Life Sciences 360

Welcome to episode 061 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Sciences 360, host Harsh Thakkar sits down with Kevin Sharp, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales at Samsung Biologics. They dive deep into the evolving CDMO industry, the importance of agility, innovation, and the strategic growth pillars that are driving success at Samsung Biologics. Kevin shares his journey from gove...

Welcome to episode 060 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Sciences 360, host Harsh Thakkar sits down with Dr. Robin Odegaard, a high-performance business psychologist and professional confidant, to discuss the hidden struggles that come with success. They dive deep into topics like imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, complex priorities, and the loneliness that often accompanies high achie...

Welcome to episode 059 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Sciences 360, Harsh Thakkar is joined by John Finn, Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences. John shares his inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, like his stutter, while making groundbreaking strides in gene therapy. They dive deep into Tome’s unique technology, PGI (Programmable Genomic Integration), which is revolut...

Welcome to episode 058 of Life Sciences 360. In this insightful episode of Life Sciences 360, hosted by Harsh Thakkar, we explore the dynamic world of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) with Ryan Memmer, Manager of Quality Control and Product Development at Singota Solutions. Ryan shares his journey from working at large pharmaceutical companies to leading a growing team...

Welcome to episode 057 of Life Sciences 360. In this special episode of Life Sciences 360, hosted by Harsh Thakkar, we dive into the fascinating world of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with Dr. Greg Brannon, Medical Director and Founder of Optimalbio. Celebrating National Men's Health Education and Awareness Month, Dr. Brannon shares his expertise on the benefits of BHRT, the...

Welcome to episode 056 of Life Sciences 360. Welcome to another episode of Life Sciences 360! In this episode, Harsh Thakkar is joined by Joel Eichmann, co-founder and managing director of Green Elephant Biotech. Green Elephant Biotech is a trailblazer in the biotech industry, focusing on sustainability and using plant-based materials to create innovative products. Joel shares the fascinating jour...

Welcome to episode 055 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Sciences 360! In this episode, Harsh sits down with Dr. Kate Broderick, Chief Innovation Officer at Maravai Life Sciences. Dr. Broderick shares her journey from academia to leading innovation in the biotech industry, discusses the pivotal role of Clean Cap technology in COVID-19 vaccines, and explores the future applications of m...

Welcome to episode 054 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Science 360 ,Today, we are thrilled to have Lisa Sellers, the CEO of Vector Labs, as our special guest. Lisa shares her incredible journey from working at big names like Thermo Fisher and 10x Genomics to leading Vector Labs, a trusted manufacturer of reagents and critical components in the life sciences sector. In this episode, w...

Welcome to episode 053 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Science 360, our host Harsh Thakkar sits down with Brian Cosgrove, Principal Scientist at Tune Therapeutics. Brian dives deep into the fascinating world of epigenetics and its role in developing therapies for complex diseases. He shares insights on how Tune Therapeutics is leveraging the power of the epigenome to create innovativ...

Welcome to episode 052 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode, of Life Sciences as we dive into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapeutics with Dr. Sam Clark, the Chief Executive Officer of Terran Biosciences. Dr. Clark shares his journey of founding Terran Biosciences, motivated by the need for better treatment options for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Discover how Terran Bioscien...

Welcome to episode 051 of Life Sciences 360. We welcome Howard McLeod, a distinguished expert in precision medicine and pharmacogenomics. Howard shares his profound journey into the world of personalized medicine, emphasizing the significant impact of individualized treatments on cancer patients. From groundbreaking gene discoveries to advising cutting-edge biotech companies, Howard's work un...

Welcome to episode 050 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode, Harsh Thakkar chats with Tony Martignetti, a top leadership development voice on LinkedIn and an advisor to numerous tech and life sciences executives. Tony shares his insights on inspired leadership, the importance of investing in people, and how to unlock potential within teams. They also discuss the concept of flashpoints in both per...

Welcome to episode 049 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode of Life Sciences 360, host Harsh Thakkar welcomes Jesse Mendelsohn, Senior Vice President at Model N. Jesse delves into the intricacies of revenue optimization and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. He shares insights on how Model N's platform aids pharmaceutical companies in navigating complex pricing, regulatory challe...

Welcome to episode 048 of Life Sciences 360. In this episode, Sharmeen discuss the current one-size-fits-all approach in healthcare and the need for precision dosing. Sharmeen explains how DoseMe platform simplifies complex dosing methods at the bedside, benefiting both clinicians and patients. Sharmeen also touch on the integration with electronic health records and the use of real-world data to...

Welcome to episode 047 of Life Sciences 360. In this video, We discuss the importance of using AI in decision making in the life sciences industry. Ben  highlight the need for evidence-based decision making and the challenges of finding relevant information in a sea of data. Ben introduce InVision, a platform that helps biotech and pharma companies stay informed about clinical trials and changes i...

Welcome to episode 046 of Life Sciences 360. On this episode, Harsh discuss the intersection of luck and preparation in finding opportunities, particularly in the field of cell therapy. Harsh share insights from his conversation with Dr. Jason Bock, founder and CEO of CTMC, about the advancements and challenges in autologous cell therapies. We delve into topics such as manufacturing, strategy form...

Welcome to episode 045 of Life Sciences 360. On this episode, Nagesh Nama and his team at XLM talk on why Gen. AI is essential in the software test world and share examples of its use in various industries, particularly in life sciences and manufacturing. They address the challenges faced by companies in adopting AI and provide solutions for integrating AI into existing systems. Harsh and his gues...

Dr. Arnon Chait, CEO of Cleveland Diagnostics, discusses his transition from NASA to the healthcare innovation space and the development of cancer diagnostics. Dr. Chait emphasizes the importance of using diagnostic advancements to strike a balance between over-screening and under-treating, particularly in the workup of cancer after failed screenings.  He discusses the development of their innovat...

With the market estimated to reach $11.5 billion by 2028. Clean Rooms on Demand is providing flexible and cost-effective solutions for biotech and pharma companies. The benefits of using clean rooms on demand include avoiding the high capital outlay and ongoing operational expenses of building and maintaining their own facilities, as well as the flexibility to scale up or down as needed. Join me i...

How can behavioral science optimize pharmaceutical practices? Episode 042: Will Hind, CEO of Alpharmaxim Healthcare Communications, discusses the challenges and opportunities in integrating behavioral science with pharma strategies. Find out how this can lead to better patient outcomes and more tailored healthcare solutions. ----- Links: * Will Hind LinkedIn * Will Hind X * Alpharmaxim * Harsh Tha...

Episode 041: J.D. Mowery, President and CEO of KBI Biopharma, discusses his career journey and the role of CDMOs in the biotech and pharma industry. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, risk-taking, and continuous learning in his career success. J.D. highlights the unique combination of expertise required to work in both biotech and CDMO companies. He explains the challenges faced by bio...

Are you interested in how the latest flow technology is transforming biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join us for Episode 40 of the Life Sciences 360 podcast, where Harsh Thakkar (@ harshvthakkar ), CEO of Qualtivate sits down with Bethany Silva (@ bethany-silva ), Life Sciences Industry Manager at Endress+Hauser. They delve deep into the world of flow measurement, focusing on the cutting-edge sin...

Toon Lambrechts, co-founder of MyCellHub, shares his journey in democratizing access to cell and gene therapy. He discusses the challenges in cell therapy manufacturing, including the high costs and complex logistics. MyCellHub aims to reduce manufacturing costs and automate processes to make cell therapies more affordable and accessible. Toon emphasizes the importance of networking and collaborat...

Aaron Golub, a consultant and speaker, shares his story of overcoming adversity as a legally blind athlete and ex-NFL free agent. He discusses his journey from being a third-string high school athlete to becoming the first legally blind Division I athlete. Aaron also talks about his transition from sports to a career in finance and eventually to consulting with companies. He emphasizes the importa...

He scaled his business from 0 to 20 million in under 3 years. Get inspired by the story of Scott Nelson's strategic brilliance and entrepreneurial triumph with Joovv and FastWave Medical, a groundbreaking MedTech startup reshaping the industry landscape. Learn about the strategic decisions, challenges overcome, and pivotal moments that defined Scott's path to success. Harsh and Scott als...