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Flot.bio x Philip Hemme

Watch the #1 Biotech Podcast in Europe to grow. Hosted by Philip Hemme. 25k monthly views. Free. Guests include Antoine Papiernik @Sofinnova, Werner Lanthaler @Evotec, Ingmar Hoerr @CureVac, Bernat Olle @Vedanta, Johannes Fruehauf @BioLabs, Rodger Novak @CRISPR Tx, Agnete Fredriksen @Nykode, Mike Ward, Thomas Clozel @Owkin, Marc de Garidel @Abivax, Sander van Deventer @VectorY & Forbion, Jens Nielsen @BII, Edwin Moses, Bahija Jallal @Immunocore, and more. Your host Philip animates the

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00:57:29

MedinCell CEO on Long-Acting Drugs & France’s $1B...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/09/28

Christophe has run MedinCell since 2009, when it was eight people in a converted garage. Today it's one of only three French biotechs to ever cross $1B on Euronext.With one Teva-partnered product already a commercial success, the partners are potentially weeks away from getting FDA approval for a second.We also talked about France’s biotech giants, the landscape of long-acting injectables, and why Christophe was once in charge of a remote fishing lodge in Canada.---Discover the best biotech

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01:14:40

Billionaire wild bets on Consumer Biotech, GLP-1s,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/07/06

Christian Angermayer became a multimillionaire before turning 25 thanks to the merger of Alnylam with Ribopharma. We talk about his diverse investment appetite and the rise of consumer biotech and human enhancement.We talk about GLP-1s, the progress of AtaiBeckley, and why he thinks ‘going home and sleeping’ beats an all-nighter every time.---Discover the best biotech companies in 🇪🇺 with the FlotBio Map at https://bit.ly/4nXmKjN---⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERChristian is the founder of Apeiron Investment

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00:47:24

ImCheck ex-CEO on ASCO Oncology Trends, $1.2B Exit...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/06/08

After ImCheck’s inception in 2015, Pierre took the helm through clinical development and guided the startup to a $1.2B buyout by Ipsen last year.In a session at the Kadans Oncology Summit, he talks about how the exit materialised and about the oncology space, including highlights from ASCO 2026, ADCs, in vivo CAR-T and checkpoint inhibitors. He also reveals some of the most shocking lessons he learned from his time at Imcheck.---Learn more about Kadans’ Oncology Clusters, where oncology biotechs

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01:01:30

CEO Jean-François Brepson on Scaling a CRO, and...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/06/01

Founded in 2010, the Institut Pasteur spinout PathoQuest sold to top CRO Charles River for $70M this year, a product of years of collaboration and stepwise investments.Jean‑François tells us how the exit unfolded, as well as the importance of biosafety and CMC as pharma and biotech outsource heavily and cell and gene therapies mature. We also cover how animal testing is disappearing from CMC and how France must nurture its biotech ecosystem.---For transparency, this episode has been sponsored by

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00:58:35

Ex-CEO of Incyte Hervé Hoppenot on 10x Growth,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/05/25

When Hervé joined Incyte in 2014, the launch of lead product Jakafi in the US was a little choppy. By the time he left in 2025, he had grown their revenue from $300 million to a whopping $5 billion. We also talk about the bureaucracy of Big Pharma, rare diseases, and why a biotech M&A supercycle isn’t as likely as you might think.---Discover the best biotech companies in 🇪🇺 with the FlotBio Map. Use discount code FLOT20 before June 26 to get 20% off the pro version at

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01:19:16

Christoph Lengauer, Curie.Bio | Biotech Founders,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/05/11

We admire the mountains of Austria with the co-founder of Curie.Bio, a founder-friendly fund that now manages $1.25B and backs 38 portfolio companies.We discuss Curie.Bio’s track record, with its most advanced portfolio candidate Forward Therapeutics in Phase I.We also talk about major bottom-up successes including argenx, Ascendis and Genmab, and how life sciences investing differs from tech investing.Christoph also explains his ‘rebel’ mindset and why founders shouldn’t accept the status

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01:06:42

Sander Slootweg, Forbion 🇳🇱 | European Biotech...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/04/13

Forbion celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with a whopping €5 billion raised so far. Sander marks the occasion by discussing how Forbion plans to promote life sciences investments in Europe via the Life Sciences VC Coalition. We chat about building European biotech champions like Argenx, the thriving Chinese biotech space, and why life should be fun, not only dealflow. ---This episode is brought to you by GeneNovate Investors Day, an invite-only event for scientists, startups, investors, and

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01:02:50

Solving Antimicrobial Resistance, Vaccines,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/04/08

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could become a greater threat than cancer. Bruno and Pedro at the startup Immunethep explain how they’re tackling the crisis with vaccines.We discuss how Immunethep could challenge Pfizer’s $7bn+ Prevnar, and how one pharma company got on board after a representative said he doesn’t believe in vaccines!---For transparency, this episode has been sponsored by Immunethep. Learn more at https://bit.ly/flot-immunethep---⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERSBruno is Immunethep’s co-founder

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00:31:23

António Portela, Bial 🇵🇹 | Parkinson’s, Family-Owned...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/03/30

We dive into Bial’s meteoric journey from a small pharmacy in Porto to Portugal’s biggest biopharma company, all while still being 100% family owned. We cover Bial’s pipeline, including treatments for epilepsy and Parkinson’s, and why Bial’s multigenerational leadership story is nowhere as dramatic as HBO’s “Succession.”---Avance is where European biotech turns for trusted financial advice. Learn more at https://bit.ly/flot-avance.---⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERPrior to leading Bial, António worked at Roche

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01:10:31

Claus Crone Fuglsang, Novonesis 🇩🇰 | Biosolutions,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/02/17

Novonesis arose from a 2023 merger of Novozymes and Chr Hansen, and is a highly profitable powerhouse. CSO Claus talks about the applications of Novonesis’ technology, its low profile among consumers, and how hard it is for biosolutions startups to scale up.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERClaus first joined Novozymes in 1993 and led its R&D both in Denmark and the US, with six years as CSO. He has a Master’s degree in biochemistry and an MBA.🔗 LINKS MENTIONEDNovonesis’ website —

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01:24:41

Sten R. Sörensen, Cereno Scientific 🇸🇪 | Drug...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/02/09

At the beginning of 2025, Sten R. Sörensen announced Cereno Scientific’s positive Phase 2a results in PAH for lead asset CS1. He’s now moving forward with a global Phase 2b trial starting in Q2 2026. The company also progresses its second HDACi asset, CS014, toward Phase 2. Cereno's developing pioneering treatments with disease-modification potential for rare cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.---Learn more about Cereno: https://bit.ly/cereno-e52---⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERSten joined Cereno as

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01:00:42

Fredrik Tiberg, Camurus 🇸🇪 | Opioid Crisis,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/02/02

Founded in 1991, Camurus has grown into a $4B biotech with two products in the market, a rich pipeline, and 290 employees.Fredrik explains how Camurus’ long-acting injections — part of its FluidCrystal technology — breathe new life into generic drugs, making it easier for patients to stick to their treatment regimen. This has applications in many diseases, including hormonal disorders and obesity, with new formulations of GLP-1 agonists.He also discusses how long-acting versions of buprenorphine can

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01:05:36

Alessandro Riva, Transgene | Cancer Vaccines,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/01/12

Founded in 1979, Transgene has transformed itself into a leading personalized cancer vaccine player. Alessandro talks about the transformation, his history in cell therapy and how Europe’s biotech space can rival those of the US and China.---Learn more about Transgene: https://bit.ly/tg_flotbio---⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERAlessandro became Transgene’s CEO in 2023 after joining in 2022 as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also played a key role in Gilead Sciences’ acquisition of Kite Pharma and the

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01:14:33

Pascal Touchon 🇫🇷 | Cell Therapy, Jeito, Kymriah | E49

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2026/01/06

Pascal Touchon unpacks why the next CAR-T innovations, including allogeneic and in vivo therapies, are going to be so exciting.The cell therapy master outlines his central role in bringing two first‑in‑class cell therapies to patients: Kymriah, the first approved CAR‑T, and Ebvallo, the first approved allogeneic T‑cell therapy. We also explore his new position as an operating partner at Jeito and how we need to work harder to find Europe’s hidden biotech

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00:59:34

Werner Lanthaler 🇦🇹 | Biopharma AI, CDMO, Antibody...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/12/01

Why have early AI drug-discovery companies often overpromised but underdelivered? Biology is still complex and hard to solve, Werner told Philip in Vienna.We revisit Werner in Vienna after he left Evotec and went on a sabbatical in 2024. We talk about his new missions as FairJourney CEO and founder of WLAN Holdings, and discuss the global CDMO scene and Europe’s competitivity in biotech.And while it's still early days yet, we find out AI will transform the way we work in biopharma going forward,

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00:44:27

Thomas Lingelbach, Valneva | Vaccines, Lyme Disease |...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/11/24

Valneva now has three commercialized vaccines, and a Lyme disease candidate in Phase 3. Philip quizzes CEO Thomas Lingelbach about everything. They also discuss the current political turbulence with vaccines, especially in the US, and how it is impacting the industry.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERA veteran in the development of more than ten vaccines, Thomas has spent over 30 years in the vaccine space and has served in senior roles at the companies Intercell, Novartis and Chiron. Thomas was with Intercell

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00:53:40

Marc de Garidel, Abivax 🇫🇷 | Ulcerative Colitis,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/11/17

When Abivax released stunning phase 3 results for ulcerative colitis, its 600% stock price surge froze Euronext for 45 minutes.Philip meets Abivax CEO Marc de Garidel in Vienna, Austria, to go behind the scenes of a remarkable biotech turnaround.Marc discusses the processes involved in executing the phase 3 trial that beat even Abivax’s own phase 2 data. He also talks about France’s biotech ecosystem and the importance of having the right team.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERMarc de Garidel joined Abivax as CEO

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00:50:03

Laurent Levy, Nanobiotix 🇫🇷 | Nanoparticles,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/11/10

As Philip travels to France, Nanobiotix CEO Laurent Lévy discusses how the company broke into Europe’s exclusive $1 billion biotech club, alongside the likes of Abivax and Medincell. They also chat about what it means to partner with giants like Johnson & Johnson, and how Laurent’s leadership style has evolved over his long tenure.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERLaurent Lévy co-founded Nanobiotics in 2003 and has served as CEO ever since. Before this, he worked in a variety of roles with companies including

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01:24:33

Gerrit Sitters, LUMICKS 🇳🇱 | CAR-T therapy,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/10/29

As Philip tours Amsterdam, he visits the biotech tools startup LUMICKS. Founded in 2014, the firm offers products analyzing the binding interactions between molecules and cells, with applications in drug development, CAR-T therapies, and manufacturing.Philip sits down with co-founder Gerrit Sitters to discuss the company’s trajectory, the cyclic biotech investment market, and lessons from spinning the firm out from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.---Explore how LUMICKS' technology helps develop

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00:54:48

Fabrice Chouraqui, Pharming 🇳🇱 | Transgenic Rabbits,...

Flot.bio x Philip Hemme ·

2025/10/21

We travel to the offices of Pharming Group in Leiden, the Netherlands, to chat with the newcomer CEO Fabrice Chouraqui.Fabrice discusses the fascinating history of Pharming, with its first commercial drug RUCONEST produced in the milk of transgenic rabbits. He also talks about the growth of Pharming from a protein therapy-focused biotech into a European multi-asset heavyweight, with a market cap of at least €800 million. ⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERFabrice Chouraqui has been the CEO of Pharming Group since

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