Union League of Philadelphia

LIFE SCIENCES AFFINITY CLUB at the Union League

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The Life Science Affinity Club Podcast, presented by and recorded live at the Union League of Philadelphia, brings you conversations with the leaders, innovators, and visionaries shaping the future of life sciences. Each month, we spotlight influential voices from across the life sciences ecosystem — from biotech and pharma to research, investment, and policy — sharing insights that extend far beyond the room. Rooted in the Union League’s legacy of leadership and dialogue, this series captures thoughtful, forward-looking conversations at the intersection of science, innovation, and impac

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03: Creating the Epipen for Your Phone with Dr. Edwin Pribitkin 29.04.2026 50:30

What if your child left their life-saving EpiPen at home on prom night—and it inspired a whole new medical device? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Edwin Pribitkin reveals the true story behind his invention: an auto-injector that attaches directly to your smartphone, born from a father’s panic and a daughter’s stubbornness. Dive into the highs and lows of medical innovation as Dr. Edwin Pribitkin...

02: The Power of Storytelling in Life Sciences with Brian Tierney 26.03.2026 49:40

What if the most powerful lesson you’ll hear this week comes from a six-year-old’s first election loss? In this episode of the Life Science Affinity Club podcast, legendary Philadelphia entrepreneur Brian Tierney reveals how a childhood lesson about voting for himself shaped his decades-long journey at the intersection of politics, business, and media. From his roots in Upper Darby to leading the...

01: Advancing Pediatric Food Allergy Research - with Dr. David Hill 09.03.2026 40:58

What if a simple change in a baby’s diet could prevent peanut allergies for life? On this episode of the Life Science Affinity Club podcast, we reveal groundbreaking research that’s helping childhood food allergies decline—right in Philadelphia. Host Robert Christmas sits down with Dr. David Hill, a pediatric allergist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, to discuss what’s fueling the drop in p...