Best Hopkins Biotech Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 106 - Conor Gallagher on Building a Biotech Pipeline for Aesthetics and Therapeutics 38:43

1M ago38:43

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As the Chief Scientific Officer at Revance, Conor Gallagher spearheads R&D, process and analytical development under the umbrella of scientific innovation while also leading a team working on Revance's biosimilar program. With the stated goal of setting a "new standard in healthcare by elevating patient and physician experiences," Revance boasts an…

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Ep. 105 - Todd DeYoung on Creating a Patient-Centric Multi-Brand Platform 32:49

2M ago32:49

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In Episode 91, we heard from Michael Burke of Latticework Aesthetics and examined how he and his team are assembling a multi-brand aesthetic platform with an emphasis on board-certified plastic surgeons who care deeply about their patients. Today, it is our pleasure to welcome Latticework Aesthetics' CEO Todd DeYoung to the show. In this interview,…

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Ep. 104 - Aaron Burton & Robbie Brindley on Inventing the First Intelligent Control Pulsed-Light Laser 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

"The biggest step forward in practical automation for the end user that I think I've seen in the industry … HERO is becoming HEROic." Appearing individually on previous episodes of The Technology of Beauty, Sciton CEO Aaron Burton and EVP Robbie Brindley return to the show together with an altogether earthshaking announcement: that Sciton has not o…

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Ep. 102 - Live from AIS 2024 in Vancouver 1:14:26

4M ago1:14:26

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If you missed this year's Aesthetic Innovation Summit in Vancouver, this is your chance to tap in and hear from some of the speakers and attendees that were present. AIS is THE forum where the minds that are shaping tomorrow's aesthetic industry meet each year for a look ahead. Dive in with us as Dr. Grant Stevens provides the latest on the beauty …

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Ep. 101 - The Entrepreneurs of Aesthetics Series No. 2 | The Alchemy 43 Story 40:46

5M ago40:46

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In our next installment of The Entrepreneurs of Aesthetics, where we invite innovative aesthetic business owners to break down how they built their practices from the ground up, we welcome Nicci Levy, CEO & Founder of Alchemy 43. A rising beauty mogul who began her career working a mall cosmetics counter, she leaned on a decade of corporate cosmeti…

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Ep. 100 - Caro Van Hove on Setting a New Standard in Long-Term Cellulite Treatment 35:29

5M ago35:29

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"60 million women in the US alone have cellulite. And even if we winnow that all the way down to who can afford it, who's so bothered to do something about it, we're still talking about 6 million women." For all of the many successes in the beauty business, efforts to address cellulite have most commonly resulted in failure. That doesn't alter the …

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Ep. 99 - Joe Hunstad | The Inventors of Aesthetics Series No. 4 27:15

6M ago27:15

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Dr. Joe Hunstad is a true titan of the aesthetics industry. The inventor of seven unique surgical operations, he is also the author of "The Atlas of Abdominoplasty", an internationally acclaimed speaker, a former Director of The Aesthetic Society, and the past President of HKB Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. A highly-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Hunstad…

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Ep. 98 - Dr. Derek Banyard on Harnessing the Regenerative Power of Fat Cells 30:55

7M ago30:55

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"I think fat is the future. It's the largest source of adult stem cells in the body, and it's the lowest hanging fruit." Out of all the topics we've covered as we approach our 100th episode of The Technology of Beauty, regenerative aesthetics might be the most exciting of them all. Just imagine telling a patient, "We can remove excess fat from your…

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Ep. 97 - Joe Schooler on Syncing Brand & Practice Marketing 28:43

7M ago28:43

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Marketing to the patients already in an aesthetic practice represents a massive opportunity for brands and clinics alike — one that remains sorely underleveraged in a large majority of cases. The problem: How to cleanly and clearly promote the right offerings to the right patients at the right moment. There's no sense in advertising RF microneedlin…

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Ep. 96 - Dan Hopkins on Formulating an Anti-Divergent Physician-Dispensed Skincare Brand 50:02

7M ago50:02

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One of the pitfalls of physician-grade skincare in the age of e-commerce is the Amazonification of elite product lines. But what if a company developed a patented technology to eliminate diversion and counterfeiting so that products are always professionally dispensed? Dan Hopkins is here to tell us how his team found the answers. While remaining e…

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Ep. 95 - David Dean on Launching a Mission-Driven Lifestyle Brand 53:06

7M ago53:06

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In a wide-ranging interview with Dr. Grant Stevens, David Dean describes an uncommon journey in which he goes from being an All-American athlete with two national championships, to founding an aesthetic-based internet startup that ultimately went public via an NYSE IPO, to launching a lifestyle brand with a mission to help prevent teen suicide. The…

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Ep. 94 - Lana Kerr on Rejuvenating the Skin with Topical Carboxytherapy 45:23

8M ago45:23

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Carboxytherapy is generally known as a non-surgical treatment employing injections or transdermal application to infuse gaseous carbon dioxide into the subcutaneous tissue. And its therapeutic effects are said to increase vasodilation and collagenesis, and even regenerate tissue. But a topical carboxy delivery system? That is something altogether i…

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Ep. 93 - C. Lloyd Mahaffey on Crafting a Platform for Educating and Converting Aesthetic Patients 28:27

8M ago28:27

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It's common knowledge that one of the best ways to convert new prospects into patients is to give them a better understanding of the procedure they are interested in. But patient education can be a problem for aesthetic practitioners. As Engage Technologies Group CEO C. Lloyd Mahaffey puts it, "Humans have the attention span of goldfish." Drawing o…

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Roivant: Reinventing the Paradigm of Conventional Drug Development 51:27

9M ago51:27

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Roivant Pharma is reinventing the discovery, development, and commercialization of new medicines. Mayukh Sukhatme, M.D. was recently appointed to Roivant's board of directors and has served as Roivant’s President and Chief Investment Officer since January 2021. He is responsible for identifying, performing diligence on, devising development strateg…

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Public Relations and Scientific Communications for Biotechnology with Ignacio Guerrero-Ros 44:24

10M ago44:24

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Dr. Ignacio Guerrero-Ros is an immunologist turned scientific communicator and biotech media innovator. Currently, he is an Assistant Vice President at Russo Partners, providing public and investor relations services to clients in the healthcare and technology industries. Originally from Spain, Ignacio earned his PhD in Immunology from Albert Einst…

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Ep. 91 - Michael Burke on Assembling a Multi-Brand, Surgery-Centric Aesthetic Platform 44:51

10M ago44:51

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"We want top-tier, board-certified plastic surgeons that want to grow, care about their staff, and care deeply about their patients." When others preach the benefits of practice consolidation, they often talk a big game about how they'll "take the stress of your back office off your plate so you can focus on surgical." They promise to provide a fai…

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Ep. 90 - Dr. Alan Widgerow on How Alastin Built the First Truly Science-Powered Skincare Line 44:49

10M ago44:49

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The last time we welcomed Galderma's Chief Scientific Officer to the show, Dr. Alan Widgerow spoke at length on "Unlocking the Secrets of Cellular-Level Skin Health" — and episode 59 is certainly well worth a watch on that subject (link below). But in this episode, he not only expands upon that theme, he brings news of the latest Alastin skincare p…

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Ep. 89 - Jason Richey on Launching a New Category for Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation 34:10

11M ago34:10

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How often does a genuinely novel aesthetic device make it past product-launch hurdles to make it into practices across the country? Enter Jason Richey, President & CEO of Cytrellis Biosystems, to tell us about the nascent success of the Ellacor Micro-Coring system — the first of its kind to receive FDA clearance. The brainchild of Cytrellis Founder…

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Ep. 88 - Jason Williams on How Alastin Doubled Down on the Science of Skincare 28:49

11M ago28:49

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"Alastin is certainly not the only brand in our offices, but it is my number one brand. And it's based on the science." — Dr. Grant Stevens For far too long, skincare was more about style than substance. Flashy marketing and misleading claims wrapped around largely generic ingredients became the rinse and repeat formula for cosmetic brands. While w…

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What You Should Know About the Biotech Job Market in 2023 with Carina Clingman 56:31

11M ago56:31

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Carina Clingman, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of Recruitomics Consulting, a niche talent acquisition and talent strategy firm specializing in biotech startups. She recently founded The Collaboratory Career Hub to help biotech job seekers find confidence and success in their job search. If you're exploring careers in biotech, join the free Collabor…

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Ep. 87 - Tyler Terry on Rethinking the Patient Consult Process 35:09

11M ago35:09

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Imagine distilling the entire essence of an aesthetic practice into an iPad. To state it simply, that's just what the TouchMD platform makes possible — but there's a whole lot more to unpack. You could call it a patient engagement platform, a Before and After photo solution, or a patient consultation tool, and you would be right on all counts. But …

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Ep. 86 - Nick Magruder on Exploring a New Model for 3rd Party Patient Acquisition 38:19

12M ago38:19

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According to an oft-cited survey, over 65 million Americans are considering receiving an aesthetic treatment for the first time. Nick Magruder wants to make aesthetics more accessible for these consumers — and he may have found a way to do it. Drawing on his experience as Co-Founder and CEO of FriendMedia (now vrtly.ai), where he built an innovativ…

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Antibody-Drug Conjugates: Targeting Cancer Where it is Vulnerable with David Dornan of Elevation Oncology 28:53

12M ago28:53

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About this episode: David Dornan is the Chief Scientific Officer of Elevation Oncology, a clinical-stage biotech company developing targeted cancer therapeutics, with a focus on antibody drug conjugates. David brings to Elevation over two decades of industry and academic oncology drug discovery and development experience. His research spans multipl…

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Ep. 85 - Drew Taylor on Cell Banking, Cryopreservation & the Future of Autologous Regenerative Medicine 42:43

1y ago42:43

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Autologous cell treatments are already making an impact in our lives today but the truth is we are only just scratching the surface of what might be possible. In our lifetime, aesthetic regenerative medicine will make a dramatic leap forward. The problem is that as our cells age they become less potent. That means many of us will never be able to e…

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Ep. 84 - Robbie Brindley on Pioneering the Luxury Brand Segment Within Laser Medicine 33:21

1y ago33:21

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Apple isn't the only company that markets and sells smartphones, laptops and other personal computing products, yet it's always the first name that comes to mind when it's time for a new device. Why? Because they sell a superior experience, a first-in-class luxury product that leaves nothing to be desired. Within the world of aesthetic lasers, ther…

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Ep. 83 - David Frey on Exploring the Intersection of Facial Plastics and Cosmetic Dentistry 35:45

1y ago35:45

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Could the secret to a more youthful appearance and even improved posture lie in something as unassuming as the alignment of one's bite? Believe it or not, the intricate geometry of the smile can affect one's overall health — and even athletic performance. In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, join us as we dive into the world of cosmetic den…

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Boston Biotech Series: Standing out in the Competitive Recruiting Process for Early Stage Biotech 29:23

1y ago29:23

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Emily Gransky is the Vice President of Recruiting at RA Ventures (RAVen). RAVen is the early-stage venture arm of the multi-stage investment firm RA Capital. In this role, Emily works closely with senior leaders, venture partners, and managing directors within the Venture Team at RA Capital and within RAVen. Her primary responsibility is leading an…

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Ep. 82 - Paul Herchman on Building a Scalable Model for Physician-Dispensed Hair Restoration 1:01:54

1y ago1:01:54

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Could the failure of conventional hair loss treatments possibly be attributed to something as simple as … not following through with the treatments? According to multiple peer-reviewed studies, there is strong evidence supporting the efficacy of hair loss remediation — the problem often lies in a lack of commitment from patients to dedicate themsel…

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Ep. 81 - Jessica & Melissa of Bodify on Sculpting and Scaling: The Single Service Medspa Strategy 32:00

1y ago32:00

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Sometimes success comes down to taking a unique approach. Described by Dr. Grant Stevens as a "unicorn," Bodify is nothing if not unique. In a time when aesthetic treatment options are proliferating at a dizzying rate, Bodify stands out for its hyper-focused approach on one single service — Coolsculpting. In this episode, we hear from sisters and B…

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Boston Biotech Series: Building a Drug Development Platform on New Biology with Isaac Klein of Dewpoint Therapeutics 38:20

1y ago38:20

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Dr. Isaac Klein is the Chief Scientific Officer at Dewpoint Therapeutics. Dewpoint Therapeutics is leveraging condensate biology to impact a wide range of therapeutic targets across diverse disease areas. Armed with significant funding from venture capital and several big pharma partnerships, Dewpoint is poised to lead the generation of medicines t…

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Ep. 80 - Megan Brown of Athenix on Building a Digitally-Native Aesthetic Brand 37:35

1y ago37:35

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Ep. 80 - Megan Brown of Athenix on Building a Digitally-Native Aesthetic Brand What does it take to build a successful aesthetic brand in today's ever-evolving beauty industry? Join Dr. Grant Stevens as he sits down with Megan Brown, the new CMO of Athenix, to delve into a rebranding journey to explore, implement and automate proven marketing techn…

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Ep. 79 - Steve Kreider on A Laser-Powered Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Long-Term Acne Treatment 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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Acne might just be unmatched as an aesthetic concern for how visible and traumatizing it can be for patients. Yet truly significant improvements in acne treatments have been hard to come by. As Cutera SVP Steve Kreider notes in this interview with Dr. Grant Stevens, "I've been selling acne products for 17 years, and the standard of care hasn't fund…

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Ep. 78 - Dina ElSherif on Inventing a Home-Based Multimodal Facial Treatment 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

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As Dr. Grant Stevens so famously reminds us, The Technology of Beauty features the movers and shakers of the beauty business. And today is certainly no exception. For while you could be forgiven for being unfamiliar with today's guest, you'll surely be hearing more from Dina ElSherif and her brand-new company, Trufacial. Because this entire episode…

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Ep. 77 - Live from AIS 2023 in Miami Beach 1:21:03

1+ y ago1:21:03

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Welcome to Miami Beach, this year's home of the prestigious Aesthetics Innovation Summit. In this extended episode, recorded live at AIS, Dr. Stevens takes us on a tour of the most cutting-edge developments in plastic surgery and the aesthetics industry. With an unprecedented gathering of pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of beauty and reshap…

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Ep. 76 - Giorgos Tsetis of Nutrafol | Live from the Aesthetic Innovation Summit 2023 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

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In this special episode of The Technology of Beauty, recorded live at AIS 2023, Dr. Grant Stevens interviews Nutrafol Co-Founder and CEO Giorgos Tsetis. Drawing on a background in engineering that he credits for allowing him "to think in strategic ways to solve complex problems," Giorgos was inspired by personal experience with thinning hair to fin…

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Jodi Akin and The Hawthorne Effect Inc. (Encore) 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

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Lab Before Slab: Our Two Cents about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, Inc. (Encore) 18:13

1+ y ago18:13

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Ep. 75 - Andrew Stanleick on Bridging Medical Aesthetics & Traditional Beauty Through Connected Technology 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

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How do you double a company's growth while the world is in the throes of an economy-breaking pandemic? Well, you could answer this with yet another question: Have you ever had a HydraFacial? BeautyHealth President and CEO Andrew Stanleick has. And while it would be presumptive to say that receiving a HydraFacial for the first time was enough to con…

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Lab Before Slab: Technology and Mental Health (Encore) 12:45

1+ y ago12:45

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Ep. 74 - Todd Watts on Cracking the Code of Subscription-Based Aesthetics 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

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Imagine a membership platform for non-invasive aesthetic treatments that allows patients to make affordable monthly payments while practices get paid upfront in full. Well as it turns out, we don't have to imagine it… because PRIVI is the first subscription plan of its kind, and PatientFi CEO & Co-Founder Todd Watts is here to tell us about it. In …

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Fostering Collisions for Medical Innovation: The Jacobs Institute (Encore) 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

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Ep. 73 - Drew Fine on Building a Multi-Brand Aesthetic Partnership Platform 25:59

1+ y ago25:59

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A sea change is coming to aesthetics, and the first waves are already coming in with a resounding crash on the shores of the plastic surgery and medspa landscape — acquisition and consolidation of aesthetic medical practices on a scale never before seen. What does it all mean for the aesthetic medicine eco-system? According to Drew Fine, Chief Comm…

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Lab Before Slab: A New Device for Menstrual Health (Encore) 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

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Ep. 72 - Meet The Father of Aesthetic Medicine | The Titans of Aesthetics Series, with Dr. David Pyott 1:11:54

1+ y ago1:11:54

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In this exclusive interview with Dr. Grant Stevens, we are honored to present an intimate conversation with the Father of Medical Aesthetics, Dr. David Pyott. Acknowledged as one of the top 100 performing CEO’s in the world, Dr. Pyott was the Chief Executive Officer of Allergan from 1998 until the sale of the company to Actavis in 2015. By driving …

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Stroke Adventurer, Dr. Nick Hopkins (Encore) 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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Boston Biotech Series: Facilitating Start-up Company Formation with Adam Jenkins of Biolabs 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

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Dr. Adam Jenkins is the Regional Site Director for the Massachusetts sites of Biolabs. BioLabs is an international, membership-based network of shared lab and office facilities located in key biotech innovation clusters. Since 2009, over 230 companies have launched from Biolabs facilities, and those member companies have collectively raised more th…

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Ep. 71 - Brad Conlan on Building the Future of Autologous Regenerative Aesthetics 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

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From novel treatments for hair loss and microinflammation to fat grafting and breast reconstruction, something transformative is unfolding at Bimini Health Tech, and CEO Brad Conlan is here to tell us about it. Standing squarely at the vanguard of autologous innovation — using an individual's own cells in the name of regenerative aesthetics — Bimin…

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Lab Before Slab: In A World Without Fries... (Encore) 13:07

1+ y ago13:07

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Ep. 69 - Carrie Strom & Jasson Gilmore on Leveraging Technology to Create the Optimal Patient Experience 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

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What do patients want more than anything from their aesthetic providers? There's no point in guessing because Allergan has the answers — and they reveal them in this episode. Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Carrie Strom, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics, and Jasson Gilmore, Senior Vice President Allergan Aesthetics, as they explain how they reinven…