BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn

Moira Gunn
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BioTech Nation ... with Dr. Moira Gunn

Welcome to BIOTECH NATION !!! With understandable interviews requiring no background in science, BTN attracts a wide global audience. From everyday people looking for hope in treatments in development, to bioentrepreneurs interested in the experience of their fellow travelers, to venture capitalists looking for possibilities in cutting-edge breakthroughs, to scientists simply interested in the work of others, BioTech Nation is the voice of human endeavor, driving science to new realities for everyone. These interviews are drawn directly from the public radio program, "Tech Nation", which also can be heard in numerous global radio and podcasting venues.

  1. Designing Healthcare for People... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    1D AGO

    Designing Healthcare for People... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores how smarter design can make healthcare easier, less stressful, and more effective. From hospitals built for patient comfort to medical apps that adapt to your needs, the way we experience healthcare is evolving. Learn how design thinking and empathy are shaping the future of medicine.

    8 min
  2. Why One Drug Isn't Always Enough... Rich Daly, President & CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

    MAR 5

    Why One Drug Isn't Always Enough... Rich Daly, President & CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

    This week on BioTech Nation, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals CEO Rich Daly discusses the complexities of treating epilepsy and rare diseases. From the challenges of polypharmacy—where patients need multiple drugs to manage a single condition—to the hurdles of diagnosing and treating ultra-rare diseases.

    19 min
  3. A Second Chance for an ALS Drug... Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder & CEO, Neuvivo

    FEB 26

    A Second Chance for an ALS Drug... Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder & CEO, Neuvivo

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Ari Azhir, Founder and CEO of Neuvivo, shares the incredible journey of an ALS drug that was once abandoned, but is now making its way toward FDA approval. After two failed phase two trials, the drug was left behind until Dr. Azhir and her team discovered a crucial mistake in the trial data. Now with new insights and groundbreaking survival results, Neuvivo is giving hope to ALS patients and exploring its potential for other neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s.

    18 min
  4. The Mystery of "Dark" Proteins... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    FEB 20

    The Mystery of "Dark" Proteins... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft explores the discovery of "dark" proteins, thousands of previously unknown proteins in the human body. Scientists believe these hidden proteins could be the key to detecting diseases earlier and developing new treatments.

    9 min
  5. 9 Million Samples: A New Era of Medicine... Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO, Culmination Bio

    FEB 12

    9 Million Samples: A New Era of Medicine... Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, President & CEO, Culmination Bio

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld shares how Culmination Bio is using 9 million preserved tissue samples and decades of patient data to improve how we understand and treat diseases. From discovering patterns in cancer treatments to exploring breakthroughs in heart and autoimmune diseases, this unique approach is changing medicine.

    18 min
  6. Mobility: The New Vital Sign….Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    FEB 5

    Mobility: The New Vital Sign….Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses why mobility is emerging as a key indicator of health, just like heart rate or blood pressure. From wearable tech that tracks your gait to AI-powered exoskeletons and brain-computer interfaces, new innovations are transforming how we measure and maintain movement.

    14 min
  7. Reprogramming the Future... Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort, Gordian Biotechnology

    JAN 29

    Reprogramming the Future... Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort, Gordian Biotechnology

    This week on Biotech Nation, Dr. Martin Borch Jensen and Dr. Francisco LePort from Gordian Biotechnology share a bold new approach to fighting diseases of aging before they take hold. Instead of testing one drug at a time, their technology allows scientists to test hundreds of potential treatments at once, making drug discovery faster and more precise. This could change how we treat conditions like arthritis, heart failure, and fatty liver disease.

    26 min
  8. One Drug, Many Diseases??? Dr. David Fajgenbaum, UPenn School of Medicine Professor and President of Every Cure

    JAN 22

    One Drug, Many Diseases??? Dr. David Fajgenbaum, UPenn School of Medicine Professor and President of Every Cure

    Not just seeking treatment for every disease, but making sure the treatments we have already developed are being used in every possible way. I speak with Dr. David Fajgenbaum (Fay-gen-baum), a Professor of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and President of Every Cure.

    28 min
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Welcome to BIOTECH NATION !!! With understandable interviews requiring no background in science, BTN attracts a wide global audience. From everyday people looking for hope in treatments in development, to bioentrepreneurs interested in the experience of their fellow travelers, to venture capitalists looking for possibilities in cutting-edge breakthroughs, to scientists simply interested in the work of others, BioTech Nation is the voice of human endeavor, driving science to new realities for everyone. These interviews are drawn directly from the public radio program, "Tech Nation", which also can be heard in numerous global radio and podcasting venues.

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