Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences and their Allies with Dr. Ines Santos and Dr. Julie Sable

In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, hosts Gregory Austin and Chad Briscoe welcome Dr. Ines Santos and Dr. Julia Sable to discuss their experiences and contributions in the pharmaceutical sciences, particularly focusing on women's roles in the field. The conversation covers their personal journeys into science, the importance of STEAMpark.org in education, exciting projects they've worked on, challenges in CMC for cell and gene therapies, innovations in chiral bioanalysis, and recent industry developments. The panel emphasizes the significance of collaboration and mentorship in advancing medical progress. This conversation delves into the evolving landscape of cancer treatment, particularly the integration of combination therapies like CAR T and oncolytic viruses. It also highlights the importance of empowering women in pharmaceutical sciences through mentorship and community engagement, while emphasizing the role of allyship in fostering an inclusive environment.01:20 Introduction to BioTalk Unzipped02:01 Celebrating Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences03:21 The Importance of STEAM Education04:09 Personal Journeys into Science08:02 Exciting Projects and Discoveries13:52 Challenges in CMC for Cell and Gene Therapies18:51 Innovations in Chiral Bioanalysis22:46 NEW NEWS! - New ADC Approved28:33 Exploring Combination Therapies in Cancer Treatment32:26 Empowering Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences37:30 Mentorship and Community Engagement45:18 The Role of Allyship in Science47:19 Breaking Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes54:15 Engaging Diverse Voices in Discussions56:49 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Feedback & Speaking Up01:01:15 Avoiding Assumptions in Professional Settings01:02:04 Setting Boundaries for Work-Life Balance01:05:24 Measuring Success in Life01:07:06 Connecting and Networking EffectivelyDr. Ines Santoshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/insantos/ Dr. Julia Sablehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-sable-5b794385/ STEAMparkhttps://www.steampark.org/ WIPS in AAPShttps://community.aaps.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=fbfeb62a-884a-46cf-a5ed-24ef7eb43100 https://www.aaps.org/ Dr. Chad Briscoehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/ Celerion - https://www.celerion.com/ Gregory Austinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryaustin1/ Celerion - https://www.celerion.com/ New News Story: In Fierce Pharma - Pfizer's blockbuster ADC Adcetris nabs FDA approval to treat large B-cell lymphomahttps://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/pfizers-blockbuster-adc-adcetris-nabs-fda-approval-treat-large-b-cell-lymphoma Journal Article mentioned:Emerging applications of quantitative supercritical fluid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for chiral bioanalysishttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021967325000767 Sound Bites"We want to build our next generation.""We all want the same result.""You have to have a level of extrovert.""If you see something, say something.""Take action this year."Image Credits:AAPS & WIPS logos: https://www.aaps.org/ KeywordsBioTalk, pharmaceutical sciences, women in science, CMC challenges, chiral bioanalysis, CAR-T therapies, STEAM education, innovations in medicine, healthcare advancements, biotechnology, cancer treatment, CAR T therapy, women in science, mentorship, allyship, pharmaceutical sciences, community engagement, combination therapies, empowerment, gender equality, engagement, feedback, inclusivity, allyship, professional development, work-life balance, success, networking#pharmaceutical #women #womenempowerment #science #drugdevelopment #biotech #biopharma #mentor #mentorship #AAPS #WIPS