The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast

Dr. Zahra Jawad, founder and CEO of Creasallis, discusses antibody engineering and innovation to improve antibody penetration of solid tumours.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jason Mellad, co-founder and CEO of OtoImmune, discusses his vision for leveraging personalised, precision immunology to better understand immune and autoimmune conditions. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Eric Green, CMO at Illumina and former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, discusses the history of the Human Genome Project, his time at the NHGRI, and his new role at Illumina. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jenny Yang, co-founder and CEO of Outpost Bio, discusses her work at the intersection of biology, machine learning, and precision medicine.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Manuel Corpas, founder of Cambridge Precision Medicine and originator of ClawBio, discusses his experience as a genomicist, entrepreneur and educator working at the intersection of genomics, AI, and health data science. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

John Connolly, CSO at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, discusses immuno-oncology and PICI's approach to funding groundbreaking cancer immunotherapy research. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Diane Shao, an attending neurologist at Boston Children's Hospital and instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, discusses her work as a physician scientist focusing on genetic causes of childhood neurodevelopmental conditions.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Yang Li, an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago, discusses applying computational genomics to the intersection of genetics, gene regulation, and disease, as well as the impact of new AI tools. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Sun-Gou Ji, statistical geneticist and VP of Computational Genomics at BridgeBio, discusses his career in genetics and genomics and BridgeBio's approach to target validation and novel target discovery. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist at FinalSpark, discusses her experience bridging AI, neurotech, and business development in industry, and FinalSpark's mission to build a remotely accessible platform using living neural networks as a biocomputing substrate.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Christopher Woelk, an External Innovation Partner at Astellas, discusses his background in multi-omics and AI/ML and what he looks for in his current search & evaluation role embedded within therapeutic oncology research. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Chris Yohn, leader of CompBio Bridge, discusses his current experience with computational biology contracting and consulting, what companies are doing with computational biology right now, and how to most effectively bridge the gap between data science and the wet lab.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Phillip Meade, a leadership and culture advisor at Gallaher Edge, discusses his experience evaluating organizational culture and how to diagnose culture problems and build lasting habits for high-performance organizations. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Nataraj Pagadala, founder, president, and CEO of LigronBio, discusses his company's goal of using molecular glues to target traditionally undruggable proteins as a route to new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Sophia George, professor in the Division of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses her research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center investigating the genetics and biology of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and working at the intersection of genomics, health equity, and cancer. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Christiaan Engstrom, founder and CEO of BLPN, discusses his experience building a space for authentic, non-transactional business networking in the life sciences. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Joanne Hackett, VP of Health Systems Services at IQVIA and Chair of the Board at eLife, discusses her hopes for the future of healthcare. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

David Scieszka, founder and CEO of Vertical Longevity Pharmaceuticals, tells us about VeLo's pioneering senolytic vaccine approach to clearing senescent cells and his quest for longer, healthier lives for everyone. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Caspar Barnes, founder and CEO of AminoChain, tell us about his mission to make biospecimen sourcing transparent, ethical, and efficient. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Manos Metzakopian, co-founder and CEO of CellCodex, joins us to discuss CellCodex's mission to provide high-quality, scalable cellular perturbation data, ready to train advanced AI models for biology. Our host, Grant Belgard, is also a co-founder and the CTO of CellCodex. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Eva-Maria Hempe, who leads NVIDIA's healthcare and life sciences business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, joins us to discuss her work at NVIDIA, the gaps that AI can fill in healthcare research, and the future of drug discovery. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jeff Bizzaro, founder and long-time president of bioinformatics.org, discusses the importance of open source tools and open access in the life sciences. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Afshin Beheshti, director of the University of Pittsburgh's new Center for Space Biomedicine, discusses the importance of space biomedicine to understanding human health both in space and on earth.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Kenny Workman, co-founder and CTO of LatchBio, discusses his experience building a cloud platform for modern biology and how Latch has grown since our 2022 episode with his co-founder Alfredo Andere. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Don Alexander, founder and president of GeneCoda, discusses the current climate in hiring for life sciences, trends in remote and hybrid work, and the impact of AI on expectations for candidates. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Dr. Elizabeth Ruzzo, founder and CEO of Adyn, discusses precision medicine for personalized birth control and her commitment to using pioneering endogenomics to make scientific discovery more inclusive. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Max Marchione, Co-Founder of Superpower, discusses his experience founding a health tech company, making concierge medicine accessible to all, and the future of healthcare. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Wolfgang Brysch, Co-Founder and CSO of MetrioPharm and iüLabs, discusses longevity, inflammation, and his dual path of research into natural and pharmaceutical remedies. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Scott Fahrenkrug, founder of Forjazul, discusses his path toward seaweed research, the importance of genetic knowledge for agriculture, and how Kappaphycus alvarezii can help move us into the future. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Nick Wisniewski, Vice President of Bioinformatics and Data Sciences at Stemson Therapeutics, discusses his journey into cell therapy research, the rise of powerful artificial intelligence tools for biomedical research, and the future of AI in the biotechnology industry. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Tony Altar, President and COO of Splice Therapeutics, returns to The Bioinformatics CRO Podcast to discuss the present and future of neuropharmacology, skateboarding, and how to make the most of your health and career. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Mo Jain, Founder and CEO of Sapient, discusses the importance of small molecule biomarkers and his approach to biomarker discovery research.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Evan Floden, CEO and Co-founder of Seqera Labs, discusses Nextflow, the push for reproducibility in scientific workflows, and his experience as a scientist with a start-up. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Linnea Fletcher, Biotechnology Department chair at Austin Community College and Director of the InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center, discusses training technicians to tackle real world challenges in the biotechnology industry. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Yuri Deigin, co-founder of YouthBio Therapeutics, discusses developing rejuvenation gene therapies based on partial reprogramming and his role reinvigorating investigations into the origins of SARS-CoV-2. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Adam Freund, founder and CEO of Arda Therapeutics, discusses how targeted killing of pathogenic cells could be used to treat chronic disease and aging.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Alfredo Andere, co-founder and CEO of Latch Bio, discusses the unique challenges facing young entrepreneurs and the future of cloud computing in biology.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Joshua Hare, Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami and co-founder of Longeveron, discusses the regenerative and reparative potential of MSCs and how cell therapies will revolutionize medicine. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Alex Shalek, Associate Professor of Chemistry at MIT, discusses new methods and technologies in systems biology that have enabled advances in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jamie Smyth, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, discusses intercellular communication in the heart and how viral infection of cardiac cells can result in heart disease.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Amar Gajjar, world-renowned neuro-oncologist and chair of the Department of Pediatric Medicine at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, discusses emerging treatments for pediatric brain tumors such as medulloblastoma. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jill Reckless, CEO and co-founder of RxCelerate, and Jon Heal, Head of In Silico Designs at RxCelerate, discuss the virtual biotech industry, outsourcing drug development, and using bioinformatics for target optimization.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Adam Siepel, Professor of quantitative biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, discusses the applications of evolutionary genomics in anthropology, infectious disease, and cancer.  The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Erich Jarvis, Professor at The Rockefeller University and investigator at HHMI, explains how studying the neural and genetic mechanisms of vocal learning in songbirds gives insights into the development of spoken language in humans. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Mauro Calabrese, Associate Professor at UNC Chapel Hill and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Pharmacology, discusses the future of RNA-based therapeutics and the role of lncRNA in gene transcription. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Damian Kao, COO of Basepaws, discusses the challenges B2C science and the future of consumer genomics in cats, from microbiome to epigenetic testing. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Nicholas Heaton, Assistant Professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke University School of Medicine, talks about influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and potential future pandemics. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Becca Chodroff Foran, Head of R&D at Wisdom Panel, describes the recent advances in pet genomics and how we can use genetic data from dogs to guide research on human health. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Stacy Horner, associate professor of molecular genetic and microbiology at Duke University Medical School, compares hepatitis C and dengue virus to SARS-CoV-2 and suggests policy changes to make academia more inclusive. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/

Jason Arnold, Technical Director of the Microbiome Core Facility at UNC Chapel Hill, describes methods of improving the scientific rigor of microbiota research and his experiences as a snake breeder. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of academic researchers and biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/