BIO from the BAYOU: Build Your Biotech Network with Key Opinion Leaders and Investors

Informuta utilizes machine learning to improve medical outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance through diagnostic services. Founders Kalen Hall and Leo Williams discuss their intriguing science, as well as their timeline for FDA approval and the company's path forward. Join us for our newest Startup Biotech Spotlight, hosted by James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP. Links: Learn more about Informuta...

Pneumonia stands as a relentless killer, claiming both adults and an alarming 700,000 children globally each year. That equates to 2,000 young lives daily or one child every 42 seconds. Listen as Elizabeth Norton, PhD, and Jay Kolls, MD, from Tulane University discuss their new pneumonia vaccine, CladeVax. The conversation examines the vaccine's mucosal delivery system, some of their latest scient...

Join us for our first episode dedicated to the research coming out of Xavier University of Louisiana. Christopher Williams, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Chair of the Division of Basic Pharmeceutical Sciences in Xavier's College of Pharmacy, talks about his career journey from high school and his research into breast cancer treatment. He also discusses the development of Xavier's new medical...

Lyme disease is an often-overlooked ailment that can pose drastic issues for those affected. Join Monica Embers, PhD, one of the foremost global experts in Lyme disease research, as she explains what made her want to study this disease, how to spot symptoms of infection, and her innovative research as she works to develop tests and treatment options. Episode hosted by James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP...

Sex-differences are an important emerging topic in medicine, and especially physiology. This episode, Heddwen Brooks, PhD, the new chair of Tulane's Department of Physiology, describes her and her department's studies on sex-differences in health, and more specifically, women's health in aging. She discusses the history of data pooling between males and females, and the different ways that disease...

As the new director of the Tulane Center of Excellence in Sex-Based Biology and Medicine, Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, MD, PhD, has a lot of passion for sex-differences in medicine. Listen as Dr. Mauvais-Jarvis discusses what inspired him to create the Center and his belief that sex-differences are at the frontier of medicine as a whole. He further describes the importance of sex-differences in the desi...

Creating relationships between industry and university science is difficult but crucial. On this episode, Kenneth Eilertsen, PhD, from Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) discusses his new position as Entrepreneur-in-Residence and how he helps bridge the gap between PBRC and faculty startups and other external partners. He explains the challenges to effective commercialization and the und...

Vaccine adjuvants are integral to for vaccines to generate an immune response. On this episode, Lisa Morici, PhD, and James McLachlan, PhD, discuss their new vaccine adjuvant, T-Vant, and its differences from other adjuvants. They also walk through the history and benefits of their adjuvant's outer membrane vesicle technology and the landscape of vaccines in the present day. Episode hosted by Elai...

Starting a company is always a challenge, and even more so outside of a major biotech cluster. Nick Pashos, PhD, returns to discuss starting his company (BioAesthetics) in the Gulf South. Nick highlights the difference between being a founder on the West Coast and on the South Coast, as well as the vibrant investment ecosystem of New Orleans. He also offers advice and inspiration to listeners who...

Join first-time host Elaine Hamm, PhD, as she turns the tables and welcomes frequent podcast host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, on as a first-time guest. This episode shows why industry, investors and other external collaborators should engage with Tulane Medicine, describing the elevated ways that Tulane collaborates and focuses on holistic, long-term relationships instead of the more traditiona...

Join host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and guest Elaine Hamm, PhD, as they discuss – in the way only they can – what a family office (FO) is, the role a FO can play in biotech investment, and the numerous ways in which a FO can make a global impact on healthcare. The conversation touches on the innovative Elite Global Leaders Family Office conferences, how FO’s and Academic Medical Centers can h...

Join hosts James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP (Tulane University School of Medicine) and Patrick Reed, RTTP (LSU Health New Orleans) as they discuss the success of BIO on the BAYOU, the annual Gulf South biotech showcase - and get a peek into the upcoming 2023 program. Links: Connect with Patrick Reed, RTTP , and learn about LSU Health New Orleans . Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn...

Join host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, CBO of Tulane University School of Medicine, as he hosts the podcast's first "Startup Science Spotlight" with Nick Pashos, PhD, founder and CEO of BioAesthetics. Learn about how the company got its start and its technological innovations around cell-free graft applications - as well as how you can get in on the current investment round. Links: Learn more ab...

Join host Patrick Reed, RTTP, with LSU Health New Orleans to welcome special guest, Allyson Best, MBA, Director of Technology Commercialization at the University of Mississippi for a discussion on drug development and reimbursement. Her team manages innovations of UM and her primary role is on the tech transfer/out-licensing side of biotech. She also teaches a graduate course at the university foc...

Join frequent guest Elaine Hamm, PhD, as she provides updates on her "Executive in Residence" role at the Tulane School of Medicine, and how it has evolved over the first six months. Elaine also discusses some of the amazing science and opportunities she has discovered at Tulane. Links: Learn more about Elaine Hamm, PhD , Ascend BioVentures , and connect on LinkedIn . Connect with James Zanewicz,...

Host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, with Tulane University’s School of Medicine, welcomes back special guest Elaine Hamm, PhD. Elaine has served in countless roles industry wide; today she occupies the position of being the first “Executive in Residence” at Tulane University School of Medicine, and together they explore what this role means. Links: Learn more about Elaine Hamm, PhD , Ascend BioVen...

Join host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, from Tulane University’s School of Medicine as he welcomes special guest, Elaine Hamm, PhD. Elaine’s countless roles in industry have provided a great foundation for this conversation on how to build a biotech company when you are not located in one of the major biotech clusters. You'll get helpful insights and direct info on resources you can use. Links: L...

Today’s hosts, Sharon Courtney and Nicole Honoree, RTTP, are also today’s guests as they share how they have advanced their biotech ecosystems through partnerships and advocacy. Sharon is from Tulane University & Nicole is from LSU Health New Orleans, and both have much to say about how and why their paths continue to cross, and how they are building an ideal Bio Ecosystem. Links: Connect with Nic...

Get to know some of the hosts of BIO from the BAYOU, a podcast featuring stories and industry insights from experts located in and working with the bustling biotech scene of the Gulf South Region. Instead of more traditional podcast scheduling, BIO from the BAYOU will release clusters of ~15 minute episodes around key Bio-Industry events such as BIO, JPM HealthCare Week, BioNetwork West and AUTM –...

The entire Gulf Coast region is filled with expertise and excitement, and BIO from the BAYOU brings you full access to our vibrant ecosystem. Each episode originates directly from New Orleans, where people come for the science and stay for the food, festivals, and resilient culture. The inaugural episode of BIO from the BAYOU is hosted by Patrick Reed, RTTP, of LSU Health and James Zanewicz, JD, L...