Style Expert Bridgette Raes brings you weekly discussions on Style, Beauty, Body Image and loving the way you look...inside and out.
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The Phage Therapy Today is the pod dedicated to leaders in the phage therapy industry. We bring you insights into current advancements and challenges in this exciting sector from academia, financial, regulatory, manufacturing and entrepreneurial perspectives. Each episode features accomplished guests serving various roles in developing our bacteriophage-evolved community. If you are a believer in the future shaped by phage therapy and want to share you exciting work with our community, email ...
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Understanding Phage Therapy from a General Public's Perspective with Dr. Christopher Shaffer
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Happy Tuesday Everyone and Welcome back to the latest episode of Phage Therapy Today! Phage science is awesome, the business is growing, and the numbers on paper are looking great. But along with this excitement, we must realize the end goal is to save lives and improve clinical outcomes. The truth is phage therapy is still very far from accessible…
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Global Funding Opportunity at INCATE with Dr. Mercedes Gonzalez and Kinzbio CEO Dr. Gregorio Iraola
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Welcome back to Phage Therapy Today! As phage therapy is becoming global, so are funding opportunities. In this week's episode, our guests, Dr. Mercedes Gonzalez from Incubator for Antibacterial Therapies in Europe (INCATE) and Dr. Gregorio Iraola, at Kinzbio sat down with us to talk about these funding opportunities and how startup companies can b…
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in Phage Therapy with Dr. Frenk Smrekar, founder and CEO at JAFRAL
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Standardizing the phage therapy industry through processes like clinical trails is the way to go . One of the fundamental steps to broader use of phage therapy and successful therapy is producing phages following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and JAFRAL is the leader in this field. In today's show we sit down with JAFRAL's founder and CEO Dr. …
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The Ultimate Precision Medicine Story with tolka.ai CEO Johan Wikstroem
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As a serial entrepreneur, Johan Wikstroem founded a phage therapy company recently with one goal in mind, to treat his own Mycobacteroides abscessus infection and more people with conditions like himself. Listen in to this week's "Phage Therapy Today" and find out more about how our guest transitioned from tech to biotech and overcoming the hurdles…
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A Phage Therapy Cardiology Patient Case Study and Followup with Dr. Gina Suh: Director at Mayo Clinic's Phage Therapy Program
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In this week's Phage Therapy Today, we get back together with Dr. Gina Suh to learn about her recent progress and experience in the application of phage therapy at Mayo Clinic. If you are interested in learning about the first case of phage therapy in treatment of a cardiology case, leading to a successful heart transplant after the clearing of hea…
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Bacteriophage Drug Development and Regulatory Affairs with Dr. Carrie-Lynn Langlais Furr, CEO and Co-founder at Bacteriophage & Drug Development Consultants (BDDC)
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As more phage-based and phage-derived products and therapies emerge, swift decisions and strategies in drug development, designing clinical trials and approaching regulatory agencies come in handy. In this week's Phage Therapy Today, we sit down with Dr. Carrie-Lynn Langlais Furr, coming from a solid bacteriophage science background and coming with…
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The 'Citizen Phage Library' with Dr. Ben Temperton
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Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome back to phage therapy today! Listen in to today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Temperton, Professor at University of Exeter and founder of Citizen Phage Library. Learn about Dr. Temperton's journey and his vision for how citizen phage library can help shape the phage therapy landscape. Let's give it a listen!…
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Bacteriophage Engineering for Clinical and Agricultural Applications with Cytophage Technologies Inc. CEO Dr. Steven Theriault
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Phage killing bacteria is cool but understanding phages and engineering their molecular biology is just another level cool. In today's 'Phage Therapy Today' podcast, we sit down with Dr. Steven Theriault, a proud Canadian, a scientist, and an entrepreneur from Cytophage Tehnologies Inc. Listen to the episode and learn about how he is building and e…
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Phage Genome Annotation with Rime Bioinformatics CEO Dr. Antoine Culot
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Phage genome annotation is a critical component in phage therapy to help us understand the functions of phage genes and ensure efficacy of phages. In this week's phage therapy today, we sit down with the founder and CEO at Rime Bioinformatics Dr. Antoine Culot to discuss the current challenges, regulations and opportunities in using bioinformatic t…
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"The Genesis Story" and Progress in Phage Therapy with Dr. Steffanie Strathdee at UCSD IPATH
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In today's show, we sit down with Dr. Steffanie Strathdee, whose family story of saving her husband's life from a life-threatening superbug infection using phage therapy really inspired a lot of the most important works today in the phage therapy field. Listen to today's episode to learn about her story. Among her many roles, as the director of the…
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Using bacteriophages to bring back antimicrobials sensitivity in Acinetobacter baumannii with Dr. Jeremy Barr
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How do bacteriophages shape bacterial fitness and how does it lead to the resensitiization of antimicrobials? In today's show, we are delighted to have Dr. Jeremy Barr from Monash University to talk about his research and his recent republication on Nature Microbiology "Bacteriophage-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii are resensitized to antimicrobi…
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A Phage Therapy Case Study with Dr. Gina Suh: Infectious Diseases Specialist at Mayo Clinic
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There have been several quite famous successful cases of using phage therapy for treatment. One of those cases was carried out at Mayo Clinic by the founder and director of Mayo Clinic’s Phage Therapy Program Dr. Gina Suh. Listen to our conversation on this story and the consideration along the process. We dig deep into how physicians are perceivin…
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Entrepreneurship in Phage Therapy and Fighting Cholera, Poverty, Social Injustice and so much more with Dr. Minmin Yen @PhagePro
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Welcome back to Phage Therapy Today and in this episode, we have Dr. Minmin Yen from PhagePro joining us to discuss her and her team's recent progress on bringing preventive phage therapy product to fight Cholera, an acute, diarrheal illness that's often associated with poverty, poor infrastructure and social injustice. Listen to her journey of bri…
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Investment Strategies in Phage Therapy with Dr. Richard Alm at CARB-X
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Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator(CARB-X) is one global nonprofit partnership that manages a large portfolio of early stage companies to do the job as described by its name. In this episode, we are happy to have its chief scientist Dr. Richard Alm to help us paint a broad picture of the antimicrobial landscape an…
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Interacting with the FDA: A Dynamic Process, an interview with Dr. Austen Terwilliger @BMC TailorLabs
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Dr. Austen Terwilliger is the director of operations at BMC TailorLabs, overseeing the cooperation between phage providers, physicians and regulatory agencies. In this conversation, we sit down and understand the dynamic nature in these processes and let's take a minute to think about how we can setup standards to better help patients. Check out Dr…
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Product Development and Product Prospects with Adaptive Phage Therapeutics CEO Greg Merril
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In business for just 5 years, Adaptive Phage Therapeutics has no doubt made tremendous progress and built itself as one of the most competitive leader in our industry. Learn about the founding story and the milestones achieved at APT from its CEO Greg Merril, and most importantly, the direction Greg envisions where we are going. Attached here is th…
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Phage Exploration and Phage Therapy @BCM TailorLabs with Dr. Sabrina Green: Phages, from Bench to Bedside
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We may think the magic in phage therapy is in the treatment. That is true. But to make this magic happen, collaborative team efforts is necessary to together prepare the stage and get ready for the show. Dr. Sabrina Green is currently the director of R&D at Baylor college of medicine Tailorlabs 'https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/tailor'…
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Phage/Phage Therapy 101 with Dr. Irene Chen: All You Need to Know
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Dr. Irene Chen is currently a faculty member at UCLA working on building the next generation phage therapy platform. If you are new to this field and want to catch up a bit, this is the right episode for you. On this episode, we'll talk about what phages are, what phage therapy is, what's the current state of art and much more. Besides the amazing …
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Phage therapy today is the go to podcast to learn about current achievement and progress in phage therapy. We've gathered incredible guests joining us to share their works and ideas using phage therapy to fight this antimicrobial war. We do this together, and together we can do this.
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How to Throw and Survive a Holiday Party
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You know her. Or you have heard about her...She’s that girl who throws the perfect parties. Her events just have that special something. From unique decor, a yummy signature cocktail, hor dourves to die for or personalized party favors, you leave the party feeling energized and inspired. And let’s face it....extremely impressed and a little intimid…
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DO YOU WORK WITH A MEAN GIRL? Kathi Elster and Katherine Crowley will be here to discuss their new book Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal. Mean Girls at Work is a woman’s field guide to the new frontier of professional development—working with other women Women-to-women relationships in the workplace are . . . co…
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Understanding Hoarders, with Dr. Robin Zasio & Cory Chalmers
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Today's guests will be Dr. Robin Zasio Psy. D., LCSW and Cory Chalmers, both from A&E’s popular and Prime Time Emmy Nominated series, HOARDERS. According to the Mayo Clinic, Hoarding is defined as “The excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be fil…
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According to a study released by Oxygen Media, while only six percent of Americans admit that they are personally addicted to shopping, a large number of U.S. adults confess to spending behaviors that are compulsive. Are you a compulsive shopper? On today's show we're talking about shopping addiction and the compulsivity to shop. Oxygen premiered i…
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Contrary to popular belief, personal style has nothing to do with fashion. Style is a form of expression that should be seen as part of your personal brand. On today's show, brand strategist, author, social media icon, entrepreneur, speaker, worldwide connector and founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), Peter Shankman will be here to talk about why…
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If you've been watching "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding" on TLC then you've seen Sondra Celli's often outrageous, over-the-top, Swarovski encrusted “uncommon couture” masterpieces that she designs and creates for American Gypsy Brides who are ready to say "I do." Join Bridgette for an exclusive interview with the woman who believes, "It don't me…
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Costume Designers, Jenn Rogien & Dan Lawson
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Bridgette chats with Emmy nominated Daniel Lawson, Costume Designer on CBS’s “The Good Wife” and Costume Designer Jenn Rogien of HBO’s much buzzed about hit GIRLS.By BridgetteRaes
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Join Bridgette Raes and Amanda Jornov as they welcome author Wendy Shanker to the show! They will be talking with Wendy about Body Image, learning to love the body you are living in now (not 20lbs. from now) and how to exist comfortably in your own skin, with power, passion and a sense of humor. About Wendy Shanker: Wendy Shanker's humorous, hopefu…
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Plus Size: The Often Neglected Majority
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62% of American Women are over a size 14, yet there are few resources available to women who wear larger sizes. Why is this? On this show, we're going to tackle the topic of plus size fashion from all angles. Our first guest will be retail expert, and our regular retail correspondent, Mercedes Gonzalez who will offer insider insight to the world of…
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Plastic Surgery: Self Care or an Unhealthy Obsession?
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With the pressure from the media, many are looking looking for that fountain of youth. In fact, in 2011, over 13 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. alone. But at what cost? On today's show, we'll be exploring plastic surgery and aging gracefully with a focus on that fine line between healthy self-care and fanaticism. Join…
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How to Get Rid of the Peskiest of Summer Stains
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Have a pesky stain? From red wine to chocolate to sweat stains, this episode will give you everything you need to know to get rid even the peskiest of summer stains. Joining us first will be Sarah Pasquinucci, External Relations Manger, for Tide to talk about their trusted and handy Tide-to-Go pen...something that has become a trusted staple for ma…
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Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
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Bridgette will be welcoming Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion to the show to disucss her book and the devastatingly high costs of cheap fashion on the environment, the fashion industry and the consumer by tracing the rise of budget clothing chains, the death of middle-market and independent retailers…
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On this week's show, we're talking about interesting fashion & beauty products that, at first glance, may make you go, "Hmm?" First we'll be chatting about Mantyhose (legwear for men) which has gotten a lot of press lately, along with a lot of judgment and negative stigma. Instead of poking fun, we're welcoming guests Rob Stephenson and Kevin Wrigh…
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Put Your Best Foot Forward But Not Always In High Heels!
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We love our high heels. But did we ever stop to think about how our heels feel about our high heels? Whether you are fashion conscious, a slave to the latest trends, or just like a little added height, we have all had a pair or two of those amazing high heels that despite our better judgement and screaming pain...we wear them. But at what cost? Joi…
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Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the United States and worldwide. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Today's show is all about skin cancer awareness and how you can protect yourself while still looking stylish. Joining the show will be Mary Mendoza National Director, Volunteer Services for the Melanoma Research Foundation and Jennifer Ann…
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Special Guest: Costume Designer Randall Christensen
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He has already been called the "Next Bob Mackie" by Bob Mackie, himself! I am happy to be welcoming special guest, costume designer of Dancing with the Stars for 11 seasons, Randall Christensen to the show today who will be chatting with me about his career, his time being a costume designer for Dancing with the Stars and his newest design collabor…
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Plastic Surgery: Self Care or an Unhealthy Obsession?
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With the pressure from the media, many are looking looking for that fountain of youth. In fact, in 2011, over 13 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. alone. But at what cost? On today's show, we'll be exploring plastic surgery and aging gracefully with a focus on that fine line between healthy self-care and fanaticism. Join…
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Put Your Best Foot Forward...But Not Always In High Heels!
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We love our high heels. But did we ever stop to think about how our heels feel about our high heels? Whether you are fashion conscious, a slave to the latest trends, or just like a little added height, we have all had a pair or two of those amazing high heels that despite our better judgement and screaming pain...we wear them. But at what cost? Joi…
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Is frugality the new status symbol? According to Trendwatching.com, a company that predicts emerging consumer trends around the globe, searching for the "best deals" is part of the daily routine for millions of people around the world. But just because something is a "great deal" can you really afford it? In this episode Bridgette and Amanda discus…
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Join Bridgette Raes and Amanda Jornov as they welcome author Wendy Shanker to the show! They will be talking with Wendy about Body Image, learning to love the body you are living in now (not 20lbs. from now) and how to exist comfortably in your own skin, with power, passion and a sense of humor. About Wendy Shanker: Wendy Shanker's humorous, hopefu…
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Do you get frustrated and overwhelmed when you go shopping? Do you have a hard time trusting salespeople? Do you wish that shopping could be easier? Join Bridgette Raes for an insider chat with Mercedes Gonzalez, one of the greatest retail experts in the fashion industry. About Mercedes Gonzalez: In the last 19 years Mercedes has worked with some o…
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Have a fashion or style related question? This episode will be all about answering your burning fashion and style questions.By BridgetteRaes
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When it comes to your closet, is it over crowded yet you have nothing to wear? Can you remember the last time you went in there to clean it out? Bridgette & Amanda discuss all you need to know about cleaning out your closet, ridding yourself of things that don't work and making your wardrobe more workable. Special guest will be organizer Lisa Zaslo…
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A handbag can be seen as an extension of yourself and your style or as a burden to lug around. Bridgette & Amanda chat about tips, tricks and practical strategies for your handbag style. Special Guest will be Handbag Designer Anthony Luciano.By BridgetteRaes
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Does everyone have style or are there only a few people who are born with it? Bridgette & Amanda tackle the often-elusive topic of style, give their thoughts on the topic and share their tips on how they help their clients find and develop their own personal style. Are you trying to figure out your own style? Are you afraid you don’t have any? Tune…
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Bridgette and Amanda will be sharing tips for Black Friday shopping as well as taking calls from guests - some of whom may actually still be on the battle field.By BridgetteRaes
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