In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Pierre Morgon, a seasoned life science executive with over 35 years of experience in global pharmaceutical operations, startup leadership, and board governance. Pierre is the CEO of MRGN Advisors and brings extensive expertise across specialty care, vaccines, and immunotherapy, with a distinguished background that includes multiple leadership roles in multinational corporations and innovative biotech startups.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:42 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:16 Guest Introduction: Pierre Morgon
02:47 Pierre's Career Journey and Key Milestones
06:35 Lessons from Big Pharma to Startups
09:44 Managing Multiple Roles and Time
11:51 Challenges and Objectives of Various Companies
17:55 Board Leadership in Life Sciences
23:25 The Future of Formal Education and AI
30:03 Advice for Aspiring Life Science Professionals
34:40 Innovative Projects and Leadership Insights
40:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Forrest Brown, President of Germfree, a pioneering company in mobile laboratory and biocontainment solutions. With a Summa Cum Laude degree in Biomedical Engineering and an impressive career transforming CGMP facilities, Forrest brings a wealth of strategic leadership and technical expertise to our conversation today.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:42 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:16 Guest Introduction: Forrest Brown of Germfree
02:51 Forrest Brown's Career Journey
06:19 Germfree's Global Reach and Client Engagement
11:01 Challenges and Innovations in Pharmaceutical Solutions
20:48 Leadership and Industry Insights
35:30 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is David R. Craig, CEO of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a track record of successful drug development and commercialization, David brings valuable insights into innovative treatments for muscle wasting diseases.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:34 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:18 Guest Introduction: David R. Craig, CEO of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics
02:47 David R. Craig's Journey in the Pharmaceutical Industry
06:20 Understanding Muscle Wasting Diseases
08:57 Sarcomatrix's Mission and Innovative Approach
18:14 Challenges in Developing Treatments for Muscle Wasting Diseases
25:42 Balancing Roles and Fundraising Challenges
34:04 Lessons Learned and Inspirations
41:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Bryan J. Stewart, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HDO Health. Bryan is a distinguished board member, certified governance expert, and accomplished executive who is leading the charge in developing innovative medical devices to address uncontrolled bleeding, the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:35 Sponsor Message: Bio in the Bayou Conference
02:28 Guest Introduction: Brian J. Stewart
04:06 Brian's Journey and HDO Health
06:24 Innovative Medical Device: The HDO Health Journiquette
09:04 Leadership and Governance Insights
22:54 Challenges and Future of HDO Health
28:56 Personal Reflections and Leadership Advice
39:06 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Eyal Ronen, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Evogene. With over 20 years in the life sciences sector, Eyal shares his journey from agronomy to leading innovative projects in biotechnology. We delve into Evogene's mission and discover what inspires, concerns, and excites him in today's rapidly evolving industry.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:46 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:21 Guest Introduction: Eyal Ronen
02:55 Eyal's Journey into Life Sciences
05:07 Career Development and Innovation
09:09 Business Development vs. Sales
14:44 Evogene's Mission and Technologies
20:23 Client Profiles and Market Needs
24:45 Evogene's Subsidiaries and Achievements
29:10 Exploring Diverse Possibilities at Divergent
30:04 Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: Regulatory Challenges
32:21 Agronomy and Business Development at EvoGene
34:40 Economic Viability in Biotechnology
36:57 Challenges in the Life Sciences Sector
45:51 Leadership and Collaboration Insights
50:07 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook
57:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Life Science Success podcast, my guest is Gayathri Devi Raghupathy, a scientific strategist and AI innovator with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. As the VP of Scientific and Business Strategy at KOGNITIC, Gayathri has been instrumental in developing AI-driven competitive intelligence platforms for oncology and immunology, working with major pharmaceutical companies to drive innovation in drug development processes.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:35 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:24 Guest Introduction: Gayathri's Journey in Molecular Biology and AI
02:11 Gayathri's Career Path and Transition to AI
11:33 Role and Impact of KOGNITIC in Life Sciences
19:06 Challenges and Future of AI in Drug Development
24:07 Balancing Scientific Accuracy with Business Strategy
28:28 Emerging Trends and Technologies in AI
36:28 Personal Insights and Reflections
44:02 Conclusion and Podcast Information

In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don Davis PhD, MBA interviews Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, an innovative Israeli biotech company. Dr. Davis explores Pluri's groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine using placenta-derived cells. Yanay explains their unique allogeneic approach, which allows for the use of cells from healthy donors to treat various conditions without the need for genetic matching.