Dr. Courtney Young is a prominent figure in the field of biotechnology, known for her pioneering work in gene editing therapies for rare muscle diseases. She is the co-founder and CEO of MyoGene Bio, a biotech startup focused on developing CRISPR-based therapies, particularly for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severegenetic disorder with no current cure.
Dr. Ana Maria Moreno is the Founder and CEO of Navega Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing innovative gene therapies for chronic pain and other conditions.
Exploring the Future of Personal Diagnostics with Dr. Lu Yin of Persperion Diagnostics
Bob McGriff and David Crean discuss the current conditions in Life Science industry financing and what to look for in the second half of 2024.
On this episode of the podcast Bob and David discuss the current state of the life science ecosystem through the halfway point of 2024, and they offer thoughts and analysis of what to expect for the remainder of this year.
On the podcast we discuss the latest in AI-driven drug development and disease prediction.
Founder @ Pitch Hackerz | Mentor @ Techstars Oakland & NYC | Helped Founders Raise $500M+
Dr. Tari Suprapto is recognized for her work in licensing, building, and managing strategic alliances, along with a robust technical background, highlighting her as a leader in bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Tari took us through her journey and thoughts on paths to biotech innovation and the role of collaboration in today's market.
Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster, joined Bob and David as guest for the Episode. Ardy shared the founding story and his vision for how Seqster is tackling the fragmentation of healthcare data by connecting patients' disparate health information into a single, comprehensive, and actionable patient health record. Listeners will also hear Ardy’s advice to entrepreneurs looking to innovate in the healthcare technology space and what has been the most rewarding aspects of leading the com...
Cohost, David Crean, provides his insights from the recent JP Morgan healthcare conference in San Francisco in early January. David provides his insightful thoughts as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, partnering, capital financing, IPOs, and the overall outlook for 2024.
Dr. Nazneen Dewji is a distinguished figure in the field of Alzheimer's research. She is the Founder and CEO of Cenna Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company in La Jolla, California, dedicated to developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Cenna is advancing a patented technology that targets the accumulation of the toxic Aß species, a fundamental cause of Alzheimer's, with the goal of establishing a disease-modifying drug.
On Episode 9 of the podcast we discuss some common issues and pitfalls that Life Science founders struggle with then it comes to fundraising, and Derek Brunelle arms us with some tips to make your pitch deck more impactful.
On this weeks podcast we catch up with Emilie Gross at BioSymetrics who is on the leading edge of Artificial Intelligence and Drug Discovery.
Nick Edwards is a serial entrepreneur working at the intersection of tech and biotech. He's currently building a company focused on AI tools for life sciences and is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Allen Institute for AI. Nick's a neuroscientist by training. He did his PhD at Brown University and after a postdoc at UC San Diego, he spent time in consulting at BCG. In his free time, Nick is passionate about building the scientific ecosystem. He runs a podcast called Once a Scientist to help r...
On episode 6 of the podcast, Bob and David reviewed the current state of the capital markets and deal flow for life sciences in 3Q 2023, as well as discussed the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with life sciences.
This week on the podcast we turn the tables on Bob McGriff and we discuss the current state of the Life Science real estate market. The Life Science real estate market has changed dramatically over the past 2 years. If you were looking for a lab / life science space 16 to 24 months ago, then you were in a very competitive situation, and it was common to see Life science companies battling for lab space. Currently the life science lab space vacancies have spiked, and subleases are now at record n...
On the podcast today, we have the dynamic founder and CEO of CytoHub, Rajib Biswas. With a rich background in Cell and Gene Therapy, he's been at the helm of groundbreaking projects, bringing innovative cell-based therapies from the lab to the market. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Bioproducts and Sciences, he's not just about the tech but is deeply passionate about creating a brighter future for healthcare. A leader, a visionary, and above all, a young entrepreneur driven to make a difference...
Westbrook Weaver, CEO of Tempo Therapeutics, provides insight and his perspective on successful capital financing of his life sciences company.
The last year and a half has been exceptionally challenging for life sciences companies. We have seen many companies struggle to raise money while simultaneously tighten budgets, lay off their employee base, explore multiple alternative avenues for financing, and become more focused on priority programs to extend their runways. With sentiment in the biopharma market improving during the second quarter of 2023, Co-hosts Bob and David Crean of Innovation Wave, explore what they are seeing in the m...
Innovation Wave. What to expect in this podcast. Episode 1 Hosts Bob McGriff and David Crean discuss the theme and purpose behind creating this podcast. They also talk about the current state of Life Science funding and what to expect in the industry over the next several months. The podcast will feature Life Science CEO's, Founders, and Influencers and serve the life science community and ecosystem.
