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March 21, 2024

Developing a Small Molecule for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Frank Gleeson | VibeCast Episode 48

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Frank Gleeson, Co-Founder and CEO of Satellos Bioscience, about groundbreaking small molecule therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introducing Satellos Bioscience 00:03:26 - Stem Cells and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 00:09:15 - Potential…

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March 7, 2024

How Machine Learning Models Find Undruggable Targets with Alex Federation | VibeCast Episode 47

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Dr. Alex Federation, Co-Founder and CEO of Talus Bioscience, about leveraging machine learning to unlock the potential of the undruggable genome for groundbreaking therapies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Vibecast 00:01:01 - Background and…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Rethinking Biotech's Operating Model with Rahul Chaturvedi | VibeCast Episode 46

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Rahul Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO of Clora, about rethinking biotech's operating model, how AI is revolutionizing biotech innovation, and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introducing Vibecast 00:02:35 - Biotech 2050 Podcast 00:06:48 - Clora's Vision…

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Feb. 8, 2024

How to Invest in a Great Startup Team with Max Shapiro | VibeCast Episode 45

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect and PitchForce, about the questions investors want answered before they will invest and how to build a great startup team. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Vibecast 00:00:47 - Max…

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Jan. 25, 2024

Misalignments in 340B and Their Unintended Consequences with Bill Smith, PhD | VibeCast Episode 44

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with William Smith, PhD, Senior Fellow of Pioneer Institute, about the 340B Drug Program and its challenges. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Vibecast and Guest Background 00:06:16 - Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act 00:10:19…

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Jan. 11, 2024

Democratizing Cancer Screening through Tears with Omid Moghadam | VibeCast Episode 43

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Omid Moghadam, Founder & CEO of Namida Lab, about the remarkable journey and the profound impact Namida Lab is making in diagnosing breast cancer from tears. Omid's insights into leveraging tears as a unique biomarker for cancer detection are truly eye-opening!…

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Jan. 4, 2024

The Biotech Connectors Advancing Epigenetics with Bryan Vought & John McShane | VibeCast Episode 42

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Bryan Vought, PhD and John McShane from the Boston Epigenics Society about advancing epigenetics and revolutionizing technology in biotech. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Vibecast 00:01:47 - The Genesis of the Boston Epigenetics Society…

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Dec. 21, 2023

AI for RNA Biomarker Discovery and Drug Development with Rafael Rosengarten | VibeCast Episode 41

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Rafael Rosengarten, PhD, CEO of Genialis, about biomarker discovery and drug development. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:33 - Exploring Raphael's Background and Journey 00:04:50 - Favorite Guest on "Talking Precision Medicine" 00:07:02 - Joining Genialis as a…

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Dec. 14, 2023

Uncovering Protein Dysregulation in Neurodegenerative Disease w/ Travis Stiles | VibeCast Episode 40

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Travis Stiles, PhD, CEO of Novoron Biosciences, about Uncovering Protein Dysregulation in Neurodegenerative Disease. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introducing Vibecast 00:01:14 - Career Shift to Neuroscience 00:05:19 - Founding Novoron Biosciences 00:09:07 - Drug Development…

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Dec. 7, 2023

Finding Small Molecule Drugs Encoded in DNA with Jason Park | VibeCast Episode 39

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Jason Park, Co-Founder and CEO of Empress Therapeutics, about Finding Small Molecule Drugs Encoded in DNA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: Guest Bio: Jason Park, PhD, is CEO and co-founder of Empress Therapeutics. He is also an Operating…

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Nov. 30, 2023

Advantages of Founders Backing Founders in Biotech with Justin Olshavsky | VibeCast Episode 38

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Justin Olshavsky, General Partner of Pioneer Fund, about the Advantages of Founders Backing Founders in Biotech. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introduction 00:00:38 - Background and Y Combinator Experience 00:02:00 - Starting Pioneer Bio + Health…

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Nov. 16, 2023

Breakthrough in Early-Stage Cancer Detection with Dawn Mattoon, PhD | VibeCast Episode 37

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Dawn Mattoon, PhD, CEO of Mercy BioAnalytics, about Breakthroughs in Early-Stage Cancer Detection. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Vibecast 00:00:43 - Background and Journey into Biotech 00:05:51 - Mercy BioAnalytics' Mission 00:06:51 - Transition…

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Nov. 9, 2023

Lab Equipment Financing Strategies for Biotechs with Jon Chee (CEO of Excedr) | VibeCast Episode 36

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Jon Chee, Co-Founder and CEO of Excedr, about Lab Equipment Financing Strategies for Biotechs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction 00:01:39 - Inspiration from Teachers 00:04:27 - Frustrations in the Lab 00:07:00 - Founding Excedr 00:09:10…

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Nov. 2, 2023

Revolutionizing Back Pain Treatment with Dr. Ashish Diwan (CEO of Cartago) | VibeCast Episode 35

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Ashish Diwan, Founder and CEO of Cartago, about revolutionizing back pain treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introduction to Vibecast and Guest Introduction 00:01:00 - Dr. Diwan's Background and Career 00:05:05 - The Importance of Cartilage…

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Oct. 26, 2023

Physician's Perspective on Rare Cancer Research and Development with Andy Hall | VibeCast Ep 34

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Andy Hall, Founder and CSO of RareCan, about mRNA Cancer Research and Development. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introduction 00:00:46 - Andy's Background 00:03:31 - Rare Can's Solution 00:06:05 - Current Membership 00:09:13 - Understanding Rare…

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Oct. 19, 2023

Bloom Science on Harnessing the Gut-Brain Axis to Treat Neurological Disorders | VibeCast Episode 33

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Christopher Reyes, PhD and Eyram Adjogatse, PhD from Bloom Science, about Harnessing the Gut-Brain axis to Treat Neurological Disorders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introduction 00:00:56 - Background and Founding of Bloom Science 00:05:06 - Understanding…

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Oct. 13, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Immune Cells with Andrew Gray, PhD of Karma Biotech | VibeCast Episode 32

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Andrew Gray, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO at Karma Biotechnologies, about the power of immune cells to defeat cancer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Introduction, 00:00:21 - Karma Biotech's Mission, 00:02:11 - Challenges in Cell Engineering, 00:04:19…

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Oct. 5, 2023

Funding the Future: Biotechs Dance with Venture Debt Featuring Derek Brunelle | VibeCast Episode 31

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Derek Brunelle, Founder and Managing Partner at Synthase Capital Partners, about Funding the Future: Biotechs Dance with Venture Debt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction, 00:00:40 - Derek's Background, 00:03:00 - Venture Debt, 00:06:49 - Interest…

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Sept. 28, 2023

Richard Austin on Tubulin Targeting & Advances in Brain Cancer Treatment | VibeCast Episode 30

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…

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Sept. 21, 2023

Faron Pharmaceuticals Executives on Cell Therapy Technologies | VibeCast Episode 29

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Marie Lousie Fjallskog & Markku Jalkanen, PhD from Faron Pharmaceuticals about Cell Therapy Technologies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Bios: Dr. Fjällskog has over 30 years of experience in clinical oncology, translational research, and drug development. She joined Faron from Sensei Biotherapeutics (SNSE), a…

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Sept. 14, 2023

Likarda Founders on Hydrogel Delivery of Cell and Biologic Therapies | VibeCast Episode 28

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Lisa Stehno Bittel, PhD and Karthik Ramachandran from Likarda about Hydrogel Delivery of Cell and Biologic Therapies. Key Moments: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Likarda and its Co-founders, 00:03:05 - Motivation and Early Success of Likarda, 00:08:49 - Pivot Towards Cell Therapies,…

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Sept. 7, 2023

Insider Secrets to Successful Drug Delivery: Richard Johnson's Expert Advice | VibeCast Episode 27

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Dr Richard Johnson, Founder and CSO of Upperton Pharma Solutions, about drug delivery technologies and the challenges pharmaceutical companies face when integrating new drug delivery technologies into their pipeline. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction, 00:00:42 -…

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Aug. 31, 2023

Ira Spector, PhD on Developing Drugs From the GI Microbiome | VibeCast Episode 26

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Ira Spector, PhD, the CEO of SFA Therapeutics, about Developing Drugs From the GI Microbiome. Guest Bio: Dr. Spector is the co-founder of SFA Therapeutics, a microbiome-derived biotech company focused on the treatment inflammatory diseases. Ira is an experienced drug developer,…

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Aug. 24, 2023

Alice Valder Curran on Drug Pricing under the Inflation Reduction Act | VibeCast Episode 25

In this episode, VibeCast host Ray Dogum speaks with Alice Valder Curran, Partner at Hogan Lovells, about Novel Drug Pricing & How Consumers Impact Drug Pricing. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:45 - No Patient Left Behind, 00:02:47 - Innovative Legal Practitioner, 00:06:19 - Challenges…

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