The BAMF Health Podcast

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On The BAMF Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini and Christine VanTimmeren shed light on the emerging field of Theranostics and how precision medicine is changing the game in healthcare. They interview experts from around the globe who are advancing personalized healthcare to improve people’s lives.

Episodes

  1. APR 28

    The BAMF Health Foundation – Expanding Access, Research, and Hope

    In this episode, Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini are joined by Afton DeVos, Consulting Director of the Foundation for Medical Advancement and Breakthroughs (FMAB). This conversation explores the origin and mission of FMAB—created in response to grateful patients who wanted to help others access life-saving care. Together, they discuss how the foundation is working to remove financial barriers, accelerate research, and expand education so more patients can benefit from cutting-edge therapies. Afton shares her deeply personal connection to this work as a cancer survivor and caregiver, and how her family’s experience—including the loss of her father while awaiting a clinical trial—fuels the urgency behind expanding access and speeding innovation. We also break down the foundation’s three core pillars: Access – Helping patients overcome financial barriers to treatment Research – Supporting clinical trials and accelerating innovation Education – Raising awareness about available therapies and opportunities This episode is a powerful look at how philanthropy, innovation, and patient-centered care come together to change lives—and save them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Foundation for Medical Advancement and Breakthroughs (FMAB) 00:52 Meet Afton DeVos & Her Background 03:46 How the Foundation Started  05:24 What the Foundation Does  05:30 Barriers to Care 08:44 Foundation Pillars: Access, Research, Education 09:36 Research: Why Faster Innovation Matters 10:07 Investigator-Initiated Trials Explained 11:45 Why Speed Matters in Clinical Research 12:01 Afton’s Personal Story & Family Cancer Journey 15:17 Funding the Foundation & Early Growth 18:22 Impact of Patient & Family Donations 20:07 Afton’s Shares More of Her Personal and Family Story 24:41 Pancreatic Cancer & Clinical Trial Access 26:11 Looking Ahead: 2026 Initiatives & Events 27:56 How to Get Involved & Support the Foundation 29:15 Final Thoughts on Access & Impact Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    30 min

  2. APR 14

    Building the Future of Theranostics in Detroit

    Welcome to the BAMF Health Podcast, where we explore the future of theranostics, precision medicine, and personalized healthcare. In this episode, Christine VanTimmeren is joined by BAMF Health Founder & CEO Anthony Chang and Dr. Adnan Munkarah, President of Clinical Enterprise and Chief Physician Executive at Henry Ford Health, to discuss a major milestone: the groundbreaking of a new comprehensive theranostics center in downtown Detroit. This conversation dives into the strategic partnership between BAMF Health and Henry Ford Health, why Detroit was selected as BAMF’s second location, and how this new center will expand access to cutting-edge theranostics care across Michigan, the Midwest, and beyond. We explore the infrastructure and workforce challenges facing theranostics, the importance of vertical integration in radiopharmaceuticals, and how this collaboration will help train the next generation of clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals. Most importantly, we discuss what this means for patients—bringing earlier detection, more personalized treatment, and new hope to those who need it most. This episode highlights how partnerships like this are not just building facilities—but building the future of medicine. 00:00 Introduction & Groundbreaking Announcement  00:40 Why Detroit Was Chosen for BAMF’s Expansion  02:08 Henry Ford Health’s Commitment to Detroit  03:45 Why Henry Ford Is the Right Partner  05:26 Why Henry Ford Chose BAMF  09:35 Barriers to Expanding Theranostics  10:05 Infrastructure Challenges   12:51 Access Challenges & Vertical Integration  14:44 Detroit as a Healthcare Innovation Hub  16:22 Michigan as a Leader in Precision Medicine  18:08 Transforming the Site & Community Impact  19:41 Workforce & Training the Next Generation  20:34 Building the Future Healthcare Workforce  22:17 What This Means for Patients  24:01 The Future of Early Detection & Innovation  25:28 Why Michigan Is Uniquely Positioned  26:46 The Future of Healthcare in Detroit  27:24 Final Reflections & Vision Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    29 min

  3. MAR 31

    Celebrating World Theranostics Day with Theranostics Expert Dr. Harshad Kulkarni

    In this special World Theranostics Day episode, Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini are joined by Dr. Harshad Kulkarni, Chief Medical Advisor at BAMF Health and a global leader in theranostics, to discuss how this innovative approach is transforming cancer care and beyond. We break down what theranostics is, how it combines diagnostics and targeted therapy, and why it represents one of the most powerful shifts toward truly personalized medicine. Dr. Kulkarni shares his global experience, insights from early adoption in Europe, and how theranostics is rapidly expanding in the United States. We also explore the growing pipeline of clinical trials, the role of imaging in selecting the right patients, and how this approach is improving patient outcomes, quality of life, and survival. Finally, we look ahead to the future—where theranostics could extend beyond cancer into diseases like cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's, and more. 00:00 Intro & World Theranostics Day  00:41 What Theranostics Means  02:19 Meet Dr. Harshad Kulkarni  02:54 How Dr. Kulkarni Entered Theranostics  04:20 How Europe Advanced Theranostics Earlier Than the U.S.  08:12 Why Imaging Is Essential to Theranostics  09:59 “See What You Treat, Treat What You See”  12:30 FDA-Approved Theranostics Today  15:59 Beyond Cancer: Alzheimer’s, Cardiology, and More  17:43 Why Theranostics Isn’t Available for Every Cancer Yet  21:46 Real Patient Outcomes & Quality of Life  25:34 What’s Next for Theranostics  27:11 Closing Thoughts & Learn More Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    28 min

  4. MAR 17

    The BAMF Health Story and the Rise of Theranostics

    Hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini (Medical Director at BAMF Health) and Christine VanTimmeren (Marketing Manager) introduce listeners to the groundbreaking field of Theranostics, a form of precision medicine that combines advanced imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies to diagnose and treat disease. To kick off the series, they are joined by Chad Bassett, co-founder and COO of BAMF Health. Chad shares the origin story of the organization, including how a chance meeting with founder Anthony Chang led to a bold vision: building the world’s most advanced Theranostics center. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The meaning behind the name BAMF Health Why Theranostics is emerging as the next major pillar of cancer careHow BAMF Health was designed to integrate radiopharmaceutical production, imaging, and therapy in one placeThe role of clinical trials in bringing new treatments to patients fasterThe patient-centered philosophy that guides every aspect of careThe future of Theranostics in treating cancer, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease, and more0:00 – Welcome to the BAMF Health Podcast  0:25 – Meet the Hosts: Dr. Brandon Mancini & Christine VanTimmeren  2:19 – What is Theranostics? The Science Behind BAMF Health  4:24 – Why We Started the Podcast  6:16 – Introducing Our Guest: BAMF Health Co-Founder Chad Bassett  7:29 – The Origin Story of BAMF Health  9:20 – Why BAMF Health Was Built as a For-Profit Company  12:18 – Treating the First Patients and Early Growth  14:10 – What Makes the Patient Experience Different at BAMF  18:18 – The Role of “Time” in Patient Care  20:15 – Humanizing Healthcare  21:31 – The Future of Theranostics and Precision Medicine  22:29 – New Frontiers: Cancer, Pain, and Alzheimer’s  27:08 – Measuring Success: Giving Patients More Time  27:33 – Chad Bassett’s Personal “Why”  30:01 – Closing Thoughts Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-mancini-md-mba-facro-44646758/  Christine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinevt/ Connect with BAMF Health Website: https://www.bamfhealth.com/ Our Podcast: https://www.bamfhealth.com/podcast/ Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    31 min

  5. MAR 16

    Get to Know The BAMF Health Podcast

    Welcome to The BAMF Health Podcast! Hosts Christine VanTimmeren, BAMF Health Marketing Manager, and Dr. Brandon Mancini, board-certified radiation oncologist and Medical Director at BAMF Health, introduce the mission behind the podcast and the innovative work happening at BAMF Health. In this episode, they explain what BAMF Health is, break down the meaning of Theranostics, and discuss how precision medicine is transforming the way diseases like cancer are diagnosed and treated. They also share what listeners can expect from future episodes, including conversations with clinicians, researchers, athletes, innovators, and healthcare leaders exploring how we can all optimize our health. Whether you're interested in advanced cancer therapies, medical imaging, clinical trials, or the future of personalized healthcare, this podcast will explore the ideas, technologies, and people shaping the next generation of medicine. 00:00 Introduction to the BAMF Health Podcast 00:26 What is BAMF Health? 01:05 What is Theranostics? 01:49 Personalized Precision Medicine 02:34 The Future of Healthcare & Patient Empowerment 03:18 What to Expect From the Podcast 04:04 Topics We'll Cover 04:59 Episode Wrap-Up & Episode 1 Preview Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-mancini-md-mba-facro-44646758/  Christine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinevt/ Connect with BAMF Health Website: https://www.bamfhealth.com/ Our Podcast: https://www.bamfhealth.com/podcast/ Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    5 min
  6. Something's Coming!

    FEB 20

    Something's Coming!

    Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

    7 sec
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On The BAMF Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini and Christine VanTimmeren shed light on the emerging field of Theranostics and how precision medicine is changing the game in healthcare. They interview experts from around the globe who are advancing personalized healthcare to improve people’s lives.

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