Inside Biotech

Daniel Arce, Bryan Jimenez, Stephanie Wu, Danielle Luu, Deneé Easy, Kat Merkling, Riley Elmer, Karishma Chhugani
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Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal’s most innovative new biotech companies. This monthly podcast, hosted by Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani, two Ph.D. Candidates at USC, and is the perfect way for anyone interested in LA’s biotech community to stay informed about current progress and developments. Episodes feature conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and more about the cutting-edge science that goes on inside their companies to offer listeners diverse perspectives from experts across niches and levels in the biotech space. On Inside Biotech, science story-telling meets big business, touching on a range of themes from across the world of southern California’s biotechnology industry.

  1. Where Life Science Meets Litigation

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    Where Life Science Meets Litigation

    In this episode, Karishma interviews Tim, a patent litigator at Mintz, discussing his journey from a potential medical career to law, the skills gained in law school, and the intersection of biotechnology and law. Tim shares insights on his current role, the importance of scientific knowledge in patent law, and the challenges of explaining complex scientific concepts in legal contexts. He also offers advice for aspiring lawyers and reflects on the future of biotech and patent law in the LA ecosystem. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    37 phút
  2. 5 Key Findings to Becoming a Great Scientific Mentor with Riley Elmer

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    5 Key Findings to Becoming a Great Scientific Mentor with Riley Elmer

    What actually makes a good mentor, and how do you find one who’s right for you? In this episode of Inside Biotech, new host Riley explores how mentorship shapes scientific careers, sharing five key principles for building strong mentor–mentee relationships. Drawing from personal experience, the conversation highlights aligning values, looking beyond expertise, and embracing productive tension to support growth in science. Perfect for graduate students and early-career researchers navigating advisor relationships, lab culture, and long-term career development in academia or industry. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    36 phút
  3. From One Voice to Many: Gabriella Rubert, Riley Conover Elmer & Karishma Chhugani

    29/12/2025

    From One Voice to Many: Gabriella Rubert, Riley Conover Elmer & Karishma Chhugani

    In this episode, Gabriella Rubert joins the Biotech Connection Los Angeles team for a thoughtful conversation reflecting on her journey as a host of the Inside Biotech podcast. Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of science communication, the responsibility of making complex scientific topics accessible, and the impact storytelling has in connecting the biotech community with the public. The discussion highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and embracing non-linear career paths in science, while also touching on personal growth, confidence, and the value of asking for help along the way. As the episode marks a meaningful transition, Gabriella reflects on her experiences behind the mic and passes the torch to the next generation of Inside Biotech hosts. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    31 phút
  4. Shaping Tomorrow's Researchers with Dr. Reginald Hill, Founder of Lab Lift-off

    21/11/2025

    Shaping Tomorrow's Researchers with Dr. Reginald Hill, Founder of Lab Lift-off

    What if we’ve been focusing on the wrong cells in cancer? In this episode, Dr. Reginald Hill explains how fibroblasts, inflammation, and tissue stiffness shape tumor behavior and chemoresistance—and how mouse models, organoids, and microfluidic devices can turn those insights into better diagnostics. We dig into his path from a Cell cover story to a patent on an exosome-based cancer detection platform, his work lobbying Congress for pancreatic cancer research, and his aviation-inspired approach to lab management and science career coaching. Perfect for anyone interested in cancer biology, translational tech, or building a scientific career beyond the “traditional” path. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    1 giờ 1 phút
  5. The Future of Mental Health Treatment with Shawn Singh, CEO of Vistagen

    10/10/2025

    The Future of Mental Health Treatment with Shawn Singh, CEO of Vistagen

    CEO of Vistagen, Shawn Singh, returns to Inside Biotech to discuss groundbreaking developments in intranasal therapeutics. Shawn shares exciting results from Vistagen’s fast-track phase 3 trials, explains how intranasal drug delivery bypasses limitations of traditional therapeutics relying on systemic absorption, and reflects on telehealth’s role in accessibility. This conversation spotlights a transformative moment in neuroscience, drug development and mental health innovation. Learn more about Vistagen: https://www.vistagen.com/ Listen to our previous episode with Shawn to learn more about social anxiety disorder and the earlier days of Vistagen: https://inside-biotech.simplecast.com/episodes/shawn-singh-ceo-of-vistagen-mental-health-biopharmaceuticals Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    52 phút
  6. Revolutionizing Biotechnology with Exozymes: Michael Heltzen, CEO of Exozymes

    01/10/2025

    Revolutionizing Biotechnology with Exozymes: Michael Heltzen, CEO of Exozymes

    Serial entrepreneur Michael Heltzen, CEO of Exozymes, reveals how his NASDAQ-listed company is "liberating enzymes from cells" to create a new generation of chemical manufacturing. Instead of using living cells as factories, Exozymes isolates enzymatic pathways to work as pure chemistry—achieving engineering-level control previously deemed impossible in conventional synthetic biology. Michael discusses Exozymes’ AI-powered enzyme evolution, six-week development timelines, bold IPO strategy during biotech's funding winter, and applications in pharmaceuticals like NCT for liver disease. This is synthetic biology's next chapter: sustainable, scalable enzyme-based manufacturing that could replace both petrochemicals and natural harvesting. Make sure to check out eXoZymes' website: https://exozymes.com/ Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    1 giờ 5 phút
  7. Diagnosing the Undiagnosed: John Marlow and Pete Kane of Research to the People

    17/09/2025

    Diagnosing the Undiagnosed: John Marlow and Pete Kane of Research to the People

    In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with John Marlowe and Pete Kane to explore how patient-driven innovation is transforming research on rare diseases and oncology. John shares his own 15-year medical odyssey filled with misdiagnoses and being told his symptoms were “in his head” and how his relentless determination led him to long-read sequencing which finally revealed his rare disease diagnosis. Pete, founder of Research to the People, explains how his nonprofit brings together scientists, engineers, and patients in open hackathons to tackle unsolved medical mysteries. Together, John and Pete reveal what happens when “scientific cowboys and cowgirls” unite—merging cutting-edge genomics, AI, and the power of community and collaboration to push the boundaries of diagnosis and treatment. Their story is a powerful reminder that the future of biotech is not just about technology but about people coming together to rewrite what’s possible. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    54 phút
  8. The AI Revolution in Drug Development with Jennifer Bittinger, President and Co-founder of Narrativa

    21/08/2025

    The AI Revolution in Drug Development with Jennifer Bittinger, President and Co-founder of Narrativa

    From TV production to trailblazing in generative AI, Jennifer Bittinger’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Inside Biotech, Jennifer shares how her non-linear career path–from helping launch Hulu to leading Narrativa–prepared her to bring AI innovation into the life sciences. She reveals how Narrativa became the first company to have FDA-approved, AI-generated clinical trial documentation, cutting years of “white space” in the drug-development process. Along the way, she tackles fears about AI replacing jobs, explaining how it can instead give scientists and medical writers their time back for high-value work. Today’s episode is a masterclass in how relationships, curiosity, and a little bit of courage can transform entire industries. Follow our Instagram @insidebiotech for updates about episodes and upcoming guests! To learn more about BCLA’s events and consulting visit our website. Follow BCLA on LinkedIn

    56 phút
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Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal’s most innovative new biotech companies. This monthly podcast, hosted by Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani, two Ph.D. Candidates at USC, and is the perfect way for anyone interested in LA’s biotech community to stay informed about current progress and developments. Episodes feature conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and more about the cutting-edge science that goes on inside their companies to offer listeners diverse perspectives from experts across niches and levels in the biotech space. On Inside Biotech, science story-telling meets big business, touching on a range of themes from across the world of southern California’s biotechnology industry.

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Daniel Arce, Bryan Jimenez, Stephanie Wu, Danielle Luu, Deneé Easy, Kat Merkling, Riley Elmer, Karishma Chhugani
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
  • Tập
    39
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © 2025 Inside Biotech
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