Best Derek Swanson Podcasts (2025)

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Preventing Pressure Injuries: Detecting the Invisible Signs, Martin Burns, CEO Bruin Biometrics 20:22

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This week on BioTech Nation, Bruin Biometrics CEO Martin Burns talks about a new diagnostic tool being used to detect and prevent potentially fatal bedsores in their earliest stages.By Moira Gunn

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Are we moving from Dr. Google to Dr. ChatGPT??? Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 7:28

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For years, we've all turned to Google to self-diagnose every cough, rash, and weird pain. Dr. Daniel Kraft says the shift is happening, from Dr. Google to Dr. ChatGPT.By Moira Gunn

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Connecting the Data that Changes Medicine, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO, Culmination Bio 18:27

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld shares how Culmination Bio is using 9 million preserved tissue samples and decades of patient data to improve how we understand and treat diseases. From discovering patterns in cancer treatments to exploring breakthroughs in heart and autoimmune diseases, this unique approach is changing medicine.…

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The Golden Child: Jalisa Hardy on Generational Healing, Faith, and Finding Freedom 1:24:32

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Show Notes: In this powerful and deeply heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Minister Jalisa Hardy, also known as The Golden Child, for a courageous conversation about generational trauma, resilience, and healing. Jalisa shares her story beginning from her miraculous conception and birth — a pregnancy fil…

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Correcting Gene-based Frontotemporal Dementia, Lisa Deschamps, CEO Aviado Bio 14:41

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What if we could fix the gene that causes dementia? In this episode, Aviado Bio CEO Lisa Deschamps tells us how her team is working to correct the gene driving many cases of frontotemporal dementia.By Moira Gunn

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Tuning your own DNA?? Dr. Derek Jantz, Chief Scientific Officer, Tune Therapeutics 17:38

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What if you could tune your DNA to fix any mistakes? Dr. Derek Jantz from Tune Therapeutics talks about tuning DNA, not just with humans, but stopping the Hepatitis B virus in its tracks.By Moira Gunn

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Poetic Alchemy: Angela Harvey on Healing, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery 1:16:13

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In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Angela Harvey, who opens up about her profound journey through codependency, depression, and rediscovering her self-worth. Angela shares candid reflections on her lifelong search for validation, the pain of unmet expectations, and the transformative process of learni…

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A New Way to Treat Wounds?? Dr. Ned Swanson, Co-Founder, President & Chief Medical Officer, Polarity Bio 15:02

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Imagine a world where the toughest wounds heal twice as fast, and patients get their lives back sooner than anyone thought possible. Dr. Ned Swanson, the President and Chief Medical Officer of Polarity Bio, tells us about their approach to healing serious, hard-to-treat skin wounds. In early trials, it's twice as effective as the current treatment …

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Treating the Untreatable in Rheumatoid Arthritis! Rob Armstrong, CEO, Artax Biopharma 17:12

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40% of all rheumatoid arthritis patients do not respond to any of the current drugs. Rob Armstrong, CEO of Artax Biopharma, aims to bring new hope for those patients who've been left without effective treatment options.By Moira Gunn

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Uncovering Hidden Roots: Linda Ambrus Broenniman on Family Secrets, Survival, and The Politzer Saga 1:15:58

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Show Notes: In this profound episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin and guest interviewer Linda explore the extraordinary story of a woman whose Hungarian refugee parents survived World War II and the Holocaust. The guest recounts the shocking discovery of her hidden Jewish heritage within a family that had long believed they were …

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Treating babies with congenital heart defects... Dr. Joshua Hare, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Longeveron 23:57

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Can you imagine parents expecting a baby, going in for an ultrasound, and finding out that their baby is missing the heart's left ventricle? This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Joshua Hare, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Longeveron, talks about how they are testing the use of stem cells to treat babies born with a serious congenital heart …

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A New Approach to Flu Shots! Dr. Jeff Stein, President & CEO, Cidara Therapeutics 19:23

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Jeff Stein, President & CEO of Cidara Therapeutics, brings up promising news about a new approach to flu shots.By Moira Gunn

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Rebuilding After the Wreck: Cheryl Wilder on Accountability, Healing, and the Power of Creativity 1:33:57

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In this deeply moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Cheryl Wilder, who shares her remarkable journey of survival, accountability, and transformation following a tragic car accident at age 20 that changed the course of her life. Cheryl recounts the night of the crash that left her friend severely injured and led to…

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New treatment being tested for pre-term babies... Dr. Marc Salzberg, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Airway Therapeutics 22:20

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Dr. Marc Salzberg, CEO & Chief Medical Officer of Airway Therapeutics, talks about what they are doing to help preterm babies. It may all boil down to delivering these babies a single protein as soon as they are born.By Moira Gunn

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Beyond the Pulpit: How One Pastor Challenged the Status Quo 1:21:27

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Show Notes: In this thoughtful episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin visits John (Jonathan Heaslet) at his North Carolina home to reflect on a remarkable life of service, transformation, and storytelling. John shares his early years growing up near San Francisco, his studies in mathematics and economics, and his first career as a …

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A Smarter Path to Curing Diseases… Dr. Avak Kahvejian Founding CEO, Cellarity 19:44

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Dr. Avak Kahvejian, Founding CEO of Cellarity, explains their new approach to discovering drugs by using AI to look at how cells behave as a whole, rather than focusing on one part of the problem. This approach could lead to faster development of better treatments, such as a pill for sickle cell disease.…

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From Tragedy to Purpose: Linda’s Journey of Loss, Love & Service 1:02:57

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In this moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Linda, who shares her extraordinary journey of resilience and compassion. After the tragic murder of her best friend and her best friend’s mother, Linda made the life-altering decision to take in the five orphaned children left behind. What began as an act of love…

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No More Vaccines? Research Funding? Paul Hastings, CEO, Nkarta and former Chair, BIO 24:38

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This week on Biotech Nation, Paul Hastings, CEO of Nkarta and former chair of BIO—the Biotechnology Innovation Organization—discusses the impact of cuts to research funding and stepping away from recommending vaccines—what this means for you and the biotech industry.By Moira Gunn

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How Hydrated are YOU? A Simple Wearable can do it! Dr. Mark Kendall, CEO, WearOptimo 20:08

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Mark Kendall, CEO of WearOptimo, tells us about progress with their new wearable. You could be dehydrated and not even know it … And exactly how hydrated are you right now, anyway? The old “if you’re thirsty, drink something” turns out to be a little too late.By Moira Gunn

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The BioTech Nation session at NextMed Health 2025... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent 8:17

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Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Daniel Kraft reports in on the BioTech Nation session from NextMed Health 2025By Moira Gunn

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Triumphing Over Trauma: Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson on Healing, Spiritual Awakening, and Self-Love 1:12:29

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Show Notes: In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson, a shamanic healer, artist, and speaker whose life story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation. Maria opens up about her personal journey through trauma, addiction, and domestic violence, sharing how she overcam…

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Insulin Cells WITHOUT Immunosuppressants... Dr. Steve Harr, CEO, Sana Biotechnology 14:58

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Steve Harr, CEO of Sana Biotechnology, talks about their progress in Type I diabetics, in particular. The New England Journal of Medicine publishes early success with Sana Biotechnology's engineered insulin-producing cells without immunosuppressant drugs.By Moira Gunn

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Focused Ultrasound - Treating Disease Without Surgery... Dr. Neil Kassell, Founder and Chair, Focused Ultrasound Foundation 18:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Neal Kassell, founder of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, introduces us to a powerful, non-invasive technology that’s already changing lives, and it doesn’t involve surgery, injections, or pills.By Moira Gunn

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Rewriting the Story: Derek Newborn on Resilience, Healing, and Spiritual Awakening 1:20:46

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In this episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin travels to Clermont, FL and welcomes Derek Newborn, who shares his raw and inspiring journey from abandonment, trauma, and self-destruction to transformation, healing, and purpose. Growing up in Fort Myers, Florida, Derek faced the pain of parental incarceration, single-parent struggle…

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A New Way to Treat Skin Cancer... No Surgery Required??? Dr. Raza Bokhari, CEO and Chairman, Medicus Pharma Ltd. 12:01

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Raza Bokhari, CEO of Medicus Pharma, shares a new non-surgical treatment approach for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. Their novel microneedle patch delivers a powerful cancer drug directly into the skin, avoiding the scarring, cost, and discomfort of Mohs surgery. With promising phase 2 tr…

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Part II: "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity".... Dr. Eric Topol, Author, Prof., and EVP, Scripps Ranch 17:08

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Eric Topol returns to continue his conversation on, "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity", his evidence-based approach to living longer, healthier lives. He shares why longevity must be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy, and how new tools like AI, personalized diagnostics, and even gut …

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Brotherhood & Battle: Michael Allison on Overcoming Adversity, Identity, and the Power of Resilience 1:41:24

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In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down in Boynton Beach, FL. with Michael W. Allison, MBA—U.S. Marine, Purple Heart recipient, award-winning keynote speaker, and best-selling author—to explore a remarkable life story shaped by trauma, transformation, and purpose. From a challenging…

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Part I: "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity".... Dr. Eric Topol, Author, Prof., and EVP, Scripps Ranch 21:53

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Eric Topol, professor and Executive Vice President at Scripps Research and author of "Super Agers … An Evidenced-Based Approach to Longevity", breaks down what science really says about aging well and what is just marketing. From immune-boosting cell therapy to the myth of magic longevity pills, Dr. Topol explains h…

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Solving Genetic Diseases??? Dr. Neil Kumar, Founder & CEO, BridgeBio Pharma 23:18

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This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Neil Kumar, founder and CEO of BridgeBio Pharma. Dr. Kumar emphasizes that genetic diseases, particularly Mendelian diseases caused by single gene mutations, are solvable due to advancements in genetic measurement and understanding. He discusses BridgeBio Pharma's innovative corporate structure, which consists of mu…

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Failing Grief: How Losing His Mom Shaped Matt Gilhooly’s Life 1:23:46

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Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift podcast, shares the story behind his own pivotal life shift—the sudden death of his mother when he was just eight years old. In a deeply moving conversation, Matt reflects on the fallout that followed, the perfectionism that took hold, and how it took him 20 years to finally face the grief he had buried. He ope…

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No More Transfusions!!! Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation 16:10

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Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation talks about their drug Imetelstat for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MDS patients often require frequent blood transfusions, impacting their quality of life. Imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor, aims to reduce transfusion dependence by targeting cancer cells in the bone marrow. Phase three t…

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From Budapest to Hollywood: Katherine Mitchell on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Stories We Carry 1:41:31

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Katherine Mitchell’s 84-year journey defies the limits of a single identity. Born during WWII in Hungary, she survived war, communism, and displacement before building a multifaceted life in the U.S. As a nationally ranked gymnast turned refugee, talent agent turned screenwriter, single mother turned novelist, Katherine’s story is a testament to gr…

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The Science of a Stronger Heart... Robert Blum, CEO, CytoKinetics 15:47

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This week on BioTech Nation, Robert Blum, CEO of CytoKinetics, joins me to talk about the company’s decades-long mission to keep hearts beating stronger and longer. With one heart drug under FDA review and more in the pipeline, CytoKinetics is working to address the full spectrum of heart failure, from weak hearts to overactive ones, and even explo…

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When Wounds Won't Heal... Jason Matuszewski, CEO, BioStem Technologies 9:46

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This week on BioTech Nation, BioSTEM Technologies CEO Jason Matuszewski explains how donated placental tissue is being used to treat chronic wounds that just won’t heal, from diabetic ulcers to pressure sores. With millions affected and traditional care often falling short, BioSTEM’s approach offers a new way to support healing and reduce scarring.…

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Living History: Robert Kesten on Activism, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us 1:28:24

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Robert Kesten, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, shares a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation that spans civil rights, global activism, the importance of preserving history, and his lifelong commitment to justice. From organizing a fundraising event as a child in response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassina…

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Snake Bite Man meets Biotech Scientist creates Breakthrough Antivenom Vaccine … Dr. Jake Glanville, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Centivax 34:53

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This week on BioTech Nation, Biotech Entrepreneur, Dr. Jake Glanville, Founder, Chair and CEO of Centivax, gives us the insider’s view of this Biotech Breakthrough – from the first telephone call through each significant step, all leading to the first breakthrough generalized antivenom vaccine in 125 years.…

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What’s Next in Health? Highlights from NextMed 2025... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 11:29

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, returns with highlights from the 2025 NextMed Health conference. From AI-powered health agents to voice-based disease detection, hear what’s emerging at the intersection of medicine, technology, and global health equity.…

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How Can a Treatment Become a Vaccine??? Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer at Elicio Therapeutics 23:33

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Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer of Elicio Therapeutics, discusses the revolutionary approach of detecting cancer at its earliest stages through circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) tests. Highlighting their innovative treatment method, which aims to train the body's immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells, the episode explores the po…

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From Trauma to Advocacy: Shakina Rush and the Mission Behind She Is U 46:00

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After surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, Shakina Rush chose healing—and then built a movement. In this powerful in-person conversation, recorded in Philadelphia after her nonprofit’s second annual housing fair, Shakina shares how her lived experiences shaped She Is U, an organization that supports individuals i…

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A Promise to His Mother: Richard Hsung on Legacy, Loss, and the Power of Story 1:17:14

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When Richard Hsung promised his dying mother he’d finish her memoir, he didn’t yet understand the weight of that vow—or the decade-long journey it would set in motion. In this episode, Richard shares his deeply personal path of honoring his mother’s extraordinary life as an adopted child of American missionaries in pre-Communist China, a refugee fr…

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PART II: A Regenerative Leap for Epilepsy… Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO, Neurona Therapeutics 27:03

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Cory Nicholas, CEO of Neurona Therapeutics, returns for part two. With early results now in from Neurona’s first clinical trial, patients with severe epilepsy are seeing dramatic improvements, including seizure reductions of over 90 percent, and even full remission in some cases. This one-time treatment delivers new…

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PART 1: A Regenerative Leap for Epilepsy…Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO, Neurona Therapeutics 24:27

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Cory Nicholas, Co-Founder and CEO of Neurona Therapeutics, discusses their groundbreaking success in treating drug-resistant epilepsy. With a single, targeted delivery of lab-grown brain cells, Neurona is offering not just symptom control but the possibility of long-term seizure relief. This is Part 1 of a two-part …

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From Refugee to Healer: Dr. Katrina Nguyen’s Journey of Faith, Freedom, and Service 1:13:22

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Dr. Katrina Nguyen was just 14 months old when her family fled Vietnam by boat during the Fall of Saigon, a journey marked by near-death experiences and unimaginable courage. Now a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the nonprofit Faithful-2-Fitness, she channels that legacy of resilience into helping fa…

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Fighting Cancer, Easing Pain... Dr. Lorin Johnson, CSO, Glycyx Therapeutics 17:23

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This week on BioTech Nation, we explore a new approach to cancer treatment that could help patients manage pain without compromising their care. Dr. Lorin Johnson, CSO of Glycyx Therapeutics explains how a new once-daily pill could help patients manage pain without blocking their treatment.By Moira Gunn

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The Greatest Journey: From Restaurant Owner to Travel Photographer 1:02:15

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In this episode of The Human Experience, I sit down with Ralph Velasco, a seasoned travel photographer and founder of small group travel experiences. Raised in suburban Chicago, Ralph takes us through his winding career path—from restaurants and real estate to his true calling behind the camera and on the road. We explore how travel can be a powerf…

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Freezing Out Chronic Pain…Sameer Sabir CEO, Brixton Biosciences 14:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Sameer Sabir, CEO of Brixton Biosciences, shares how their breakthrough injectable cold therapy, Neural Ice, could offer lasting relief for osteoarthritis pain. With a drug-free, nerve-targeting approach currently in clinical trials, this innovation may change how we treat joint pain without pills or repeated steroid in…

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Beyond the One-Size-Fits-All Cure... Jeff Liter, Founder & CEO, Luminary Therapeutics 11:21

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This week on BioTech Nation, Luminary Therapeutics CEO Jeff Liter shares how his team is working to make advanced cell therapy easier to access and more affordable. Instead of using each patient’s own cells, they use healthy donor cells that are ready to go. This approach could help more people get treated for cancer and autoimmune diseases like lu…

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Beyond Pills and Shots... Sean Ainsworth, CEO, Immusoft 12:44

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This week on BioTech Nation, Sean Ainsworth, CEO of ImmuSoft, explains how modifying the body’s own B cells to produce therapeutic proteins could revolutionize drug delivery. From improving treatment for rare diseases like Hurler syndrome to potentially replacing injections for autoimmune and metabolic conditions, this new approach opens the door t…

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The Power of Local: A Life in Service to Philadelphia 53:43

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In this episode of The Human Experience, I sit down with Vincent Thompson, longtime journalist and current Communications Director for the President of Philadelphia City Council. Born and raised in Philly, Vincent shares how his curiosity led him from a school newspaper to national political conventions and eventually into public service. We discus…

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Breaking Barriers in Brain Cancer... Dr. Thomas Chen, Founder and CEO, NeOnc Technologies 24:39

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Thomas Chen, Director of Neuro-Oncology at USC and Founder of NeOnc Technologies, shares treating glioblastoma by delivering a drug directly to the brain through nasal inhalation changes the drug delivery game, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. This technique is achieving results in clinical trials.…