EP 35: Andrea Stephany Diaz, CEO and Co-Founder at OncoSwab

I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Stephany Diaz, co-founder and CEO of OncoSwab, to today’s episode! Andrea, a leader at the intersection of biotech and entrepreneurship, has a profound impact on early lung cancer detection through non-invasive innovations. Her background in molecular biotechnology and passion for science communication fuel OncoSwab’s mission to revolutionize healthcare. The topic of discussion is Innovating Early Cancer Detection with Andrea Stephany Diaz, CEO of OncoSwab. Chapters 00:23 Andrea Stephany Diaz, CEO and Co-Founder at OncoSwab 08:55 Topic Introduction, Innovating Early Cancer Detection with Andrea Stephany Diaz, CEO of OncoSwab! 09:10 Her inspiration behind OncoSwab and the role of molecular biotechnology in her vision 12:38 How does non-invasive lung cancer detection work? 14:45 The Process of convincing a regular individual to check if they have lung cancer 19:30 Lung Cancer Awareness in the general public 24:40 Challenges and milestones in building a biotech startup 31:45 How do trials work for OncoSwab? 38:36 How do accelerators support in building a company in the life science domain? 45:15 How to show traction for a life science startup? 49:25 Future of cancer detection 53:00 What has leading OncoSwab taught her as a leader? 57:00 Advice for budding biotech entrepreneurs 01:01:02 Closing Remark from Andrea Andrea’s journey with OncoSwab, currently in the proof-of-concept trial stage, highlights the critical role of innovation in life-saving diagnostics. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 📚 Guest Bio: Andrea Stephany Diaz, co-founder and CEO of OncoSwab, a biotech startup pioneering non-invasive lung cancer detection. With a background in molecular biotechnology and a passion for impactful science, Andrea is on a mission to transform early cancer diagnostics and make a real-world impact. Join us as she shares her journey and vision for the future of biotech. 📢 Connect with Andrea Stephany Diaz LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andreastephanydiaz Website: https://oncoswab.com/  📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficial MajidM: https://www.majidm.com