In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Bryan J. Stewart, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HDO Health. Bryan is a distinguished board member, certified governance expert, and accomplished executive who is leading the charge in developing innovative medical devices to address uncontrolled bleeding, the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:35 Sponsor Message: Bio in the Bayou Conference
02:28 Guest Introduction: Brian J. Stewart
04:06 Brian's Journey and HDO Health
06:24 Innovative Medical Device: The HDO Health Journiquette
09:04 Leadership and Governance Insights
22:54 Challenges and Future of HDO Health
28:56 Personal Reflections and Leadership Advice
39:06 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Eyal Ronen, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Evogene. With over 20 years in the life sciences sector, Eyal shares his journey from agronomy to leading innovative projects in biotechnology. We delve into Evogene's mission and discover what inspires, concerns, and excites him in today's rapidly evolving industry.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:46 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:21 Guest Introduction: Eyal Ronen
02:55 Eyal's Journey into Life Sciences
05:07 Career Development and Innovation
09:09 Business Development vs. Sales
14:44 Evogene's Mission and Technologies
20:23 Client Profiles and Market Needs
24:45 Evogene's Subsidiaries and Achievements
29:10 Exploring Diverse Possibilities at Divergent
30:04 Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: Regulatory Challenges
32:21 Agronomy and Business Development at EvoGene
34:40 Economic Viability in Biotechnology
36:57 Challenges in the Life Sciences Sector
45:51 Leadership and Collaboration Insights
50:07 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook
57:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Gayathri Devi Raghupathy, a scientific strategist and AI innovator with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. As the VP of Scientific and Business Strategy at KOGNITIC, Gayathri has been instrumental in developing AI-driven competitive intelligence platforms for oncology and immunology, working with major pharmaceutical companies to drive innovation in drug development processes.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:35 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:24 Guest Introduction: Gayathri's Journey in Molecular Biology and AI
02:11 Gayathri's Career Path and Transition to AI
11:33 Role and Impact of KOGNITIC in Life Sciences
19:06 Challenges and Future of AI in Drug Development
24:07 Balancing Scientific Accuracy with Business Strategy
28:28 Emerging Trends and Technologies in AI
36:28 Personal Insights and Reflections
44:02 Conclusion and Podcast Information

In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don Davis PhD, MBA interviews Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, an innovative Israeli biotech company. Dr. Davis explores Pluri's groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine using placenta-derived cells. Yanay explains their unique allogeneic approach, which allows for the use of cells from healthy donors to treat various conditions without the need for genetic matching.

Dr. Prakash Narayan is a distinguished biotech executive with over 20 years of experience in leading IND- and BLA-enabling programs from concept through clinical trials for heart, lung, kidney, and liver indications. As a founding member of a startup biotech that became a publicly traded company, Dr. Narayan has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in nonclinical and translational R&D, attracting approximately $30 million in non-dilutive funding as a Principal Investigator from various organizations including NIH, NSF, DoD, and BARDA

00:00 Introduction to the Life Science Success Podcast
00:37 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:10 Guest Introduction: Dr. Prakash Narayan
01:51 Journey from Academia to Biotech Executive
04:34 Growing a Startup into a Publicly Traded Company
06:49 Drug Development Process: From Discovery to FDA Filings
12:53 Challenges and Future of Cell-Based Therapies
16:10 Predictive Analytics in Biomedical Science
19:10 Adapting Approaches Across Disease Areas
22:56 Precision Medicine in Clinical Trials
24:40 Understanding Fatty Liver Disease
25:00 Precision Medicine: A Tailored Approach
25:25 Repurposing Drugs for Kidney Disease
27:10 The Role of Biobanks and Electronic Health Records
28:26 Non-Dilutive Funding: Pros and Cons
32:56 Exploring Transcriptomics and Functionomics
36:55 The Impact of Technology and AI in Medicine
40:53 Inspiration and Concerns for the Future
47:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, I am interviewing Dr. Stavros Papadopoulos, the founder and CEO of TileDB, Inc. We delve into Dr. Papadopoulos's journey from academia to entrepreneurship, exploring how his experiences at Intel, MIT CSAIL, and in Hong Kong shaped his innovative approach to data management. Dr. Papadopoulos shares insights on TileDB's mission to revolutionize data analytics in life sciences, discussing the unique features of their data management system and how it's addressing critical challenges in genomics and other scientific fields. We also explore the future of big data in life sciences, leadership in tech startups, and Dr. Papadopoulos's personal inspirations and concerns about the industry.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:43 Sponsor Message from D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:19 Interview with Dr. Stavros Papadopoulos Begins
01:51 Dr. Papadopoulos' Background and Journey
02:33 The Birth of TileDB
03:16 Technical Innovations of TileDB
05:27 TileDB's Impact on Life Sciences
09:07 Influence of MIT and Intel on TileDB
10:40 Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges
14:36 TileDB's Mission and Vision
15:58 Real-World Applications and Collaborations
25:45 Leadership and Business Insights
34:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections
41:37 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of healthtech with Jim St. Clair, the CEO of MyLigo, a startup revolutionizing patient-centric data solutions. With over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, Jim shares insights on secure identity verification, AI-driven data exchange in healthcare, and the critical importance of protecting patient identities in an era of increasing cybersecurity threats.

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, I am joined by Jimmy Bechtel, the Vice President of Site Engagement at the Society for Clinical Research Sites, or SCRS. With a diverse background spanning data specialization, patient recruitment, and operations management, Jimmy brings a unique perspective to the clinical research industry.