Best B Unit Productions Podcasts (2025)

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1. The Peasants Clap Back 42:32

4d ago42:32

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In an auspicious start to our first episode, we fall into chaos and allow our guest to try our first game. Don't read into the fact we never did this again. Together we skip around France during the peasant anger parade, orn a many mile long solidarity march to get some bread and maybe some heads for the wall. Also in this episode: some hot tips (f…

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SOS America! Inside the Show That’s Taking On America’s Biggest Problems 11:14

6d ago11:14

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In this special kickoff episode of SOS America, veteran journalist and award-winning radio host Charles Feldman pulls back the curtain on what this bold new show is all about. From rising tensions to cultural chaos, political division to social disruption, America is at a crossroads—and Charles is here to talk about it. With a sharp eye, fearless q…

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WELCOME TO SOS AMERICA with Charles Feldman 1:18

18d ago1:18

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SOS America with Charles Feldman dives deep into the turbulence of a nation under pressure. From political unrest to cultural divides, economic anxieties to social transformation, this podcast dissects the challenges facing the United States—and what they mean for listeners both at home and abroad. Hosted by Charles Feldman, a multi-award-winning j…

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Ep.19 UNL's Dental Shield 2.0 Enhancements 8:37

4M ago8:37

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On this episode, Charlie and Hunter discuss our UPDATED Dental Shield 2.0! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Beyond the Hype | Practical AI Solutions from Expert Intelligence (Sponsored by Waters) 18:55

4M ago18:55

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Send us a text Emily Yamasaki speaks with Expert Intelligence's Lalin Theverapperuma, Ph.D. (CEO), and Andreas "Andi" Krupke, Ph.D. (Science Officer), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. The duo shares the company's inspiring journey from being an Innovation AveNEW participant in 2023 to now, highlighting their innovative AI technology designed to au…

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Innovation AveNEW Spotlight | React4Life’s Organ-on-a-Chip System (Sponsored by Waters) 7:38

4M ago7:38

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Send us a text Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., is joined by 2025 Innovation AveNEW participants, React4Life's co-founders Silvia Scaglione, Ph.D., (CSO) and Maurizio Aiello, Ph.D. (CEO), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. They discuss their company's innovative organ-on-a-chip technology, the MIVO® system, and its applications in cancer research, nutraceutic…

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Special Episode | Meet Editor-in-Chief Bob Campbell of SLAS Discovery (Sponsored by Waters) 11:16

4M ago11:16

11:16

Send us a text New Matter is excited to announce that the SLAS Journal podcasts–SLAS Discovery Author Insights and SLAS Technology Authors Talk Tech–are merging with New Matter! All episodes will gradually be republished to the New Matter feed and referred to as a "Special Episode" in the title. To kick off this merge is the first episode of SLAS D…

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Ensuring Sample Integrity | Automation Challenges in Diagnostics with David Jennions, Ph.D. (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 18:11

5M ago18:11

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Send us a text Live from SLAS2025, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with David Jennions, Ph.D., Senior Director of Platforms and Systems Development at Grail and SLAS board member. Jennions discusses his role at Grail, which involves overseeing the development and deployment of large-scale automation systems for clinical diagnostics, ensuring they are…

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Donkey Work No More | Streamlining Lab Automation with Lab Donkey (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 12:44

5M ago12:44

12:44

Send us a text In this episode, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with Lab Donkey Director Safwan Hak at SLAS2025 in San Diego. Safwan shares his extensive background in software development and how his newfound passion for lab automation led to the creation of Lab Donkey, a software platform designed to streamline lab automation processes. Originating…

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Democratizing Laboratory Robotics with Jon Brennan-Badal of Opentrons (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 24:23

5M ago24:23

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Send us a text In this episode, SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., speaks with returning guest Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal to discuss their mission to democratize laboratory robotics. The conversation delves into the integration of AI to enhance automation efficiency, explores vendor equipment compatibility via the Opentrons Automa…

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SLAS Applied Liquid Handling Bootcamp | Everything You Need to Know (Sponsored by United Robotics Group) 18:58

5M ago18:58

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Send us a text Are you someone who wants to hit the ground running with your first job in a laboratory? Or a company seeking to enhance the skills of your liquid handling specialists? In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about the SLAS Applied Liquid Handling Boot Camp—a first of its kind course—that will take place April 8-9, 20…

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SLAS2025 Short Courses Preview 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Send us a text The SLAS2025 Short Course Program consists of 20+ courses that will provide in-depth instruction on topics, issues and techniques related to the laboratory science and technology community. Short Courses run from January 25-26, 2025. This episode features several instructors who give a preview of their respective courses such as less…

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Ep.18 Post-AEP Playbook: Protect The Gaps 13:05

6M ago13:05

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During this episode, Charlie has our VP, Hunter Gordy and Sales Trainer, Sean LaNore discuss the post-AEP playbook for Protecting your clients Gaps in coverage. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected].…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Manchester United: The Busby Babes 14:35

7M ago14:35

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Today, we’re talking about one of the most storied football clubs in the world—Manchester United: The Rise of a Footballing Giant. From humble beginnings to becoming a global powerhouse, Manchester United’s journey is filled with triumph, tragedy, and unbreakable spirit. And in today’s special focus, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most poig…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Cricket: The Ashes 18:50

7M ago18:50

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G’day cricket lovers, today we’re going to talk about one of the most storied rivalries in the history of sports—the Ashes series. For over a century, England and Australia have battled it out on the cricket field, with the fate of a small urn symbolising cricketing supremacy. But that’s not all. In today’s episode, we’ll have a special focus on on…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Boxing 20:10

7M ago20:10

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In today’s episode, we're embarking on a journey through the evolution of boxing—from its brutal bare-knuckle beginnings to the high-stakes, glitzy spectacles we see today! Title: The Sporting Field of Play – History Edition Writer & Presenter: George Soper Devised, Directed, and Produced by: J.S. Mensah Production Company: Echoes Hu Audio Producti…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Formula 1 19:07

7M ago19:07

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This is the "Racing Legends" episode that takes you on a high-speed journey through the thrilling history of Formula 1. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fascinating evolution of F1 racing—from its earliest Grand Prix roots to the modern technological marvels we see on the tracks today! We will also be taking a deep dive into the most famou…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Tennis 13:20

8M ago13:20

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Greetings to you! In this episode, we'll be diving into the fascinating history of tennis, a sport that has evolved from mediaeval origins into one of the most popular and prestigious games in the world. We will explore how tennis developed, its key milestones, and how it became the global sport we know today. Title: The Sporting Field of Play – Hi…

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Ep.17 Agent Interview with Jeff Brown-Selling UNL Cancer 2.0 22:56

8M ago22:56

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On this episode, Charlie will be interviewing one of our agents, Jeff Brown, and his expertise on selling UNL's Cancer 2.0 Shield Product! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected].…

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The Sporting Field of Play - Tottenham Hotspur Football Club 30:42

8M ago30:42

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What sparked the formation of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club? And how did this small team from North London grow into the powerhouse we know today? The story begins in 1882, in the bustling district of Tottenham in North London. At the time, football was still in its infancy, and like many clubs that would spring up during this period, Tottenham H…

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Revolutionizing Lab Productivity: How AI and Unified Data Platforms Drive Scientific Innovation (Sponsored by Sapio Sciences) 25:45

8M ago25:45

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Send us a text In this special episode, Sapio Sciences Vice President Product and Pre-Sales Rob Brown, M.Sc., Ph.D., speaks with SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., to discuss how AI, large language models and a unified data platform revolutionize scientific informatics. Rob explains the benefits of a single data object and unified plat…

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SLAS Europe 2024 | Interviews with Tony B. Travel Award Winners 19:21

9M ago19:21

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Send us a text SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph. D., speaks with several winners of our Tony B. Travel Award who presented at the SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition. Congratulations to our winners! (Listed in interview order) Shitanshu Devrani, Ph.D. (University of Gothenburg) An Automated High-Throughput Platform for AI-Guided D…

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Ep.16 Cross Educating during AEP 13:56

9M ago13:56

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Charlie is joined with our VP, Hunter Gordy, to discuss the importance of cross educating agents when selling during AEP. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Ep.15 Submitting Business with UNL 6:32

9M ago6:32

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On this episode, Charlie goes over the many ways you can submit your business with UNL. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Ep.14- Agent Interview with Matt Jetter-Doing Business with UNL 9:40

10M ago9:40

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On this episode, Charlie will be interviewing one of our veteran agents, Matt Jetter, with his knowledgeable insight on doing business with UNL! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected].…

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Ep.13- Agent Interview with Steve Neece- Selling UNL Home Health Care 20:02

10M ago20:02

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Charlie interviews one of our newer agents, Steve Neece, and his perspective on selling UNL's Short-Term Home Health Care Shield Product! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected].…

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Ep.12- Agent Interview with Patrick King- Protecting the Gaps with UNL 15:46

10M ago15:46

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On this episode, Charlie will be interviewing one of our agents, Patrick King, and his understanding on Protecting the Gaps with UNL! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Inquiries and accountability 18:24

11M ago18:24

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Accountability. Why do so many adults, especially those in positions of power, seem to struggle with that concept? Thanks for listening to an Echoes Hu Audio Productions project; tune in every Tuesday for the next episode. Please write a review, share episodes, and follow the show. Connect, share, and stay up-to-date with Echoes Hu Audio Production…

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Nitazenes: The Unseen Synthetic Opioid Drug 19:26

11M ago19:26

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Nitazenes are a new category of synthetic opioids, also known as 2-benzyl ben-z-im-i-da-zole. These little delights were first uncovered in the European drug markets in 2019 and in Scotland in 2021. They were created in the 1950s to serve as opioid analgesics—that’s painkillers, to you an’ me. Wisely so, they were never approved for marketing. This…

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Artificial Intelligence and Human Augmentation 22:19

11M ago22:19

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In this episode, I’m talking about artificial intelligence, or, as it’s commonly branded, A.I. In a 1993 essay, the science fiction author Vernor Vinge warned us that ‘Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence.’ He went on to say that such a thing would be like the ‘rise of human life on earth.’ Wha…

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Are we an ethical and moral society? 16:17

12M ago16:17

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What makes an ethical society, and can we call ourselves such if we base our judgements on a face-value level? Ethics is the essential guideline for a just society, promoting, if possible, the good stuff that’s essential to human well-being, and it proposes guiding principles to generate an ethical culture. Ethics also refers to the specific values…

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The state of the U.K.'s local councils. 15:28

12M ago15:28

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Have you ever wondered why your local services are shutting down, such as libraries, swimming pools, bus services, youth clubs and centres, school services, care for the elderly, and public toilets, to name but a few? I mean, care for the elderly, public toilets, and schools??? They should be the top priority in any public realm of spending. Thanks…

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Do you choose to be homeless? 16:13

12M ago16:13

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Do we think about how we live our lives? Our families? Our jobs and careers? The choices we make? Yeah, there is that. Definitely. So, what sort of lifestyle choices do we make as humans? Do we choose to live in a house, a flat, or an apartment? Do we wave at our neighbours every morning, like Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, before jaunting off to d…

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Is the United Kingdom’s House of Lords fit for purpose? 20:15

1y ago20:15

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In the 14th century, a cluster of landowners, churchmen, knights, and aristocrats were pulled together in order to form a regulatory body called the House of Commons, and then, just to make all those swanky henchmen and stand-outs feel they'd got a place in the pecking order, they formed the House of Lords! Today, the House of Lords has around 800 …

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Accessibility in the Lab | Best Practices in Allyship with Colin Cox, Ph.D. 45:30

1y ago45:30

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Send us a text Colin Cox, Ph.D., Senior Director of Automation at Hexagon Bio, joins us for this episode. Colin participated in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) panel as a panelist at this year's SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition. We continue the conversation panel discussion by taking a closer look at supporting DEI initiat…

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Are our children at risk from vaping? 25:28

1y ago25:28

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I’ve seen first-hand the mental and physical effects of disposable vapes, also known as electronic cigarettes. I have seen a rapid increase in addiction, leading to violence and the early onset of breathing problems. The government has been slow to tackle the issue. I have written to my Member of Parliament, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, to ask what measu…

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Ep.11-Department Spotlight: Sean La Nore 9:10

1y ago9:10

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We introduce the newest member of the UNL sales team, Sean La Nore! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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What was the cause of the United Kingdom’s Post Office Scandal? 16:08

1y ago16:08

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The ‘British Post Office Scandal’, also known as the ‘Horizon Scandal', has been labelled as, perhaps, the grossest injustice of all time. This is the persecution of post-masters for crimes that they didn’t commit. For those of you not familiar with this, and there are some of you out there who didn’t watch the ground-breaking, ghastly, and powerfu…

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Will Donald Trump win the 2024 U.S.A. presidential election? 18:33

1y ago18:33

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Donald Trump is a polarising public figure. As a former president of the United States of America, he brought in policies that many did not agree with but others loved. At one point in time, he had the world at his feet, and then he suddenly fell from grace. He faces a multitude of state and federal indictments, and as of 30th May 2024, he became t…

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Current Challenges of 3D Cell Models (Sponsored by Inventia Life Science) 41:39

1y ago41:39

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Send us a text In this special episode, Inventia Life Science Director Sales and Operations, US, Dwayne Dexter, Ph.D., and Thomas & Kipp Gutshall Development Professor Of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering April Kloxin, Ph.D., join Hannah for a discussion on the current state of 3D cell model challenges and how Inventia's RASTRUM™ Platform is prov…

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The Pixel System from CytoTronics | New Product Award Winner with Shalaka Chitale 24:06

1y ago24:06

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Send us a text This episode highlights SLAS2024 New Product Award Winner Cytotronics. Director of Biology at CytoTronics, Shalaka Chitale, Ph.D., joins us to provide an in-depth look into the award-winning product the Pixel System. Chitale shares insights into the development and functionalities of the Pixel system, a revolutionary technology that …

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Exploring AI Adoption in Early Drug Discovery with Raminderpal Singh (Sponsored by Roche) 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into AI adoption in early drug discovery with Raminderpal Singh, Ph.D., founder of HitchhikersAI. Raminderpal shares insights into HitchhikersAI's mission, which focuses on providing a collaborative platform for leveraging AI in drug discovery, emphasizing simple and effective solutions over complexity. They…

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SLAS2024 | Interviews with Winners of the Student Poster Awards, Tony B. Award and SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship (Sponsored by Roche) 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

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Send us a text Recorded straight from the SLAS2024 exhibit hall floor – New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., speaks with winners of the Student Poster Award, Tony B. Award and the SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship! Congratulations to our winners! (Listed in interview order) Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Student Poster Award Marissa E. Davies (National…

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Peers Review | What's the Difference Between a Spheroid and an Organoid? (Sponsored by Roche) 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

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Send us a text Introducing our exciting new series - Peers Review! Get ready to explore fascinating topics in life sciences you may have heard of, but never fully understood. This week is all about Spheroids and Organoids! Hannah Rosen, Ph.D. is joined by SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Matthews, Ph.D., to discuss the differences between spheroids …

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Accessibility in the Lab | Navigating Diversity in Drug Discovery with Brandon Miller (Sponsored by Roche) 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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Send us a text This installment of our Accessibility in the Lab series features Brandon Miller, Client Solutions Executive and Diversity Services Lead at Clarkston Consulting. The discussion centers around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab and the life sciences industry. The conversation emphasizes how understanding diverse co…

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Ep. 10-UNL's HIP Overview 4:18

1+ y ago4:18

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Charlie goes over one of UNL's bestselling products, our Hospital Indemnity Shield! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Bridging the Gap in Data Standardization with Glenwood Barbee (Sponsored by Benchling) 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Hannah Rosen speaks with Glenwood Barbee, M.B.A., Product Marketer at Benchling. Glenwood discusses Benchling Connect – a platform designed to accelerate connectivity and automation in laboratory settings. Glenwood highlights Benchling's mission to revolutionize biotechnology by bringing modern software to modern sci…

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Accessibility in the Lab | Embracing Identity and Authenticity with Ramisa Fariha (Sponsored by Benchling) 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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Send us a text Ramisa Fariha, Ph.D. student at Brown University, joins Hannah to discuss her experiences and perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab. Ramisa shares her professional journey from Bangladesh to the United States and discusses how her various identities — including gender, race and religious background— …

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Ep. 9-UNL's Dental 2.0- Agents Secret Weapon 4:20

1+ y ago4:20

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Charlie goes into detail about our Dental 2.0 Product, which is one of the best dental plans in the insurance business! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Career Trajectories | The Science of Start-Ups with Stefan Lukianov, M.S. (Sponsored by Benchling) 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

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Send us a text Salve Therapeutics Founder and CEO Stefan Lukianov, M.S., joins us to share his intriguing journey from childhood aspirations to his current role in the biotech startup scene! The episode starts with a lighthearted exploration of Stefan's childhood dreams, from wanting to be an archaeologist to briefly considering a career as a disc …

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