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Back of the Napkin - Inspiring Stories from Biotech Pioneers

Back of the Napkin is a podcast series from Bio-Techne that meets scientific pioneers. It goes beyond the publications to hear the untold stories from innovation corner, where ideas and discoveries are conceived.

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Kathryn Whitehead: Drug Delivery Innovations and...

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2024/11/18

In this episode, we chat with Professor Kathryn (Katie) Whitehead, a renowned chemical engineer and Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. We explore Katie’s path to a career in science, her breakthroughs and innovative ideas in drug delivery, and her dedication to improving science communication.Professor Kathryn Whitehead discusses the challenges in drug delivery, including in maternal health, an underserved area of research. In 2018 Katie received the NIH Directors New Innovator Award for an

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63:37

Luke Lavis: Bright Ideas in Fluorescence Imaging

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2024/08/06

In this episode of the Back of the Napkin, we dive into the world of fluorescence imaging with Luke Lavis. Known for his pioneering work at the Janelia Research Campus, Luke shares his unique journey from the woods of Oregon to the chemistry lab. Luke’s story illustrates how diverse experiences can lead to groundbreaking scientific achievements.Discover how Luke’s work has pushed the boundaries of fluorescence imaging. Notably, his development of Janelia Fluor® dyes has significantly improved

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62:12

Johan Skog: Exosomes - The Future of Diagnostics

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2024/06/10

In this episode of Back of the Napkin, we dive into the groundbreaking world of exosome research with liquid biomarker pioneer and founder of Exosome Diagnostics, Dr. Johan Skog. The conversation unpacks Johan's inspirational journey from a sports-enthusiast and student in Sweden to an innovator in medical science, illustrating the power of persistence and curiosity in driving scientific discovery.Exploring the war room of Exosome Diagnostics in Waltham, MA Alex and Johan venture into the backstory

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71:04

Doris Taylor: Building Heart

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2024/04/29

Heart disease claims more lives than any other illness, marking a dire need for viable heart transplants. Yet, the sheer demand for donor hearts outstrips the supply, burdened further by complications such as organ rejection and the continuous need for immunosuppressive drugs post-transplant. Dr. Doris Taylor's pioneering endeavor in engineering bioartificial hearts addresses not just a medical unmet need, but a systemic inequality in transplant accessibility and the encompassing physical,

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64:17

Kevan Shokat: Drugging the "Undruggable" KRAS

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2024/04/03

Kevan M. Shokat is Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California Berkeley (UCB), and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). In this episode of Back of the Napkin reveals the pivotal moments and influences that have shaped his career as an academic and an entrepreneur.The conversation takes us from Kevan's early interest in

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58:11

Laura L. Kiessling: Chemical Biology, Carbohydrates...

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2024/03/01

Laura Kiessling is the Novartis Professor of Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this episode of Back of the Napkin, beginning in Laura's art-adorned office at MIT, the conversation explores her journey from a small Wisconsin town to the pinnacles of scientific research and education at MIT.Laura's professional trajectory is a testament to her passion for science — from her top performance in a university chemistry class to her inspired transfer to MIT following a

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35:59

Season One Recap - Back of the Napkin

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2024/02/05

We are delighted to announce that Season 2 is on the horizon!As we work to bring you more great conversations, let’s reflect on the most valuable discussions from a stand-out Season 1.In this episode, we revisit essential topics like ideation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and the future of drug discovery.Subscribe to our mailing list to receive email notifications of new uploads: https://www.bio-techne.com/resources/podcast/biotech-podcast-back-of-the-napkin#subscribenow

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64:53

Michelle Arkin: Stabilizing Protein-Protein...

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2023/08/18

Michelle Arkin is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also a director of the Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC), a chemical biology and drug discovery center at UCSF. Michelle has extensive experience in the field of drug discovery and is working on new and complex challenges to demonstrate 'druggability' of new target classes. Michelle is also the cofounder of Ambagon Therapeutics who are building on the concepts of modulating

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47:33

Neal Devaraj: Blurring the Lines Between Chemistry...

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2023/07/28

Neal Devaraj is a Professor and Chair at the University of California San Diego. In this episode, Neal talks about the innovations he has pioneered that are advancing the field of bioorthogonal chemistry. We discuss Neal’s work synthesizing completely artificial cells, designing new tools for labeling RNA, and his contribution to “click chemistry” by developing tetrazine ligation for use in live-cell imaging.

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62:09

Amy Ripka: Mitochondrial Dysfunction and New Ideas in...

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2023/07/14

Amy Ripka is the founder and CEO of Lucy Therapeutics. This back of the napkin conversation focuses on the importance of having the freedom to explore and generate new ideas. The approach that Amy advocates in this podcast has led her to pivotal new discoveries, including potential new therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease and Rett syndrome.Lucy therapeutics: https://www.lucytherapeutics.com/Paper - Playing Mozart to Chemical Reactions:

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55:02

Alessio Ciulli: At the Forefront of Targeted Protein...

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2023/06/30

Alessio Ciulli is a Professor and Chair of Chemical Structural Biology at the University of Dundee, where he is also the founder and director of the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD). He is also the scientific founder of Amphista Therapeutics. This conversation covers the significant moments in Alessio’s career where he began to shape an exciting new approach in drug discovery: targeted protein degradation.CeTPD page: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/cetpdAlessio’s group page:

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72:21

Jennifer Petter: Opportunities for RNA-Targeted...

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2023/06/09

Jennifer Petter is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Arrakis Therapeutics. Here she discusses the moments that led up to the founding of a successful biotech company built on a remarkable new approach in drug discovery: RNA-targeting small molecules. This back of the napkin conversation covers the standout moments in Jen’s career as well as some insightful perspectives into the future of drug discovery.Arrakis Therapeutics Website: https://arrakistx.com/

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57:26

Matt Disney: Drugging RNA – Pioneering a New Field in...

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2023/06/09

Matthew Disney is a Professor and Chair at the University of Florida Scripps Institute. In this podcast he discusses the origins of a new field he has pioneered – ‘Drugging RNAs with small molecules’. The conversation covers the eureka moments, the challenges, RIBOTACs, and the opportunities that lie ahead.Disney Lab Website: https://disney.scripps.ufl.edu/Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/disney_lab?lang=en

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Introducing Back of the Napkin - Inspiring Stories...

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2023/05/23

A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind, but every story behind a discovery is different. Perhaps the idea is conceived in a light bulb moment or brainstorming session or captured in scribblings on the back of a napkin. All these great game changing discoveries seem to have one thing in common... and that is that: the pioneers, the scientists, the entrepreneurs that conceive the ideas aren’t afraid to step outside the constraints of every day thinking and to propose new

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