Best Charles Spence Podcasts (2025)

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Kirsty Crame-van Nierop, Director of Shiaba Consulting, Specialist in Clinical Drug Development, in Broken Hiring Cycles, IND Wins, and Surviving Biotech Burnout 34:09

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In this episode, I talked with Kirsty Crame-van Nierop, Director of Shiaba Consulting, Specialist in Clinical Drug Development. Kirsty shares her career journey, including her transition from aspiring vascular surgeon to a leader in personalized targeted therapies. We went over her key career highlights, and the challenges faced during COVID, and s…

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Squad Preach - Sunday 13th July 33:44

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Join members of our congregation Lisette, Ayo and Cara, as they preach at our Hackney 11:30am service on Sunday 13th July 2025.For more information about everything happening at SAINT across East London, head to https://saint.church/.By SAINT

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Lessons from the Life of David - Jo Saxton 40:16

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Join guest speaker Jo Saxton as she preaches at our Hackney 11:30am service on Sunday 6th June 2025.For more information about everything we've got going on across our locations, head to https://saint.church/By SAINT

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Bernhardt Zeiher, M.D. Member of the board of directors for Entrada Therapeutics, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, and Abeona Therapeutics in Lessons from Leading a Global Development Organization 34:06

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Bernhardt (Bernie) Zeiher, where he shares key lessons and personal insights from over 25 years in pharmaceutical drug development. Bernie discusses pivotal career moments, including the emotional impact of halting a promising Phase III trial for ARDS, as well as successes such as achieving six drug approvals at A…

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Exhibition curation with Janice Li 46:38

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Designing beyond sight with with touch, senses and story. “When you get really conceptual … having something to touch really brings you to the landscape.” Discover why a beautiful installation evoked such a bad memory. Find out how Janice turns data into music, emotions into colour and encourages engagement through touch. Curator Janice Li invites …

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Sonic strategy with Steve Keller 54:48

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Sonic branding to sonic seasoning, the art and science of sound. “Sound doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Literally, that’s true. But as we think about sound in the context of a brand, how does that connect…?” Can sound affect what you taste or where you look? Audio alchemist Steve Keller joins Sarah to talk about the relationship between sound and other…

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Windrush Sunday - Junior Spence 20:47

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Join guest speaker, Junior Spence, as he shares on Windrush Sunday at our Hackney 11:30am service on Sunday 22nd June 2025.Head to SAINT.CHURCH to find out more about everything we've got going on across our East London locations.By SAINT

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Composing perfumes with Sarah McCartney 45:52

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Why is making a fragrance like composing music? “I hear smells as sounds. Mint’s really pointy, whereas oakmoss is more like 🎶…” Artisan perfumer Sarah McCartney takes us through the connections between scent, perception, and creativity. She talks about working with the Courtauld Gallery London, the queen of modern burlesque Tempest Rose and Chocol…

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Imaging’s Role in Oncology, Hiring Lessons, and How Culture Really Works 38:18

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Ilya Gipp, Chief Medical Officer at GE Healthcare, where he shares lessons from a career spent at the intersection of clinical medicine and medtech leadership. He talks about his journey from practicing radiologist to leading GE’s oncology strategy, the emotional highs of building impactful programs, and the frust…

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Cultivating a Culture of Encounter - Al Gordon 33:13

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Join Al Gordon as he shares on Sunday 15th June at our Hackney 11:30am service on 'Cultivating a Culture of Encounter'. Head to https://saint.church/ to find out more about what we've got going on as a church community across East London!By SAINT

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Osimertinib Success, TGF-Beta Lessons, Building Curious Teams, and More 31:33

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In this conversation, I talked with Michael Lahn, Chief Medical Officer of Ionctura, a clinical-stage biotech focusing on therapies for neglected and hard-to-treat cancers, where he shared his insights on drug development, leadership, and the importance of listening in building a successful team culture. He talked about his journey in the biotech i…

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Run the Race: The Crew - Al Gordon 38:23

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Join Al as he shares the final part of our 'Run the Race' sermon series on 'The Crew' on Sunday 8th June 2025 at our Hackney 11:30am service.For more information about everything we've got going on as a church, head to SAINT.CHURCH 🙌By SAINT

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Designing for laughs with Rob Alderson 47:57

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Design, comedy and the power of first reactions. “There aren’t many creative practices where that’s so short: that connection and that sort of intensity between the audience and the artist.” What do graphic design and stand-up comedy have in common? Writer, editor and occasional comedian Rob Alderson joins Sarah to explore how both design and humou…

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Run the Race: The Care - Lauren Burnett 30:07

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Join Lauren as she shares on part three of our talk series 'Run the Race' at our Hackney 11:30am service on Sunday 1st June 2025.If you'd like to find out more about everything we've got going on as a church across East London, head to SAINT.CHURCH.By SAINT

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Johan Baeck, EVP and CMO at Promontory Therapeutics – Cultural Fit in Hiring, Immunogenic Small Molecules, and Building Resilience in Biotech 32:01

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In this episode, I talked with Johan Baeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Promontory Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech focused on developing novel small molecule immunogenic anti-cancer therapies. Johan shares insights from a career spanning large pharma (Novartis, Abbott) and biotech startups, with contributions to the…

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Run the Race: The Cost - Charles Idu 35:57

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Join Charles as he shares part two of our talk series, 'Run the Race', on Sunday 25th May 2025.For more information about everything we've got going on as a church, head to SAINT.CHURCH!By SAINT

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Crossing senses with Professor Charles Spence 31:19

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How sight changes flavour, and why the brain believes what it sees. “None of us believe that our senses affect us as much as, in fact, the evidence shows that they do.” Can changing a drink’s colour change its flavour? Professor Charles Spence reveals how visual cues shape what we taste, and how even wine experts can be fooled by their eyes. From p…

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Run the Race: The Call Forward - Temi Taiwo 27:48

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Join Temi as he preaches the first talk of our new talk series 'Run the Race' at our Hackney 6pm service on Sunday 18th May 2025. For more information about everything we've got going on across our East London locations, head to SAINT.CHURCH.By SAINT

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Trailer: countdown to the launch 2:24

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What can you learn by going behind the scenes in an experimental psychology lab, a perfume maker’s studio, a stand-up comedy show or an immersive chef’s table supper club? This is the countdown to the launch of a brand new podcast Seeing Senses with Sarah Hyndman Where there’s more than meets the eye Launching on Thursday 22nd May Subscribe to the …

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Peter Tummino, President of R&D at Nimbus Therapeutics – Drugging the Undruggable, The TYK2 Success Story, and Overhyping AI in Drug Discovery 27:12

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In this episode, I talked with Peter Tummino, President of Research and Development at Nimbus Therapeutics, where he discussed what it takes to build a successful biotech R&D engine. Peter shares his insights on company culture and its impact on drug discovery, the challenges of targeting difficult-to-drug proteins, and the lessons he’s learned fro…

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How to Experience Love - Al Gordon 31:55

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Join Al Gordon as he shares at our Hackney 11:30am service on Baptism Sunday, Sunday 11th May 2025. For more information about everything we've got going on as a church, head to https://saint.church/ to find out more!By SAINT

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What is the Gospel anyway? - Jon Thompson 28:40

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Join guest speaker Jon Thompson as he speaks at our Hackney 11:30am service on Sunday 4th May 2025.Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church, a multi-site church in the Greater Toronto Area where he has been on staff for 27 years. Jon has a Masters of Theological Studies from Tyndale Seminary, Toronto and a Doctorate of Missiology from Fu…

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Abigail Jenkins, CEO and Board Member – From Government Scientist to CEO, Launching a Stem Cell Therapy During Crisis, and Lessons in Commercial Strategy 32:16

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In this episode, I talked with Abigail (Abbey) Jenkins, a pharmaceutical executive with 25+ years of experience, who shares her career journey, highlighting her entry into the industry, proud achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, community, and learning from both successes and failure…

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Bring Your Gifts - Nai Maxwell-Babatunde 23:36

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Join Nai as she shares on Romans 12:1-13 at our 11:30am service from our Hackney location. Head to SAINT.CHURCH to find out more about what we've got going on across East London at SAINT!By SAINT

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Joseph Birkett, Executive Director at Aura Biosciences – Obinutuzumab's Approval, CDK9 Trial Regret, CRO Reliance, and Building Respectful Cultures 33:00

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Joseph (Joe) Birkett, Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Aura Biosciences, joined our podcast to share what he’s learned over two decades in oncology drug development, including the career-defining moments and the painful missteps that shaped his approach. Joe speaks openly about his proudest contribution—helping lead Obinutuzumab to regulato…

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Bruce Dezube, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development at Xilio Therapeutics – HIV & Cancer Drug Development, Career at 60, Building Respectful Teams, and More 32:51

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Bruce Dezube, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development of Xilio Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies. Here he shares his extensive career in oncology and drug development, discussing his journey from academia to industry, the challe…

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Seeing Senses Trailer 1:41

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Seeing Senses podcast Where there’s more than meets the eye What if your senses were the secret to creating unforgettable stories? I’m Sarah Hyndman, and this is Seeing Senses — a podcast that uncovers the magic and science behind what makes us feel, starting at first sight. From the colour of sound to shapes that taste sweet. I’ll take you behind …

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Connecting the Senses: an Interview with Prof. Charles Spence 50:00

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Connecting the Senses: In this episode, we chat with Charles Spence, head of Oxford's Crossmodal Research Lab, about the fascinating world of crossmodal associations. Why does citron smell fast? Can writing outdoors shape our thoughts? Does music curb sweet cravings? We also explore why some sensory associations seem to be missing. For the full exp…

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Easter Sunday - Al Gordon 25:17

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Join Al as he shares at our Easter Sunday 11:30am service at our Hackney location on Sunday 20th April 2025.Head to SAINT.CHURCH for more information about everything we've got going on as a church!By SAINT

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The past and future of lasers with David Bean of Nira Skin 1:30:40

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Brew a cup and join Omar and David for a chat! Today you are joining a conversation I have with David Bean of Nira Skin. In this episode we discuss perhaps one of the greatest most accomplished careers in laser technology. We take a deep dive in understanding his background, how he became inspired by laser technology, the challenges of becoming a s…

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Formed: Prophecy - Charles Idu 25:06

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Join Charles as he preaches on the final part of our Lent series, 'Formed', on 'Prophecy' at our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 13th April 2025.Head to https://saint.church/ for more information about everything we have coming up this Holy Week.By SAINT

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Chris Lowe, CEO at Nusano - Radioisotopes, Volunteering in Hospitals, Culture Building, and More 31:38

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In this episode, I talked with Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano, where he discusses his career journey in the medical technology field, particularly focusing on the production of medical radioisotopes. He shares insights on leadership, the importance of building a talented team, and the societal responsibilities of his company. Chris also highlights commo…

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Formed: Wisdom - Nate Hayes 25:29

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Join Nate as he shares on the fourth part of our 'Formed' series on 'Wisdom' at our Hackney 11am service. For more information about SAINT, head to our website, SAINT.CHURCH and don't forget to follow or subscribe to the SAINT Podcast!By SAINT

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Formed: Faith - Temi Taiwo + Interview with Heather Holdsworth 39:48

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Join Temi as he shares the next part of our Lent series, 'Formed', on 'Faith' at our 11am service from our Hackney location. This episode also features an interview with Heather Holdsworth, Bible teacher, lecturer and artist. Head to SAINT.CHURCH for more information about everything going on across our East London locations!…

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Formed: Mercy - Nai Maxwell-Babatunde 23:39

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Join Nai as she shares part two of our Lent series, 'Formed', at our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 23rd March 2025.By SAINT

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Formed: Dependency - Nate Hayes 23:11

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Join Nate Hayes as he speaks on 'Dependency', the first part of our Lent talk series 'Formed', on Sunday 16th March 2025 at our Hackney 11am service.By SAINT

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Kevin Lynch, co-Founder PopulusBio - Career at Celgene, How Culture Influences Drug Development and more 40:28

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In this podcast episode, I talked with Kevin Lynch, co-founder of Populus Bio, where he shares his experience in drug development, particularly in oncology and hematology. He discusses his journey from medicine to the pharmaceutical industry, the cultural insights gained from working globally, and the challenges faced in both personal and professio…

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Victor Paulus, SVP Regulatory Affairs at ARTBIO - Lutathera Approval and Lessons, Falling from Trees, ARTBIO's Culture 35:50

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In this episode, I talked with Victor Paulus, Senior Vice President and Head of Regulatory Affairs at ARTBIO, where he shares his journey in the life sciences industry, discussing his career journey, challenges faced in regulatory affairs, and the unique culture at ARTBIO. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and understanding…

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All Nations Sunday - Temi Taiwo 24:05

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Join Temi as he shares on All Nations Sunday, Sunday 9th March 2025 at our Hackney 11am service.By SAINT

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Space & Risk - Al Gordon 39:44

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Join Al Gordon as he preaches at our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 2nd March 2025.By SAINT

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Squad Preach - Sunday 23rd February 24:25

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Join Dave, Mackenzie & Gloria as they share at our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 23rd February 2025.By SAINT

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Chris Leamon, CSO at Fusion Therapeutics - Acquisition of Endocyte, Career reflections and more 37:25

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Chris Leamon, Chief Scientific Officer at Fusion Pharmaceuticals, where he shares his journey in the biotech industry, discussing his early influences, the founding of Endocyte, and . He also discusses the challenges faced in drug development, the importance of leadership during workforce reductions, and the lesso…

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Walking in Obedience - Nate Hayes 31:24

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Join Nate Hayes as he preaches at our 11am service from our Hackney location on Sunday 16th February 2025.Head to SAINT.CHURCH for more information about all of our locations, services and events across East London!By SAINT

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Dawn Rubel, Dawn Rubel, President R&D at NexEos Bio - Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Purposeful Leadership and more 34:39

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In this episode, I talked with Dawn Rubel, President of R&D at NexEos Bio, where she shares her career journey from a scientific technical writer to a leadership role in biotech. She discusses her experiences at Immunomedics, the development of Trodelvy, and her transition to NexEos Bio, where she focuses on eosinophilic inflammation. Dawn emphasiz…

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Turn to Jesus - Temi Taiwo 17:41

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Join Temi as he preaches at our 6pm baptism service on Sunday 9th February 2025 from our Hackney location.If you're looking to get baptised, our next baptism services are happening on Sunday 25th May, so email [email protected] to sign up!By SAINT

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Örn Almarsson, Co-Founder of Axelyf - Modernas SpikeVax, the challenge of mRNA delivery and Salmon's inspiration behind Axelyf? 35:35

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In this episode, I talked with Orn Almarsson, co-founder of Axelyf, where he shared his journey from Iceland to becoming a prominent figure in the biotechnology industry. He discussed his experiences at Moderna and the development of the mRNA COVID vaccine, Spikevax. He reflects on the challenges faced in drug development, the importance of mentors…

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Vision Sunday Part Two - Al Gordon 36:22

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Join Al Gordon for part two of Vision Sunday from our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 2nd February 2025.Head to SAINT.CHURCH to find out more about our services and events coming up!By SAINT

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Leila Jaafar, CEO at Nuclidium - from PhD to Radiotherapy CEO 31:52

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In this episode, I talked with Dr. Leila Jaffar, CEO of Nuclidium, where she shares her journey from a childhood influenced by her father's passion for science to becoming a leader in the biotech industry. She discusses the challenges she faced during her career, including personal and professional, and her transition from academia to industry. Lei…

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Vision Sunday - Al Gordon 33:18

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Join Al Gordon for Vision Sunday at our Hackney 11am service on Sunday 26th January 2025.By SAINT

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CMO at Indaptus, Roger Waltzman, on Dangers of Pushing Uncertain Data into Phase III 30:30

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In this episode, I talked with Roger Waltzman, Chief Medical Officer at Indaptus Therapeutics, discussing his career, overview of Indaptus, the development of Indaptus’ lead candidate, and the challenges of cancer treatment. We explore the benefits of a multi-targeted approach in immunotherapy, the story, and the lessons he learned from the failed …