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Opioid epidemic, leading cause of death in america for people under the age of 50, and more are discussed in this episode with two doctors and experts looking at the American Pain Management problem. What the Department of Health and Human services has to say: What is the U.S. Opioid Epidemic? What the Department of Health and Human services has to say: * In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. * Increased prescription of opioid medications led to widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive. * In 2017 HHS declared a public health emergency and announced a 5-Point Strategy To Combat the Opioid Crisis Download the Opioid Epidemic in the U.S. The Opioids By The Numbers” graphic and PDF are currently undergoing 508 review. Assistive technology users should email 508helpdesk@hhs.gov. CDC Quick Facts on the Opioid Epidemic Drug overdose deaths continue to increase in the United States. * From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose. * Around 68% of the more than 70,200 drug overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid. * In 2017, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids (including prescription opioids and illegal opioids like heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl) was 6 times higher than in 1999. * On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose Source About Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP “Dr. Linda Girgis MD, FAAFP, is a dedicated board-certified family physician in private practice in South River, New Jersey and its surrounding communities. She is a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as well as a faculty member of CME courses at Harvard Medical School. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Girgis received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency at Sacred Heart Hospital, a program affiliated with Temple University, during which time she was recognized as intern of the year by the faculty. Because of her commitment to excellence, Dr. Girgis has continued to earn awards and recognition from her peers and a variety of industry bodies, including: • Most nominated Health IT Change Agent of 2015 by Health IT Outcomes • Named one of the top 10 doctors to follow on Twitter by Compass Healthcare Redefined, October 2015 • Named one of the top 100 healthcare influencers by HealthJoy, September 2015 • Named one of the 10 doctors that others follow on twitter by MDigital Life February 2016 • Named one of the top 5 Women in Healthcare blogs in 2016 by Live Clinic. • Named one of The Top 50 Health IT Blogs by HealthTech, 2017 She is a board member of Protect the Pecs Foundation as well as a medical advisory board member for Practicing Physicians for America. Additionally, she is a blogger for Physician’s Weekly, Physicians Practice, PlatformQ Health and MedicalPractice Insider,

Survey, feedback, live streams, and more. I want to make this podcast better than ever, and with all of your help we can do that. Additionally, this is in exchange of the normal episode we would have had today. Getting feedback is huge and I appreciate every bit I’ve gotten so far. Thank you everyone! About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/ Please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the below survey. There is a lot I am planning. Loading…

Large scale harvestable cannabis, Interesting hobbies, first 5 years, hemp of the past vs hemp of today, challenges, IP transfer, their team and much more. New West Genetics “is solving the most pressing problems in the cannabis industry while providing valuable options for the wider agricultural industry. NWG uses genomic technology and data-driven discovery to create large-scale, harvestable cannabis, greatly enhancing the sustainability of the industry and paving the way for large-scale product development. Our scalable varieties produce reliably consistent products that are foundational for the development of novel nutritional and therapeutic extracts, serving the fastest growing and largest segment of the cannabis market. The large scale production of cannabis that we enable serves our mission of improving patient access and affordability and increasing options for farmers looking for rotational crops that offer a better return than other commodity crops.  We are proud to offer retail product makers a portfolio of trait stable, high yield and profitable varieties.” Source WENDY MOSHER Chief Executive Officer, Board Member “Wendy is the CEO and a co-founder of New West Genetics. She holds an MA from California State University in Education, which she uses to wrangle her partners into a cohesive, prioritized force. Prior to teaching for 10 years, Wendy worked in the nonprofit sector in HR and in contract procurement for an aerospace business in Seattle. Wendy helps create and articulate New West’s strategy and vision, as well as handles day-to-day operations. Wendy loves singing country music, riding bicycles, and gardening with her family.” Source Dr. JOHN MCKAY Director of Genetics, Board Member “John McKay is a Professor of Plant Evolutionary Genomics at Colorado State University. In his faculty position, McKay leads a research group on the genetics of adaptation in crops and model systems, with a focus on drought and sustainability. In 2014, when US ended prohibition of hemp, McKay co-founded New West Genetics to apply modern genomics and breeding to Cannabis sativa. His research examines evolution and gene function at both the phenotypic and molecular levels. His genetic discoveries are in the commercial breeding pipeline for multiple crops. McKay’s publications have been cited over 6,000 times, and he serves on scientific review panel in the US and internationally. Dr. McKay has multiple research projects on investing the genetics of adaptation to climate through competitive grant awards totaling over $20MM grants from the National Science Foundation, USDA, ARPA-E, and the DOE.” Source About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.

Argentina biotech founder moved to the Bay area, Indiebio successful cohort, and producer of a biotechnology platform that is 100x better than what’s currently out there. Get a sense of Yuyo, his mission, and what’s special about his tech in this episode. STAMM I built Stämm, a bioengineering company that incorporates cutting edge technology to miniaturize biotechnology platforms and develop innovative equipment for the biotech industry. from the ground up, and oversee all operations, research, and product development. This includes recruiting and training a cross-functional team, product development, operations management, financial planning, industry partnerships, and regulatory compliance. Some notable achievements include:  Successfully launching the first biotech product within eight months, including research, development, testing, quality assurance, and go-to market.  Assembling five transdisciplinary research groups and partnering with technology institutions to develop an innovative technology to expedite the brew process of craft beer, resulting in more than 1M beers brewed in three months. Yuyo I am a multifaceted Biotech Innovator with a proven track record of successfully developing cutting-edge technology solutions for organizations in the biotechnology industry. Throughout my career, I have upheld a mission to bring the Industrial Revolution 4.0 to the Biotech Industry by developing a bioengineering company that incorporates leading technology solutions to develop advanced equipment for the biotech industry. As a dedicated scientist, I studied Agriculture Engineering at the University of Buenos Aires, I have gained expertise in various disciplines, including microbiology, synthetic biology, phytopathology, separation methods, nanotechnology, and microfluidics through research, projects, publications, and studies. I am recognized in my field as a resourceful and analytical thinker who solves issues in interdisciplinary environments through the development of new technologies using an exponential approach with potential for global impact. About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/ Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuyo-llamazares-vegh-42221164/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stammbiotech/ Home

Opening up opportunities in space with their ion technology, Accion Systems is based in the Boston Area, is rapidly expanding (*hiring), and has a huge team of 20+ professionals dedicated to their mission. About Accion Systems(source) The In-Space Propulsion Company ***Accion is hiring! Apply at jobs.lever.co/accion-systems*** Accion Systems is pioneering scalable electric propulsion technology that will completely transform what spacecraft can do in and beyond Earth’s orbit. We removed the heavy tanks, pumps, valves, toxic propellants, external cathodes and ionization chambers found in conventional electric propulsion systems and created a new ion engine: one that’s lighter, more efficient, more powerful — and manufactured hundreds of units at a time. https://www.linkedin.com/company/accion-systems-inc-/about/ About Natalya Natalya is a PhD domain expert in this field who has been working for many years to bring Accion Systems into technological maturity. She has brought together the best team for this project, and has the right technical, creative, and business acumen to see it through. I look forward to reading more about her and her company for years to come. I suggest you set a google alert with that in mind. You won’t want to miss out!   Website: https://www.accion-systems.com/our-vision Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accion-systems-inc-/ Twitter: Tweets by AccionSystems About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/

The destruction of crops, billions of dollars in damages, and no hope in sight. It’s a good thing this is just a movie, set in the far future.  We should have plenty of time to ensure it won’t happen to us. Should being the operative word if we lived in a perfect world. But it’s not a perfect world. While the futuristic blight in Interstellar is fictional, we have already been facing our own blight in the United States for almost ten years. This is the story of Citrus Greening, which has been rocking the citrus (i.e. oranges, lemons, etc…) industry for nearly a decade. Read on to learn for yourself. Victoria Hornbaker Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Interim Director at California Department of Food and Agriculture https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hornbaker-5658b522/ Elizabeth E. Grafton-Cardwell Ph.D. “Research Statement My research and extension program stuies strategies for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods to manage arthropod pests of citrus in the San Joaquin Valley of California. We establish or verify economic thresholds for key pests, study the efficacy of natural enemies, maximize the use of biological and cultural control methods, develop pheromone trapping systems, screen the efficacy and selectivity of new insecticides and test pests for resistance to insecticides.  In recent years I have focused on invasive pests such as Asian citrus psyllid and pests of export significance such as Fuller rose beetle. As of June 2006 I am also Director of Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Exeter California. This 175 acre Center supports research projects on citrus breeding, horticulture and pest management.” https://ucanr.edu/?facultyid=843 About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/   Re-post: I loved the movie Interstellar. From the very first time I saw the trailer, I was hooked. I could not wait to watch the movie after hearing Mr. Alright Alright Alright talk about how we used to be dreamers and explorers with images of space exploration playing across the screen.  I’m a sucker for space operas and science fiction movies in general. In the beginning of Interstellar, we see how the Earth of the future is different than our own. How there was this “blight” that was wiping out our staple crops, such as corn or soybeans.

stem cell-based therapy for treating neurodegenerative conditions startup talk with Founder and CEO Subhadeep Das About Him: “I am currently leading my start-up, Convalesce Inc. to convert a deep science-based technology into a commercial product. The work of developing a suitable biomaterial for neural tissue engineering that started as my P.hD. project, culminated in something that can radically change stem cell-based therapies. We at Convalesce are now spearheaded to make stem cell-based therapeutics a reality for neuro-degenerative conditions. Currently, Convalesce Inc. is getting accelerated at IndieBio!” About company: Convalesce is a therapeutic company enabling stem cell-based therapy for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s, harnessing state-of-art biomaterials. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhadeep-das/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/convalesce-inc/ http://www.convalesce.co/ About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/  

E-vaccine, catabodies, healthy ageing,and age-associated diseases discussed with Stephanie and Sudhir founders of Covalent Bioscience. Covalent Bioscience’s Mission “We want to develop and successfully create affordable, better antibodies and vaccines for a range of unmet medical needs. We hope to attain this ambition by applying the Catabody and E-Vaccine platform technologies, which promise to generate multiple products for treating and preventing life-threatening diseases. Our lead catabodies focus on healthy aging and age-associated diseases. Our lead E-Vaccine holds promise for effective prophylaxis and therapy of HIV infection.  Our technology platforms have disruptive potential as innovative solutions to significant public health challenges world-wide in both developed and developing countries.” About the Team “Our inventions and discoveries over 30+ years of academic research have brought the Catalytic Immunotherapy/E-vaccine technologies to the brink of medical intervention. We are now focused on marketable products and services. We are capitalizing Covalent Bioscience to develop: (a) Our lead catabodies for treating amyloid diseases of the heart, musculoskeletal system and brain (catabodies to transthyretin, amyloid beta and tau) and our lead E-vaccine for prophylaxis and therapy of HIV infection, and (b) Our contract services for on-demand production of catabodies and E-vaccines directed to any pre-specified target protein.   * Paul and Massey have worked on catalytic antibodies (Catabodies) and electrophilic vaccines (E-vaccines) since 1980s. * Massey was COO of IGEN (Nasdaq: IGEN), raised over USD 100 MM in private equity/licensing deals, and participated in the USD 2BB buyout of his company.Paul’s discovery of harmful catabodies in autoimmune disease was central to the USD 21 MM buyout of his early discovery patents by Abgenix in 2001. More important, the discovery patents progressed to our current on-demand technology platform for therapeutic catabodies and preventive/therapeutic E-vaccines. * Planque participated in defining major mechanistic and evolutionary concepts behind our technologies as a senior member of Paul’s group, which was awarded over USD 30MM research funds at the Univ of Texas and the Univ of Nebraska (NIH, non-profit foundations, private sector). * Abzyme Research Foundation (ARF) has made a non-profit Mission-Related Investment in our candidate HIV vaccine. ARF managed the non-profit EndHIVCampaign, and it has developed unique insights to the societal/financial aspects of US investments in HIV vaccine/cure funding. Both Covalent and ARF are fully sensitive to the world-wide need for prophylactic vaccination if HIV is to be eradicated.” links Home About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech,

“Executive Director of New Harvest in January 2013. She co-founded Perfect Day (fka Muufri), making milk without cows, in April 2014 and Clara Foods, making eggs without chickens, in November 2014” About Isha “Isha has been pioneering the field of cellular agriculture since 2009, when she began a deep-dive investigation into the technical challenges and opportunities involved in producing cultured meat. In 2010 Isha published “Possibilities for an in-vitro meat production system” in the food science journal Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. She quickly discovered that cellular agriculture research was not held back by a lack of interest or expertise, but instead by a lack of designated funding channels directed at this intersectional work. Thus began her quest to establish the field of animal products made without animals, one recognized by researchers, funding agencies, and investors. A stint in Policy and Public Affairs at GlaxoSmithKline illuminated the cooperative relationship between non-profits, academia, and companies in translating beneficial science out of the lab and into society. Isha has used a model established in the advancement of medical research to accelerate cellular agriculture, by funding early stage, foundational research in academia in order for ready-to-market technologies to be developed for commercial use. Isha became Executive Director of New Harvest in January 2013. She co-founded Perfect Day (fka Muufri), making milk without cows, in April 2014 and Clara Foods, making eggs without chickens, in November 2014. Isha has a BSc. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Alberta and a Masters in Biotechnology from the University of Toronto.” Source   About New Harvest “We are spearheading the next agricultural revolution: Cellular Agriculture. Cellular agriculture allows us to make milk, eggs, meat, leather, fur, rhino horn, and any other animal products from cell cultures rather than from animals. Cellular agriculture is a groundbreaking field that is still not adequately supported by established funding channels. This is where New Harvest comes in: 1) We coordinate and catalyze funding into cellular agriculture research, engaging external funding and partnerships as much as possible to grow the pool of people and institutions truly invested. Every piece of research we fund strategically contributes to building the field, so that the whole of research we fund is greater than the sum of its parts. Like all pioneering scientific organizations, we fund neglected work. 2) We convene the community that is building this field (scientists, academia, funders, industry, policy-makers, regulatory authorities, etc.), fostering collaboration and a divide-and-conquer attitude. 3) We inform stakeholders and the public at large (from mass media to teaching cellular agriculture in universities) to draw more funds, talent, and acceptance to the field. We are planting the seeds of a new bioeconomy by supporting pioneers in the emerging field of cellular agriculture.” Source  About MIT Media Lab “The Director’s Fellows program is a growing global network that connects the innovation and creativity of the MIT Media Lab with a broad array of leaders to catalyze thought partnership and concrete collaborations. Its goal is to expand the diversity, reach, and impact of the Media Lab and the Director’s Fellows themselves in deploying cutting edge technology, ideas, and innovation to tackle key global challenges. It also helps to shape the perspectives and experience of stakeholders throughout the network, strengthening their capacity to serve and to lead. There is no application process for the program. Instead,

Enabling entrepreneurs to sustainably revolutionize agrifood systems, globally is the best way to describe the Yield lab and Sherri in one sentence. About Sherri Sherri has spent a lifetime in agriculture making the world a healthier place through food. She now spends her time building the infrastructure for this generations next big startups in this space. she is actionable advice for people who are getting started, finding mentors, and more. Yield Lab (source from website) The Yield Lab formed in 2014 to address a lack of capital and support for early stage agriculture technology companies. Agriculture innovation is essential in feeding a rising global population and accompanying demand.  Our founder, Thad Simons, brought together a group of former agribusiness executives to build a team that would provide capital and coaching to accelerate sustainable agtech companies. Nineteen portfolio companies, four cohorts, and three international accelerators later, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the need for agricultural innovation in order to sustainably feed the world. ​ We currently do this through our… 1. Accelerators – Each accelerator invests $100,000 in early stage agtech companies, provides network focused programming with a focus on customers, collaborators, and capital, and provides mentorship from our team of agribusiness experts. ​​​ 2. The Yield Lab Institute  – The Institute strives to improve connectivity between agri-preneurs and relevant stakeholders. More information is available at theyieldlabinstitute.org Links: https://www.theyieldlab.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherri-brown-3869813/ About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/

World’s leading seed-stage life science accelerator. They are focused on building startups dedicated to solving humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself. Life is in a way this centuries new tech. Learn about Indiebio and Jun in this episode. Jun says it best “I am a scientist, entrepreneur, and investor passionate about increasing human healthspan. I hold a PhD in Chemical Biology from The Scripps Research Institute and BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University. I’ve worked in several startups in the fields of immuno-oncology, protein engineering, lab automation robotics, CRISPR, and precision medicine, and have co-founded two companies. At IndieBio, the world’s leading biotech accelerator, I help scientists become entrepreneurs to solve humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself. My role includes advising companies, program operations, making investment decisions, and fostering community internally and externally.” About indiebio: “IndieBio (http://indiebio.co/) is the world’s leading seed-stage life science accelerator. We are devoted to building startups dedicated to solving humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself. Our 4-month program includes $250K funding, lab space, and mentorship to turn scientists into entrepreneurs. We have funded 94 early stage biotech companies spanning all applications including future of food/agriculture, consumer biotech, computational biology, digital health, therapeutics, medical devices, neurotech, and regenerative medicine. We believe that impactful science can be done better, faster, cheaper, and thereby speed up innovation all around the world. Biology is the next big technology platform that will touch all sectors of society. Some notable alumni: Clara Foods, Koniku, Memphis Meats, Synthex Therapeutics, Jungla, TheNotCo, Catalog, Prellis, and Ava Labs. Have a breakthrough idea? Apply and join us! indiebio.co” Links indiebio.co Twitter Linkedin About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/

Yvette talks about how she transitioned careers, the exact step by step process she went through, and outlines how anyone can use the same process to do the same. About Yvette Senior international development leader with over 18 years of experience in human resilience, emergency operations, business development, capture, relationship management, project leadership, and strategic planning in complex contexts. • Yvette has focused on Human Resilience, Urban Environments, Disaster Management, Health, Infrastructure, Engineering, Agriculture, and Stabilization development (COIN) for various not-for-profit and for-profit entities. • She applies resilience to Human Factors in space technology, research, and exploration. Project PoSSUM is a 501(c)(3) research and education organization using citizen-science astronautics to study our mesosphere and communicate the critical role that it plays in the understanding of our global climate while developing compatible space technologies. PoSSUM received support through NASA for tomographic noctilucent cloud missions, Antarctic balloon missions, and microgravity spacesuit evaluations. PoSSUM also maintains a professional astronautics education program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and also engages students through immersive aeronomy and astronautics programs at various locations throughout the US. http://www.projectpossum.com   About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/    

Robert Coughlin President and CEO at Massachusetts Biotech Council “As President and CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, Bob’s mission is to advance Massachusetts’ leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system and improve patient lives. Over the last decade, Bob has truly become a champion for patients by ensuring innovative companies have the best environment possible to research, develop, and commercialize breakthrough therapies and cures for people around the world who need and deserve them. Bob has spent his career in both the public and private sectors. Before joining MassBio, he served as the Undersecretary of Economic Development within Governor Deval Patrick’s administration, where he prioritized both healthcare and economic development issues and was a strong advocate for the life sciences industry in Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was elected as State Representative to the 11th Norfolk district for three terms. Bob has also held senior executive positions in the environmental services, capital management and venture capital industries. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Bob is an active member in the community. He is a past board member of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, and is currently serving on the board of directors for The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare and Aridis Pharmaceuticals. He also is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Boston Children’s Hospital, and has served as the honorary chairman of the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk since 1996. In years past, he co-chaired the Children’s Hospital Boston signature event, Champions for Children’s and the Schwartz Center’s Compassionate Healthcare Dinner. In 2011, the American Diabetes Association honored Bob with their Father of the Year Award. In 2012, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored Bob with the CF Foundation Volunteer Leadership Award and in 2013 he received the Boston Irish Business Award from the Boston Irish Business Association. In 2014, he was awarded for his leadership in Biotechnology by the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research. He received the NTSAD advocate of the year in 2015 and was named to the Boston Business Journal’s Power 50, Top 50 Most Influential Bostonians. In 2016, he was honored with the Boston Biotech CEO Lifetime Achievement Award. His latest honors include the first-ever awarded Governor Paul Cellucci Fatherhood Award from the Children’s Trust and the Breath of Life Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2017). He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he majored in Marine Engineering, and served as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve. He brings passion and energy to all of his endeavors.” Source   Massbio MassBio, a not-for-profit organization that represents and provides services and support for the Massachusetts life sciences industry, is the nation’s oldest biotechnology trade association. Founded in 1985, MassBio is committed to advancing Massachusetts’​ leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system and improve patient lives. Representing more than 1000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, research hospitals, and service organizations involved in life sciences and healthcare, MassBio works to advance policy and promote education, while providing member programs and events, industry information, and services. About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions,

Balancing being a primary care physician with working on building out ASP, a team of people trying to help support the burgeoning commercial space industry. Astronauts4Hire’s mission is to increase the competitiveness of commercial astronaut candidates by providing skills training, facilitating forums for candidate communication, engaging with potential employers, and inspiring the next generation. A commercial spaceflight revolution is underway. Private companies will soon provide routine access to space. Besides tourists, scientists are among those poised to benefit since they can use the new spacecraft as platforms to perform research in microgravity. Demand for skilled commercial scientist-astronauts to aid in this new industry is growing rapidly. Astronauts4Hire intends to create the first pool of private astronauts to fill this need. In doing so, they will demonstrate that private citizens can pursue careers in space and inspire the next generation. About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/ Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-m-d-c-c-f-p-77b823/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronauts4hire/ Home Tweets by lowellwashere

A talented and driven technologist with a passion for startups. Working on direct interaction in VR. Helps other founders through Y combinators startup school, is driven to create something unique, which he has done, and push for more people to build great things! About Eugene A talented and driven technologist with a passion for startups. Working on direct interaction in VR. Previously a CTO and co-founder of 2 startups, making all the technical decisions and engineering the entire product offering. Previous emplyed work includes work in the investment banking technology with focus on the Linux web stack (Apache, Tomcat, Lightstreamer) as well as some exciting developments with vendor products e.g. Splunk, have since found a love for innovation in the startup sector and am keen at applying my technical expertise to solve a lot of everyday problems and finding a way to make people’s lives better through technology. Have played with: Linux, Amazon AWS, MongoDB, Elasic Search, PHP, Entrepreneurship, IT for SMEs, robotics, ROS, Open Source software, log analysis, log centralisation, process automation, web environment, application delivery deployment management   About Plexus We make high performance VR/AR gloves to feel the digital reality. We are looking for partners and developers to build the next generation of immersive content. Our first batch of Developer Kit shipments are scheduled for February 2019 with limited batches following. Reserve your spot in the queue for free and we’ll reach out to you when your Developer Kit is ready to ship. FEATURES Measurement System: 21 Degrees of freedom per hand Tactile Feedback: 5 (one per finger) tactile actuators Wireless: 2.4GHz Custom Low Latency Protocol Compatibility: Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, Python SDK: Unity and Unreal Engine haptic rapid application development toolkit, including drop in haptic hand rigs and interactive objects ready to use with developer artwork assets Compatibility: VR Integration / tracking options: Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality. Can be used with any Windows, Linux or Mac environment through the C++ and Python API Battery life: 2 to 3 hours depending on feedback usage Refresh rate: 180hz, engine synchronized for VR About this podcast The Learning with Lowell; Science, deep tech, biotech, startup, and news podcast has new episodes every Tuesday. It is hosted by Lowell Thompson who started the podcast after suffering through e genetic illness that almost almost saw him die on a number of occasions, but now is managed and doesn’t cause too many problems. Lowell’s goal is to educate people on the different paths you can take to get into a science, deep tech, biotech, or startup related venture as a founder or member of the team. Additionally, Lowell wants to show you who these founders and experts are like as they answer questions about their work, passions, and interest. Subscribe today: http://www.learningwithlowell.com/subscribe-here/ Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChstfGtxlrNK6lfmvk4cBpA?view_as=subscriber Join the newsletter:http://www.learningwithlowell.com/5-point-monday-email-subscription/ Like and share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellwashere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningWithLowell/ and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074/