Neal Piper is the Founder and CEO of Luminoah, a MedTech company focused on improving the lives of enteral nutrition patients through the development of an innovative hardware and software system. Prior to starting Luminoah, Neal had a successful career in the healthcare industry, starting at Pfizer's Neuroscience Division and later serving as Pres…

Heather Ahlborn is an experienced management professional in the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry, specializing in developing and executing business and technology strategies to drive growth. She has held various commercial, strategy and marketing roles of increasing responsibility across the Merck Millipore / MilliporeSigma organization. She …

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Morgan Berman, the Executive Director of Life Science Cares Philadelphia. Morgan is an internationally recognized and award-winning serial-entrepreneur. She serves as the Executive Director of Life Science Cares Philadelphia and is the Founder of two companies, the first is a mobile app platfor…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Melina Blees, head of BioLabs Philadelphia. Melina is a results-focused leader with a collaborative attitude, an innovator’s outlook, and rigorous research training. She has wide-ranging experience leading teams, building programs, and tackling organizational development challenges at startups,…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Audrey Greenberg, Co-founder and Executive of SK Pharmteco. Selected as one of the Top Trailblazers in Biotech, Audrey has a strong track record of building life science companies through capital attraction, strategic relationships, novel technologies, and top-tier management teams. She has lau…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Joseph Truitt, CEO of iEcure Inc. Joseph Truitt currently serves as the CEO and Board member of iECURE Inc. Mr. Truitt previously was CEO of BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., which was recently acquired by Endo Pharmaceuticals. Prior to BioSpecifics, Mr. Truitt was CEO of Achillion Pharmaceutica…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Dr. Tia Lyles-Williams, Founder, Black Latin-X Indigenous Institutes of Health. A 3x Life Science Start-Up Founder / Biotech Executive with 23+ years of Commercial Life Science experience - including cGLP Laboratory Operations, cGMP Bioprocessing Operations and Global Regulatory Affairs. Dr.Tia…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Rebecca L. Grant, Director, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, City of Philadelphia. Rebecca has many years' experience with clinical & research procedures, as well as directing and managing laboratories. Additionally skilled with recruiting and managing people. Currently working for the great City…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Ben Doranz, President and CEO, Integral Molecular. Ben co-founded Integral Molecular in 2001. He has led all aspects of the company’s growth since its inception, bringing 5 different technologies from research to market and growing the company into a profitable commercial entity. He is an inven…

On this episode of BioBlast, Devin Zitelman interviews Susan Dillon, PhD the president and CEO of Aro Biotherapeutics. Sue Dillon is a co-founder of Aro Biotherapeutics, focused on Centyrins, a unique protein platform designed to enable optimized delivery of multiple drug payloads including nucleic acid and genetic therapeutics for diseases with hi…

On this episode of #BioBlast, we dive into the dynamic world of biotechnology talent with Chris Frew, Founder, BioBuzz, and CEO, Workforce Genetics. Discover trends shaping talent acquisition, employment, and the importance of building scientific “community.” Learn about the critical shifts in workforce development strategies and how companies are …

Scheer Partners sits down with Mark VanderZyl of John Hopkins Technology Ventures' Fast Forward to discuss the emergence of Baltimore's life science economy. Mark is dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and propelling startups towards success for a positive societal impact. As part of FastForward, the innovation hub at Johns Hopkins…

Karlos Dillard is a former foster youth and foster care educator. He shares with us today some ideas for supporting financial literacy in the home and how to set kids up for financial success after foster care. Follow Karlos here: https://www.tiktok.com/@wardofthestate1.0?lang=en Buy his book or hire him for trainings: https://karlosdillard.com/…

Today's conversation is with Rob Scheer, who is a former foster youth, foster parent, adoptive parent from foster care, and the founder of Comfort Cases. Rob shares with us his lived experiences in the system and as a foster parent. Kids are being placed into foster care with trash bags and often aren't being treated with respect or dignity. He sha…

Today I chat with Peter Mutabazi from Foster Dad Flipper. He shares about how his lived experience impacts the way he is a foster dad. He also walks through some practical tips and advice for single foster parents. Read more about his story: https://nowiamknownfoundation.org/products/now-i-am-known-book Follow him online: @NowIAmKnown Tiktok: https…

Today's conversation is with Melissa, who is a transracial foster care and adoption educator. She walks through practical ways you can start to incorporate a child's culture and traditions into your home. This conversation is a starting point for creating a space that celebrates all kids and cultures that come in and out of your home. Follow Meliss…

If you are a kinship provider or foster parent you may find yourself in harder situations as it relates to working with and honoring a child's biological family. Raquel walks us through a variety of situations and offers a way to navigate when you are angry, upset, or frustrated as you work through difficult family dynamics. This conversation would…

Tina is a former foster youth and educator and today she shares with all of us ways that teachers, school staff, and daycare providers can create spaces where foster youth can feel supported and safe. She talks about setting up the classroom, ways to support positive behaviors, and how to look out for and support triggers that may come up throughou…

Learn from former foster youth, Dr. Danisha Keating, as she walks us through her experiences and shares her advice regarding kinship care for her siblings and supporting teens and transitional-age youth. She supports young people who are leaving foster care achieve their dreams, as well as foster parents who are navigating how to best support the c…

On this podcast, I am excited to interview nonprofits, professionals, and those with lived experiences as they share their tips and considerations for new or hopeful foster parents and those working with families in crisis. We will explore trauma-informed parenting practices, foster care situations, and issues impacting today's youth in foster care…