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BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn

Welcome to BIOTECH NATION !!! With understandable interviews requiring no background in science, BTN attracts a wide global audience. From everyday people looking for hope in treatments in development, to bioentrepreneurs interested in the experience of their fellow travelers, to venture capitalists looking for possibilities in cutting-edge breakthroughs, to scientists simply interested in the work of others, BioTech Nation is the voice of human endeavor, driving science to new realities for

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28:57

Fighting Inflammation, and Alzheimer's??? Dr. David...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/03/20

In this week's episode of BioTech Nation, Dr. David Bearss, President and CEO of Halia Therapeutics, discusses inflammation and its reduction over a lifetime and in response to various incidents. He unveils the inflammasome, a recently discovered protein complex critical in regulating inflammatory responses and its potential in treating chronic diseases like myelodysplastic syndrome and Alzheimer's. Dr. Bearss shares insights into Halia's groundbreaking approach and his relentless pursuit

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10:21

Food as Medicine, A Personalized Prescription... Dr....

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/03/13

Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses the concept of "food as medicine." Dr. Kraft emphasizes the evolving understanding of nutrition and its profound impact on health, advocating for a shift towards personalized nutrition using cutting-edge technologies. From continuous glucose monitors to AI-powered apps and sensor toilets, we explore how these innovations enable individuals to measure and optimize their dietary choices.

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22:38

Repairing Minds, Naturally??? Mark Litton, President...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/03/06

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases continue to be challenging, but now new science has led to a better understanding of the natural repair mechanisms in the brain. This, in turn, has generated new options for innovative treatments, and one such approach has entered late-stage human clinical trials. Dr. Mark Litton is the President and CEO of Athira Pharma.

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14:31

Combatting Blood Clots!!! Dr. Daniel Bloomfield,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/02/28

This week, Dr. Daniel Bloomfield from Anthos Therapeutics discusses the prevalence and dangers of blood clots, particularly in patients with cancer. Dr. Bloomfield explains the difference between normal and abnormal blood clotting, the risks associated with blood clots in arteries and veins, and the challenges in balancing clot prevention with the risk of bleeding.

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22:59

Heartburn, GERD, Cancer??? Dr. Lishan Aklog, CEO of...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/02/21

Dr. Lishan Aklog from Lucid Diagnostics tells us about the path from GERD to, unfortunately, esophageal cancer, and about Lucid’s two-minute diagnostic test which can detect precancerous cells.

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14:23

From Tummy Tucks to Drug Trials??? Dr. Eric Merle,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/02/14

Dr. Eric Merle from GenoSkin talks about how they are transforming drug discovery using discarded human skin from surgeries like tummy tucks, revolutionizing the process and accelerating drug development timelines.

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27:56

One Drug, Many Diseases??? Dr. David Fajgenbaum,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/02/07

Not just seeking treatment for every disease, but making sure the treatments we have already developed are being used in every possible way. I speak with Dr. David Fajgenbaum (Fay-gen-baum), a Professor of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and President of Every Cure.

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14:52

Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis Treatment on the...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/01/31

Dr. Jim Brown from DURECT talks about their clinical trials for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis, a condition for which there is no approved treatment.

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20:30

Building Technology and Solving Problems!!! Dave...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/01/24

When is a medical technology company more than a medical technology company? We’ll hear all about it when I speak with Dave Pacitti, the President and Head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers. They’re out to solve problems bigger than the products they are known for.

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11:14

XPrize Foundation and $101 Million!!! Dr. Daniel...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/01/17

Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Dr. Daniel Kraft talks about the newest XPrize worth an unprecedented $101 Million.

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15:19

Wound Healing 2.0!!! Dr. Nik Sopko, Chief Scientific...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/01/10

Dr. Nik Sopko, the Chief Scientific Officer of PolarityTE talks about their design for wound healing. Their first treatment candidate is diabetic foot ulcers.

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20:25

Harnessing Natural Killer Cells!!! Dr. Eric Vivier,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2024/01/03

Dr. Eric Vivier from Innate Pharma in Marseilles tells us about the next wave of immunotherapy treatments – harnessing Natural Killer cells.

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24:24

Can Every Medicine Be a Pill??? Dr. Ray Stevens, CEO...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/12/27

Dr. Ray Stevens, CEO of ShouTi Pharma, talks about their approach in turning IV drugs into pills. Current projects include Diabetes and obesity, and two Pulmonary and Cardiovascular disorders. And these are just their first candidates …

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25:38

Gut-Brain Connections to Autism, Parkinson's, and...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/12/20

Dr. Stewart Campbell, CEO of Axial Therapeutics, about their groundbreaking work in Autism–related irritability in teenagers, in Parkinson’s, and in complementing the latest cancer treatments.

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28:55

Ancient Viruses in our DNA??? Dr. Neil Shubin,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/12/13

On this week’s BioTech Nation University of Chicago professor Dr. Neil Shubin talks about his book “Some Assembly required … Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA.” Ancient viruses in our DNA? And what about “jumping genes”?

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15:44

Treating Diseases with Brain Implants??? Nicolas...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/12/06

This week we visit the brain, and look at what a flexible brain implant might do – from sensing how your brain is working to actual treatment. Nicolas Vachicouras from Neurosoft Bioelectronics in Geneva, Switzerland talks about the target for their first treatment: severe tinnitus.

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24:36

The Next Ozempic or Wegovy... But Without the...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/11/29

What’s next after Ozempic and Wegovy and the like? How about a drug in development which releases all the relevant hormones, and not just GLP-1. And doesn’t require injecting. Dr. Steffen-Sebastian Bolz from Aphaia (ah-phi-ah) Pharma explains their approach, currently in Phase 2.

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29:51

Who Could Forget About Dolly The Sheep??? Sir Ian...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/11/22

We honor Sir Ian Wilmut, the Scottish embryologist who gained worldwide renown as the leader of the scientific research group that cloned the equally famous Dolly. With his recent passing, we air our 2007 BioTech Nation interview, when David Ewing Duncan and I spoke with Dr. Wilmut on the 10th anniversary of Dolly’s birth.

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28:19

Everybody Has a Thyroid... What Could Go Wrong??? Dr....

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/11/15

Dr. Mark Sumeray from Amolyt Pharma talks about their innovative approach to treating hormonal conditions. We’ll talk about two – when yourparathyroid has been injured or removed, often during thyroid surgery, and another – when the pituitary starts overproducing growth hormone.

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43:28

It’s All About Cancer, and Covid??? Dr. Andrew Allen,...

BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn ·

2023/11/08

This week on BioTech Nation, Andrew Allen, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Gritstone Bio – a full spectrum look at how cancer starts and cancer treatments have developed … and what next-generation treatment means today with Gritstone’s work in colorectal cancer. And wait for it … the next generation of Covid vaccines.

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