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Hiring For Good PodcastHiring For Good Ep 34 - Matt Beaudet, CEO of Araceli BiosciencesHiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Matt Beaudet, CEO of Araceli Biosciences.About Matt Beaudet:Matt Beaudet has over twenty five years of dedicated service in the biotech field, marked by significant roles at Molecular Probes, Life Technologies, and as co-founder and CEO of InVivo Biosystems. Now as CEO of Araceli, Matt applies his deep expertise...
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IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)DrBeen#68: Intermittent Fasting and Alzheimer's DiseaseIn this fascinating study from UCSD, researchers demonstrate for the first time that time-restricted-feeding (TRF), or intermittent fasting, can synchronize neuronal tissue clocks. This results in the Alzheimer's disease mice to have better sleep, improved sleep length, less irritability, better metabolic dynamics, reduced plaque load and improved plaque clearance, and improved abeta42/abeta40 ratio, with memory improvements almost equal to healthy mice. Let's review.
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2023-09-0746 min
Finding Genius PodcastThe Gut-Brain Connection | Do Microorganisms Impact Our Social Behavior?How do the microorganisms that live in us, on us, and around us influence our biology? Joseph Bruckner joins us today to discuss the gut-brain connection, and how social development is affected by the microbes that reside in our bodies… Joseph is a Senior Scientist at InVivo Biosystems, a company that strives to help pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotechnology companies, and academic research institutions advance their research and drug development endeavors. With extensive experience in immunology, virology, microbiology, neurobiology, and more, Joseph is on a mission to develop solutions to “accelerate discovery and address underserved conditions”. In th...
2023-03-2426 min
17 Minutes of ScienceUsing C. elegans to study the molecular basis of synaptic transmission with Dr. Brittany Graham (University of Utah)Britt is a postdoc in Erik Jorgensen's lab at the University of Utah after joining in October 2021. The lab studies the molecular basis of synaptic transmission, focusing on the mechanisms of synaptic vesicle fusion and synaptic vesicle regeneration, her research uses C. elegans. Britt earned her PhD in May 2020 from the University of Leeds which focussed on modeling single amino acid variants in the ryanodine receptor in C. elegans.
2022-08-1718 min17 Minutes of ScienceWhat does it mean to be a physician scientist? with Dr. Jordan Shavit (University of Michigan)Jordan Shavit is a professor of Pediatrics and Human Genetics, and the Henry and Mala Dorfman Family Professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Shavit’s research interests are the genetics of hematologic and cardiovascular diseases, including hemophilia and bleeding disorders, as well as excessive clotting, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. He has used genome editing to produce mutations in the relevant pathways, with the surprising finding that fish tolerate disturbances that are embryonic lethal in mammals. Dr. Shavit is Vice President/President-Elect of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, a recent chair of the Me...
2022-08-0920 min17 Minutes of ScienceUsing Zebrafish as a Model for Opioid Addiction with Dr. Gabriel Bossé (University of Utah)In Episode 67 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Dr. Gabriel Bossé. Gabriel Bossé is currently a postdoctoral fellow with Randall Peterson at the University of Utah. Prior to joining the Peterson lab, Gabriel did his graduate studies at the University of Laval in Quebec City with Martin Simard, where he studied the regulations of the micro RNA pathways with the nematode C. elegans. After completing his PhD, he was interested in developing novel behavior based assays to study neuronal function and disease modeling. He chose to join the Peterson lab with the hope of combining such assays wi...
2022-08-0119 min
17 Minutes of SciencePioneering the Next Generation of Drug Discovery with Dr. Marius Galyan (Galyan Bio)In Episode 66 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Dr. Marius Galyan of Galyan Bio to talk about how he is pioneering the next generation of drug discovery. Dr. Galyan is a trained neurologist with a PhD in molecular oncology from the University of Munich. In his academic career in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, he led CNS clinical trials in Multiple sclerosis with a main focus on cognitive impairment.
2022-02-1516 min17 Minutes of ScienceFrom Academia to Entrepreneur: One Scientists Journey (With Dr. Chris Hopkins, InVivo Biosystems)In episode 65 of 17 Minutes of Science, we sat down with our very own Dr. Chris Hopkins. Chris is the Chief Scientific Officer here at InVivo Biosystems and is actively involved with customer projects and communications. Chris pioneered the commercialization of C. elegans transgenics at his previous company, Knudra, which he cofounded in 2009. In 2017, Chris joined the InVivo Biosystems team as CSO when Knudra was acquired by InVivo Biosystems (FKA NemaMetrix). As a scientist turned entrepreneur, he now pioneers the application of humanized animal models for discoveries in personalized medicine and natural products. Tune in to this episode to learn...
2022-02-0116 min17 Minutes of ScienceWhy Zebrafish are Particularly Well Suited for Anti-Seizure Research with Dr. Deborah KurraschTune in to episode 64 of 17 Minutes of Science as we talk with Dr. Deborah Kurrasch about her recent paper and why she enjoys working with zebrafish so much!
Dr Deborah Kurrasch is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary and a Scientist in the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Dr Kurrasch’s research is focused on characterizing the genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development, and how exposure to environmental chemicals changes these programs, using zebrafish, mice and human brain organoids as model orga...
2021-11-3014 min17 Minutes of ScienceCamp Zon: Providing a Unique Research Experience for High Schoolers (With Dr. Alicia McConnell, Camp Zon)Tune in to episode 63 as we talk with Alicia McConnell about Camp Zon, a two week research opportunity for high schoolers to get real-life experience working in a research lab. High schoolers get to experience all stages of the research process, from designing their experiment and collecting data to analyzing and presenting their findings. The goal of the program is to encourage more students to pursue STEM carers by getting them a positive and fun lab experience before they've reached college.
2021-11-1617 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 62: Using C. elegans To Identify A Sex-Specific Behavior with Dr. Jagan SrinivasanJoin us for episode 62 of 17 minutes of Science as we talk with Dr. Jagan Srinivasan from Worcester Polytechnic Institute about his recently published paper using C. elegans to identify a sex-specific behavior.
2021-11-0218 min17 Minutes of ScienceCatching up with Kashi Labs: Viral Genome Sequencing (with Dr. Zahra Kashi, Kashi Labs)For episode 61 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Zahra Kashi of Kashi Clinical Laboratories. Dr. Kashi joined us first in May of 2020 to talk about how Kashi Clinical Laboratories had responded to COVID by quickly incorporating COVID testing into their lab and becoming one of the largest test providers in Oregon. Now, a year and a half later, Dr. Kashi is joining us once again to talk about what has changed, what hasn't, and looking forward
2021-10-2020 min17 Minutes of ScienceWhat Can Microscopic Worms Tell Us About Our Healthspan? With Dr. Adam Saunders (InVivo Biosystems)Join us for episode 60 of 17 Minutes of Science as we talk with Dr. Adam Saunders, one of our own scientists at InVivo Biosystems. Dr. Saunders joins us to talk more about his work with our longevity services, his role in developing the Longevity platform, and why C. elegans make an ideal model for this area of research.
2021-10-0517 min17 Minutes of ScienceHow Quantum Physics Informs Biology with Dr. Clarice D. Aiello (UCLA)For episode 59 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Clarice Aiello, a quantum engineer interested in how quantum physics informs biology at the nanoscale.
Dr. Aiello is an expert on nanosensors harnessing room-temperature quantum effects in noisy environments. Experiments suggest that nontrivial quantum mechanical effects involving spin might underlie biosensing phenomena as varied as magnetic field detection for animal navigation, metabolic regulation in cells and optimal electron transport in chiral biomolecules. Can spin physics be established – or refuted! – to account for physiologically relevant biosensing, and be manipulated to technological and therapeutic advantage? This is the broa...
2021-09-2119 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 58: Using C. elegans in Rare Disease Research with Dr. Oliver Blacque (University College Dublin)For episode 58 of 17 minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Oliver Blacque, an Associate Professor in cell biology and genetics at the University College Dublin.
Dr. Blacque's research focuses primarily on cilia - understanding the molecular basis of their assembly, function, and links to human disease, specifically rare diseases. In his research, Dr. Blacque uses the C. elegans model and believes it is very well suited for his research.
Tune in to episode 58 to learn more about cilia, how thy relate to human disease, and why C. elegans are such an ideal model for...
2021-09-0822 min17 Minutes of ScienceHow Scientific Societies Can Build Intentional Partnerships to Reach True DEI with Dr. Pamela Padilla (SACNAS President)Join us for episode 57 of 17 Minutes of Science as we talk with Dr. Pamela Padilla about how scientific societies can build intentional partnerships to reach true diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Pamela Padilla is the current President of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) in addition to being the Vice President of Research and Innovation (interim), Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, and Professor of Biological Sciences at University of North Texas. Dr. Padilla received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico and conducted her post-doctoral research at...
2021-09-0121 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 56: The Interplay of Science and Art with Dr. Ahna Skop (University of Wisconsin-Madison)For episode 56 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Ahna Skop, a Professor of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about how art and science intersect and why an interdisciplinary approach to the two subjects can be beneficial.
Ahna Skop is a geneticist, artist, author, and a winner of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Her lab seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie cell division during embryonic development using the nematode, C. elegans as a model system. Failures in cell division often lead to birth defects, c...
2021-08-2420 min17 Minutes of ScienceThe Coming 'Shroom Boom?For episode 55 we talked with John Donoghue, the President of Northwest Mycological Consultants Inc. about mushrooms - about what his company does to support industrial mushroom growth and their potential uses in almost every industry from leather and packaging to meat alternatives and nutraceuticals.
John Donoghue is president of Northwest Mycological Consultants, Inc (NMC), an Oregon-based firm serving the specialty-mushroom industry since 1985. NMC produces top-quality spawn and supplies for the commercial mushroom industry worldwide and has developed a line of automated inoculation equipment and a suite of mushroom cultivation bags specifically for the spawn and specialty –mushroom in...
2021-08-0617 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 54: Lowering Institutional Barriers to Create a More Equitable Science Community with Dr. David Katz (Emory University) and Dr. Karen Schmeichel (Oglethorpe University)For episode 54 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. David Katz (Associate Professor of Biology at Emory University) and Dr. Karen Schmeichel (Professor of Biology at Oglethorpe University) to talk about the program they have created - The C. elegans Pipeline CURE - to lower institutional barriers and promote underserved and underrepresented students to pursue STEM.
Participation in research provides personal and professional benefits for undergraduates. However, some students face institutional barriers that prevent their entry into research, particularly those from underrepresented groups who may stand to gain the most from research experiences. Course-based Undergraduate...
2021-07-2820 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 53: How Brain-Behaviour Relationships Vary on a Transdiagnostic Basis with Natalia ZdorovtsovaFor episode 53 of 17 Minutes of Science we sat down with Natalia Zdorovtsova to talk about her research into brain-behavior relationships.
Natalia Zdorovtsova is a cognitive neuroscience PhD student based at the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge. She is interested in how brain-behaviour relationships vary on a transdiagnostic basis, and rejects the idea that the complexity of human behaviour is adequately represented by current diagnostic standards. She is also fascinated by complex systems theory, which is why Natalia prefers to apply network models to the study of the brain.
During her PhD, Natalia...
2021-07-1322 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 52: Understanding Mechanosensitive Channels Through C. elegans with Dr. Valeria VásquezFor episode 52 of 17 Minutes of Science we sat down with Dr. Valeria Vásquez from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center to talk about mechanosensitive channels - what are they, why are they important, and how is the Vasquez Lab utilizing C. elegans in their research.
The Vásquez lab aims to understand the functional, structural, and molecular mechanism by which mechanosensitive channels respond to mechanical stimuli and help delineate a general framework for their roles in health and disease. The lab follows two main avenues: 1) in vitro biochemical and biophysical approaches to study protein-protein and pr...
2021-07-0618 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 51: Turning Learning into Action in the Climate Fight with Dr. Kamal Kapadia (Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer at Terra.do)For episode 51 of 17 Minutes of Science, we sat down with Dr. Kamal Kapadia, the co-founder and course creator at Terra.do.
Dr. Kamal Kapadia is Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Terra.do, an online climate school and community on a mission to transition 100 million people into impactful climate work in the next 10 years. Kamal has 25 years of work, research and teaching experience in the fields of clean energy, climate resilience and sustainable development. She began her career as Business Development Manager for SELCO in the late 1990s, building rural, off-grid markets for solar photovoltaic systems in...
2021-06-2323 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 50: An Academic's Secret to Entrepreneurial Success? Fail Constantly!On episode 50 of 17 Minutes of Science we talk live with Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully from Florida Atlantic University about his research into how invertebrates protect their brains from environmental stresses, and how he has moved from academia to entrepreneurship by embracing failures.
Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully is currently a Professor of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University where he also serves in the role of Associate Vice President for STEM Partnerships and the Director of the FAU Max Planck Honors Program. He is also the Head of Institutional Partnerships at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. Dr. Dawson-Scully’s...
2021-06-1517 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 49: Understanding Disease Biology Through Machine Learning and Computer Models with Dr. Thomas Caulfield (Mayo Clinic)Join us for episode 49 of 17 Minutes of Science as we sit down with Dr. Tom Caulfield to discuss how he uses machine learning and computer modeling to understand disease biology and model disease gene therapy targets. Dr Caulfield is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mayo, in addition to being a Senior Associate Consultant to over half a dozen groups at the Mayo Clinic, ranging from Cancer to Neurosurgery to Genomics, giving him a wide breadth of experience and areas of expertise.
Dr. Thomas Caulfield has a research background in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, biophysics, computational modeling and...
2021-06-0817 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 48: STEMpowerment – How a High Schooler is Inspiring More Girls to Pursue STEM with Neha GuptaFor episode 48 of 17 Minutes of Science we talked with Neha Gupta about her science research in addition to how she is lifting and inspiring other girls to pursue STEM.
Since she was 12 years old, Neha Gupta has been competing in science fairs and exploring STEM topics related to biology and health sciences. Since 2017, her participation in the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair has led her to compete in national (Canada-Wide Science Fair) and international level fairs (International Science and Engineering Fair). Her current research uses C. elegans to test for toxicity, and required her to develop...
2021-06-0218 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 47: Nuclear Positioning and Model Systems with Dr. Daniel StarrFor episode 47 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr Daniel Starr from University of California Davis. Dr. Starr and his colleague Dr. Grant Luxton were recent recipients of the coveted Allen Distinguished Investigator award. They will be studying the LINC complex and how it connects the cell's nucleus to the cytoplasm of the cell. When this connection is broken, many diseases result, ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative disorders. The goal is to better understand the normal and abnormal interactions of the proteins involved in this connection.
Tune into this episode to learn more from Dr...
2021-05-2517 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 46: Beyond the School Science Fair - How One High Schooler is Jumpstarting her Science Career with Natalie OlanderTwo weeks ago we were joined by Goran Bozinovic, the president and CEO of the Boz Institute to talk about how the Boz Institute is getting high schoolers involved in science and cultivating the next generation of scientists. This week, as a followup, we are joined by Natalie Olander, a high school junior who has participated in the Boz program and credits much of her experience with Boz to her desire to major in STEM and pursue a STEM career after college.
Natalie is a Junior at Veritas School in Newberg, Oregon. She participated in the Boz...
2021-05-1916 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 45: Cultivating the Next Generation of Scientists with Dr. Goran BozinovicFor episode 45 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Goran Bozinovic of the Boz Institute to talk about their immersive research program for high schoolers.
Goran’s research expertise is in developmental and evolutionary biology, toxicology, and genomics. As a full time lecturer, he teaches genetics and biochemistry-related technical laboratory courses at the UCSD Division of Biology and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SDSU Graduate School of Public Health. Several main themes drive his current research interests including:
-Individual and natural population genomic responses and adaptive mechanisms to environmental stress during embr...
2021-05-0517 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 44: Comparing platforms for testing anthelmintic drugs in C. elegans with Dr. Janis WeeksFor episode 44 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Janis Weeks. Janis is a co-founder and chief global health officer at InVivo Biosystems in addition to being a Professor Emerita of Biology at the University of Oregon.
Dr. Weeks is an expert in anthelmintic research, with experience and expertise in technology development for drug screening platforms, including anthelmintic (anti-nematode worm) drugs for human and animal health; nematode neurobiology and genetics; synaptic physiology; neural circuits for behavior; insect neurobiology; tropical infectious and parasitic diseases.
Janis has taught neuroscience in Africa for 25 years, prompting her...
2021-04-2820 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 43: rare Disease Drug Development with Dr. Ethan Perlstein (Founder & CEO of Perlara PBC)For episode 43 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Ethan Perlstein of Perlara PBC.
Dr. Perlstein is the CEO and founder of Perlara, a company on a mission to accelerate the discovery of cures for rare genetic diseases and uncover underlying mechanisms that enable the development of treatments that work across a range of diseases and individuals.
Ethan has been passionate about Rare Disease for more than a decade. Starting with PhD in Harvard's Stuart Schreiber lab. Then, as a postdoctoral fellow in the Lewis-Sigler Institute at Princeton, Ethan has been championing finding...
2021-04-2017 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 42: A Stepwise Approach to Model Organisms and Drug Discovery with Dr. Alex Parker (University of Montréal, CHUM, Modelis)This week on 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Alex Parker (Assistant Professor at University of Montréal, CHUM Research Center, CSO of Modelis).
Dr. Parker has a broad background in genetics, with specific training and expertise in neuroscience, science of aging and hereditary diseases. He uses the model organism C. elegans to construct simple genetic models of these diseases and then confirms his findings in mice.
Dr. Parker joins us to talk about how he uses multiple models in his research and how this stepwise approach is implemented at Modelis.
2021-04-0618 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 41: Mixing Science and Storytelling to Encourage Young Scientists with Dr. Theanne GriffithOn episode 41 of 17 minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Theanne Griffith to discuss how she is mixing her passion for science with her passion for storytelling to create the STEM-themed chapter book series, The Magnificent Makers.
Dr. Griffith received her BA in neuroscience and Spanish from Smith College, and earned her doctorate in neuroscience from Northwestern University. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of California Davis.
Dr. Griffith has always loved science and storytelling, and her books blend these two passions by taking young readers on out of this world...
2021-03-3018 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 40: Using C. elegans to model neurodegenerative diseases with Dr. Anne Hart (Brown University)For episode 40 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Anne Hart, a neuroscience professor and Chair of Neuroscience at Brown University.
Dr. Hart will be joining us to discuss her research using C. elegans which focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurological disease, sensory signaling, sleep, and fatigue.
2021-03-2418 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 39: Building ZIRC - Creating a centralized resource center for zebrafish research with Dr. Zoltan Varga (ZIRC)On episode 39 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Zoltan Varga, the dirctor of the Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC) located in Eugene at the University of Oregon.
Zoltan Varga was born and raised in Germany. He attended the University of Basel, Switzerland where he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology II in 1990. After graduating, he worked on his thesis “Development and regeneration of the new-born opossum (Monodelphis domestica) in culture” in the lab of professor J.G. Nicholls at the biocenter at the University of Basel until 1992. In 1992, he began his PhD work in the same...
2021-03-1620 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 38: The Establishment and Growth of Zebrafish as a Model System with Christian LawrenceFor episode 38 we are joined by Christian Lawrence (Boston Children's Hospital) to talk about the establishment and growth of zebrafish as a model system, zebrafish husbandry, and the zebrafish industry as a whole.
Christian Lawrence is a fish biologist specializing in the management and husbandry of zebrafish and other small fishes. He has worked in and managed aquaculture research facilities for over twenty years, and currently directs the Aquatic Resources Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, which is home to one of the largest and most active zebrafish research programs in the world. Christian currently serves as a...
2021-03-0221 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 37: Developing Novels Assays in Zebrafish for Therapeutic Cancer Screening with Dr. Rita FiorFor episode 37 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Rita Fior, a developmental Biologist fascinated by how cells interact with each other, to deliver instructions, to collaborate, to compete or synchronize their actions.
With the exception of a few biomarker-driven therapies, most patients are treated very similarly, with chemo or radiotherapy and rounds of trial-and-error approaches before finding the best treatment. But, “Cancer is as unique as the person fighting it”, which is why we need to have a personalized approach to cancer treatment. This is where Dr. Fior's Lab comes in. One of their majo...
2021-02-2418 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 36: Developing Tools for Zebrafish ResearchFor episode 36 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Dr. Raheel Samuel, the cofounder of wFluidx, a startup company formed in 2018 by experts in the fields of medicine, zebrafish, and microfluidics with the mission to accelerate research using zebrafish, and enable novel applications of zebrafish in applied genomics and drug discovery.
Raheel Samuel has over 11 years of experience in developing microfluidic systems for many clients with significant contributions in regard to high-throughput systems for manipulating cells and organisms. His work has benefited groups in both academic and commercial environments; including co-founding two biotech startups, where he...
2021-02-0919 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 35: Supporting Early Scientific Discovery with Sandy Paige (CEO, Explora BioLabs)For episode 35 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Nathaniel "Sandy" Paige, the CEO of Explora BioLabs, to talk about how Explora enables scientific discovery through their support of the biotech industry.
Explora BioLabs is an AAALAC-accredited preclinical contract research organization (CRO) providing industry-leading scientific advantages and rental vivarium facilities to the biotech industry.
In May 2018, Sandy paige joined Explora BioLabs as CEO, where he splits his time between Explora's operations in San Diego and San Francisco. Before joining Explora, Sandy successfully expanded global relationships and distribution for JAX Mice & Clinical Research Services while...
2021-02-0318 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 34: Scientific Development on Demand with Dr. Christine KressirerFor episode 34 we are joined by Christine Kressirer, Senior Director, Azzur Cleanrooms on Demand. Christine will be joining us to talk about how Azzur is providing support for every stage of scientific development from discovery to development. Watch the recording to learn more.
2021-01-2917 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 33: Gene Mutations Involved in Epilepsy and Cortical Hyperexcitability with Dr. Jeffrey NoebelsFor episode 33 of 17 Minutes of Science we are pleased to be joined by Dr. Jeffrey Noebels from the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Noebels uses the mouse model but believes strongly in the benefits of the multiple model approach. His research focuses include gene control of neuronal excitability within the developing mammalian central nervous system, inherited neurological diseases, and epilepsy.
Dr. Noebels will be joins us to talk about his research, focusing on the gene mutations involved in epilepsy and cortical hyperexcitability. Watch the recording to learn more.
2021-01-2918 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 32: The Science of Baking with Dr. Lin CarsonFor episode 32 of 17 Minutes of Science we are pleased to be joined by Dr. Lin Carson of BAKERpedia. BAKERpedia is the largest technical resource for the commercial baking industry globally with the mission of driving innovation and sustainability in the commercial baking industry.
Dr. Lin Carson is a food scientist who uses math and science everyday to help explain what is really going on when we bake. As the holidays approach, we are all probably going to be spending a bit more time in the kitchen so tune in to 17 Minutes of Science to hear from Dr...
2021-01-2818 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 31: Creating an Ideal Model - How Judith Eisen Helped Pioneer the Use of Zebrafish in the LabFor our 31st episode, we are joined by Dr. Judith Eisen to discuss her career working with zebrafish and helping to establish it as the respected and loved model that it is today.
Judith Eisen works at the University of Oregon Institute of Neuroscience, where she uses zebrafish embryos and a combination of cellular, molecular and genetic approaches to study the way in which neuronal diversity is generated during development. In particular, she is interested in discovering how the correct numbers of cells are specified for specific neuronal fates at particular times and in particular locations.
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 30: From Bench to Bedside – Using Model Organisms to Find Rare Disease TreatmentsFor our 30th episode of 17 Minutes of Science, we were joined by Sangeetha Iyer, a senior scientist at Denali Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapies for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS and others.
Sangeetha has a background in neurodegenerative disorders and rare genetic diseases, and before she joined Denali she was working at Perlara BBC where she also focused her research on finding treatments for rare diseases. Recently, Sangeetha helped to published a paper (Repurposing the aldose reductase inhibitor and diabetic neuropathy drug epalrestat for...
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 29: Turning Technical Talk into Compelling CommunicationJoin us for episode 29 of 17 Minutes of Science for a discussion with Lauren Perna of Lauren Perna Communications!
Lauren Perna worked for MassBio for nearly nine years before taking a leap of faith and founding Lauren Perna Communications with the mission to help life science companies navigate the digital world to enhance their brand and raise their visibility.
Tune in for an insightful 17 Minutes with Lauren as we discuss more about her work marketing for life science companies, what she loves about the biotech industry, and how she helps turn the technical details into compelling...
2021-01-2821 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 28: Tiny Worms with a Big Impact – Using C. elegans for Toxicology StudiesFor episode 28 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Kyle Galford to discuss his recent publication, The FDA-approved drugs ticlopidine, sertaconazole, and dexlansoprazole can cause morphological changes in C. elegans.
Kyle is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland (Spring 2019) where he worked with Dr. Antony Jose to conduct this research. Kyle now holds a sales position with Novogene. Kyle joins us to discuss the key findings of his research and why C. elegans were the ideal model for this study.
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 27: Helping PhD's Launch Meaningful Careers Outside of AcademiaFor episode 27 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Polk, a career coach and expert on PhD careers. Jen will be joining us to discuss alternative careers for PhDs outside of academia, and provide support and insights to those considering transitioning away from academia.
Jen launched her business, From PhD to Life, a career coaching and speaking business, in 2013. She co-founded Beyond the Professoriate in 2014, a business she exited in 2020. Jen writes on graduate education and careers for doctoral-degree holders. She is also a guest speaker on university campuses and at academic and professional...
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 26: Biotechnology in the Time of COVID with Dr. Jeremy LevinFor episode 26 of 17 Minutes of Science, we are joined by Dr. Jeremy Levin. Dr Levin is the current chairman and CEO of Ovid Therapeutics, Inc., a company working to bring impactful treatments to patients who have rare neurological conditions. Dr. Levin is also the chairman of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and was named by FierceBiotech in 2018 as one fo the most influential people in biopharma. Additionally, Dr. Levin recently published a book, Biotechnology in the Time of COVID.
Dr. Levin joins us on 17 Minutes of Science to discuss his recent book and to dig a bit...
2021-01-2818 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 23: Engineering a Cure for Fragile XFor Episode 23 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dave Bjork. Dave is the director of Community Relations at FRAXA Research Foundation, the Founder of FRAXA Biotech Games, and a Patient Advocate. He has more than 20 years of progressive experience in nonprofit marketing, patient advocacy and fundraising leadership roles including Vice President of Development, National Foundation for Cancer Research, Bethesda, MD. In this role, he launched several fundraising programs and became known as the “Cancer Research Evangelist” because of his dedication and commitment to basic scientific research. Bjork has made it his life mission to connect individuals, businesses, acad...
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 25: One Teacher's Mission to Increase Diversity in STEM Through His ClassroomFor Episode 24 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Zachary Pratt. Recently Zach, a high school biology teacher, reached out on Twitter to his fellow scientists about a grassroots effort he's initiating to help provide relatable mentors to his students and to encourage and increase diversity in STEM. Hoping to gather a few responses, Dr. Pratt was blown away by the more than 360 responses he's received so far.
Tune in to listen to our discussion with Dr. Pratt about the inspiration for this project, how it is different than other similar programs, how it is...
2021-01-2818 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 24: From PharmD to Regulatory WritingFor Episode 24 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Divyanka Gupta. Divyanka is a PharmD graduate working as a regulatory writer at Ora, Inc. In addition to her career, Divyanka helps others write the prescription of their career to live the life that they want through her YouTube Channel, FocusRX.
Tune in to learn more about Divyanka's role as a regulatory writer, how she navigated the job search process amidst the pandemic, and tips she has for other job-hunters pursuing unconventional science careers.
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 22: How Epidemiology is Related to EverythingFor Episode 22 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Diana Klatt. Diana is an epidemiologist and science communicator. She has worked in non-profits, NGOs, academia, and industry with public health, human rights, healthcare access and policy, and digital health technology. Her work ranges from digging into health data, to creating global health educational programs, to changing health policies, to writing and hosting public health education mini-series. She studied epidemiology at NYU College of Global Public Health, Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Biotechnology and Digital Media at NYU Tandon School of Engineering...
2021-01-2820 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 21: Experiential Science Education For Children in the Age of COVIDFor Episode 21 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Hannah Kistner. Hannah works for the Santa Barbara Adventure Company and has a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors and education programs promoting conservation. In her past position at the Santa Barbara Zoo, she worked in the education department and began crafting working closely with the homeschool community to craft science programs based on experiential learning and focusing on science and nature conservation. Since leaving the Santa Barbara Zoo, Hannah has become even more involved in the homeschool community and has continued to tutor children, create resources, and support experiential...
2021-01-2821 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 20: Dr. GPCR: Advancing GPCR Drug Discovery Through CollaborationFor Episode 20 of 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Dr. Yamina Berchiche. Yamina is the founder of Dr. GPCR, a platform to spread information on targeting GPCRs as well as opportunities for various stakeholders from academia, pharma, and biotech to form meaningful partnerships and ultimately improve human health.
Yamina joins us to discuss more about the importance of GCPRs in drug discovery and her work with Dr. GPCR, from recognizing the need and founding the program only a few months ago to running the program and organizing the first ever Dr. GPCR Summit in September.
2021-01-2818 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 19: Designing “Better” Babies: We Can Do It, But Should We?"Designer babies" have become a hot topic over the past few years, but to anyone who is familiar with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing (or even those who have seen the 1997 film Gattaca) the concept of genetically modified babies is not a new one. In fact, the technology has been around for quite awhile. So why are "designer babies" making headlines now, what are they, and why are scientists so concerned? Tune in this week as we discuss with Güneş Taylor about the subject.
Güneş Taylor is a Postdoctoral Training Fellow in the Lovell-Badge Lab at the...
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 18: Bridging the Gap Between Cancer Patients and ResearchersJoin us as we discuss with Kimberly Richardson about her unique work as a cancer patient advocate.
Kimberly Richardson is based in Chicago, and is a cancer patient advocate with Survivors Advising Scientists Education Program - Bridging the Gap Between Cancer Patients and Researchers. As a cancer patient herself, she identified a gap between cancer patients and the scientific researchers that were creating the life saving treatments she needed.
Since then, she's created training modules specifically for scientific researchers (both in academia and private industry, most recently with the University of Illinois Cancer Center) that...
2021-01-2820 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 17: Biotech Startups in Latin America vs. USAJoin us for Episode 17 as we talk with Daniel Dominguez Gomez about the differences, similarities, and processes of starting a biotech/life science company in Latin America verses in the United States.
Daniel is based in Mexico and is the co-founder of ALLBIOTECH, a non-profit organization made up of young professionals, entrepreneurs, and scientists willing to promote biotechnology as a driver for competitiveness and economic growth in Latin America.
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 16: A Scientist’s Journey From the Lab Bench to Policy-MakingDr. Andrea Stathopoulos is a neuroscientist and AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow with NSF. Her specific role happens to include a fair amount of science communication. She would like to speak about how and why she transitioned away from academic science (research & teaching) and pursuing something else. She used to do Neuroscience research in graduate school and taught biology at a small liberal arts college for a few years after that.
Listen in to learn more about why Andrea left academia and what her current role looks like now.
2021-01-2822 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 14: Removing Language Barriers & Making Science More AccessibleBefore the pandemic, Karol was working as a research assistant at a Zoonotic lab in Ecuador (where she currently lives) at the university. Due to the pandemic, all projects were put on hold, so she's used the extra time to work on her science communications Instagram account (genen_ka), which focuses on the life sciences, specifically genetics. She decided to focus on SciComms to spark meaningful discussions around establishing scientific credibility and to re-establish trust with the public.
Science in Karol's country (Ecuador) sometimes sounds more like science fiction to the public than reality, and it is...
2021-01-2819 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 15: Spreading Diversity and Inclusion in Science Through SharksMelissa Cristina Márquez is a marine biologist in Perth Australia, and her work focuses on the behavior, ecology and conservation of Chondrichthyans (sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras). She's the founder of The Fins United Initiative, an organization focused on the education and conservation programming for Chondrichthyans. They've connected with youth-serving organizations and schools in all 50 USA states as well as over 12 countries. She's also a freelance writer for Forbes and hosts a podcast (ConCiencia Azul) where she interviews Spanish-speaking marine scientists, conservationists, grad students, and photographers. In addition to everything previously mentioned, she also has authored a children's s...
2021-01-2817 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 13: Viral Gene Therapies and Their Potential use Against Covid-19This week on 17 Minutes of Science we are joined by Mark Mendoza. Mark currently works at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center in Seattle where his work primarily focuses on gene therapies, and has spent most of his career helping translate therapies.
Viral gene therapies have a plethora of applications for healthcare, and are currently being looked at as an option in the fight against COVID-19.
Listen in as we discuss with Mark Mendoza about viral gene therapies in relation to COVID-19.
2021-01-2818 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 12: From Zebrafish to Electric Fish, the Evolution of a PhD Student’s ResearchKasandra Ford is a University of Louisiana Lafayette BOR-SREB Doctoral Fellow and biologist. Her undergrad work focused on the neurobiology and development of zebrafish, and now her PhD research work is focused on studying the convergent evolution of electric fishes from South America and Africa.
Join us as we discuss with Kassandra how her undergrad work in zebrafish helped inspire her to have a career in science, the work she is doing in electric fish for her PhD research, and about representation in science and how that has impacted and inspired Kassandra.
2021-01-2820 min17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 11: Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Enhance Physician and Patient Decision-MakingBriana Brownell is the founder and CEO at Pure Strategy Inc. in Canada where they use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support and improve the business analytics of companies to get better ROI on data collection programs, improve customer experience and make better products. One of the areas their technology has been especially useful is in the healthcare industry to help understand physician and patient decision-making.
Listen in as we talk with Briana Brownell about how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help us understand decision-making in the healthcare industry (and why that is...
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 10: Stepping up: How Kashi Labs has responded to Covid-19 (with Zahra Kashi)Join us as we talk with Dr. Zahra Kashi of Kashi Labs (Portland, OR) about how her lab has responded to COVID-19 and become a leader in Oregon's COVID testing response.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 9: Worming Our Way into Machine Learning (with Dr. Lan Guo)This week we are talking with our very own Lan Guo about how we are using machine learning for variant classification in C. elegans in our very own lab! You won't want to miss this one.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 8: What it Takes to Support Zebrafish Research (with Rory Francis)Ben Jussila interviews Rory Francis, the founder of Danio Lab and current President of the Zebrafish Husbandry Association. The two will discuss what it takes to support zebrafish research - from husbandry to infrastructure and beyond!
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 7: Kids who Code! Inspiring the next generation of coders (with Dr. Lan Guo)This week on 17 Minutes of Science Sarah Cheesman is talking with Lan Guo, a Data Scientist at InVivo Biosystems. Lan is passionate about coding, and dedicates a lot of her time outside of work to community outreach and volunteering with local coding organizations. Join us as we discuss with Lan how she got involved in the organizations she works with, what she does with them, and why it is so important to support them.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 6: Spreading out from Kendall: Doing your Research Safely in the COVID-Era Outside of the Crowded Cambridge Area (with Gary Kaufman)Even before COVID-19, lab space in the coveted Boston-area was expensive, which resulted in crowding into smaller square footage where coworkers were working in close quarters to keep costs manageable. With social distancing measures in place now and for the foreseeable future, what does this mean for labs?
Tune in to hear Ben Jussila discuss this with Gary Kaufman, the COO and Co-founder of ABI-LAB in our 6th episode.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 5: The Operational and Emotional Impacts of COVID-19 (with Cindy Buckmaster)This week on 17 Minutes of Science Sarah Cheesman talks with Cindy Buckmaster - the director of Public Outreach at the National Animal Interest Alliance and President of the Texas Society for Biomedical Research. Cindy Buckmaster is a seasoned compassion speaker and we are very excited to have her on our show to discuss the operational and emotional impact of COVID-19 on biomedical research.
Tune in to learn more!
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 1: Ben Loves CRISPR & Zebrafish (with Ben Jussila)Tune in weekly to our virtual series "Seventeen Minutes of Science" every Tuesday with a new guest each week to talk about how science and biotechnology is woven into their lives for (you guessed it) 17 minutes!
For episode 1, Sarah Cheesman a technical solutions specialist at InVivo Biosystems interviews one of our in-house zebrafish experts, Ben Jussila.
Take a listen to learn about zebrafish, CRISPR, and more!
Note: InVivo Biosystems was formerly known as NemaMetrix.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 4: Modeling Human Diseases in Zebrafish (With Dr. Jen Phillips)Tune in weekly to our virtual series "Seventeen Minutes of Science" every Tuesday where we go live with a new guest each week to talk about how science and biotechnology is woven into their lives for (you guessed it) 17 minutes!
This Tuesday's episode is hosted by Ben Jussila, R&D Scientist at InVivo Biosystems, who is joined by Jen Phillips from the University of Oregon to discuss the use of zebrafish to model human diseases.
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 2: Virology & World Health (With Dr. Janis Weeks)Tune in weekly to our virtual series "Seventeen Minutes of Science" every Tuesday at 11am PST / 2pm ET where we go live on Facebook with a new guest each week to talk about how science and biotechnology is woven into their lives for (you guessed it) 17 minutes!
This week's host is Sarah Cheesman, a Technical Solutions Scientist at InVivo Biosystems, who interviews Dr. Janis Weeks, the Chief Global Health Officer and one of the co-founders of InVivo Biosystems. Janis is also a professor at the University of Oregon where she focuses her teaching on tropical diseases, infectious...
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17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 3: The More Models The Merrier - Zebrafish and C. elegans Working Together (with Dr. Aaron Putzke)Tune in weekly to our virtual series "Seventeen Minutes of Science" every Tuesday where we go live with a new guest each week to talk about how science and biotechnology is woven into their lives for (you guessed it) 17 minutes!
This week's host is Sarah Cheesman, a Technical Solutions Scientist at InVivo Biosystems, who interviews Aaron Putzke, a professor at Whitworth University who uses both zebrafish and C. elegans in his lab.
Take a listen to learn about more about how using multiple models, specifically zebrafish and C. elegans, has positively impacted Dr. Putzke's research a...
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