lab rats to unicorns

In this episode of LTRU, we speak with @DrCaliff_FDA, two-time Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under Barack Obama and Joe Biden. He shares how science, regulation, and public health decisions shape what ultimately reaches patients. labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

What if life isn’t just discovered, but built? In the latest Lab Rats to Unicorns, Dr. Kate Adamala explores synthetic cells, “life but not alive,” and how programmable biology could reshape medicine, manufacturing, and even space exploration. Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

On the new episode of LRTU, John Flavin talks with @SpiderwortBio Co-Founder Dr. Andrew Pelling about using plant scaffolds to grow human tissue and the power of augmented biology! #biology #biotech #podcast Listen here: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

John Flavin sits down with Christy Wyskiel to unpack what scientific founders need to move from lab bench to market—access to capital, shared infrastructure, mentorship, regulatory fluency, and the right people behind them. Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Dr. Xiao Han (Co-Founder & CEO, @ClarixImaging) shares how real-time 3D imaging is transforming cancer surgery, Clarix’s rapid path to FDA clearance, and why better visualization leads to better patient outcomes. Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Dr. Joseph Leventhal joins John Flavin to discuss the “holy grail” of transplantation: immune tolerance—a future where patients no longer need lifelong immunosuppressive drugs. A must-listen for anyone following cell therapy and transplant innovation: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

How can visionary development drive innovation? John Flavin talks with Chris Paladino, President of DEVCO, on transforming New Brunswick, NJ into a $3.5B innovation hub and building HELIX NJ with Portal Innovations, Rutgers, Princeton, and NJEDA Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Behind the scenes with Todd Manjuck — former Navy SEAL turned J.P. Morgan associate — sharing how lessons from the battlefield can build stronger teams and smarter decisions in biotech. #navyseal #Leadership #Biotech Listen here: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Former @USNavy SEAL Todd Manjuck joins Lab Rats to Unicorns to share how lessons in resilience, adaptability, and mission-driven leadership guide his work with life sciences founders at @jpmorgan. Listen now: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo… #navyseal #military #lifescience #podcast

Open innovation is key to turning science into therapies. Dr. Hide Goto of Astellas shares lessons from Boston’s cluster, the mission of SakuLab™, and why Japan is at a biotech turning point. #innovation #biotech #japan Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Jonathan Gluck was told he might have only 18 months to live. Twenty years later, he’s still here thanks to breakthroughs in science and medicine. He discusses what it’s like to live with uncertainty, survivorship, and why patient voices matter. Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

What if living longer didn’t mean slowing down? Jeffrey Gray (Age Tech Connect) and Dr. Daniel Cottmeyer (Georgia State, Arthroba) share how innovation, community, and wearables are redefining how we age. Listen now: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Entrepreneur & ATL’s first Senior Tech Advisor—Donnie Beamer Jr.—joins John Flavin to talk startups, civic innovation, and building Atlanta into a top-tier tech hub. Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo… #atlanta #entrepreneurship #technology

NASA astronaut, microbiologist, and Army Major Dr. Kate Rubins joins Lab Rats to Unicorns to share her journey from virus research to sequencing DNA in space! Watch now: youtu.be/KQwI3y0H4ng #space #research #nasa #healthcare #microbiology #microgravity #astronaut #interview

Check out these highlights from our recent episode with former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius! It was a joy having her on the show! Listen to the full episode here: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo… Tune in TOMORROW for a new episode!

Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joins us to talk ACA rollout, leading through crises, and why NIH funding is key to America's health, security, and innovation. A must-listen for anyone at the intersection of science, policy, and business. labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

BTS of the last couple episodes! We had an amazing time recording these in Tampa and Atlanta and telling the biotech story on national scale. Make sure to give them a listen if you haven't had the chance yet! #biotech #lifesciences #podcast #bts #tampa #atlanta #sciencepodcast

From Harvard to Exelixis to launching Grove Biopharma -Geoff Duyk, M.D., Ph.D., has done it all. Fresh off Grove's $30M Series A, Geoff joins us to talk genomics, VC, and how his team is taking on the "undruggable." Don't miss this one. Listen now: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Join us as Dr. Steven Goudy and Ashley Cornelison share how they’re shaping Atlanta’s biotech ecosystem through clinical innovation, entrepreneurial education, and venture support. Tune in! #atlanta #biotech #medicine #startups Listen here: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…

Behind the scenes from last week’s episode of Lab Rats to Unicorns! It was an absolute pleasure having Anant Madabhushi on the show! If you haven’t tuned in yet, you can catch the full conversation here: labratstounicorns.com/listen-1/episo…