If you're keen on exploring biotechnology and understanding various ideas that propel us to the future, you're at the right place. My name is Raghav and I created this podcast because I couldn't find anyplace where I could simply learn and comprehend complex innovations in simple terms. So I decided to take it upon myself to provide this joyous service to others who are as passionate for biotechnology as me!
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This week's conversation with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope.bio, was so much fun!
We talked about how companies can streamline operations and save money (and we love saving money!)
Simply put, most organizations do not clearly define goals and track progress toward those goals.
In biopharma, that means tracking data points and avoiding shiny object syndrome.
Check out this episode to learn some simple tactics to stay on track and keep the organization lean.
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𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 | Talent Strategy | Startup Advocate | Podcast Host | Founder of Recruitomics Consulting | Co-Founder of the Collaboratory
On a scale from 1-10, how efficient do you think your company is?
I had a fantastic conversation with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio, about optimizing discovery and commercialization workflows.
We scientists often have a bit of shiny object syndrome. That's just a fact.
Curiosity is at the heart of what we do, but it means that focusing on gathering the actual data needed to complete milestones and get drugs approved and into the hands of patients can be a slog.
To that end, here are a few insights from our talk:
1️⃣ The power of clearly defined goals in driving team progress.
2️⃣ Reducing operational overhead to maximize R&D efficiency.
3️⃣ Handling pivots gracefully without disrupting team momentum.
You’ll find Bogdan’s perspective incredibly useful if you're involved in biotech at any level.
Tune in to learn how to streamline your workflow and keep your projects on track.
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Mindset is critical in drug discovery - are you willing to move on and kill projects when the data says you should?
Here's Benedict CS Cross on this point from the latest episode of the Careers in Discovery podcast...
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I'm always fascinated in why people do things, and the origins of careers are of particular interest.
Here's Jose Munoz-Olaya on why he got into science in the first place, from his recent appearance on our Careers in Discovery podcast....
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This is a great high-level primer on how DNA can be used for data storage. Here are some of my thoughts:
*It’s a great idea! DNA is nature’s storage media and it is (relatively) stable and ubiquitous. But SO many challenges to read and write it fast in a small form factor.
*Data today is stored in a binary code, a 1 or 0 per position (a bit). DNA is much more dense with 4 options (A,C,G,T) per position. Per the video, A might be 0-1, C may be 1-1, etc. But that means there will never be an odd number of positions. Is that an issue?
*I think it would initially be great for long term storage of data, stored in a special DNA storage machine that has all the automated biochemistry going on inside. However I don’t see the technology being ready any time soon for rapid reading of data, anything like your hard drive, not to mention RAM or cache.
*Recall all biochemical process (like reading and writing DNA) occur in an aqueous (watery) solution. Inside your cells it’s wet and so dealing with that in a small form factor like a phone or a laptop will be hard.
*Also recall from Bio class that DNA is not only stored as a double helix. That “twisted pair” is stored like the way we store thread, wrapped around spools. To get to the data we have to find where to unspool, find where to open the helix, start “reading” by copying it into mRNA and then that gets translated into something (a protein). For data storage that will conserve the DNA (letting us use it more than once) will we need to actually be reading the mRNA?
*Maybe in the interim we can apply what we know about DNA to how computers work. The data bits, the 1 and 0 of binary code is like “open” and “closed”; it’s a yes/no answer. Or up or down. What if we built an platform where each bit could be up/down/left/right? This is essentially what quantum computing is trying to do (I think) but why is it hard? If we could do that we could immediately double (is double right?) our storage space.
Two things I’ve been loving:
Sharing The Biotech Startups Podcast and Excedr’s Rewards Page with prospective clients when I’m following up.
The Rewards page is full of exclusive offers from The Bioinformatics CRO, Tinybio, Kaleidoscope.bio, PhenoVista, Bunsen, BioProcure, Inc., Prendio, and Pliancy (more being added all the time) that anyone in our network can use.
(Checkout the intro to the most recent podcast episodes for the unlock code!)
I love sharing these things because they’re a great reason for me to touch base.
Regardless of whether anyone is ready to pick back up on the leasing conversation, they’re two things I can share that can either:
1. Make a material difference for the company (the Rewards Page)
2. Add a major enjoyment factor to their day (if they like hearing other life sciences origin stories)
If you’re a biotech startup and you haven’t checked out either of those things yet, I’ll drop the links in the comments for you!
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2024 might be off to the races, but I've still got some awesome 2023 content from the Building Biotechs Podcast to share in addition to our first episode of the new year! So, for your weekend listening pleasure, here's a roundup!
Wrapping up 2023:
AgTech Innovations: We were thrilled to host Balaji Vasudevan, Chief Scientist at UM6P Ventures, to discuss the exciting world of AgTech and Agri-FoodTech. His perspectives on sustainability and synthetic biology's role in agriculture make this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about these fields.
Global Drug Discovery Collaborations: The year rounded off with an insightful conversation with Denis Drygin, Co-founder of Pimera Therapeutics. Denis’s experience forging strategic alliances for efficient drug discovery and clinical trials is invaluable for anyone launching a biotech venture.
2024 Begins with Inspiration:
We kicked off the year strong, thanks to Priya Baraniak, Ph.D., CBO of OrganaBio! Priya's journey to becoming a CBO in biotech, coupled with her advice on embracing curiosity and continuous learning, was truly inspiring.
Priya aptly said, "Lifelong learning isn't just a choice; it's a commitment to continual evolution, a passport to unlocking unforeseen possibilities. Stand at the intersection of curiosity and courage, for in the pursuit of knowledge, you illuminate the path to your brightest self.”
What a perfect message to kick off a new year! 💫
🔗 Catch Up on All Episodes:
All the episodes are linked in the comments, and, as always, I hope you enjoy the show!
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🎤👂 Are you ready for a great 420 celebration? Light your best up and join the YouTube premiere 6/21 at 4:20pm for our 2nd-ever podcast episode.
Join Branson McGee, the Director of Production and Cannabis Science Specialist here at Snapdragon, and Josh Manning, our founder and CEO! They'll discuss c*nnabis science and important industry topics like extraction, our water-soluble RINS9 technology, how we excel in the industry, and where the industry is headed in the future.
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