Intersection of Biotechnology, Ethics, and the Law

What’s really at stake when a biotech startup tries to bring something new into the world? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Hans Sauer , Deputy General Counsel and Vice President for Intellectual Property at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law School . With a legal and scientific career spanning biotech patents, policy, and entrepreneursh...

What does it take to turn a life-saving idea into a real product? In this episode, I speak with Lawrence Lycke , Patent Counsel at Kestra Medical Technologies , a company developing next-generation wearable defibrillators. We dive into what happens inside a medical device company as a product moves from concept to clinic—unpacking the practical, legal, and ethical decisions that happen along the w...

In this episode of The Intersection of Biotechnology, Ethics & the Law , I’m joined by Dr. Bob Cook-Deegan—a pioneer in genomics, bioethics, and science policy. We talk about his role in the early days of the Human Genome Project, the ethical questions that have followed us since, and how challenges around gene ownership, public trust, and innovation are more relevant than ever. He also shares...

In this episode of The Intersection of Biotechnology, Ethics & the Law , I’m joined by Dr. John Raymond, President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin. We talk about the role of ethics in research, the responsibility that comes with medical education, and how institutions like MCW are leading the way in shaping thoughtful, ethical scientists and clinicians. If you’ve ever wondered how...