Best Gene Benson Podcasts (2024)

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TILs for the Treatment of Solid Tumors with KSQ Therapeutics' Micah Benson, Ph.D. 35:30

9d ago35:30

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. KSQ Therapeutics' CSO, Micah Benson, Ph.D., joins Erin Harris to discuss how Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs) as a treatment modality have the potential to treat a variety of solid tumor types. Benson explains KSQ's Phase 1/2 clinical study, KSQ-001EX, which consists of TILs in which the S…

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Tackling "The Delivery Problem" of Gene Editing-Based Medicines with Mammoth Biosciences' Lucas Harrington 21:01

6d ago21:01

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Lucas Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Mammoth Biosciences, joins Erin Harris to shed light on the biotech's proprietary ultracompact CRISPR systems to develop potential long-term curative therapies for patients with life-threatening and debilitating diseases. They discuss…

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Epilepsy and Unmet Need, feat. The LGS Foundation and Ovid Therapeutics 42:39

1d ago42:39

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This episode's guests include Dr. Tracey Dixon-Salazar, Executive Director for the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation, as well as Meg Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer of Ovid Therapeutics. We discuss the treatment landscape for seizure disorders such as LGS and why further research and investment is crucial. Connect with the LGS Foundation: …

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Ewing Sarcoma and the New Normal, feat. Patient Advocate Brandi Benson 19:48

15d ago19:48

19:48

In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Brandi Benson, a U.S. army veteran, author and patient advocate who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2008. That’s one of rare family of cancers that develop in bones and the surrounding soft tissues. Brandi shares her story of resilience and survivorship, hoping to inspire others to share their can…

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Synthetic Biology and Programmable mRNA with Strand Therapeutics' Jake Becraft 27:52

23d ago27:52

27:52

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Strand Therapeutics' CEO and Co-Founder Jake Becraft joins Erin Harris to discuss genetic regulation and how the company's programmable mRNA constructs combine genes for self-replication derived from RNA viruses with genetically programmed logic circuits that control the location, timing, and i…

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50 Years of Supporting the TSC Community, feat. TSC Alliance President and CEO Kari Rosbeck 33:03

1M ago33:03

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In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Kari Rosbeck, the president and CEO of the TSC Alliance. That’s a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people living with tuberous sclerosis complex and also driving research into promising treatment, among many other things. The TSC Alliance is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Connect wi…

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Developing an mRNA Therapy for DMD with Elixirgen Therapeutics' Aki Ko 14:52

1M ago14:52

14:52

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Elixirgen Therapeutics' Aki Ko joins Erin Harris to detail the company's Bobcat mRNA therapeutic and how it differs from traditional exon-skipping drugs and AAV-microdystrophin in treating DMD. Regarding delivery, Ko explains the advantage of the mRNA approach over the AAV approach.…

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Helping Rare Parents Help Themselves, feat. Ronda Thorington, LPC 34:52

1M ago34:52

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In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Ronda Thorington, the mother of child living with mixed connective tissue disease. Ronda is also a licensed professional counselor who specializes in empowering parents of children who are living with a rare or chronic diagnosis. Connect with Ronda: Website - Facebook - Instagram Editor's Note: Chroni…

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The Current State of the Global Regulatory Landscape with ISCT's Dr. Bambi Grilley 25:21

2M ago25:21

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Dr. Bambi Grilley is Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of Clinical Research and Early Product Development for the Center of Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) at Baylor College of Medicine AND she is Chief Regulatory Officer at ISCT. Dr. Grilley talks to us about her role as CRO at ISCT and th…

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Dr. Bruce Levine on ISCT and the Future of CAR-T 31:49

2M ago31:49

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. In anticipation of ISCT 2024 in Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Bruce Levine is back on Cell & Gene: The Podcast to share information about the event as well as his expertise on the future of CAR-T therapy for solid tumors, autoimmune disease, and more. He talks about his time and learnings as President…

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IPF and the Importance of Clinical Trials, feat. Patient Advocate Murray Walz 18:08

2M ago18:08

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In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Murray Walz, a patient advocate who was diagnosed with the progressive lung diseases idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2019. Murray discusses the importance of support, clinical trials and why the family factor is crucial for IPF patients. Connect with the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: …

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CGTs for HIV Suppression with Addimmune's Dr. Marcus Conant 18:51

2M ago18:51

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Dr. Marcus Conant is CMO at Addimmune, a biotech startup developing a cell therapy for HIV that spun out of cell and gene therapy biotech American Gene Technologies (AGT). He spent his career on the front lines of HIV treatment and research and remains an advocate for the HIV patient. He formed…

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The MS Poltergeist, feat. Patient Advocate Jennifer Angus 43:48

3M ago43:48

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In this episode of the podcast we talk with Jennifer Angus, a patient advocate and para dressage competitor who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014. Jennifer has long been involved with athletics having a history as a skiing instructor and is a big advocate of horseback riding as a way to heal the body and mind. Connect with Jennifer Rega…

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Inside BlueRock Therapeutics' Parkinson's Disease Trial with Dr. Ahmed Enayetallah 29:39

3M ago29:39

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. BlueRock Therapeutics' SVP Head of Development, Dr. Ahmed Enayetallah, joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host, Erin Harris, to discuss the company's phase I clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease, which continues to show positive trends at 18 months. They cover the important role induced pluripote…

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The Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium's New Regulatory Playbook, feat. The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and Taylor's Tale 36:30

3M ago36:30

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In this episode of the podcast we talk with Drs. Julie Gerberding and Courtney Silverthorn from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH). They're bringing us updates on the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium's new regulatory playbook that is designed to help get certain types of genetic therapies for rare diseases approved and avail…

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Reducing the Disease Burden of AML with Vor Bio's Dr. Robert Ang 23:08

3M ago23:08

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. In 2021 on Episode 13, Vor Bio’s President and CEO, Dr. Robert Ang shared data about the company’s lead engineered hematopoietic cell (eHSC) product candidate. Dr. Ang is back to talk to Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host, Erin Harris, about how Vor has treated 8 patients demonstrating clinical proo…

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Reducing Toxicities in Allogeneic Cell Therapies with Orca Bio's Dr. Scott McClellan 19:37

4M ago19:37

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Orca Bio's CMO, Dr. Scott McClellan, joins Erin Harris on this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast to discuss how and why toxicities continue to stymie allogeneic cell therapies. They cover Orca Bio's plan to potentially lowering the risk of GvHD as well as Orca-T, the investigational high-prec…

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Hemophilia and Axel's Story, feat. Patient Advocate Kristina Robinson 27:37

4M ago27:37

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In this episode of the podcast we talk with Kristina Robinson, a patient advocate and mother whose son, Axel, was diagnosed with hemophilia A when he was 10 months old. That’s a rare bleeding disorder, sometimes called “classic hemophilia,” that is characterized by excessive bleeding from cuts, unexplained bruising, joint swelling and more. Since h…

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The Road to Resilience and Self-Advocacy, feat. Patient Advocate Kecia J. 38:13

4M ago38:13

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This episode features Kecia Johnson, an author, music industry veteran and motivational speaker who was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in her early 20s, and also with a rare form of stage-3 colorectal cancer at age 35. Kecia has been an outspoken patient advocate who has appeared in OutSmart Magazine, Shoutout Atlanta, many different podcasts and also a W…

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Inside Cellular Rejuvenation Therapies for Age-Related Diseases with Life Biosciences' Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, Ph.D. 17:17

5M ago17:17

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Host Erin Harris talks to Life Biosciences' CSO, Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, Ph.D., about the Boston-based biotech's cellular rejuvenation therapies for the treatment of age-related diseases. They cover Life Biosciences' lead program, a gene therapy ca…

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The Future of Rare Diseases with The Jackson Laboratory’s Rare Disease Translational Center's Cat Lutz 27:31

5M ago27:31

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Rare Disease Day is February 29, 2024, and in honor of this important day, Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host Erin Harris sits down with Jackson Laboratory’s (JAX) Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC)'s VP, Cat Lutz. They discuss RDTC's mission, the specific qualifications that make up a rare di…

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Rare Cancer, Finances and Families, feat. Tony Laudadio of the Tony Foundation 48:39

5M ago48:39

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In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Tony Laudadio, an oncology patient advocate who was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and oligodendroglioma, a type of rare brain cancer. In the years after his remission, Tony also started the Tony Foundation, a non-profit that helps to support families impacted by all types of cancers with crucial f…

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Inside Yescarta's Reduced Median Turnaround Time with Kite, a Gilead company's Christopher McDonald 20:48

5M ago20:48

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Christopher McDonald, Global Head of Technical Operations at Kite, a Gilead company, talks to Host Erin Harris about Kite's recent FDA approval of manufacturing process change resulting in reduced median turnaround time for Yescarta. They talk throug…

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The Unmet Need in Rare Disease, feat. Dr. Emil Kakkis of Ultragenyx 25:12

5M ago25:12

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Emil Kakkis, a physician and scientist who has spent more than 30 years helping to advance research, treatment and policy for rare disease patients. He is also the founder of both the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases and Ultragenyx, a life sciences company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for ra…

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Pricing, Value, And Access of CGTs With The Dedham Group's Jennifer Klarer, M.Sc.Eng. 37:17

6M ago37:17

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. The Dedham Group's Jennifer Klarer, M.Sc.Eng., Partner and Head of Cell & Gene Therapy, joins Erin Harris on this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast for a deep dive into pricing and value for CGTs. Klarer shares a detailed breakdown of the most misunderstood aspects of cell and gene therapy pr…

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The Intersection of Motherhood and Chronic Illness, Feat. aHUS Patient Advocate Taylor Coffman 43:28

6M ago43:28

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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome, also known as aHUS -- a rare disorder characterized by low levels of blood platelets and blood clotting in the small blood vessels of the body. We're joined by Taylor Coffman, whose diagnosis with aHUS during pregnancy inspired her to work as a patient advocate helping t…

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Breaking Down Solid Tumors with Triumvira Immunologics' Dr. Paul Lammers 21:33

6M ago21:33

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Paul Lammers, M.D., M.Sc., CEO of Triumvira Immunologics joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast to talk to Host Erin Harris about TAC, the company's proprietary T cell Antigen Coupler, which has both autologous and allogeneic approaches. They also discuss targeting relapsed or refractory HER2-positive …

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4 Keys to Allo in 2024 with Poseida Therapeutics' Kristin Yarema, Ph.D. 31:59

7M ago31:59

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Kristin Yarema, Ph.D., CEO, Poseida Therapeutics sits down with Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host Erin Harris to discuss four of the biggest challenges the CGT sector faces when it comes to the development of off-the-shelf therapies. Kristin shares how 2024 might see some real progress in allogenei…

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Cell Therapy For Corneal Endothelial Dystrophies With Aurion Biotech's Greg Kunst 13:41

7M ago13:41

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. For this third and final episode recorded at ARM's 2023 Meeting on the Mesa, Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host, Erin Harris, sat down with Greg Kunst, president, CEO, and Board member at Aurion Biotech. Listen in as they discuss the cell therapy used to treat corneal endothelial disease and how Gre…

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Overcoming the Limitations of CAR T-Cell Therapy with Vittoria Bio's Nick Siciliano, Ph.D. 17:23

8M ago17:23

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Vittoria Biotherapeutics’ CEO, Nick Siciliano, joins Erin Harris on this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast to discuss the company's mission to expand the applications for CAR-based therapeutics by employing novel cell engineering and gene editing technologies.…

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Going All In On Support, feat. Patient Advocates Kathi and Dave Herzog 24:26

8M ago24:26

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In observance of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month, we sit down with patient advocate Kathi Herzog -- who was diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer's earlier this year. While not a rare condition, Alzheimer's research has informed the search for treatments in rare neurodegenerative conditions and Kathi's journey to diagosis will probably sound very f…

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Gene Therapy Deals, Collaborations, & Partnerships with Astellas' Richard Wilson 25:02

8M ago25:02

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Richard Wilson, Senior Vice President, Primary Focus Lead, Genetic Regulation at Astellas sat down with Cell & Gene: The Podcast's Erin Harris at ARM's 2023 Meeting on the Mesa to discuss the gene therapy deal making landscape as well as Astellas' recent deals and collaborations. They also disc…

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Learn About NMOSD feat. Patient Advocates Dr. Maggie Kang and Nell Choi 25:27

9M ago25:27

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In this episode of the podcast we discuss neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease (NMOSD), a rare autoimmune disease that effects central nervous system function and can result in symptoms such as pain, vision loss, limb weakness and numbness. Joining us are Dr. Maggie Kang and Nell Choi, mother and daughter patient advocates who talk about NMOSD and…

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The Promise of AAV Gene Therapy with REGENXBIO's Ken Mills 28:34

9M ago28:34

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Ken Mills, CEO, President, and Director at REGENXBIO joins Erin Harris for this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast to discuss the company's progress with its Phase I/II Affinity Duchenne trial of RGX-202 for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They discuss the future of AAV gene ther…

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Building Equity in the Breast Cancer Community, feat. Jasmine Souers of the Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance 24:23

9M ago24:23

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For Breast Cancer Awareness month, in this episode we're speaking with Jasmine Souers, the president and CEO of the Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance about some topics that aren't often covered in mainstream oncology. We discuss the individual genotypes, treatment factors and other considerations that make each case of breast cancer a "rare" expe…

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Inside 2023 Meeting on the Mesa with ARM's COO, Rita Johnson-Greene 16:33

9M ago16:33

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Alliance for Regenerative Medicine's COO, Rita Johnson-Greene, joined Cell & Gene: The Podcast host, Erin Harris, in person at the 2023 Meeting on the Mesa to discuss this year's event. Johnson-Greene also shared what's ahead for 2024 as the event heads to a new location. They discussed major t…

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Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Meet Patient Advocate Justin Corbin 8:13

10M ago8:13

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Patient Worthy's award-winning podcast is back! In this episode, we discuss Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. That's a genetic condition that causes constant tumor growth, commonly in the eyes, spine, brain and kidneys. Patient advocate Justin Corbin shares his diagnosis and treatment journey, which stretches from the 1990s today. Read more about Justin's…

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The Future of Cell and Organ Transplantation in Treating T1D with Dr. Camillo Ricordi 18:15

10M ago18:15

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. A pioneer and an icon in diabetes research, Camillo Ricordi, M.D., is the Professor of Surgery, Director of Cell Transplant Center and Director Emeritus of the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Florida (UM-DRI). He joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast's…

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In Vivo CAR T-Cell Therapeutics With Umoja Biopharma's Dr. Andrew Scharenberg 30:37

10M ago30:37

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Umoja Biopharma's CEO, Andy Scharenberg, M.D., joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast's Erin Harris to discuss the evolution of allogeneic, in vivo CAR-T cell therapeutics. They discuss The Climb, or The Colorado Laboratory and Innovation Manufacturing Building, which is Umoja’s lentiviral vector devel…

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Inside Genome Editing with CBER's Dr. Peter Marks 25:17

11M ago25:17

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)'s Dr. Peter Marks makes his second appearance on Cell & Gene: The Podcast. This time Dr. Marks talks to Host, Erin Harris, about base editing and prime editing and their potential to meet unmet medical need. They discuss what clinica…

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The Future of CAR-T with Bristol Myers Squibb's Lynelle Hoch 25:53

11M ago25:53

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. As SVP Cell Therapy Franchise Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, Lynelle Hoch leads her team to bring more curative cell-based therapies to patients. She joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast's Host, Erin Harris, to discuss the near-term future of CAR-T. They also take a deep dive into the various innovati…

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The Promise of Genome Editing with Caribou Biosciences' Rachel Haurwitz, Ph.D. 23:21

12M ago23:21

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Rachel Haurwitz, Ph.D., CEO at Caribou Biosciences joins Host Erin Harris to discuss the evolution of genome editing, its present state, as well as its undeniable potential. They also discuss Caribou's chRDNA genome editing technology and how it diff…

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Stake Out 28:08

12M ago28:08

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Follow LWAH on Instagram, merch and live shows on TheImprovPodcast.com.Follow Colin and Cillian's 'handlers': Mark Cantan & Luke Benson.

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Help My Lungs Are Burning (w/ Mary Rose Kirwan) 38:40

12M ago38:40

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Breathing specialist Dr Veronica Sigh (Mary Rose Kirwan) pops in ahead of her expedition to Eastern France with Colin. We talk her feud with Wim Hof, Colin's addiction to oxygen-tank vaping and Cillian's invisible first wife. Follow LWAH on Instagram, merch and live shows on TheImprovPodcast.com. Follow Colin and Cillian's 'handlers': Mark Cantan &…

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Focus Areas For Cell Therapy With Bristol Myers Squibb's Stephan Krause, Ph.D. 19:29

12M ago19:29

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. In June 2023, PDA held its Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference in Baltimore, MD. At the conference, Stephan Krause, Ph.D., Executive Director, AS&T, CT Global Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb, sat down with Cell & Gene: The Podcast Host Erin Harris to discuss the event's major themes …

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Look BOTS After Happening 30:39

12M ago30:39

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IMPORTANT. DR. TORGE + DR. FORGE: LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE OPENING THE DOORRRRrrrrrrrr.....

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Gene Whizz (w/ Justine Stafford) 42:38

1y ago42:38

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The very funny Jodie Rugg (Justine Stafford) joins us to chat about her new Genealogy venture with Cillian. Humpty Dumpty, The 1st Blind person and what an egg in a bowl says about you!If you enjoyed, please share!A comedian, writer and actor, join Justine on instagram and tiktok where she's endlessly creative and hilarious! You probably already fo…

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The Intersection Of RNA, AI, And Synthetic Biology With Shape Therapeutics' Dr. Francois Vigneault 29:17

1y ago29:17

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Dr. Francois Vigneault, Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Shape Therapeutics joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast's Erin Harris to discuss how RNA technologies are shaping the future of gene therapy. They also discuss AI's role in gene therapy as well as the how the CGT sector is benefiting from RNA,…

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Moving the Equator 27:18

1y ago27:18

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An update on our campaign, including Farmer Tubber, Oireachtas TV and Queen Victoria along the way. Follow LWAH on Instagram and buy the t-shirt on TheImprovPodcast.com. Follow Colin and Cillian's 'handlers': Mark Cantan & Luke Benson.

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Airbnb Reviewer Terry Blevins (w/ Brad Morris) 44:32

1y ago44:32

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Blessed to be joined by the excellent Brad Morris this week as we delve into his fledgling hotel business. Brad's a master improviser, actor, director and producer. He has worked on The Office, AP Bio, Bajillion Dollar Properties and Cougartown among many others. Brad's got an infectious silliness so we all got very giddy during this one. Follow LW…

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