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More about our guest: Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and artist. She graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology/Pre-Med and then went on to earn her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health. Ultimately, she completed her PhD in Neuroscience...

A bit more about our guests:  As an accomplished management expert with 25 years experience, Damien is a recognized life science executive coach and excels at transforming unassuming scientists into inspiring and influential leaders. He specializes in guiding scientists to not only create high impact lab environments, but also foster captivating and engaging lab cultures that promote creativity an...

More about Selin Tamer: Selin an industrial engineer with 10+ years experience in data-driven personalization products and has an MBA from INSEAD. She started Cubtale, a hardware and app company that helps newborn parents manage and track routine care 2 years ago after having experienced first-hand the toll of sleep deprivation and the lack of easy to use care tracking solutions for newborns. She ...

To find out more about Spira Inc, check out the website: https://www.spirainc.com To learn more about what is happening at BCLA, check out our website: https://www.bc-la.org .  We are always having exciting events and would love to have you join us!  Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our websit...

Shawn Carbonell, MD, PhD, is Cofounder and CEO of Brazen Bio Inc. and Cofounder and Managing Partner of Brazen Capital. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical Scientist Training Program and completed postdocs at Oxford University and UCSF. After a major discovery in brain cancer, Dr. Carbonell quit neurosurgery residency to cofound his first biotech startup, OncoSynergy, Inc. He ra...

Caroline O’Driscoll is a professional artist with advanced education in both the life sciences and visual communication. She collaborates with scientists, physicians, and other specialists to transform complex information into visual images that communicate to broad audiences. Her work has been utilized to support medical research, education, clinical care, public relations, and marketing objectiv...

Dr. Claudia Schnugg is a researcher and curator with an interdisciplinary background in social sciences, business administration, cultural sciences, and the arts. She is a curator in the fields of art & science collaboration, organizational aesthetics, embodied knowledge, and artistic interventions. Partners and clients include  interdisciplinary collectives like COS – Challenging Organizations an...

Rita Blaik is a multidisciplinary scientist and artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her life's goal is to find new and innovative ways of communicating science to people through interactive discussions, art, and other media. Since 2009 she has been an instructor for the Sci|Art Nanolab and from 2011-2012, was the Art|Sci Center Networking Outreach Coordinator. She had her first solo exhibitio...

A little bit more about our guest: Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED AP, is a laboratory designer whose 20+ years’ experience has spanned an array of specialty sciences such as genetics, gene and cell therapy, personalized medicine, microbiology, cell culture, and PCR and sequencing. From planning through construction administration and post-occupancy, Alicia has led both consultants and internal...

More About Professor Goldberg: Bob Goldberg is a plant molecular biologist who specializes in the area of plant genomics. The goal of his research has been to understand how plant cells differentiate and how genes are activated selectively in specialized cell types during plant development. Professor Goldberg's research has provided a conceptual foundation for the processes that regulate gene expr...

With flavors spanning from Lemon and Herb to Cajun, Daring’s meatless chicken is almost synonymous in flavor, taste, and texture with its real counterpart. Not only are they focused on perfecting the product itself, they are also working on being sustainable and supporting like-minded organizations, a goal that has even been supported by Drake! On our third episode of ‘The Dish on Biotech in Food’...

By 2050, we will need to increase food production by about 60% to accommodate an ever growing population. The way we make and consume food now, however, is not conducive or a sustainable way to meet these needs. Enter PowerPlant Partners, a firm that is investing in companies and products that will enable us to meet this goal and more! As the Vice President of the Investment Team of PowerPlant Par...

 Despite the popular trope that our furry friends only want to eat meat and chew on bones, dogs are actually omnivores meaning that their diet does not have to consist of only or mainly meat products. While doting owners want to feed their dogs the best food to keep their loving companions in tip-top shape, there are many times that a plant based dog food might be best for them. Plant based dog fo...

In Biotech, people are often on the hunt for more sustainable ways for humans to be energized in two major ways: through food and through power. This hunt takes scientists and creators all across the globe to examine where this next source lies. One search took scientists at Lyxia, a SoCal Biotech Company, to Shenzhen China where they discovered a common yet super special substance: microalgae. Mi...

Cats are humans’ other best friend! In Los Angeles alone, there are an estimated 771,076 households that have one or more cats as pets and unconditional sources of companionship and friendship. Despite the high number of cat owners in LA and all over the country, however, there is extremely little research about feline genetics when the numbers are compared to canine genetics and research. Meet Ba...

We use science everyday, scientists are discovering something new everyday, and a piece of scientific news might just change the world everyday! Especially in the 21st century, keeping up with the world of science is imperative. Getting the most accurate, most digestible, and most relevant scientific news, however, can be quite challenging as misinformation rampant, and scientific news can be full...

 A booming industry around the United States, the Cannabis industry’s worth in this country could be greater than the GDP of 9 US States. In Southern California, Cannabis is even more important and commonly used than the rest of the country with the percent increase of usage in Los Angeles (LA) skyrocketing to 62% from March 2018 to March 2019. From edibles to lotions, Cannabis can be found in man...