In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kris Franklin, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and clinical diagnostics who founded Clinicore Labs to revolutionize clinical testing through innovative technologies. With a graduate degree from Vanderbilt and a history of groundbreaking developments, including patenting the first small volume blood method for hormone quantification, Kris brings a wealth of expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the world of clinical diagnostics.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:40 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:14 Guest Introduction: Kris Franklin
02:54 Kris Franklin's Early Career and Education
15:55 Transition to Clinical Labs and Diagnostics
22:47 Building and Managing Labs
32:18 Developing Innovative Diagnostic Tests
34:54 Innovating COVID Testing with Saliva
36:37 From COVID to Wound and UTI Testing
37:46 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Lab Testing
38:44 Introducing the One Touch System
40:34 Revolutionizing Athletic Performance Monitoring
43:46 Comprehensive Endocrine Mapping
45:38 Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Innovations
55:30 Concerns About Overregulation
01:00:04 The Thrill of Problem Solving
01:04:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts