NGBiLab

Join us for an engaging conversation with Nima Zamani, co-founder of Cobionix, as he shares the inspiring journey of building a cutting-edge robotics company. Discover how Cobionix is revolutionizing healthcare with its needle-free AI-powered robotic injection technology, addressing labor shortages, and pioneering autonomous medical solutions. Nima also delves into the challenges of entrepreneursh...

In this episode of NGBiLab, host Jim Wilson welcomes the innovative minds behind YellowBird Diagnostics: Nicholas Calvert, Alexia Kirby, and Adam Shuhendler. Discover how this dynamic team, spun out of the University of Ottawa, is revolutionizing disease diagnosis with cutting-edge chemical technologies. From their entrepreneurial journey to the challenges of bringing molecular imaging to the clin...

In this archived episode of NGBiLab, host Jim Wilson revisits his conversation with Bronwyn Bridges, CEO and co-founder of PragmaClin, a pioneering startup from St. John's, Newfoundland. PragmaClin's innovative digital tool, Prims, is designed to enhance the assessment of Parkinson's disease, offering more objective and efficient pathways for neurological care. Bronwyn reflects on her journey, the...

In this throwback episode of NGBiLab, host Jim Wilson sits down with Kevin Neal and Jean-Francois Mio from Tatum Bioscience in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Discover how they are revolutionizing cancer treatment by programming bacteria to become cancer-fighting drugs. Learn about their journey, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future of immunotherapy. Tune in to explore the cutting-edge in...

This week, we’re throwing it back to when Jim connected with Sydney Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, based in London, Ontario. Sydney and her team are pioneering next-generation prosthetic solutions specifically designed for below-knee amputees. Their innovative technology features automatic adjustments that ensure a consistently comfortable fit—greatly improving quality of life...

In this special edition, we revisit the inspiring journey of Serena Mandla and Carla Spina , co-founders of NOA Therapeutics . Learn how these innovators are transforming the treatment of complex inflammatory diseases with their multimodal therapeutics. From their serendipitous meeting to overcoming challenges as female founders, Serena and Carla share their passion for innovation, collaboration,...

Join us as we dive into the world of medical innovation with Dr. Rob Arntfield, founder of Deep Breathe. Discover how AI is revolutionizing portable ultrasound technology, making diagnostics more accessible in both military and healthcare settings. Dr. Arntfield shares insights from his journey as an ICU physician and entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of bringing cutting-edge...

In this episode, we delve into the complex world of diagnosing endometriosis with Lauren Foster, Professor Emeritus at McMaster University and co-founder of Afynia Labs. Discover the challenges faced by women in obtaining a diagnosis, often taking 10-12 years and multiple doctor visits. Lauren shares insights into the innovative microRNA-based blood test developed by Afynia Labs, aiming to provide...

In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Jeffrey Coull and his team at Grey Matter Neurosciences. Discover how their pioneering ultrasound technology aims to enhance cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's and other cognitive impairments. Join us as we explore the potential of this revolutionary approach to brain stimulation, offering hope for improved memory, attentio...

Join host Jim Wilson as he sits down with Nabanita Nawar, co-founder of HDAX Therapeutics, to explore the groundbreaking work in targeting disease driver proteins for novel medicine development. Discover the journey from academic research to entrepreneurial success, and learn about the innovative two-side binding mechanism that could revolutionize treatments for neuropathies and cardiometabolic di...

September 4th 2024 – This week we’re speaking with Carl Schubert of BioCache Lab Solutions based out of Mississauga, Ontario. BioCache exists to help hospitals manage and retain valuable biospecimens that hold insights into patients' health and disease progression, helping scientists with research. We’ll talk about the inception of BioCache, the importance of resilience and patience for entreprene...

July 18th 2024 – Our guest today is Dr. Alison Smith who is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Roga Life based out of Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California. Alison and her co-founder Ami Lebendiker have created a wellness device that employs neural stimulation to reduce anxiety, stress and burnout. Roga: rogalife.com Roga Instagram: @roga.life Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbi...

July 11th 2024 – Joining us this week is Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of Launchit Solutions based in Hamilton, Ontario. Formerly known as LaunchIt Ventures, Launchit Solutions is a venture studio dedicated to commercializing healthcare innovations by bringing together a team of experienced professionals to support and empower innovators and entrepreneurs. Launchit Solutions: launchitventures.com Get Your...

July 4th 2024 – Join us this week as we feature Stephanie Willerth, Co-Founder and CEO of Axolotl Biosciences, based in Victoria, BC. Stephanie and her team specialize in 3D tissue printing and developing bioinks for neural and cardiac tissues. We’ll delve into the potential applications of 3D tissue printing in personalized medicine, the growth of this innovative field, and Stephanie's advice for...

June 27th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Kevin Neil and Jean-François Millau from Tatum Bioscience in Sherbrooke, Quebec.  Kevin and Jean-François are a part of a team that are ‘programming’ bacteria to turn them into cancer-fighting drugs and the work they are doing is cutting edge. TATUM Bioscience: tatumbio.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com Lab Occupier:...

June 20th 2024 – This week, we are excited to welcome Andrew Cordssen-David from HeadFirst, a company based in Kitchener, Ontario. Andrew and his team are pioneering the first-ever concussion detection system using a rapid test, akin to the Covid rapid tests. HeadFirst: headfirstdx.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com Lab Occupier: laboccupier.com

June 13th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Adam Forman of Synakis, based in Toronto, Ontario. Adam and his team are a part of Dr. Molly Shoichet's lab at the University of Toronto and are at the forefront of developing an innovative technology designed to significantly improve patient recovery following retinal detachment surgeries. This groundbreaking work has the potential to transform...

June 6th 2024 – This week, we're deviating from our usual focus on promoting Canadian life science startups to speak with Ray Briscuso of AdvaMed about the MedTech Conference happening in Toronto from October 15th to 17th. The MedTech Conference is the world’s leading medical technology event, bringing together C-suite executives from around the globe. If you have a MedTech company in Canada, we e...

May 30th, 2024 – This week, we are thrilled to welcome Rachel Bartholomew, the founder and CEO of HyIvy in Waterloo, Ontario. Rachel is also the visionary behind FemTech Canada, an organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs in women's health innovation. We will be speaking with Rachel about the story behind HyIvy and how FemTech is emerging as a crucial part of the next generation of health...

May 23rd 2024 – We are delighted to speak with Bronwyn Bridges, CEO and Co-Founder of PragmaClin, a startup based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Bronwyn and her team have developed a remarkable digital tool called PRIMS for assessing Parkinson’s Disease and what they are doing is catching the attention of the life sciences sector. PragmaClin: pragmaclin.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextg...

May 16th 2024 – This week we welcome Lucas Siow of ProteinQure based out of Toronto, Ontario to the show. Lucas and his team are pioneering novel peptide therapies with the help of quantum computing and have recently made a breakthrough in the realm of triple-negative breast cancer. ProteinQure: proteinqure.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com Lab Occupier: laboccupier.co...

May 9th 2024 – Joining us today is Karolina Valente, CEO & CSO of VoxCell BioInnovation, along with her business partner, Kevin Vos, Vice President of Business Development. Based in Victoria, BC, they're pioneering the next generation of 3D tissue printing. Their innovative tissue models hold the promise of giving cancer researchers more comprehensive data, faster, ultimately expediting these...