Ep. 30: Richard Austin, PhD, MBA on Advances in Brain Cancer Treatment
In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Richard Austin, PhD, MBA, CEO at Reglagene, about Tubulin Targeting & Advances in Brain Cancer Treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:05 - Introduction, 00:03:09 - Motivation to Start Reglagene, 00:05:15 - Challenges in Brain Cancer Treatment, 00:06:26 - Market Landscape of Brain Cancer, 00:08:46 - Tubulin Therapy for Brain Cancer, 00:16:09 - Tubulin Targeting Therapies and Toxicities, 00:17:36 - Dosing Patients and FDA Approval, 00:19:02 - Funding and Market Challenges, 00:21:53 - Importance of Trust and Decision-Making, 00:27:42 - Red Flags in Investor Deals, 00:32:24 - The Importance of Resilience in Entrepreneurship, 00:33:30 - Support for Biotech Entrepreneurs, 00:34:03 - Motivational Message for Entrepreneurs, 00:34:43 - Closing Remarks Guest Bio: Richard is a visionary biotech entrepreneur and co-founder of Reglagene, spearheading the development of groundbreaking therapies for the treatment of brain diseases. With an impressive career spanning over three decades in the pharmaceutical industry, Richard brings a wealth of expertise and a deep passion for driving transformative change in healthcare. Drawing on his strong background in laboratory research and operations management, Richard has played pivotal roles across various critical aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. From drug development and testing to overseeing the business operations of pharmaceutical R&D, he has consistently delivered outstanding results and successfully advanced new products throughout his career. Motivated by a deep commitment to improving lives and revolutionizing the biotech landscape, Richard founded Reglagene, a pioneering force in developing novel therapies for brain diseases. As CEO, he leads a dedicated team in advancing the company's first therapy for the treatment of brain cancers. With his profound industry knowledge, unwavering dedication to innovation, and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges, Richard is a compelling leader at the forefront of transforming brain disease treatment. His visionary leadership is poised to shape the future of healthcare through groundbreaking therapies developed by Reglagene. Guest Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardaustinaz/ Reglagene Website: https://www.reglagene.com/ About VibeCast VibeCast is our weekly informational podcast and content series exploring the hottest topics in drug development and Web3 with some of the dynamic people that make up the Vibe community. VibeCast is a collection of long-form and short-form video content intended to help our community learn about the current opportunities and challenges in biotech fundraising and community engagement innovation. Guests include biotech founders, regulatory experts, drug development executives, blockchain technologists, web3 community builders, patient community advocates, and many other Vibe Bio community members seeking to accelerate the development of breakthrough treatments. Follow Vibe Bio's Socials: https://twitter.com/VibeBio https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibe-bio/ https://www.instagram.com/vibebiotechnology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vibebio https://www.facebook.com/VibeBiotechnology/ Disclaimer: VibeCast is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes, and no information or opinions shared constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners acknowledge they are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The podcast is for private non-commercial use and the statements of our guests reflect their personal views only and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any agency, organization, or company that they work for or are affiliated with.
