EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 28 MIN
Innate Immunity: Vaccinating the World’s Smallest Food Producers with Dr. Annette Kleiser
from GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler · host GSD Venture Studios
Join Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, for a conversation on a feat once thought biologically impossible: vaccinating insects and invertebrates. With over 25 years of biotech leadership, Dr. Kleiser is the visionary behind the world’s first USDA-approved vaccine for honeybees. In this episode, we explore how Dalan’s proprietary platform unlocks the power of innate immunity to protect honeybees and shrimp—underserved but critical species that underpin our global food systems and biodiversity.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ The science of the impossible: How do you actually vaccinate an insect?✓ Protecting the pollinators: Solving American Foulbrood disease in honeybees✓ Scaling to aquaculture: Why vaccinating shrimp is a breakthrough for global food security✓ The power of innate immunity: A new frontier in animal health and disease prevention✓ Lessons from 25 years in biotech: Moving from Munich research to global startup success✓ Building for "underserved" species: The business case for protecting non-traditional livestock✓ Navigating USDA approval for a first-of-its-kind biological product🌍 Why This Matters:Honeybees and shrimp are essential to our survival, yet they have been historically left behind by modern medicine. Disease outbreaks in these populations can collapse entire ecosystems and food chains. Dr. Kleiser and her team at Dalan Animal Health are not just building a company; they are creating a new category of preventive care that ensures the resilience of the smallest, most vital contributors to our planet's economy.👤 Expert Background:• CEO of Dalan Animal Health, pioneers in invertebrate immunology• Developer of the world’s first USDA-approved vaccine for insects• Ph.D. from Ludwig Maximilian University (Munich) with a background in Biology• 25+ years of experience in biotech leadership and corporate strategy• Innovation leader in disease prevention for aquaculture and apiculture🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era.💡 Perfect For:Biotech entrepreneurs, agricultural leaders, food-tech investors, environmentalists, and anyone interested in the future of one-health and sustainable food systems.🚀 Timely Topic:As climate change and global trade increase the risk of cross-border animal diseases, the ability to protect our most vulnerable food producers through scalable vaccine platforms is a critical survival skill for the 21st century.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#AnimalHealth #Biotech #HoneybeeVaccine #Aquaculture #InnateImmunity #FoodSecurity #DalanAnimalHealth #GaryFowler #AnnetteKleiser #GSDVentureStudios
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Join Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, for a conversation on a feat once thought biologically impossible: vaccinating insects and invertebrates. With over 25 years of biotech leadership, Dr. Kleiser is the visionary behind the world’s first USDA-approved vaccine for honeybees. In this episode, we explore how Dalan’s proprietary platform unlocks the power of innate immunity to protect honeybees and shrimp—underserved but critical species that underpin our global food systems and biodiversity.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ The science of the impossible: How do you actually vaccinate an insect?✓ Protecting the pollinators: Solving American Foulbrood disease in honeybees✓ Scaling to aquaculture: Why vaccinating shrimp is a breakthrough for global food security✓ The power of innate immunity: A new frontier in animal health and disease prevention✓ Lessons from 25 years in biotech: Moving from Munich research to global startup success✓ Building for "underserved" species: The business case for protecting non-traditional livestock✓ Navigating USDA approval for a first-of-its-kind biological product🌍 Why This Matters:Honeybees and shrimp are essential to our survival, yet they have been historically left behind by modern medicine. Disease outbreaks in these populations can collapse entire ecosystems and food chains. Dr. Kleiser and her team at Dalan Animal Health are not just building a company; they are creating a new category of preventive care that ensures the resilience of the smallest, most vital contributors to our planet's economy.👤 Expert Background:• CEO of Dalan Animal Health, pioneers in invertebrate immunology• Developer of the world’s first USDA-approved vaccine for insects• Ph.D. from Ludwig Maximilian University (Munich) with a background in Biology• 25+ years of experience in biotech leadership and corporate strategy• Innovation leader in disease prevention for aquaculture and apiculture🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era.💡 Perfect For:Biotech entrepreneurs, agricultural leaders, food-tech investors, environmentalists, and anyone interested in the future of one-health and sustainable food systems.🚀 Timely Topic:As climate change and global trade increase the risk of cross-border animal diseases, the ability to protect our most vulnerable food producers through scalable vaccine platforms is a critical survival skill for the 21st century.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#AnimalHealth #Biotech #HoneybeeVaccine #Aquaculture #InnateImmunity #FoodSecurity #DalanAnimalHealth #GaryFowler #AnnetteKleiser #GSDVentureStudios
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