cc: Life Science Podcast

I ran into Jackson Hyde, the CEO of Diaago, whom I had interviewed on Life Science Marketing Radio a few years ago at SLAS. Jackson showed me a new cold shipping unit and suggested I talk to Faizan Ahmed . That led to this conversation about his company, Invensify , and its innovative approach to cold chain logistics. With an electrical engineering background and experience in solid-state physics,...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Javier , a genomic sales specialist at Roche, sales coach, and host of the Transition to Sales podcast. Heather shared her journey from working in translational oncology and stem cell research to transitioning into sales, inspired by her desire to connect, problem-solve, and align her career with her values. Heather’s Journey Heather’s career started wit...

If you’ve been following me on LinkedIn lately, you know I spent a lot of time thinking about the importance of company culture and how marketing content can both reflect and drive culture. Done well, I believe the same content can both motivate employees and attract customers. In this episode, we’ll take the impact of culture even further. Mykella Auld is the founder, Chief Culture Officer, and E...

In this conversation with Elizabeth Chabe , CEO of High Touch Group and author of The Giant's Ladder: The Science Professional’s Blueprint for Marketing Success , we discussed a possible convergence between science communication and marketing. Reflecting on how few living scientists are household names, she talked about the importance of storytelling in transforming scientists into figures society...

Last month, I went to Stanford and did four years of college in four hours. Jennifer Dionne has been on the podcast before. After showing me some amazing technology in her lab (nanoparticles - I’ll share some clips on LinkedIn later) we wandered over to the Polynesian Garden to talk about her class, the Science of the Impossible. I avoided the waitlist and got the Cliff Notes version, which was en...

Shifting our approach to feedback In my recent conversation with mindset coach, Margaret Jennings (MJ), our conversation started with the emotional rollercoaster created by feedback—especially when you're early in your career. Feedback, both positive and negative, is useful but can also result in a wild ride. MJ once described herself as a “floundering high achiever” in her 20s. She is a more grou...

With the life science tools industry facing a 7% drop in revenues, innovation and fresh approaches are needed to hold on to your slice of the pie. I spoke with Marina Hop , Managing Director, and Gary Brooks , Creative Director at Viveo Consulting , to explore creativity in life science marketing. Our discussion focused on how creativity can be a powerful tool to not only optimize business operati...

The process of content review, approval, and distribution is often perceived as a "necessary evil" in life science marketing. If you're reading this, you probably know how challenging this process can be. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Annalise Ludtke , Senior Manager for Marketing Communications and Strategy at Vodori , and host of the Amend and Progress podcast. She offered...

Hooriya Hussain is a life science marketing leader and a fierce advocate on the National Board of Governors at the Human Rights Campaign. Before filming this video we had had only two conversations, one on zoom and one at BIO 2024 in San Diego. Both times, Hoori mentioned the idea of soul in the life sciences. I wasn’t entirely sure what she meant. I was definitely intrigued. We decided to explore...

Unlocking the Secrets of the Six-Base Genome Epigenetics was somewhat vague when I was an undergraduate ( a long time ago). So I was curious to get an update on how we can investigate it more closely and what we are learning. I talked to Tom Charlesworth , Director of Market Strategy and Corporate Development at biomodal , a sequencing technology company focused on epigenetics. Tom explained how m...

A year ago, Mark Herbert, VP of Biopharma Business Development at Varda Space Industries, joined me on one of the most popular episodes of this podcast. Today, he’s back with some exciting updates on Varda's latest mission, which involved launching a satellite and conducting pioneering drug manufacturing experiments in space. From overcoming regulatory hurdles to making groundbreaking discoveries,...

I spoke with Brian Thomson, HR consultant and leadership coach, about leadership, hiring, retention, and culture in early-stage life science companies. Brian’s practical insights offer a roadmap for building and sustaining a thriving company from the ground up. The Importance of Modeling the Right Behaviors From the beginning, Brian emphasized a key concept: intentionality. In his view, leadership...

When I first heard about hydrosomes, I honestly thought, “That can’t be real.” Hydrosomes are microscopic bubbles that stay in water without coalescing and rising to the surface. Then I met Nick Jackowetz , the Senior VP and Principal Scientist and the team from Hydrosome Labs at BIO 2024 in San Diego. They answered my questions and I invited Nick to be a guest on the podcast to share the story wi...

Issa Kildani is the founder and principal consultant at Ambrosia Ventures . Our conversation centered on his journey from metabolic and cardiovascular research into the consulting world. Even if you are not planning on becoming a consultant, one can learn a lot from his approach to acquiring skills and building relationships with customers. Transitioning from Research to Consulting You don’t need...

In this episode, I spoke to Cassandra Rix, the owner and chief leadership coach at The Resonance Coach. Our conversation centered around understanding individual motivations and expectations within group efforts, especially in the context of company acquisitions. I think you will find the insights applicable to many situations at work and at home. Cass's Background and Expertise Cass has spent ove...

In my recent conversation with Larry Koplow, we talked about brand strategy in the life sciences, why, when and how. Defining Brand Strategy We kicked off the discussion with Larry describing the danger of not having a strategy. In a world overloaded with information, a brand has to cut through the noise and make its value clear. Even if a company has groundbreaking technology, it’s easy to be ove...

At BIO2024, I spoke Sam Clark , CEO and founder of Terran Biosciences , about their development of new long-duration dosage forms for the treatment of schizophrenia . We discussed the development of prodrugs, the potential of psychedelics, and the journey of founding a biotech company. The Genesis of Terran Biosciences Sam's journey into biotech was personal. Growing up around friends and family m...

In this episode, recorded at BIO2024 in San Diego, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Brenner , the CEO and CSO of iBio. Our focus was the challenges and innovations in developing antibody-based therapeutics, particularly through their AI-driven discovery platform. Martin shared his insights into the current landscape and future directions of antibody therapies, touching on key aspects suc...

In this episode of CC Life Science, I had the pleasure of hosting Neil Spooner , the founder and chair of the Patient-Centric Sampling Interest Group (PCSIG) . Neil shared his insights into patient-centric sampling and its potential to revolutionize healthcare and clinical trials. Introduction to Patient-Centric Sampling Neil began by explaining the concept of patient-centric sampling, which prior...

David Ormesher, the CEO of CGLife, and I had a conversation about communicating science broadly to the public and within the scientific community. David went immediately to the power of storytelling in making science approachable. He highlighted the hero’s journey, the narrative arc used in literature and film, as a powerful tool to engage various audiences, whether they are scientists, physicians...

I kept hearing about the use of organoids in clinical trials and elsewhere and was curious to know more. Luckily, I connected with Samantha Nicholson, the Global Technical Marketing Manager for Cell Culture at Millipore Sigma. She has a very cool job. Samantha is a hub, as she calls it, bringing together scientists to make progress in this exciting new area of research. She described her role, the...

By now, I imagine most of you have interacted with ChatGPT in some way. You can use it to summarize a document, brainstorm a campaign or plan a vacation away from technology. The capabilities are mind-boggling and the BS (if you detect it) is amusing. All that aside, how can you use an internal vertical GPT to serve your customers? I spoke to Ian Birkby , CEO of AZONetwork about Azthena, the inter...

Could bacteriophage be an alternative to antibiotics for Group B Strep (GBS) in pregnant women? GBS is a commensal bacteria, found harmlessly in the gut of some people. But it is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause significant disease - sepsis, meningitis, lung injury and bacteremia - in newborns exposed to it in the vaginal tract during birth, for example. Lucy Furfaro is an Emerging Leaders...

When I’m eating blueberries from Chile here in California, I assume that they arrived by air after being picked a couple of days ago. That isn’t necessarily true. Delivery by sea could take weeks from the time they are picked by the grower until they arrive on the shelf at my local grocery store. In this episode, I talked to Tristan Kaye , Director of Global Marketing and Business Development at I...

If you have a PhD in life science, are working toward one, or just considering it with an eye toward getting an academic job, the math is not in your favor. There are way more PhDs than the number of academic slots available. How that gets resolved with respect to your career was the core of my discussion with Ali Divan , Founder of Trulitica , where he is helping life science PhDs get into biotec...