36. Pearl of Wisdom: Shaping Genomic Therapies & Community Research with Dr. Jocelynn Pearl

Episode Description: Jocelynn Pearl, a life scientist, podcast host, and advocate for decentralized science, joins Karl and Erum to discuss the future of biotech and the exciting developments happening in the field. Jocelynn shares her experiences in gene editing, specifically with zinc fingers and TALENs, and how the advent of CRISPR has revolutionized the field. She also highlights the significance of epigenome editing and its potential for treating diseases. Jocelynn discusses the concept of decentralized science and its impact on scientific publishing and collaboration. They conclude with a discussion on the future of biotech, where advancements in therapeutics are expected to lead to significant improvements in patient care. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space.  Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Discussing Climate Change and Lab-grown Food: Possible Relief for Global Farmers 00:01:24 Unpacking the Benefits and Common Concerns About Lab-grown Food 00:03:56 Addressing Antibiotics in Livestock and the Impact on Grocery Prices 00:05:10 Exploring the Disparity in Subsidies: The Overemphasis on Fossil Fuel and Highways Over Trains 00:07:26 The Promise of Maglev Trains and Quantum Computing: A Peek Into the Future 00:11:35 Bridging Biology and Technology: An Insight into Biotech Consulting 00:14:32 Speculations on Extraterrestrial Contact: Is It Around the Corner? 00:16:19 Women in Leadership: Reflecting on a Three-Year Journey of Empowering Narratives 00:19:48 The Advent of CRISPR: A Landmark in DNA Editing Revolution Since 2010 00:21:50 Unraveling the Role of Epigenome Editing in Disease Therapeutics 00:23:36 The Epigenetic Approach: Modulating Gene Expression Without DNA Cleavage 00:25:24 Enhancing Human Performance: The Untapped Potential of the Epigenome 00:27:14 The Metformin Study: A Crowdfunded Initiative to Understand Population-wide Effects 00:31:10 The Dawn of Decentralized Science: Envisioning the Future Beyond Regulatory Boundaries 00:33:28 Blockchain Meets Science: A Potential Upheaval in Scientific Publishing 00:37:34 Enhancing Drug Development with Advanced Computational Tools and Protein Structure Prediction 00:39:58 The Biotech Horizon: Predictions and Insights from an Industry Expert 00:42:05 The Rise of Targeted Therapeutics: A New Era in Drug Discovery 00:44:54 A Journey Through Time: Memorable Milestones in Challenging Scientific Careers 00:48:03 Jocelynn's Horticultural Hobby: A Deep Dive into House Plants and Avocado Trees 00:50:23 Seattle's Growing Oasis: Figs, Lavender, Vegetables, and Family Bonds 00:54:03 The 'Grow Everything' Hotline and the Passion for Green Living Episode Links: Jocelynn Pearl on LinkedIn World Farmers’ Organization - Anti Lab-grown food statement Northeast Maglev Trains LabDAO Lady Scientist Podcast Tune Therapeutics Venture City on Youtube - Mars timelapse  Astera Institute - Unblocking Scientific Publishing Golden Age of Medicine - New York Times “For Blood and Money: Billionaires, Biotech, and the Quest for a Blockbuster Drug” by Nathan Vardi.  Chasing My Cure by David Fajgenbaum Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline:  +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media