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TechNation Radio hosted by Dr Moira Gunn

  1. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 26-16 The Arrogant Ape

    On this week’s Tech Nation, NYU professor Dr. Christine Webb talks about “The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters”. And one biotech company's efforts to help pre-term babies. Dr. Marc Salzberg, CEO & Chief Medical Officer of Airway Therapeutics, talks about their late-stage testing, getting a single protein as soon as these babies are born.

    59 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 26-15 A Spinosaur Tale

    On this week’s Tech Nation… What’s bigger than a T-Rex? A Spinosaur! Vertebrate Paleontologist Dr. Mark Witton joins Moira to talk about the biggest predatory dinosaur, known particularly well to the Jurassic Park franchise. His book is “Spinosaur Tales: The Biology and Ecology of the Spinosaur”. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft breaks down his now-near-next approach to innovation in healthcare.

    59 min

  3. 9 APR

    Episode 26-14 The Emotions You’re Probably Avoiding

    On this week’s Tech Nation, what happens when you explore the emotions you’ve been avoiding? Moira speaks with Psychotherapist Daniel Smith about his book, “Hard Feelings: Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions”. Then, we celebrate the life of the late Dr. Phil Low, Purdue University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and biotech entrepreneur. In this 2017 interview, he discusses breakthrough technologies in the world of cancer surgery.

    59 min

  4. 2 APR

    Episode 26-13 Remembering Paul Ehrlich

    On this week’s Tech Nation, we remember Paul Ehrlich, Bing Professor of Population Studies and Professor of Biology at Stanford University. With his recent passing, we’re revisiting our 2008 interview where he discusses his new book, “The Dominant Animal”, as well as his seminal 1968 book, “The Population Bomb”. Then, Dan Schmitt of Actuate Therapeutics tells us about a new drug showing positive early results in adult pancreatic cancer, and two pediatric cancers.

    59 min

  5. 24 MAR

    Episode 26-12 You Are Smarter Than You Think!!!

    On this week’s Tech Nation, you are smarter than you know - Dr. Angus Fletcher talks about “Primal Intelligence”... then Dr. Derek Jantz from Tune Therapeutics explains how they aim to "tune" DNA - not just with human DNA, but stopping the Hepatitis B virus in its tracks.

    59 min

  6. 18 MAR

    Episode 26-11 A Breakthrough Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries???

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Adam Rogers of NervGen Pharma about a new treatment in development that’s seeing significant trial results for patients with spinal cord injuries. Then, does that look on your pet’s face mean what you think it means? Jay Ingram joins Moira to talk about “The Science of Pets” and what it has to do with humans.On this week’s BioTech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen Pharma, about a new treatment that’s showing significant trial results for patients with spinal cord injuries. While typically, patient progress is defined by the early months of recovery after the injury, trial participants are seeing increased function as much as 10 years post-trauma.

    59 min

  7. 10 MAR

    Episode 26-10 Smart Devices and Surveillance

    On this week’s Tech Nation, We can track almost anything with a smart device - but is that data really private? Moira speaks with George Washington University Law Professor Andrew Ferguson about his book, “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance,” which takes a closer look at privacy in the world of smart devices. Then, Dr. Arun Swaminathan discusses how Coya Therapeutics is testing a new treatment for ALS. The goal? To stop progression of the disease in its tracks.

    59 min

  8. 4 MAR

    Episode 26-09 One Ancient Language, New Medical Frontiers

    On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Laura Spinney about her new book, “Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global”, which explores the roots of modern language. Then, Tech Nation Chief Health Correspondent, Dr. Daniel Kraft, shares highlights from NextMed Health 2025, including major advances in medicine and technology. Finally, Biostem Technologies CEO Jason Matuszewski explains a natural solution for wounds that just will not heal.

    59 min
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TechNation Radio hosted by Dr Moira Gunn

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    Tech Nation
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
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