The Climate Biotech Podcast

Join us as Sam Abernethy, Methane Removal Scientist from Spark Climate Solutions, and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective explore why tackling methane could be even more impactful than focusing on carbon dioxide in the near-term. Methane's potent warming potential and short-lived nature make it a high-leverage target for climate mitigation.  We delve into nature’s own methane eaters—methano...

How can protein science shape the future of food and climate solutions? Meet Anum Glasgow, a leading researcher at Columbia University, whose journey—rooted in her Pakistani heritage and a childhood of curiosity on the Jersey Shore—led her to the cutting edge of protein engineering. Anum shares how her fascination with protein folding evolved into groundbreaking research on designing multifunction...

What role does biotechnology play in solving the climate crisis? Join us as we spotlight Ahmed Badran, assistant professor at the Scripps Research Institute and a leader in climate biotech innovation. Ahmed is a recipient of Homeworld Collective's Garden Grants for Protein Engineering.  Ahmed shares his journey, from growing up in Egypt in a family of scientists to becoming a pioneer in engin...

What if you could break free from traditional educational constraints and ignite your passion for science in a community biolab? Join us as Jas Neal and Elliot Roth share their remarkable journeys that challenge the norms of scientific exploration. Jas takes us from her entrepreneurial roots in Florida to her pioneering efforts in biochemistry, while Elliot reveals how community biolabs helped him...

On this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, we're sitting down with the legendary George Church . A pioneer in genomics and synthetic biology, George is known for his innovative visions for future tech — and for developing the foundational tools to get us there.  This conversation spans a gamut of creative ideas including observing planetary metabolomes with satellites, cleaning up supply...

How does a love for life and a deep passion for science fuel groundbreaking climate solutions? Join us as we spotlight Homeworld Founding Scientist Paul Reginato, who launched Homeworld Collective alongside Dan Goodwin to empower the climate biotech community. Paul shares his journey, from starting as an aspiring young artist, to falling in love with biology as an undergraduate, to developing foun...

How does a fear of scuba diving transform into a career involving ocean microbes? Braden Tierney , the co-founder and executive director of the Two Frontiers Project , shares his incredible journey from studying the human microbiome to pioneering climate biotechnology. With a dual degree in biology and economics from Duke University and a PhD from Harvard Medical School, Braden’s fascinating story...

How do upland trees contribute to the fight against climate change? Join us as we uncover the unexpected climate services of trees with Vince Gauci, an ecosystem scientist and biogeochemist at the University of Birmingham.  In this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of methane uptake by trees with ecosystem scientist and biogeochemist Vince Gauci. His groun...

Welcome to The Climate Biotech Podcast hosted by Dan Goodwin. In our inaugural episode, we delve into an enlightening conversation with Brad Zamft, a project lead at Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. Brad shares his remarkable journey from a PhD in neuroscience, through various prestigious roles, to his current pioneering work in plant synthetic biology. Tune in for an expert-level discussion aime...

Welcome to the Climate Biotech Podcast, where we explore critical challenges at the intersection of climate and biology. Join us as we interview the most innovative voices in our sector, from scientists and entrepreneurs to policymakers and investors. Our guest today is Lisa Stein, American biologist who is a professor at the University of Alberta . Lisa shares her journey from growing up in the R...