Columbia University Systems Biology Initiative

Columbia University BioWorks

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Welcome to BioWorks - a podcast focused on life science business, entrepreneurship, policy, and investment. Listen in to hear conversations with a diverse array of guests making "bio work" in the real world! If you're interested in other ways in which biology is impacting the world, check out our sister podcast "Bio Bytes" (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biobytes) for great discussions with prominent scientists working at the intersection of biology, engineering, medicine, computer science, and mathematics. For any inquiries, please contact ao2764@columbia.edu

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Columbia University Systems Biology Initiative

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BioWorks 3: Biotech Incubators and the Fourth Purpose Task Force with Sam Sia 15.02.2022 35:34

In which Samuel Sia, a co-founder of Harlem Biospace, shares insights about successful life sciences startups. Sam also discusses his past experience with founding his own biotech startups as well as his goals as the newly appointed Vice Provost for the Fourth Purpose and Strategic Impact at Columbia University.

BioWorks 2: Life Science Venture Capital with Kris Ramadurai 23.11.2021 1:03:14

In which Kris Ramadurai, a partner at Harmonix Fund, shares insights about life sciences venture capital. Kris describes the process of investing in early stage biotech startups and the differences between tech VC and life sciences VC.

BioWorks 1: Gut Microbiome Biotechnology with Zack Abbott 23.11.2021 1:18:22

In which Zack Abbott, PhD, discusses his company ZBiotics. ZBiotics is a biotechnology startup that is focused on engineering microorganisms for consumer benefit. Zack talks about the company's current product, a genetically engineered probiotic designed to breakdown acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol. Additionally, Zack offers insight on his transition from completing a PhD to the biotech...

BioWorks 0: Welcome! 22.11.2021 0:39

Hello and welcome to Columbia University BioWorks! This is a podcast focused on life science business, entrepreneurship, policy, and investment. Listen in to hear conversations with a diverse array of guests making "bio work" in the real world. If you’re interested in academic research, be sure to check out our sister podcast - Columbia University Bio Bytes - at this link: https://anchor.fm/biobyt...