Proteintech Podcast: Lessons from Life Science Leaders

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Proteintech’s Podcast, hosted by Dr Amy Turner, interviews life science leaders about their research motivations, work life balance, and biggest scientific breakthroughs. Tune in to learn about the big questions of the day, helping us to read the book to life.

Episodes

  1. Dr. Anita Bandrowski: Raising the Bar for Scientific Rigor

    11/14/2025

    Dr. Anita Bandrowski: Raising the Bar for Scientific Rigor

    What if solving the reproducibility crisis was simpler than we think? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anita Bandrowski, founder of the Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) initiative and a leading voice in improving reproducibility in science. If you care about integrity, reproducibility, and the future of scientific progression, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!#proteintechpodcast #reproducibility #researchintegrity Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/proteintech TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ptglab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteintech-group Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proteintech.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proteintech X: https://x.com/proteintech

    1h 26m

  2. 09/26/2025

    Dr. Akhil Jain: Is Your Body a Quantum Machine?

    What if your body was more than biology — what if it was wired like a quantum machine? In this mind-expanding episode, we sit down with Dr. Akhil Jain, a leading voice in Quantum Biology and Bioelectricity, to explore how quantum physics and electrical fields may represent a newly emerging central dogma in life science research. How do birds know where to migrate? How does the sun work? Can tigers smell strength? Should we treat diseases using specific electrical frequencies? 🚨Curious? Find out more here🚨 #ProteintechsPodcast #QuantumBiology #Bioelectricity #SciencePodcast Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/proteintech TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ptglab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteintech-group Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proteintech.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proteintech X: https://x.com/proteintech

    1h 1m
  3. Professor Ali Khurram and Chris Curtis: Surviving Cancer and Changing the System

    08/13/2025

    Professor Ali Khurram and Chris Curtis: Surviving Cancer and Changing the System

    @ChrisCurtis is an inspiring man. Working together with leading consultant pathologist, @Professor Ali Khurram, they are reshaping the future of head and neck cancer research, treatment and patient support.   In this episode, we explore: the evolving landscape of head and neck cancer research; why the patient lived experience is vital in shaping scientific priorities; and how researchers, survivors, and caregivers are co-creating a more human, impactful approach to cancer care.  Whether you're in #healthcare, #research, #policy, or #patient advocacy, this episode will leave you thinking differently about collaboration in cancer innovation.  Find out more about Chris’s work  Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/proteintech TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ptglab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteintech-group Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proteintech.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proteintech X: https://x.com/proteintech

    1h 3m
  4. Professor Richard Lea: The Future of Fertility

    06/02/2025

    Professor Richard Lea: The Future of Fertility

    “..these days, men have half the sperm count of their grandfathers!” In this episode, we sit down with Professor Richard Lea, leading reproductive biologist and star of Channel 4’s Celebrity Save Our Sperm, to explore the urgent and often overlooked crisis in male reproductive health. With sperm counts dropping globally and our environmental impact mounting, Professor Lea brings both scientific expertise and real-world insight to the conversation. Whether you're a researcher, future parent, or just curious about what’s happening below the belt, this episode is packed with eye-opening facts, surprising stories, and a clear-eyed look at the future of fertility. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/proteintech TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ptglab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteintech-group Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proteintech.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proteintech X: https://x.com/proteintech

    1h 24m
  5. Dr. Layla Hosseini-Gerami: Flipping Drugs – From PhD to CDSO

    04/16/2025

    Dr. Layla Hosseini-Gerami: Flipping Drugs – From PhD to CDSO

    More than half of all clinical trials fail due to safety issues, but what happens then?  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Layla Hosseini-Gerami, Chief Data Science Officer at Ignota Labs, who bridges the world of biology, chemistry, and AI to understand modes of drug toxicity. She describes how her work at Ignota Labs aims to rescue failing drug candidates and bring new hope to patients.  We explore the growing use of machine learning in the life sciences, and how multidisciplinary science is critical for the success of bench-to-bedside drug development. 💊   Layla was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class of 2025 in Science & Healthcare. Click the link below to read the full article. Forbes 30 Under 30: https://lnkd.in/ebDWXXXa Follow us on social media:   Instagram  TikTok  LinkedIn  Bluesky   Facebook  X

    1 hr
  6. Dr. Iván Godinez: Salmonella (💩), AI, and the science of scRNAseq

    03/11/2025

    Dr. Iván Godinez: Salmonella (💩), AI, and the science of scRNAseq

    Are you curious about the power of single-cell RNAseq, spatial omics, or how to use AI in your research? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Iván Godinez (Proteintech Genomic), Director of Product Management at Proteintech Genomics. We explore the past, present, and future of the multiomics space, and how advancements in single cell technologies are paving the way for more accessible, multimodal research. Tune in to explore the unknown! Follow us on social media:   Instagram: https://instagram.com/proteintech  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ptglab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteintech-group  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proteintech.bsky.social  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proteintech  X: https://x.com/proteintech

    47 min
  7. Dr. Julie Aspden: Ribosomes, tiny testes, and diversity in STEM

    02/07/2025

    Dr. Julie Aspden: Ribosomes, tiny testes, and diversity in STEM

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Aspden (University of Leeds, UK), a leading RNA biologist whose work sheds light on the complexities of gene expression, mRNA translation, and the wonders of the ribosome.   As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, Dr. Aspden also shares her experiences navigating academia and family life, the importance of mentorship, and how we can create a more equitable scientific community.  Whether you're a scientist, student, or just curious about the molecules that make life possible, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

    1h 7m
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Proteintech’s Podcast, hosted by Dr Amy Turner, interviews life science leaders about their research motivations, work life balance, and biggest scientific breakthroughs. Tune in to learn about the big questions of the day, helping us to read the book to life.

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