I am BIO Podcast

Powerful stories of biotech breakthroughs, the people they help, and the global problems they solve.

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Biotechnology is a National Security Asset

Since Watson and Crick discovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953, the US has been a leader in biotechnology innovation. American excellence in this field has greatly benefited people around the world.

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The Faceless Middleman Between You and Your Doctor

A troubling disconnect between medical expertise and insurance mandates is putting patients' health at risk.

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How Will We Secure our Food Future?

As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, the challenge of providing safe, nutritious food is growing more urgent.

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How Love Combined with Science Leads to Hope for Rare Disease

There are over 7000 rare diseases identified in the U.S. alone. Many of these diseases affect children, leaving families desperate for answers.

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Biotech Women Striking at the Glass Ceiling

Episode 76 • Oct 3, 2023 • 24 min

The biotech industry offers unique opportunities for women to advance as executives and entrepreneurs. There are headwinds, however, including unequal access to venture capital. In this episode, we talk with three executives who are part of a wave of women-led companies in biotech. Our guests speak to why women’s leadership matters and the barriers that remain to breaking the glass ceiling. They also tell us about a new networking initiative—the biotech sisterhood—to catalyze women’s success in corporate leadership and mentor the next generation of women executives.

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Let’s Get Uncomfortable: Talking About Women’s Health

Episode 66 • Nov 29, 2022 • 25 min

Talking about women’s health has been a taboo subject for some time, contributing to a lack of innovation in the sector. Still today, many are uncomfortable discussing the topic. Consequently, only 2% of medical products in the pipeline are for women’s health and only 2% of all venture capital dollars go into developing these products. In this episode, we talk with two women in biotech who are trying to change that narrative and infuse more investment in innovations that meet the needs of half the population.