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SDBN BUZZ is the San Diego Biotechnology Network podcast, connecting the local life science community through trending topics and thoughtful conversations.
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Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Christina Waters is the CEO and president of RARE Science. The mission is to identify more immediate therapeutic solutions for kids with rare diseases.
There may be 7-8000 rare diseases, but because of their rarity, they are difficult to diagnose. That delays a treatment, if one exists at all, and makes it more urgent for the families with children who are afflicted.
RARE Science is working to increase our understanding of the biology of rare disease. Christina believes that by understanding the biology of rare diseases, we can actually learn more about and make progress with common diseases as well.
In this episode she talks about the progress they are making and the unusual way they are connecting people around the world inside and outside of science who are contributing and making a difference in this effort.
Contact them: info at rarescience.org
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
The worldwide demand for seafood is rising while the supply of fish is diminishing. BlueNalu is working to close that gap through cellular aquaculture - manufacturing fish meat in bioreactors.
It begins with a fish biopsy. Muscle, fat and connective tissue cells are separated out and grown in bioreactors. The three cell types are intended to be combined at the end to create fish meat that can be fried, grilled or prepared any way you like with no bones, no heads, and no tails to worry about.
Lou Cooperhouse, CEO of BlueNalu, explains the importance of this "third leg on the stool" in addition to wild caught and farm raised seafood along with benefits to our oceans and the seafood industry.
We discussed:
- The market for manufactured seafood protein
- The strategy for bringing this product to market and goals for price parity
- The impact on the seafood supply chain
- What makes the BlueNalu approach different from other clean meat alternatives
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Jeane Wong calls herself a bus driver for bigger brains. She has built a community of scientists who are sharing their knowledge and experience with kids in San Diego Schools.
The Leagues's origin story could have come out of the Marvel Universe. It started with a pre-school.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Who the programs are designed for
- What makes them different
- Why it's important for San Diego
- How scientists can get involved
You can learn more at the League's Facebook page
Or email leaguexse "at" gmail.com
Learn more about the podcast and SDBN at http://sdbn.org/buzz/
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Stanley Maloy is a life scientist and the Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation at San Diego State University. He has a passion for entrepreneurship.
We often think some people have a gift for being an entrepreneur - coming up with new ideas and bringing them to market. And unfortunately, a lot of would-be entrepreneurs fail. But entrepreneurship can be learned like any other skill.
In this epsiode, we discussed the I-Corps program of the NSF and how that is making an impact.
Stanley describes:
- Who is eligible
- What makes a good candidate
- What learning entrepreneurship looks like
- Why it's important to include under-represented groups
- Opportunities for entrepreneurs other than a startup
Mentioned in this episode:
If you want to learn more:
https://www.csuperb.org/csuicorps/
https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-ccorps/
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
What is the SDBN BUZZ? This podcast is intended to connect the San Diego life science community through trending topics and thoughtful conversations.
We'll cover innovation, entrepreneurship, careers, diversity and more.
In this episode, Mary Canady, the founder of the San Diego Biotech Network and Chris Conner, the host of Life Science Marketing Radio, talk about their collaboration and vision for the podcast.
Learn more about the podcast and advertising opportunities at http://sdbn.org/buzz/.