Best Thermo Fisher Scientific Podcasts (2025)

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With knowledge comes great responsibility 35:37

6h ago35:37

35:37

Topics and terms such as biosafety, biosecurity, containment, and contamination are things most of us have heard of and think about at some level, but with the pace of molecular biology moving faster than ever, these are topics with implications that are reaching farther than ever. We’re joined by Dr. Ryan Burnette and Dr. Lauren Richardson from Me…

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The predictive power of biomarkers with Mark Roskey, CSO of Quanterix 16:55

18h ago16:55

16:55

As more preventative approaches to health are set to take center stage, some diseases can’t be prevented but can be managed more proactively. Blood-based biomarkers, such as p-tau217, hold great promise for earlier, more proactive detection and monitoring of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and it’s here that Quanterix plays a critical role. Their Sim…

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DNA on the move – the influence of form on gel migration 9:19

14d ago9:19

9:19

Agarose gel electrophoresis is a staple method in almost all biology and biochemistry lab where separation and analysis of nucleic acids is needed. In this Mol Bio Minutes mini episode Augustė Užuotaitė, Scientist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, covers the basics of electrophoresis with a spotlight on how different forms of DNA migrate differently…

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The genetics and neuroendocrinology of obesity 31:37

28d ago31:37

31:37

Obesity is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, with genetic and molecular factors playing a crucial role in how our bodies regulate weight. In this season opener, we explore the science behind obesity, focusing on how hormones, genetics, and brain circuits influence feeding behavior and body weight. Join us for a fascinating dis…

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Season 3 spoilers – innovation, inspiration, and insight 4:36

2M ago4:36

4:36

The start of Season 3 is just around the corner, slated to start in January 2025. What’s the new season hold in store you might ask? Steve assures us he’ll be back hosting Season 3 and teases at topics that are coming. These include biosecurity, bioengineering, polymer degradation, genetics of obesity, CROs and how they utilize mol bio, platelet bi…

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Advancing Pathology using AI with Joseph Mossel Co-founder & CEO of Ibex 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of From Lab to Launch by Qualio we interview Joseph Mossel, CEO and co-founder of Ibex Medical Analytics. Joseph shares his journey from computer science to leading a transformative AI-driven company in pathology. Founded in 2016, Ibex aims to provide accurate, timely, and personalized cancer diagnoses using AI technology. Joseph di…

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It’s all in your approach – biosynthesis of natural products 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

We’re joined in this episode by Dr. Sarah Barry, Reader in Chemical Biology at King’s College London. Sarah started with an interest in biochemistry, went into organic chemistry because it was more concrete, and now applies her chemist’s approach to understanding and manipulating biosynthesis of natural products for important areas of research, inc…

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The last element – signing off with gratitude 2:40

4M ago2:40

2:40

According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of a system will always increase. For a layperson, this means that all things must come to pass and nothing lasts forever. Since no person or thing can evade the laws of physics, this also applies to Bringing Chemistry to Life. In this final message from Paolo, the series’ creator and host,…

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The future of clinical trials with Sarah Englert, Senior Director of Innovation & Program Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

Earlier this year, Thermo Fisher Scientific opened its first clinical trial Innovation Lab in Center Valley, Pa., designed to foster a culture of collaboration by providing a dedicated space for industry partners to come together, share ideas and co-create solutions for the industry’s biggest challenges. The global clinical trial market was valued …

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The value of community – your microbiome 31:58

4M ago31:58

31:58

The history of fermented foods like beer, bread, and other foods can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations in China and Egypt. This ancient technology was originally used to preserve foods when refrigeration was not an option. While less common in modern industrialized civilizations, we’re now realizing that fermented foods pla…

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The future of protein manufacturing with Kerry Love, co-founder of Sunflower Therapeutics 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

Today we welcome Kerry Love, the co-founder of Massachusetts-based (and wonderfully named) Sunflower Therapeutics. Established in 2018, Sunflower is dedicated to advancing biologic medicines and enhancing global vaccine accessibility through cutting-edge protein manufacturing technologies. As a women-owned organization, Sunflower has a stellar team…

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Plastic electronics, digitized materials, and other sustainable solutions 33:17

4M ago33:17

33:17

Join us for this look into materials chemistry, developed under the guiding principles of sustainability and a systems approach. Dr. Zlatka Stoeva, Co-founder and Managing Director of DZP Technologies, discovered her love of chemistry out of boredom as a child. She then traveled to unknown lands to master her science and discover the value of mento…

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Revolutionizing kidney health with Salvatore Viscomi, CEO of Carna Health 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

Carna Health is focused on applying technology to revolutionize kidney care by unlocking the early detection and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They provide clinical-grade software as medical devices that deliver instant health metrics, such as creatinine, eGFR, and uACR levels, from small patient samples. Their platform integrates wit…

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Therapeutic nucleic acids – a CDMO’s view on mRNA 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

While some of us knew a good bit about mRNA prior to 2020, we all got a crash course on mRNA technology and its prophylactic and therapeutic potential as a result of the COVID pandemic and subsequent SARS CoV-2 vaccine development. In fact, most of us have now received at least one mRNA vaccine at this point. Our guest for this episode, Dr. Christi…

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The rise and adoption of biocatalysis 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

Some debate that synthetic organic chemistry strategies have become stale, but Dr. Todd Hyster of Princeton University's Hyster Lab disagrees. Todd fell in love with organic chemistry early in his education, but it wasn’t until he got turned on to enzyme catalysis that he found his true calling. He’s built a career using engineered enzymes to facil…

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Pioneering in Genetic Research with Dr. Jonathan Hill of Wasatch Biolabs 29:47

5M ago29:47

29:47

Dr. Jonathan Hill, VP of Science and Technology and co-founder of Wasatch Biolabs joins the podcast today to talk about the future of genetic testing technology. Dr. Hill shares his journey in genetics, starting from his undergraduate days to co-founding multiple biotech companies. They discuss the cutting-edge genomic and bioinformatic methods bei…

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Sepsis Detection Made Rapid and Accurate with Dr. Rolland Carlson CEO of Immunexpress 28:34

6M ago28:34

28:34

Join us with guest Dr. Rolland Carlson, CEO of Immunexpress to talk about the transformative work happening in sepsis diagnosis. Dr. Carlson discusses the importance of rapid sepsis diagnosis. The episode covers challenges faced during product development, regulatory achievements, and future plans for sepsis diagnostics. Dr. Carlson also shares adv…

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The metrology aspects of PFAS 33:55

6M ago33:55

33:55

Early in her career, Dr. Jessica Reiner realized that she cared more about ensuring the accuracy of the measurements she was making than making the measurements themselves. This realization, combined with experience in working with PFAS, led to her current role as Research Chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Join u…

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A molecular thermometer for the future 35:29

6M ago35:29

35:29

There are all sorts of molecular tests to tell if you’re infected with something specific, but what do you use when you’re not sure what you might have? You might use a thermometer as a first step, but wouldn’t it be nice if that thermometer was a bit more high tech? In this episode we meet Dr. Nick Meyerson, CEO and co-founder of Darwin Bioscience…

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Continuing Early Cancer Detection with David Suhy Co-founder of Earli 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

In this episode we bring David Suhy, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Earli back to the podcast. David shares the heartfelt founding story of Earli, the company's mission to make cancer a benign experience by catching it early, and their unique approach utilizing synthetic promoters for early cancer detection and treatment. He discusses c…

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Innovative Approaches to Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment with Dr. Joshua Lee 32:29

7M ago32:29

32:29

This episode we're joined by Dr. Joshua Lee, a clinician, researcher, and professor specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Dr. Lee discusses his extensive research on medications such as naltrexone and buprenorphine, their significance in treating substance use disorders, and the transformative pot…

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The most interesting man in chemistry 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

Bioconjugation of antibodies to drugs via chemical linkers is how antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are made. We’re joined by Matt Giese, Senior Scientist at Vector Laboratories, who talks us through the complex chemistry options and biodesign considerations that have to be considered and balanced when making a successful ADC. How does one build the …

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Combatting the Opioid Crisis with Technology with Justin Zenanko CEO of SynerFuse 21:10

7M ago21:10

21:10

In this episode we're joined by Justin Zenanko, CEO and co-founder of SynerFuse to discuss groundbreaking technique combining spinal fusion and direct nerve stimulation to treat chronic low back pain, aiming to eliminate the need for postoperative opioids. Justin delves into the inspiration behind the technology, its clinical results, and the compa…

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Directed evolution – A PETase project 32:58

7M ago32:58

32:58

Plastics are a modern miracle of science that have helped deliver both convenience and life-saving solutions. However, we must now grapple with the challenge of immense amounts of plastics in our waste streams and environment. How do we best deconstruct plastics to reusable or more bio-friendly molecules? This is the exact challenge being addressed…

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Empowering women in the chemical industry 33:24

7M ago33:24

33:24

We're diving into an important topic: the representation of women in STEM careers. Despite making up about 50% of the population, women hold only around 34% of STEM positions, with even fewer—approximately 25%—in the chemicals industry. Why is this the case, and what can be done to change it? Kylie Wittle (Co-Founder & Operations Director of Women …

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Enabling Healthier Communities: Thermo Fisher's Impact 32:29

7M ago32:29

32:29

Listen to the conversation as they discuss: How health equity is a key component of Thermo Fisher’s core business. How Thermo Fisher leverages its capabilities and customer relationships to further its impact. Initiatives that improve health equity through accessibility to drug-resistant HIV testing, next-generation sequencing to diagnose lung and …

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Epilepsy Breakthroughs and Beyond with Jason Tardio and Toshiya Nishi from Ovid Therapeutics 23:58

8M ago23:58

23:58

**UPDATE** Since this episode was recorded, Takeda announced the results of the phase 3 soticlestat trials, which did not meet their primary endpoints. We welcome Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardio from Ovid Therapeutics. Dr. Nishi, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, discusses his role in the development of soticlestat and ongoing …

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Access to Clinical Trials: Eliminating Barriers to Enrollment for Women 19:32

8M ago19:32

19:32

Dr. Blackburne shares insights into: The challenges of recruiting women and minority groups for clinical trials, noting the logistical and societal barriers they face. Innovative solutions, such as telemedicine and flexible scheduling, to make trial participation more accessible. Recent advances in clinical research, including a groundbreaking pree…

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An expert-guided tour of battery chemistry 33:33

8M ago33:33

33:33

Strap in for this charged up conversation. Battery chemistry is a topic we’ve touched on before and is one we’ve committed to exploring further in this season. This conversation with Dr. Heather Platt, Co-Founder and Chief Battery Scientist at Platt Engineering Solutions, takes us on an expert-guided tour of battery chemistry. This conversation qui…

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Pioneering Viral Diagnostics with Dr. Nigel McCracken COO of Virax Biolabs 26:07

8M ago26:07

26:07

Join us as we discuss viral diagnostics and pharmacology with Dr. Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer of Virax Biolabs. Dr. McCracken shares his expertise in drug development, focusing on oncology and infectious diseases, and discusses the company's pioneering work in detecting immune responses and diagnosing viral diseases. The conversation c…

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Scientific marketing in the century of the biotech revolution 32:37

8M ago32:37

32:37

Most scientists start their education and careers with a vision of working in the lab to discover great things and drive innovation. However, we don’t all end up loving the actual lab work portion of science. What non-lab career options exist to utilize molecular biology knowledge and skills? Well, according to our guest, Jason Amsbaugh, Founder an…

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Lowering Anxiety using Smart Weight Technology with Marna Pacheco Founder of CapeAble Weighted Products 22:37

9M ago22:37

22:37

Join us in this inspiring episode of From Lab to Launch as we sit down with Marna Pacheco, the innovative founder of CapeAble Weighted Products. Marna turned a personal challenge into a pioneering enterprise that integrates fashion with function, providing therapeutic weighted products to those in need, from individuals with autism to medical patie…

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Mid-season reveal: new episodes on battery tech, PFAS, and sustainability coming soon 6:21

9M ago6:21

6:21

Join our host, Dr. Paolo Braiuca, as he chats with some of the most fascinating scientists around the globe doing trailblazing work in a variety of fields and industries. Learn about their personal stories, notable contributions, and the enthusiasm for discovery that unites them all. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about scienc…

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Transforming Neuropsychiatric Therapeutics with Dr. Sam Clark, CEO of Terran Biosciences 23:29

9M ago23:29

23:29

This episode of the From Lab to Launch podcast, brought to you by Qualio, features Dr. Sam Clark, CEO of Terran Biosciences. With a background in neurosciences from MIT and an MD and PhD from Columbia University, Dr. Clark shares his journey from academia to leading a pioneering company in neuropsychiatric therapeutics. He discusses the challenges …

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Cheers to molecular Biology 34:47

9M ago34:47

34:47

While the end product is quite different, brewing beer is not all that different than many other bioproduction processes used in the lab and industry. Both require skills, experience, and the right QC/QA methods to control and monitor the starting materials and the entire process, all the way to that bottle of suds you might be thirsty for. Steve a…

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Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases with Rob Etherington, CEO of Clene Nanomedicine 26:09

10M ago26:09

26:09

Listen in on our conversation with Rob Etherington, CEO of Clene Nanomedicine, a company pioneering nanotherapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's. Rob discusses Clene's unique approach to improve mitochondrial function through a novel nanotherapeutic called CNM-au8, which has shown promising outcomes …

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From Waste to Worth: Rethinking Plastics with NREL's Insights 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

The Critical Role of Plastics in Modern Society Despite the challenges associated with plastic in the environment, Kat Knauer, Ph.D., emphasizes the indispensable role of plastics in healthcare, research, and daily life. She points out that while plastics have significantly improved quality of life and medical care, their improper disposal poses a …

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Unsung heroes of food health and safety 32:10

10M ago32:10

32:10

When you buy chicken or turkey from the grocery store, you might not give it much thought, but there is an entire network of people working to ensure the health of the animals in our food supply chain and your health. In this episode, we talk with an unsung hero, Beverly Wood, supervisor of the molecular diagnostics lab at the North Carolina Depart…

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The life-altering impact of one chemist’s sabbatical 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

Anyone that’s followed this podcast will know that Paolo’s final question to each guest is, “What advice would you like to share with younger scientists just starting their career?” Here, our guest, Dr. Monte Helm, professor of chemistry at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, shares advice that he clearly lives by, which is, “… be flexib…

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Saving Lives by Cancer Prediction and Detection with Dan Lunz, CEO of Previse 25:17

11M ago25:17

25:17

Today we interview with Dan Lunz, co-founder and CEO of Previse, an innovative medical solutions company specializing in cancer prevention and early detection. Lunz talks about his journey from being a Marine to leading a pioneering medical company. He discusses the scientific technology behind Previse, which started out as research for predicting …

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Molecular Biology for hire – the CRO experience 31:53

11M ago31:53

31:53

Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are a resource that most scientists know about but relatively few have first-hand, internal experience with. In this episode our hosts speak with Saboor Hekmaty, Director of Laboratory Operations at Avrok Biosciences, who pulls back the curtain to illuminate what CROs do, and the skills required for them to be…

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The Power of Effective Writing in the Life Sciences Industry with Pam Hurley, Founder of Hurley Write 22:59

11M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode we welcome Pam Hurley, the founder and president of Hurley Write Inc., who specializes in professional writing and communication training. Pam discusses how proper writing can lead to more effective professional communication in life sciences, and how precision and confidence in writing can help professionals achieve their goals. Sh…

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Cross-coupling, catalysis and one chemist’s move to tech 35:21

11M ago35:21

35:21

Most of us don’t grow up across the street from a chemistry building or know from an early age that we want to be a scientist, but Alan Dyke, VP of Business Development for ProChem, Inc. (CTO of Boulder Scientific Company at the time of the interview) did and became a chemist. Dr. Alan Dyke, former colleague, and friend of Paolo’s, shares his caree…

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It’s In Our Genes: The Potential of Gene Therapy with Dr. Peter Marks 24:58

11M ago24:58

24:58

Gene Therapy's Potential to Transform Rare Disease Treatment Dr. Peter Marks highlights the groundbreaking advancements in gene therapy, especially for rare diseases with high unmet medical needs. He discusses the FDA's role in fostering these innovations, underscoring the importance of understanding gene therapy's application and ensuring its safe…

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Advancing Cancer Diagnostics with Mark McDonough, CEO of Chromacode 20:35

12M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode we interview Mark McDonough, the CEO of ChromaCode. The episode explores McDonough's journey to ChromaCode, from his early career as a naval officer to his roles at various medical and diagnostic companies. Under McDonough's leadership, ChromaCode has excelled in creating a high-definition PCR platform which enables fast, accurate, …

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Flip the script. Meet your host, Paolo. 33:05

12M ago33:05

33:05

Bringing Chemistry to Life is as much about the people behind the science as it is about the science itself. We’ve been remiss in sharing a bit more about the creator and host! In this unique episode we flip the script and move Paolo from the host chair to the guest chair to hear his story. From Paolo’s childhood memories watching his father fix el…

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High-throughput transcriptomics and AI for drug discovery 31:56

12M ago31:56

31:56

Doing something complex and meaningful in a new way requires thinking and acting a bit differently. This is the case with how Dr. Joey Azofeifa, from Arpeggio Bio, is using systems biology to discover new drug candidates. Join us in this Season 2 kickoff episode where we dive headlong into transcriptomics, systems biology, machine learning, and lea…

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Season 2 Teaser 2:40

1y ago2:40

2:40

We start the second season of this series with an update on what you can expect from new episodes, which start to drop soon. Your host, Steve Lewis, shares details on changes you can expect as the series evolves. One change will be a broadening of application topics to be covered, as this season will include episodes discussing transcriptomics in b…

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Shining a photochemical light on undergraduate research 33:00

1y ago33:00

33:00

With four seasons under our belt, we’ve heard some amazing stories about how our guests have found, or often “stumbled” into, their careers in science. We’ve also had many conversations where past guests have passionately discussed the importance of their early career teachers as well as what teaching does for them in their current careers. This co…

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Unlocking Longevity using ESS60 with Chris Burres Co-Founder of MyVitalC 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

Join us as we dive into the world of groundbreaking scientific discovery with Chris Burres, a renowned Chief Scientist. In this episode, Chris unveils the mysteries of a unique, soccer ball-shaped molecule that could be the key to unlocking secrets of health and longevity. Discover how this extraordinary molecule, small enough to hold any atom from…

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