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VITALS, the pulse of Georgia life sciences, brings together the leaders, the thinkers, the movers, and shakers who are putting Georgia firmly in a leadership position for what is widely known as "the biology century." These closely curated conversations are led by the President & CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, Maria Thacker Goethe. Whether it is exploring topics from policy matters and venture funding to legislative matters and artificial intelligence, Maria expertly navigates and explores to flesh out actionable information from world class guests. VITALS is brought to the community by Georg...

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GLS Vitals Podcast Episode 10: Building the Future - Biotech Leadership & Global Impact 10.06.2026 1:14:01

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES David Dodd, CEO of Geovax, discussed the evolution of Georgia's life sciences ecosystem, emphasizing the persistence and collaboration of various stakeholders over decades. Geovax's focus is on developing the Geo MVA vaccine for monkeypox and smallpox, leveraging a platform with no contraindications. The company aims to establish advanced MVA m...

GLS Vitals Episode 9 - Building What Matters: Leadership, Manufacturing & Growth in Life Sciences 10.06.2026 42:45

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES Scott Rizzo, Vice Chair of Georgia Life Sciences, discussed his career journey from the automotive industry to pharmaceutical manufacturing, highlighting his roles at Hoffman Roche, Barrier Therapeutics, and Recrow Pharma. He emphasized the importance of local government support and the recent $20 million expansion of Bend, a CDMO in Gainesvill...

GLS Vitals Episode 8 - Smart Capital Wins: Funding Strategy & Leadership In Life Sciences 10.06.2026 26:49

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES Courtney Law, Vice President of Innovation Economy at J.P. Morgan, discussed her career journey from PhD training to her current role, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem building and leveraging resources. She highlighted the positive investment environment in the Southeast, noting a significant uptick in biopharma venture funding and the h...

S2 Ep 7 | Beyond the Diagnosis: Dorothy Leone-Glasser Discusses Empowering Patients and Changing Healthcare Policy in Georgia 09.03.2026 56:03

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES At the core of every illness is an individual. Obvious, yes, but often the individual's voice is not heard, not empowered, not embraced. In this very robust and thought provoking episode of VITALS , Maria Thacker Goethe, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Dorothy Leone- Glasser, a registered nurse specialist in rheumatology and immun...

S2 Ep 6 | Good Science Will Find Funding: Scott McCarty Discusses Venture Lending, Exits, And Building Talent In Life Sciences 20.02.2026 39:53

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS , Maria Thacker Goethe, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Scott McCarty, Managing Director of Sales, Origination, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Silicon Valley Bank, who discusses venture debt strategy, cautious optimism in today’s market cycle, robust biotech exits, and...

S2 Ep5 | Lynn Durham, President & CEO, Georgia Core, A Neutral Party In Cancer Care: Collaboration, Clinical Trials, and Quality of Life 13.01.2026 34:09

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS , Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Lynn Durham, President and CEO of Georgia Core, who discusses her journey from government and politics to leading a nonprofit focused on cancer care. Georgia Core, founded in 2003, aims to improve cancer care through rese...

S2 Ep4 | Samir Patel, CEO, Moonlight Therapeutics, Homegrown Innovation: Microneedle Stamps for the Food Allergy Epidemic 16.12.2025 32:12

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS, Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Dr. Samir Patel, President and CEO of Moonlight Therapeutics, who discusses the company's development of a micro-needle stamp for food allergy treatment. The technology, which aims to reduce side effects and improve patient...

S2 Ep3 | Mike Walker, Exec Director, Microsoft, Augmenting and Accelerating Life Sciences Innovation With AI 02.12.2025 45:53

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS , Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Mike Walker, Vice President of Health and Life Sciences at Microsoft, for a rubust discussion on the integration of AI in the life sciences industry. He emphasized the importance of focusing on non-sexy use cases like SOP...

S2 Ep2 | David Crean, General Partner, 1004 Ventures, Discusses The Knowledge Needed To Optimize The Capital Stack and Valuation 13.11.2025 35:11

WELCOME TO VITALS, THE PULSE OF GEORGIA LIFE SCIENCES In this episode of Vitals, Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews David Crane, a venture partner at 1004 Venture Partners, about the biotech industry in Georgia as well as on a national level. David, with a PhD in physics and an MBA, discusses the importance of a diverse funding stack, including NIH, VCs, family offices, an...

S2 Ep1 | John Crowley, CEO, BIO, Discusses The Biology Century and The Convergence of Public Health, Economic Growth, and National Security 30.09.2025 39:42

Welcome to VITALS Season 2! To kick off the new season, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, Maria Thacker-Goethe, is joined in studio by the President and CEO of BIO, John Crowley, who shared his journey from business to biotech after his daughter Megan was diagnosed with Pompe Disease. He emphasized the importance of time in biotech, highlighting the transformation of cystic fibrosis treatment fro...

VITALS S1 Ep3 | From Georgia Tech to Global Impact: Porex's Journey in Life Sciences with Avi Robbins 11.04.2025 12:39

In this episode of the Georgia Life Sciences Podcast, host Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with Avi Robbins, President of the Porex Life Sciences Institute, to discuss how Porex has evolved from a Georgia Tech-founded startup into a global leader in life sciences. Avi shares insights on public-private partnerships, the role of research collaborations, and how Porex is driving innovation in medical...

VITALS S1 Ep2 | Regulatory Science in Georgia: UGA’s Role in Preparing our Future Workforce with Johnna Hodges 28.03.2025 9:13

In this episode of the Georgia Life Sciences Podcast, host Maria Thacker-Goethe speaks with Johnna Hodges, Assistant Director of UGA’s Biomedical and International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Program. They explore the growing need for regulatory professionals in the life sciences sector, how UGA’s program is preparing students for careers in regulatory affairs, clinical trials, and drug safety,...

VITALS S1 Ep1 | From Georgia to the World: How Micron Biomedical is Transforming Global Healthcare 12.03.2025 28:49

In this inaugural episode of Georgia Life Sciences podcast, Maria Thacker Goethe is joined by Steve Damon, CEO of Micron Biomedical. Steve is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working and succeeding in the biotechnology and medical technology industries. His background includes 4P Thereapeutics, Femasys Inc, and Altea Therapeutics among others. He currently serves as Chairman of Ge...

VITALS S1 Trailer | The Season Ahead With Maria Thacker-Goethe, CEO, Georgia Life Sciences 12.03.2025 1:42

Welcome to VITALS, The Georgia Life Sciences Podcast—your source for the latest insights, innovations, and industry developments in Georgia’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. This podcast highlights how Georgia Life Sciences is driving industry growth, advancing policies, and fostering strategic partnerships that support biotech professionals and companies. Each episode features conversations wit...

VITALS S1 Ep6 | Biomanufacturing in Georgia: Building the Workforce & Supply Chain of the Future with Jon Getzinger 05.03.2025 14:08

In this episode of the Georgia Life Sciences Podcast, host Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with Jon Getzinger, CEO of FERMWORX, to discuss how Georgia is positioned to become a leader in biomanufacturing. Jon shares insights on how FERMWORX is producing biopolymers and scaling bio-based manufacturing, the challenges of workforce development in biotech, and how federal partnerships are reshaping the...

VITALS S1 Ep4 | Metaclipse’s Journey in Immunotherapy and Vaccines with Dr. Chris Pack 05.03.2025 13:45

In this episode of the Georgia Life Sciences Podcast, host Maria Thacker-Goethe speaks with Dr. Chris Pack, Director of Preclinical Studies at Metaclipse Therapeutics. They explore the company’s cutting-edge work in immunotherapy, including a personalized vaccine for cancer treatment, how Georgia’s research ecosystem has supported their journey, and what’s next as they prepare for their first clin...

VITALS S1 Ep5 | Empowering Patients & Innovators: Pediatric Healthcare with Leanne West 05.03.2025 17:11

In this episode of the Georgia Life Sciences Podcast, host Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with Leanne West, Chief Engineer of Pediatric Technologies at Georgia Tech, to discuss how the Pediatric Innovation Network is transforming healthcare for children. Leanne shares insights on how collaborative research efforts are leading to groundbreaking medical innovations—from personalized 3D-printed trach...