The Helix Exchange

How do you turn genomic innovation into commercial reality? Dr. Daniel Farkas, a leader in molecular diagnostics for over three decades, joins The Helix Exchange to break down what it really takes to bring genomic technologies from lab bench to clinical practice. In this episode: The three components of every clinical test Why reimbursement can make or break a biotech company The realities of poin...

In this episode of The Helix Exchange, the guest is Dr. Lon Cardon joins to discuss the opportunity that genomics has to "redefine the taxonomy of human disease". He suggests that diseases like Alzheimer's are not a single disease but rather a spectrum that might be treated in many different ways, similar to how breast cancer has 80 different histological subtypes. This idea aligns with the concep...

In this episode of The Helix Exchange, we sit down with Dr. Bernard Esquivel, physician, scientist, and CEO of Genesis, to explore how genomics, AI, and precision prescribing are reshaping healthcare. Dr. Esquivel explains why pharmacogenomics is not a silver bullet, how it must be integrated into real clinical workflows, and why access, adoption, and reimbursement are the true barriers to persona...

In this episode of The Helix Exchange, we sit down with Dr. Iain Drummond — a pioneering biologist whose work with zebrafish has transformed how we understand kidney development, organ repair, and regenerative medicine. Drummond shares how transparency in a tiny fish led to breakthroughs that could help humans one day regrow or repair organs. We discuss the future of gene therapy, organoids, lipid...

In this episode of The Helix Exchange, we dive into one of the most astonishing frontiers in regenerative biology: the axolotl, a salamander capable of regrowing limbs, organs, spinal cord, and even one-third of its brain. Our guest, Dr. Priyag Murawala, is one of the world’s leading experts on axolotl regeneration, and his research is helping uncover nature’s own blueprint for tissue repair, orga...

Join us for an insightful episode of the Helix Exchange, where we dive deep into the intersection of genomics, AI, and healthcare with Dr. Chase Spurlock, CEO and co-founder of Decode Health. In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of genomics in diagnostics and drug discovery, and how advanced data platforms are accelerating research and development in the healthcare industry. Dr...

How do you turn genomic innovation into commercial reality? Dr. Daniel Farkas, a leader in molecular diagnostics for over three decades, joins The Helix Exchange to break down what it really takes to bring genomic technologies from lab bench to clinical practice. In this episode: The three components of every clinical test Why reimbursement can make or break a biotech company The realities of poin...

Most people think about the gut microbiome—but what if the mouth is just as important, or even more influential? In this episode of The Helix Exchange, we sit down with Dr. Emily Stein, microbiologist, inventor, and co-founder at Primal Health, whose groundbreaking work reveals how oral microbes influence everything from cardiovascular disease and stroke to Alzheimer’s, cancer, autoimmune disorder...