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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 91. Michael Koeris is the Director of the Biotechnologies Office at DARPA. Michael completed his PhD at Boston University and did postdoctoral research in synthetic biology at MIT. He spent time early in his career at Flagship Pioneering, is a former founder and executive of multiple biotechs, and was formerly a professor at the Keck Graduate Institute.…
1 90. Barry Bunin, CEO at Collaborative Drug Discovery, on tapping into the collective consciousness of science. 1:17:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 90. Barry Bunin is the CEO and President at Collaborative Drug Discovery, which he founded 20 years ago. Prior to that, Barry was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Eli Lilly. He completed his PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry at UC Berkeley and his bachelor's degree in chemistry at Columbia University. To learn more about CDD: https://www.collaborativedrug.com/ai-drug-discovery#Bioisosteric-Suggestions https://www.collaborativedrug.com/curves#Calculations https://www.collaborativedrug.com/automation…
1 89. Seemay Chou, CEO of Arcadia Science, on metascience and rethinking the structure of science 1:04:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSeemay Chou is co-founder and CEO at Arcadia Science, Board Member at Astera Institute, and Board Chairperson at The Navigation Fund. Seemay was previously an assistant professor at UCSF and completed her PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley.
1 88. Gene Yeo, professor at UC San Diego, on team science and building a training playground 1:13:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 88. Eugene Yeo is a Professor at UC San Diego and is building a scientific ecosystem in San Diego. He runs the Innovation Center at Sanford Stem Cell Institute, is Scientific Director at the Sanford Consortium, Chief Scientist at the Sanford labs for Innovative Medicines, and Director of UC San Diego’s Center for RNA Technologies and Therapeutics.…
1 87. Jesse Gray and Sud Pinglay, at SeaHub, on recording cellular activity and making big bets 1:04:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 87. Sudarshan Pinglay is a researcher at the University of Washington and faculty at the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology (SeaHub). He did his PhD at New York University and bachelor's degree at Johns Hopkins. Jesse Gray is a Senior Director at SeaHub. He previously worked in industry at Ascidian Therapeutics and as a professor at Harvard Medical School. Jesse completed his PhD at UCSF and his undergrad at University of Wisconsin.…
1 86. Prachee Avasthi, CSO at Arcadia Science, on exercising agency and doing science differently 1:08:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 86. Prachee Avasthi is co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Arcadia Science and Head of Open Science at the Astera Institute. Prachee was previously a professor at Dartmouth and University of Kansas. She completed a PhD in Neuroscience at University of Utah and her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.…
1 85. Fay Lin, science journalist and editor, on seeking out diverse voices and learning from experts 46:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 85. Fay Lin is a Senior Editor at GEN Biotechnology. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular, and Structural Biology at UCLA and undergrad in Biology at NYU with minors in Computer Science and Chemistry. GEN Biotechnology website: https://home.liebertpub.com/genbio Call for Papers: Special Issue in AI in Biotechnology: https://home.liebertpub.com/cfp/special-issue-artificial-intelligence-in-biotechnology/497/…
1 84. Maryann Martone, professor at UC San Diego, on neuroinformatics, reproducibility, and open science 1:18:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 84. Maryann Martone is an emeritus professor of neuroscience at UC San Diego. She received her BA from Wellesley College in Biological Psychology and Ancient Greek and her PhD in Neuroscience from the UC San Diego
1 83. Anand Muthusamy, Convergent Research fellow, on going after ambitious scientific moonshots 1:20:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnand Muthusamy is a Fellow at Convergent Research, where he's l aying the groundwork for a focused research organization (FRO) to monitor the real-time activity of biomarkers in humans. Anand is a chemist and neuroscientist. He recently completed his PhD at Caltech, worked at Janelia Research Campus, and did his undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania. Check out his recent paper on bioRxiv: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.03.15.584894v1 Defense talk on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OK1kBOKsaaw FRO proposal overview: https://fas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Muthusamy-Garrett-Molecular-Modeling.pdf…
1 82. Alexander Titus, professor and entrepreneur, on why scientists make great entrepreneurs 44:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 82. Alexander Titus is a professor at USC, doing research at the intersection of biology and AI. He completed his PhD in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences at Dartmouth. He's also the founder of Bioeconomy.xyz and advises the U.S. Government on AI and national security. Titus spent time at McKinsey and Google and helped build Colossal Biosciences and Form Bio.…
1 81. Ashley Ruba, academic expat and career coach, on being nimble and making pivots 1:00:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 81. Ashley Ruba is the founder of After Academia and a Human Factors Engineer at Arthrex. Ashley did her PhD in developmental psychology at the University of Washington and her undergrad degree at Duke University. Show Notes: Infant language and emotional development lab [02:00] NIH NRSA Institutional Postdoc Training Grant (T32) [03:48] Ashey’s academic story [01:45] Leaving academia [07:12] Human Factors Engineer [9:35] Arthrax [10:37] Working in augmented reality [10:43] Attachment styles [13:10] How do you get your first job out of academia [16:05] Pivoting into UX research and Human Factors Engineering and the process of making the change [24:21] Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive [28:44] Pivoting from big tech for stability and more growth opportunities [29:40] Career coaching [32:22] Getting over self doubt, internal roadblock, and imposter syndrome [34:39] How do I get recruiter to look at my resume [38:32] Tactical tips on how to structure a resume [40:08] Motivating factors beyond salary and benefits [44:22] Being honest with yourself [47:11] Core values - growth [48:21] Most unexpected change and realization [49:37] Listen to yourself [52:57] What advice would you give to your younger self? [54:09] The myth of being stuck in academia [57:06]…
1 80. Amy Kruse, neurotech investor, on forging new paths 1:04:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 80. Amy Kruse is Chief Investment Officer at Satori Capital and a Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab. Amy completed her PhD in Neuroscience at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After leaving the bench, Amy spent time as a Program Manager at DARPA and has worked in various operating roles in the neurotech industry.…
1 79. Sammi Sison, co-president of Nucleate, on grassroots efforts to impact science education and commercialization 54:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 79. Sammi Sison is co-president of Nucleate, an international student-led organization designed to help scientists kick off careers in entrepreneurship, business development, and venture capital. Sammi is a PhD student at UC San Diego where she studies translational processing in the brain.
1 78. Kim Edwards, my much better half, on what I'm doing starting a business 42:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 78. Kim Edwards, my partner, is the guest interviewer. We talk about motivations for starting a company. Check out the journey in real-time on my newsletter: transitionstates.substack.com
1 77. Jun Axup, entrepreneur and musician, on science moonshots through Focused Research Organizations 1:12:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 77. Jun Axup is Chief Operating Officer at E11 Bio, a Focused Research Organization. She is an entrepreneur and former Chief Scientific Officer and Partner at IndiBio. She's also a musician, artist, and community builder. Jun completed her PhD in Chemical Biology at Scripps Research. Check out some of her awesome projects at her personal website: https://junaxup.com/…
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1 76. William Marks, a friend and entrepreneur, interviews me way back in 2020 on starting a podcast and getting into neuroscience 1:09:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 76. We turn the table in this episode. William Marks, a longtime friend, interviews me in 2020 on the motivations behind getting into neuroscience and starting a podcast
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1 75. Andrew Akbashev, a Scientist and Creator for Academia, on navigating academia and its challenges as a grad student, postdoc, and group lead 1:57:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 75. Andrew Akbashev is a Scientist and Principal Investigator at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University and completed a postdoc at Stanford University. If you're not already, follow him on LinkedIn, X or YouTube for insights into navigating academia and science careers Timestamps: 00:15:14 How to pick a thesis advisor 00:28:06 Evaluating student-advisor compatibility 00:36:31 When doing a postdoc makes sense 00:52:15 How to offer more career opportunities to PhDs 01:12:01 How to incentivize higher risk research 01:20:27 Increasing communication skills among scientists 01:25:21 Role of social media in science 01:26:32 The pressures many group leaders face 01:34:00 Importance of mentorship and the need for strong mentors in public forums 01:41:31 Fostering a collaborative (rather than competitive) mindset…
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1 74. Quantum biologist, Clarice Aiello, on incremental science vs transformational science 1:15:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 74. Clarice Aiello is the Principal Investigator of the Quantum Biology lab at UCLA. She completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering at MIT and did postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford and UC Berkeley. Check out this article she wrote about quantum biology for the American Physical Society: https://physics.aps.org/articles/v16/79 To learn more about quantum mechanics, click here: https://www.qubitbyqubit.org/…
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1 73. Community builder, Julio de Unamuno IV, on increasing science accessibility and supporting scientific innovation ecosystems 1:04:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 73. Julio de Unamuno IV is the Founder & CEO of LabFellows and Executive Director of HomeLab, the biotech accelerator at UC San Diego's Center for Novel Therapeutics. He did his undergrad in Biochemistry at the University of San Diego and an MBA at the UC San Diego, Rady School of Management.…
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1 72. Science communicator, Gertrude Nonterah, on freelancing and communicating confidence 1:14:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 72. Gertrude Nonterah is a Medical Communications professional at Thermo Fisher and the creator of The Bold PhD, where she helps PhDs navigate non-academic careers. Gee did a postdoc at UC San Diego, PhD at Temple University, and undergrad degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University and PennWest Edinboro. Check out her blog and newsletter at: www.theboldphd.com…
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1 71. Pioneering AI inventor, biomedical scientist, and music executive, SK Sharma, on the random walk of life and careers 1:12:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 71. SK Sharma is the Chief Analytics and AI Officer at Universal Music Group and an Entrepreneur in Residence at UC San Diego. SK completed his PhD at Caltech in Biophysical Chemistry and Biological/Chemical Physics. He has held senior executive roles across investment banking, strategy consulting and venture capital. Remarkably, SK continues to publish biomedical research in academic journals. Make sure to check out some of his other media appearances mentioned in the show: Billboard 40 Under 40 - How a Scientist is Helping the Music Biz Unlock the Power of Data UCSD Commencement Keynote (1hr, 16min in) Ideas in StemEd Podcast The MBW Podcast…
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1 70. Product manager, Aditya Mahara, on applying product management principles to career exploration 1:01:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 70. Aditya Mahara is a Senior Product Manager at Medable and has worked in product management at AstraZeneca and Siemens Healthineers. Aditya completed a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Dartmouth College and a Bachelor's degree in Physics at Rollins College. He's also the creator of the PhD to Industry blog, where he provides career advice to PhDs. Check it out at https://phdtoindustry.substack.com/…
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1 69. CSO of Immuno-oncology at Moderna, Tatiana Novobrantseva, on the cross-disciplinary nature of developing medicines 1:00:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 69. Tatiana Novobrantseva is the Chief Scientific Officer of Immuno-Oncology Research at Moderna Therapeutics. She has worked at multiple biotech companies including Verseau Therapeutics (co-founder), Third Rock Ventures/Jounce, Alnylam, Biogen, and others. Tatiana completed a PhD in Genetics at the University of Cologne and a postdoc at Harvard Medical School before jumping into the world of biotech.…
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1 68. R&D operations expert, Jake Haworth, on drawing outside the lines of a typical research career 1:15:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 68. Jake Haworth is an Associate Director of Research and Early Development Operations at Moderna. Jake did an undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico and spent time as a researcher at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute before managing operations in a series of biotech startups.
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1 67. Neuroengineer-entrepreneur, Aadeel Akhtar, on building things that people need 52:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 67. Aadeel Akhtar is CEO of PSYONIC, a neuroprosthetics company. Aadeel did his undergraduate degree and first master's degree at Loyola University Chicago. He completed a second master's degree and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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1 66. Former consultant and BD expert, John Lubin, on translating scientific thinking into business and sales 1:04:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 66. John Lubin is a Director of Business Development at Science Exchange. After completing his PhD in Molecular Biology at the Salk Institute, John spent time working as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group.
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1 65. Super connector and opportunity scout, Tari Suprapto, on running toward things that drive you 1:12:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 65. Tari Suprapto is a Director of Search and Evaluation at Novo Nordisk and Board Chair at the San Diego Innovation Council. Tari completed her PhD at The Rockefeller University in Cellular and Structural Biology and has worked in technology transfer and business development at The Rockefeller University and Salk Institute.…
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1 64. Philanthropy strategist, Cara Altimus, on rethinking how we approach mood disorders 1:07:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 64. Cara Altimus is a Senior Director at the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Managing Director at BD2 Discoveries. She completed her completed a PhD and postdoc in neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University and is a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow.
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1 63. Life sciences investor, Ariane Tom, on starting a venture fund and investing in neuro-tech 1:02:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 63. Ariane Tom is the Founder and Managing Director at Kaleida Capital. She completed her undergraduate, Master's, and PhD degrees at Stanford University, focusing on Materials Science and Bioengineering.
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1 62. Professor turned industry scientist, Anupam Chakravarty, on community building and job hunting during a pandemic 46:48
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