Best STEMCELL Technologies Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 85: “Reproductive Immunology” Featuring Dr. Adrian Erlebacher 1:17:00

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Guest: Dr. Adrian Erlebacher is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. His lab studies how the developmental properties of a tissue influence its ability to mount a successful immune response. He talks about immune tolerance in pregnancy and how the maternal–fetal interface affects pregn…

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Ep. 84: “T Cells in Inflammation and Cancer” Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell 1:07:17

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Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Immunobiology at the Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology. His research focuses on T cell metabolism in cancer. He talks about what T cells use for fuel and his work on fatty acid synthesis. He also discusses the ‘obesity paradox’ in cancer immunotherapy and his favorite parts of b…

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Ep. 83: “Biomolecular Sensors” Featuring Dr. Shana Kelley 1:09:35

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Guest: Dr. Shana Kelley is the President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago and the Neena B. Schwartz Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. The Kelley research group works in a variety of areas spanning bio analytical technology development and has pioneered new methods for tracking molecular and cellular …

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Ep. 82: “Immunological Memory” Featuring Dr. Susan Kaech 1:15:14

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Guest: Dr. Susan Kaech is a Professor and Director of the NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis at the Salk Institute. Her lab aims to understand how memory T cells are produced during infection and vaccination, how they function, and why they can fail to induce long-term immunity, particularly during chronic disease or cancer. …

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Ep. 81: “Respiratory Immunology” Featuring Dr. Priya Devarajan 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

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Guest: Dr. Priya Devarajan is an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. Her work focuses on immune memory and respiratory immunology. She talks about how aging affects the immune system and strategies to promote immune responses in the nose and lungs. She also discusses improving influenza vaccine responses and her experience interviewing f…

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Ep. 80: “Engineered Biomaterials” Featuring Dr. Erika Moore 59:20

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Guest: Dr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, where her lab is committed to engineering biomaterial models that harness the regenerative potential of the immune system. She talks about building biomaterials, rejuvenating macrophages, and treating lupus. She also discusse…

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Ep. 79: “ILC2s, the Microbiome, and Fibroblasts” Featuring Dr. Kellen Cavagnero 1:09:17

3M ago1:09:17

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Guest: Dr. Kellen Cavagnero is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Diego. His PhD work focused on how fibroblasts — a cell type thought to be immunologically inert — contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions and defense against pathogens. He talks about staph infections, antimicrobial resistance, and the types and roles o…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: On the Ground 34:46

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists, in Chicago. We spoke with delegates about their research and impressions of the meeting, including their reasons for attending and the most memorable research presented. Featured Products and Resources: Prepare for your next conference. #footab…

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Ep. 78: “Artificial Intelligence and Immunology” Featuring Drs. Jo Viney and Ryan Peckner 1:10:39

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Guests: Dr. Jo Viney is the CEO, President, & Co-Founder and Dr. Ryan Peckner is the Director of Machine Learning & Computational Biology at Seismic Therapeutic. In this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at IMMUNOLOGY2024 in Chicago, they discuss artificial intelligence and its applications in drug discovery and protein engineeri…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 5 18:15

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the final of five special episodes from the meeting, where Brenda and Jason talk about sessions including the dysfunction of exhaustive T cells enfor…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 4 14:06

3M ago14:06

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the fourth of five special episodes from the meeting, where Brenda and Jason highlight discussions on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, chaired …

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 3 22:29

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the third of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason spotlight discussions on cellular responses of microbial and parasitic infectio…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 2 25:44

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the second of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from sessions including microbial and environmental influen…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 1 20:36

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the first of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Jason and Brenda highlight sessions on innate and innate-like cells and transplant immu…

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The latest IT trends for Canadian businesses 27:48

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NOVIPRO Group recently released the 8th edition of its IT Trends Report, which surveyed Canadian businesses about their IT needs, concerns and plans. Guest Steve Small, director of sales with Blair Technology Solutions Inc., joins BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings for a discussion about the state of Canadian business IT infrastructure, cyb…

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Ep. 77: “Computational and Translational Immunology” Featuring Dr. Caleb Lareau 1:18:11

4M ago1:18:11

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Guest: Dr. Caleb Lareau is an Assistant Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His lab aims to understand how cells in our bodies adapt, expand, and evolve during the course of our lives, particularly in the immune system. He talks about cross-training in bioinformatics and immunology, and herpesvirus reactivation in CAR T cells. Feat…

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Ep. 76: “Innate-Like T Lymphocytes” Featuring Dr. Mitchell Kronenberg 1:08:07

4M ago1:08:07

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Guest: Dr. Mitchell Kronenberg is a Professor and President Emeritus at La Jolla Institute for Immunology. His lab studies how innate-like T cells adapt to different tissue environments. He talks about his work on MAIT cells and mucosal immunology, as well as his time leading the Institute. Featured Products and Resources: Check out the program for…

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Ep. 75: “Autoinflammatory Diseases” Featuring Dr. Scott Canna 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

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Guest: Dr. Scott Canna is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Rheumatology), and Attending Physician, Pediatric Rheumatology and Immune Dysregulation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His group studies the mechanisms of immune dysregulation. He talks about auto- and hyperinflammatory diseases and the role of IL-18. He also discusses hem…

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Ep. 74: “Dengue Pathogenesis” Featuring Dr. Neelika Malavige 1:11:50

5M ago1:11:50

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Guest: Dr. Neelika Malavige is the Head of Dengue Global Program and Scientific Affairs at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative and a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Her research focuses on dengue: its pathogenesis, vascular leak, immune correlates of protection, and …

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Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber 19:13

5M ago19:13

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A recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. Th…

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Ep. 73: “T Cell Receptors” Featuring Dr. James Allison 1:21:47

6M ago1:21:47

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Guest: Dr. James Allison is the Regental Professor and Chair of the Department of Immunology, Olga Keith Wiess Distinguished University Chair for Cancer Research, Director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Research, Executive Director of the Immunotherapy Platform, and Director of the James P. Allison Institute at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Al…

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Ep. 72: “IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Innovations in Immunology” Featuring Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, Francisco Gomez-Rivera, and Dr. Jason Augustine 1:05:28

6M ago1:05:28

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Guests: Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University and President of the American Association of Immunologists. Francisco Gomez-Rivera is an Immunology Program Graduate Student Candidate at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Jason (Swinburne) Augustine is a reti…

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Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector 22:41

6M ago22:41

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According to a new white paper from the newly launched adMare Institute, Canada's life sciences sector has no anchor companies. adMare BioInnovations president and CEO Gordon McCauley discusses what that means and why it matters with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings. This podcast episode is sponsored by adMare BioInnovations. See omnystud…

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Ep. 71: “The Neuroscience of HIV” Featuring Dr. Dionna Williams 1:02:51

7M ago1:02:51

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Guest: Dr. Dionna Williams is an Acting Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology at Emory University. Their research focuses on the effects of HIV infection on the brain. She talks about how HIV affects immune cells in the brain and how this can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms. They also discuss therapeutic approac…

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Ep. 70: “Public Outreach” Featuring Drs. Akiko Iwasaki and Aimee Bernard 1:04:39

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Guests: Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University and President of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI), and Dr. Aimee Bernard is an Assistant Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Iwasaki has a very active prese…

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Ep. 69: IUIS 2023: On the Ground 1:07:03

8M ago1:07:03

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS), in Cape Town, South Africa. We spoke with delegates about their research and impressions of the meeting, including their reasons for attending and the most memorable research presented. They discuss their experien…

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Ep. 68: “Blood Transfusions” Featuring Dr. David Gibb 1:11:53

9M ago1:11:53

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Guest: Dr. David Gibb is an Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His lab investigates inflammatory mechanisms in patients with sickle cell disease and lupus, focusing on mechanisms regulating immune responses to red blood cell antigens following transfusion. Featured Products and Resources: IMMUNOLOGY2024 is happening May 3-7, 2024, …

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IUIS 2023: Day 5 20:34

9M ago20:34

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the conference. Here is the final of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss sessions on integrins and eb…

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IUIS 2023: Day 4 20:16

9M ago20:16

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the conference. Here is the fourth of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss sessions on the HIV/AIDS ep…

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IUIS 2023: Day 3 24:47

9M ago24:47

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the conference. Here is the third of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss research on T cell exhaustio…

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IUIS 2023: Day 2 21:01

9M ago21:01

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the conference. Here is the second of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss research on the microbiome,…

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IUIS 2023: Day 1 30:05

9M ago30:05

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In 2023, we attended the 18th International Congress of Immunology, hosted by the International Union of Immunological Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the conference. Here is the first of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss the opening ceremony of the …

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Ep. 67: “Vascular and Immune Aging” Featuring Dr. Anjali Kusumbe 1:00:44

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Guest: Dr. Anjali Kusumbe is a Group Leader and Director of the Tissue Imaging Centre at Oxford University. Her lab studies vascular changes over time with the aim of treating diseases. She talks about light sheet microscopy techniques, the aging immune system, and finding lymphatic vessels in bone. Featured Products and Resources: IUIS 2023 is alm…

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The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock 1:00:38

9M ago1:00:38

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Business Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Ep. 66: “Immune Cell Interactions” Featuring Dr. Sophia Liu 1:05:40

10M ago1:05:40

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Guest: Dr. Sophia Liu is a Core Faculty Member and Early Independence Fellow at the Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard. She enjoys creating new ways to measure temporally and spatially dynamic cell interactions and is particularly interested in studying T- and B-cell development. Her lab’s research focuses on immune cell interactions…

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Ep. 65: “Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders” Featuring Dr. Siobhan Burns 1:01:30

10M ago1:01:30

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Guest: Dr. Siobhan Burns is a Professor of Translational Immunology at University College London. Her group studies the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms that give rise to primary immunodeficiency disorders. She talks about how genetic mutations affect immune function, and what inborn errors of immunity can teach us about general immunol…

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Ep. 64: “Brain Tumor Immunotherapy” Featuring Dr. Peter Fecci 1:07:43

11M ago1:07:43

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Guest: Dr. Peter Fecci is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University and the Director of the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis. His research focuses on brain tumor immunology and immunotherapy, and T cell dysfunction in glioblastoma and other intracranial cancers. He talks about activating T cells to target brain tumors and his team’s …

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Ep. 63: “T Cell Tolerance” with Dr. Alice Long 1:00:18

11M ago1:00:18

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Guest: Dr. Alice Long is an Associate Member and Principal Investigator at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason, where her lab focuses on discovering how tolerance is lost in human autoimmunity and how therapy can restore tolerance. Featured Products and Resources: Attend IUIS 2023, the world’s leading conference in the field of immunology…

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Ep. 62: “T Cells in Solid Tumors” Featuring Dr. Kristin Anderson 1:09:50

12M ago1:09:50

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Guest: Dr. Kristin Anderson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, where her lab focuses on engineering T cells to overcome immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment. She talks about how her cancer diagnosis changed her career focus, strategies for targeting ovarian cancer, and her transition from postdoc to professor. Feat…

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How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap 14:45

12M ago14:45

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Mary-Em Waddington, executive director of the BC Technology for Learning Society, discusses how her operation recycles computers to provide low-income and other less privileged British Columbians access to technology. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential 28:41

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Entrepreneur Geordie Rose is one of British Columbia's big thinkers. Now at his second AI company, he has been honoured by the BC Tech Association as one of its laureates. He discusses with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe the emerging potential of AI in our lives, AI's limits, and how we can best mitigate risk. See omnystudio.com/l…

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Ep. 61: “Pancreatic Cancer” Featuring Dr. Vinod Balachandran 1:07:39

12M ago1:07:39

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Guest: Dr. Vinod Blachandran is an Attending Surgeon and Lab Head at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He talks about neoantigen vaccines for pancreatic cancer, what can be learned from a rare group of long-term survivors, and how surgeon-scientist mentors have influenced his career. Featured Products and Resources: Stay up-to-date with the l…

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Ep. 60: “Immunometabolism and Cancer Immunotherapy” Featuring Dr. Greg Delgoffe 1:14:02

1y ago1:14:02

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Guest: Dr. Greg Delgoffe is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. His lab studies the intersection of metabolism and immunity in cancer. He talks about the metabolism of immune cells in cancer and the effects of nutrients in the tumor microenvironment. Featured Products and Resources: Register for IUIS 2023! Download a free wallch…

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STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves 21:06

1y ago21:06

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Allen Eaves, the founder and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, talks about the 30th anniversary of the country’s largest biotech firm. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Ep. 59: “Infectious Disease Ecology and Evolution” Featuring Dr. Daniel Streicker 1:01:05

1y ago1:01:05

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Guest: Dr. Daniel Streicker is a Professor of Viral Ecology at the University of Glasgow, where his lab investigates pathogen transmission between species. He talks about vampire bats as a reservoir for rabies and approaches to vaccination that could prevent transmission. Featured Products and Resources: Register for IUIS 2023 in Cape Town, South A…

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Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C. 23:04

1y ago23:04

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B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon discusses the province's recent efforts to boost affordability and build more housing. He is in conversation with Glacier Media real estate reporter Claire Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Ep. 58: “Redesigning Proteins” Featuring Dr. Jamie Spangler 1:09:52

1y ago1:09:52

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Guest: Dr. Jamie Spangler is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins. Her lab implements a unique structure-based engineering approach to elucidate the determinants of protein activity and inform drug development. She talks about designing cytokine mimetics and how engineered cytokines could be used as therapeutics. Featured Products and Resources:…

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Indigenous entrepreneurship program 13:49

1y ago13:49

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Deneen Allen, CEO of Firecircle, discusses a new program aimed at mentoring and building out the Indigenous tourism and hospitality sector. She’s in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Ep. 57: “Careers Away from the Bench” Featuring Drs. Laura Raff and Ami Ashar-Patel 59:44

1y ago59:44

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Guests: Dr. Laura Raff is Associate Director, Sales, Immunology and Dr. Ami Ashar-Patel is a Senior Account Manager, Immunology at STEMCELL Technologies. Dr. Raff has a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Southern California and Dr. Ashar-Patel has a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from the University …

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Indigenous business podcast: FortisBC 38:36

1y ago38:36

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Chastity Davis-Alphonse speaks with guests Simon Baker from Squamish First Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr from FortisBC about Indigenous relations and advancing economic reconciliation through partnership on this special podcast episode, sponsored by FortisBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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