Best Laboratory Automation Podcasts (2025)

What happens when you build sustainability into a business from day one? For Russ Wakeham, co-founder of Two Drifters Distillery, the answer is a rum that’s not just delicious but also carbon negative. His approach could help rewrite the rules for how companies think about profit, planet, and scale. In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah an…

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The MO:BOT from mo:re | SLAS Europe 2025 New Product Award Winner with Lukas Gaats, MBA, MSc 12:38

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Send us a text Live from SLAS Europe 2025 in Hamburg, host Emily Yamasaki, PhD, speaks with Lukas Gaats, MBA, MSc, CEO of mo:re (Modern Research) who is a winner of the SLAS Europe 2025 New Product Award. Based in Hamburg, mo:re is revolutionizing 3D cell culture automation with a modular, biology-first platform designed for organoids, spheroids, a…

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158 - Leading Efforts to Advance Public Health, Drug Control Policy, and Drug Discovery - Rahul Gupta, MD 53:29

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Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, is a physician, President of GATC Health Corp, and the former Director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). He was the first medical doctor to lead ONDCP, and he served as the Director from November 2021 - January 2025. Through his work, particularly at ONDCP, Dr. Gupta has made important cont…

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The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI 51:47

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In 1985, scientists in Antarctica discovered a hole in the ozone layer that posed a catastrophic threat to life on earth if we didn’t do something about it. Then, something amazing happened: humanity rallied together to solve the problem. Just two years later, representatives from all 198 UN member nations came together in Montreal, CA to sign an a…

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11+Myco MS-PREP®, achieving AOAC PTM approval and the work involved 11:55

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In this episode of RHÔNE infobites Andy and Dave from our R&D team join our Internal Sales Claire to discuss our 11+Myco MS-PREP® AOAC Performance Tested Method approval, giving insight to the work involved in obtaining the approval and how it can help labs save time while maintaining high quality accurate results. Find out more contacting us or vi…

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Adopting AQbD Principles to Method Development 29:16

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In Episode 9 of Chromatography Life, we sit down with Richard Verseput, a pioneer in QbD-driven analytical development, to explore how automation, risk assessment, and smart experimental design are revolutionizing chromatography. From cutting-edge tools like Fusion QbD to real-world strategies for building robust, adaptable methods, this episode is…

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Iron Nails and Citizen Scientists: How Researchers are Fighting Back Against Arsenic Contamination 32:56

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An estimated 220 million people worldwide are affected by arsenic exposure. So how can communities be empowered to create and implement solutions themselves? In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah and Chai speak with Jagannath Biswakarma, Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, about the global threat of arsenic contaminatio…

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157 - Protecting Athletes and Brands with the TruShield Certification Program - Lori Bestervelt, PhD 33:57

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Dr. Lori Bestervelt is Senior Vice President of Certification Services at TruShield Certified and a member of the PCC’s Scientific Advisory Board. She was previously Chief Science Officer at NSF International for 22 years, and she has over 20 years of experience in sport certification programs. Dr. Bestervelt discussed the importance of banned subs…

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How OpenAI's ChatGPT Guided a Teen to His Death 45:12

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Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm. Like millions of kids, 16-year-old Adam Raine started using ChatGPT for help with his homework. Over the next few months, the AI dragged Adam deeper and deeper into a dark rabbit hole, preying on his vulnerabilities and isolating him from his loved ones. In April of this ye…

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156 - Keeping Athletes Safe with the Rise of Online Pharmacies - John Hertig, PharmD 36:09

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John Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS, FASHP, is Founder of Hertig Healthcare Advising and former faculty in the Pharmacy Practice Department in the Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He is also Past-President and a current Board of Directors member of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies and is a Member of the United States Food…

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Balancing the Future is Taking a Summer Break! 0:30

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Balancing the Future will be taking a break in August. In the meantime, you can catch up on any episodes you’ve missed in your podcast app of choice. Balancing the Future will return in September for the second half of Season 2. LINKS METTLER TOLEDO Laboratory Solutions Website METTLER TOLEDO Laboratory Solutions on LinkedIn Balancing The Future Po…

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“Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore. 42:11

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Everyone knows the science fiction tropes of AI systems that go rogue, disobey orders, or even try to escape their digital environment. These are supposed to be warning signs and morality tales, not things that we would ever actually create in real life, given the obvious danger. And yet we find ourselves building AI systems that are exhibiting the…

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Equilibration Injections Under the Microscope 27:35

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Join host Neil Lander as he sits down with Peter Baker, President of Live Oak Quality Assurance and former FDA Investigator of the Year, to explore the complexities of equilibration injections in regulated laboratories. Peter shares his global regulatory experience, offering insights into data integrity, risk management, and how to avoid common com…

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155 - Examining How Extracellular Vesicles Affect Arterial Function - Kevin Murray, PhD 31:27

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Dr. Kevin Murray is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the recipient of this year’s PCC-sponsored Anti-Doping Postdoctoral Award in partnership with the American Physiological Society (APS). In this episode, we discuss his career path and his research, particularly focusi…

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Closing the Loop: How EV Battery Recycling Could Power a Circular Economy 30:54

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What happens to electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life? The answer could help reshape not just battery recycling, but entire local economies. In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah and Chai speak with Jake Entwistle, Lead Engineer at Altilium Clean Technology, about the UK pilot plant that's pushing the boundaries of EV battery…

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AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground 49:11

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Imagine a future where the most persuasive voices in our society aren't human. Where AI generated speech fills our newsfeeds, talks to our children, and influences our elections. Where digital systems with no consciousness can hold bank accounts and property. Where AI companies have transferred the wealth of human labor and creativity to their own …

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2025 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Recipient | Vasu Rao, MS, PhD Candidate 19:54

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Send us a text New Matter host Emily Yamasaki, PhD, speaks with Vasumitra “Vasu” Rao, MS, PhD candidate–recipient of the 2025 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant–about his innovative research at the Jensen Lab (University of Michigan). Vasu’s work focuses on AI-driven characterization of non-model oral bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus mutans), ai…

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Bugs As Drugs: A Journey into the Weird and Wonderful World of the Microbiome 33:10

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What are “bugs as drugs?” These are live microbes used as therapies designed to help rebalance our microbiomes, offering hope against everything from antibiotic-resistant infections to chronic diseases. But working with living organisms isn’t as simple as formulating a pill. These therapies raise deep scientific, regulatory, and manufacturing chall…

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Student Perspectives on Research, Networking and Global Impact at Scientific Conferences 32:55

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Send us a text In this episode, we look at a forward-thinking program that brought undergraduate and graduate students from Mexican universities to the SLAS2025 International Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. Host Emily Yamasaki, PhD is joined by: Cris Herrera Ramirez, a biotech engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran, who spearheaded the program t…

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Daniel Kokotajlo Forecasts the End of Human Dominance 38:19

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In 2023, researcher Daniel Kokotajlo left OpenAI—and risked millions in stock options—to warn the world about the dangerous direction of AI development. Now he’s out with AI 2027, a forecast of where that direction might take us in the very near future. AI 2027 predicts a world where humans lose control over our destiny at the hands of misaligned, …

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154 - Leading Anti-Doping Investigations and Leveraging Intelligence to Support Clean Sport - Dan Burke 31:04

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Dan Burke is the Intelligence and Investigations Director at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). In this episode, he describes USADA’s approach, tactics, and tools, for anti-doping investigations, including work in the area of cybercrime and online investigations. He also shares insights and experiences from his nearly three decades working in U.S…

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Tools to Support Enhanced Method Development 10:30

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Join host Neil Lander as he sits down with Margaret Maziarz, Principal Scientist at Waters Corporation, to discuss the latest tools and strategic approaches to optimizing method development. Margaret guides us through the advantages to various types of instrumentation, the importance of selecting the right column chemistry, and the powerful capabil…

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Culture Clash: How Traditional Farming and Cultivated Meat Can Work Together 32:42

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Cultivated, or ‘lab-grown meat,’ offers a promising path for reducing climate impact and feeding a growing population. But what does this mean for the traditional agricultural industry? How can it embrace a technology that challenges a practice as old as civilization itself? In this episode of Balancing the Future, hosts Micah Schweizer and Chai Nu…

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153 - Supporting Clean Sport Through Research and Routine Work at IDAS – Dresden - Sven Voss, PhD 32:50

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Dr. Sven Voss is Director of the Institute of Doping Analysis and Sports Biochemistry (IDAS) – Dresden, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited doping control laboratory in Germany. In this interview, he described his career path and his experiences working at multiple anti-doping labs around the world. In particular, he provided insights on I…

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Is AI Productivity Worth Our Humanity? with Prof. Michael Sandel 46:45

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Tech leaders promise that AI automation will usher in an age of unprecedented abundance: cheap goods, universal high income, and freedom from the drudgery of work. But even if AI delivers material prosperity, will that prosperity be shared? And what happens to human dignity if our labor and contributions become obsolete? Political philosopher Micha…

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All The Colors of the Rainbow: Why Hydrogen is More Complicated Than You Think 34:04

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Hydrogen has long played a behind-the-scenes role in industry, but could it become a frontrunner in the race toward a cleaner energy future? In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah Schweizer and Chai Nussbaumer dive into hydrogen’s evolving role in the green transition. From color-coded classifications like green, blue, and even "sad" hydrog…

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Advancements and Challenges in GLP-1 Peptide Drugs 23:58

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This episode of Chromatography Life takes a closer look at the evolving landscape of synthetic peptide drugs - one of the most compelling frontiers in biopharmaceutical analysis. Joining us is Matt Lauber, Senior Director at Waters and a recognized authority in bioanalysis and drug product characterization, who shares both his personal and professi…

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152 - Automation and Optimization in Anti-Doping Laboratories - Vinod Nair, PhD 31:42

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Dr. Vinod Nair is Associate Laboratory Director of the WADA-Accredited Sports Medicine and Research Testing Laboratory (SMRTL). In this episode, Vinod covers how anti-doping labs strive to provide efficient and cost-effective services while maintaining the rigor and quality standards required in the industry. He explains how SMRTL incorporates auto…

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The Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile Future 47:55

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The race to develop ever-more-powerful AI is creating an unstable dynamic. It could lead us toward either dystopian centralized control or uncontrollable chaos. But there's a third option: a narrow path where technological power is matched with responsibility at every step. Sam Hammond is the chief economist at the Foundation for American Innovatio…

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Prescription to Pop Culture: How GLP-1s Are Shaking up the Weight Loss and Health Care Industries 33:21

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If you haven’t heard of GLP-1s, you’ve almost certainly come across the brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These drugs were originally developed to treat diabetes, but they’ve recently become household names thanks to their dramatic impact on weight loss. Beyond shedding pounds, early evidence also points to promising benefits for chronic …

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151 - Detecting and Quantifying Peptide Doping Agents and Developing Smart Samplers - Trine Halvorsen, PhD 33:09

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Dr. Trine Grønhaug Halvorsen is Professor in the Section for Pharmaceutical Chemistry within the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Oslo in Norway. In this episode, she talks about her research on dried blood spot sampling, detecting peptide doping agents in anti-doping samples, and development of smart samplers, which incorporate the init…

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People are Lonelier than Ever. Enter AI. 43:34

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Over the last few decades, our relationships have become increasingly mediated by technology. Texting has become our dominant form of communication. Social media has replaced gathering places. Dating starts with a swipe on an app, not a tap on the shoulder. And now, AI enters the mix. If the technology of the 2010s was about capturing our attention…

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Understanding Through Storytelling: How Impactful Science Communication Can Make the Complex Accessible 32:35

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In an age of constant scientific innovation and shifting public trust, how can science communication help bridge the gap between labs and lives? In this episode of Balancing the Future, Micah Schweizer and new co-host Chai Nussbaumer explore the powerful role that storytelling, emotion, and empathy play in making science more relatable and relevant…

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150 - Examining the Impacts of Administration Route on Steroid Metabolism and Detectability - Sophia Krombholz, PhD 28:28

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Dr. Sophia Krombholz is a PCC Fellow and a Research Scientist and Research Associate at the Manfred Donike Institute for Doping Analysis in Cologne, Germany. In this episode, Sophia discusses her career path, her PCC-funded fellowship project, and other exciting anti-doping research. Dr. Krombholz's fellowship project is investigating the metabolis…

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Echo Chambers of One: Companion AI and the Future of Human Connection 42:17

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AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …

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Season 2 of Balancing the Future Is Coming Soon! 1:00

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Science and technology are evolving faster than ever, and it's exciting to imagine where they might take us next. But which breakthroughs should we be paying attention to? Join Micah Schweizer and new host Chai Nussbaumer on Balancing the Future as they dive into the innovations shaping our world. From the potential of hydrogen in powering a greene…

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Challenges of Chromatographic Analysis for New Modalities 27:59

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Join host Neil Lander on Chromatography Life as he interviews, Arnaud Delobel, R&D and Innovation Director at Quality Assistance. In this episode, Arnaud discusses chromatographic analysis for new modalities, with adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) in the spotlight. He discusses the complexities of analyzing these large biomolecules and the innovative…

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149 - Developing New Biomarkers to Detect Doping and Enhance the Athlete Biological Passport - Olivier Salamin, PhD 40:09

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Dr. Olivier Salamin is the Operational Manager of the Lausanne Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) within the Swiss Laboratory for Doping Analyses at the Lausanne University Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire vaudois/CHUV). In this episode, he discussed his career and research on the discovery and validation of biomarkers to detect proh…

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AGI Beyond the Buzz: What Is It, and Are We Ready? 52:53

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What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…

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S03E08 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22-23 with SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) Vicki Loise & Jan Lichtenberg Feb 8th 2023 28:24

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with #SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and the new SLAS president Jan Lichtenberg (also CEO of InSphero ) as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series recently. We had an in depth conversation where I asked them... 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of SLAS? 01:27 • One word to describe 2…

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S03E09 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts2223 with ScaleReady's Josh Ludwig Feb 8th 2023 28:09

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I sat down last week with ScaleReady's Global Director Commercial Operations, Josh Ludwig to get thoughts on the past 12 months and get some predictions for 2023. I asked Josh... • How was Phacilitates Advanced Therapies Week? 00:49 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of ScaleReady? 01:29 • One word to describe 2022 and why? 02:53 •…

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S03E11 #ChatswithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 with CAI's Alice Redmond & David Shenberger 10th Feb 23 22:45

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I sat down with #CAI's VP Marketing and Consulting Services, David Shenberger and Chief Strategy Officer Alice Redmond to look back at 2022, and get some predictions for 2023 We discussed #consolidationofassets and pipelines, #ATMPS, #RegulatoryFrameworks, #AI #Pharma4.0, #ChatGPT, #pharmapricing, #outsourcing and a lot more. I asked.... 2022 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞…

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#ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S5E02 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E2 with CellReady™’s COO Ignacio Núñez 22:51

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I caught up with Ignacio in Jan to get his thoughts and predictions on what is happening in the #CellandGeneTherapy space and learn more about #CellReady I asked Ignacio ... ◉ Before we look back at 2024 Ignacio would you mind giving viewers a quick overview of CellReady, who you are and what your companies products/services are? 00:58 ◉ Who are G-…

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S03 E07 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022 23 with PharmaLex Ireland's Jane Lyons Feb 7th 2023 21:34

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I sat down with Jane Lyons, Country Manager, PharmaLex Ireland, and European Co-Ordinator for Quality Management and Compliance, as part of my ongoing #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series. We covered a wide range of topics including #Hybridworking, #Onshoring, #BREXIT, #ATMPS, #AI, #Blockchain, #ANNEX1, #outsourcing and more. I asked h…

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#ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S5E01 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E1 SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) CEO Vicki Loise & VP Philip Gribbon 36:44

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🎞 #ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S6E001 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E1 Here's my first #ReflectionandForecasts interview getting SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and VP Philip Gribbon who is also Head of Discovery Research at Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (Fraunhofer ITMP) to give me their thoughts on 2024 and their…

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S03E10 #ChatsWithChaudhreyThePodcast #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 with American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Executive Director Tina Morris 9th Feb 23 29:38

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I caught up with Tina as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts 22/23 interview series. we covered a huge range of topics, include, #SupplyChain, #AI, New Technologies, and lots more. Check it out! I asked Tina... 2022 Reflections • Can you give me a quick overview of AAPS? 01:30 • Has AAPS membership changed with the growth of #ATMPS? 02:52 • One wor…

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Rethinking School in the Age of AI 42:35

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AI has upended schooling as we know it. Students now have instant access to tools that can write their essays, summarize entire books, and solve complex math problems. Whether they want to or not, many feel pressured to use these tools just to keep up. Teachers, meanwhile, are left questioning how to evaluate student performance and whether the who…