Design 42:57

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Robert Goldberg, Professor at UCLA 42:19

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ross Mackay, Found & CEO of daring foods 33:42

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Julianne Hummelberg, Vice President of Investment at PowerPlant Partners 47:15

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The Dish on Biotech in Food: Ryan Bethencourt, Founder and CEO of Wild Earth 47:12

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Peter Mponzi, Former R&D Senior Process Designer at Lyxia 41:00

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Anna Skaya, Founder of Basepaws 37:03

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Nadja Ortelt and Allan Lasser, Founders of Massive Science 37:43

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Alternative Careers in Biotech: Kayleen Sabino, VP of Operations at Cannalysis 35:43