Bio from the Bayou James Zanewicz

Explore the avian flu's impact on the US dairy and cattle industry with Chad Roy, PhD, a renowned expert in microbiology and immunology from the Tulane School of Medicine. Learn about the safety of our dairy products, the flu's transmission risks, and our preparedness for potential outbreaks. Hosted by Sharon Courtney (who conveyed an incredible amount of information to the public throughout the COVID outbreak), this episode illuminates the complex interplay between public health and infectious diseases through her expert questions and an insightful discussion.

Ideal for both the general public and those interested in public health and science, Episode 31 equips listeners with timely and crucial knowledge on avian influenza. Tune in to gain expert insights into this pressing issue.

You’ve heard Elaine Hamm, PhD, discuss her role as Executive in Residence at Tulane School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, but did you know that she does much more? Elaine discusses her various startup companies, including Ascend BioVentures, Cadenza Bio, CLAIRIgene, Otologic Pharmaceutics, and even a wine bar called The Study. She also gives advice on how to juggle so many different projects effectively. Episode hosted by James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP.

Startup entrepreneurs coming from academic universities face countless challenges, many of which revolve around the fear of failure. Nick Pashos, PhD, Tulane School of Medicine’s Entrepreneur in Residence, discusses the common obstacles academic (and other) start-up companies face, and how he can provide support in his new role. He pulls from his own experiences as a startup CEO/Founder and talks about several of the emerging Tulane Medicine startups he is excited about. Episode hosted by Elaine Hamm, PhD.

“Innovation ecosystem” is a term often used in biotech, but what actually goes into building a strong ecosystem? Mark Crowell, Executive Entrepreneur in Residence at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about the elements that go into developing an innovation ecosystem, pulling from his experiences at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. He also provides details about his startup company, Arkane Innovation. Episode hosted by Patrick Reed. This episode was recorded at Bio on the Bayou, the annual event in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region.

Partnerships in biotech are critical to innovation; however, forming and maintaining partnerships can often be a daunting task. Dr. Tari Suprapto, the Director of Search and Evaluation at Novo Nordisk, provides tips and insights into managing relationships between academic and corporate partners. She highlights the importance of personal connection, common goals, and communication within partnerships, and touches on dealing with imposter syndrome. Episode hosted by Kaneisha Akinpelumi. This episode was recorded at Bio on the Bayou, the annual event in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region.

As the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of healthcare becomes more prevalent, an organization to convene all the relevant stakeholders has emerged. Frequent Host Dr. Elaine Hamm joins as a podcast guest in her role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH), the international advocacy organization dedicated to the responsible adoption and application of AI in healthcare. She highlights the many ways AI is currently being used in the healthcare space, the potential it holds, and the importance of data diversity and access in the utilization of AI. She then highlights AAIH’s recent commentaries on both the Unified Patient Record and President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, and how you can become a member of this important organization. Episode hosted by James Zanewicz.