Best Dr Kevin Folta Podcasts (2024)

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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage 59:17

3d ago59:17

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In 2013 a number of county ordinances sought to end the use of biotech crops on various Hawaiian islands. Hawaii's warm year-'round climate permits several corn seasons a year, so seed corn for the mainland is produced in these locations. However, these technologies are not appreciated by a subset of the population, who see these companies as poiso…

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Panfuture Quick Thoughts 1 - Hello again 4:55

6d ago4:55

4:55

It's been a long time but I have some things on my mind. I'm returning to the podcast with some off-the-cuff shorts, still all about my thoughts on civilization, society, science, and the future. This first one is my thoughts on the current incarnation of Elon Musk. https://panfuture.org/ https://medium.com/@guitarsean https://zirk.us/@guitarsean…

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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics 34:53

9d ago34:53

34:53

Great products and ideas are everywhere, yet limited by the ability to actually produce them in needed quantitites. The technologies from Sunflower Therapeutics enable bioprocess applications throughout the globe in a deployable unit with a small footprint. Dr. Kerry Love describes the technology and it's applications, along with the philosophy of …

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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs 50:35

17d ago50:35

50:35

T-cells are a critical part of the adaptive immune system, actively targeting problematic invaders. From pathogens to cancers, T-cells seek and destroy potentially dangerous cells, and maintain a memory of their presence. In today's episode Dr. Nigel McCracken describes this part of the adaptive immune system and how Virax Biolabs is using speciali…

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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller 44:04

23d ago44:04

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Disinformation clouds the public understanding of science, especially technology in agriculture and medicine. So when a leading journal publishes false information, academic experts have an obligation to help correct the process. This may be done via a variety of methods, but cordial and collegial discussion is the first step. When that fails, note…

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Your Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan Gerbic 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Wikipedia is the go-to source for many people when starting to research a subject. But is the information correct, or does the information even exist in Wikipedia at all? Susan Gerbic has been training people to edit Wikipedia pages through the Gorilla Skeptics of Wikipedia project. They have edited tens of thousands of pages with over 16 million v…

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Gene Editing in Specialty Crops - Dr. Tom Adams, CEO Pairwise 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

Crop genetic engineering has focused primarily on large-acreage crops like corn. But what about the universe of specialty crops that tantalize consumers, things like blackberries or salad greens? Pairwise has used precision twists on gene editing to change specific traits in fruit and vegetable crops. Pairwise founder and CEO, Dr. Tom Adams, discus…

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Special Panel - From Pre-Clinical to Clinical Trials 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

Advancement of a new drug from pre-clinical trials to clinical trials is a pivotal time in validation of its therapeutic effects and safety. A panel of experts discusses the process.By Colabra

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Talking Biotech Begins Year 10! with Dr. Liza Dunn 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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Today's episode marks the beginning of the 10th year of the Talking Biotech Podcast. To celebrate, Drs. Liza Dunn and Kevin Folta discuss the last decade of biotech breakthroughs and communications efforts, the fight against technology and the amazing progress in gene editing and human genetic therapies. Plus, what you can do to help the effort goi…

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Targeting Chronic Inflammation Via the Inflamasome - Dr. David Bearss 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

Chronic inflammation goes hand-in-hand with many diseases, complicating symptoms and affecting routes of treatment. What is the molecular basis of inflammation, and can it be targeted by new drugs? Scientists have studied the molecular basis of the inflammatory response and have identified specific proteins that complex to initiate the response. Ne…

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Development of Biotech Partnerships 29:40

3M ago29:40

29:40

Strategic partnerships are becoming more important in development and deployment of biotechnology solutions. Today's panel discusses the way partnerships are formed, some of the important considerations with IP and licensing, and how relationships are managed.By Colabra

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Journal Club - Were "High Levels" of Glyphosate Found in Sperm? - Dr. Andrea Love 27:59

3M ago27:59

27:59

The news reports say that scientists have found "high levels" of herbicide in human sperm, and suggest it is a cause of infertility. But what do the data really say? Dr. Andrea Love and I discuss the paper. A report by Vasseur et al., in the June 2024 Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety entitled Glyphosate presence in human sperm: First report a…

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Standardizing Therapeutic Protein Production in Plants - Jim Wilson 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

Where many therapeutic compounds are raised in bacteria or fungi, plants sometimes offer many advantages as bioreactors. Capital and production costs are lower, and products may be edible instead of injectable. The problem tends to be standardization, and conditions that ensure that the desired proteins are produced This episode features Jim Wilson…

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Canadian Rules for Gene Editing - Jennifer Hubert 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Canada has a unique approach to plant genetic improvement that follows the product, not the process. In other words, if there is potential risk from any genetic manipulation technique, from polyploidization to transgenic to gene edits, Canadian regulators assess the relative risk in the final product. But what does the regulatory climate look like …

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Overcoming CAR-T Cell Bottlenecks - Dr. Andy Scharenberg 46:41

3M ago46:41

46:41

Immunotherapy is weaponizing the body's immune system against cancer or other disease. One of the most promising approaches is CAR-T cell therapy, yet as this technology has been implemented, it's limitations have been identified. Dr. Andy Scharenberg described the current drawbacks of CAR-T cells and how his company, Umoja, is re-engineering CAR-T…

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The FDA Regulatory Ecosystem- Expert Panel Discusses the Process 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

How do new drug applications move forward to approval? Four experts discuss the partnership between the FDA, the drug developer, and the data needed to move a product forward. It is a surprising discussion that reveals the depth of the FDA process. Joined by Dr. Debra Webster, Dr. Julia Marre, Dr. Michael Matthews and Dr. Jonathan Helfgott.…

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The Psychology of Risk - Dr. Felicia Wu 41:35

4M ago41:35

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We live in amazing times of technological advance, but how are the real benefits of new tech lost to an inflated sense of risk? Dr. Felicia Wu from Michigan State University shares her expertise in describing the psychological basis of risk and applying it to questions like glyphosate and aspartame.By Colabra

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dr Kevin Folta Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

Colabra

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The PanFuture Society Podcast

Sean Gill

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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage 59:17

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Panfuture Quick Thoughts 1 - Hello again 4:55

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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics 34:53

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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs 50:35

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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller 44:04

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Your Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan Gerbic 42:32

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Gene Editing in Specialty Crops - Dr. Tom Adams, CEO Pairwise 32:06

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Special Panel - From Pre-Clinical to Clinical Trials 33:33

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Talking Biotech Begins Year 10! with Dr. Liza Dunn 1:03:32

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Targeting Chronic Inflammation Via the Inflamasome - Dr. David Bearss 47:33

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Development of Biotech Partnerships 29:40

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Journal Club - Were "High Levels" of Glyphosate Found in Sperm? - Dr. Andrea Love 27:59

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Standardizing Therapeutic Protein Production in Plants - Jim Wilson 47:53

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Canadian Rules for Gene Editing - Jennifer Hubert 27:00

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Overcoming CAR-T Cell Bottlenecks - Dr. Andy Scharenberg 46:41

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The FDA Regulatory Ecosystem- Expert Panel Discusses the Process 1:01:33

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The Psychology of Risk - Dr. Felicia Wu 41:35

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