In this first part of two episodes, Rich sits down with industry leaders to talk about the forum, and their views on the growth of the region. His guests are John Trainer, VP and one of the partnering heads at AstraZeneca, Chris Frew, CEO of Workforce Genetics & President of BioBuzz Media, and Alex Philippidis, Senior Editor of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News.

Noble Life Sciences' Srujana Cherukuri, Ph.D. joins BioTalk with Rich Bendis is discuss her path from Intern to CEO and where the company is headed next

Anne Lindblad, Ph.D., President and CEO of Emmes, joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk to discuss her view of the region, her history with the company, and their mission, vision, and values

Charles J. Andres, Associate, Intellectual Property with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR), joins Rich Bendis for BioTalk. This episode they discuss his career, the opportunities/challenges in this industry, and WSGR's role in the BioHealth Capital Region

Dr. Julia Finkel, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children's National Medical Center, joins Biotalk host Rich Bendis to discuss pain care management, the founding of startup AlgometRx, and the funding of this new company

William E. Bentley, Professor of Engineering and Founding Director of the Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices joins Rich Bendis for the first BioTalk of 2019. They discuss the Institute, Dr. Robert Fischell's $20 million gifts to the University of Maryland College Park and the University of Maryland Baltimore, and his vision for the future of Medical Devices.

Gemstone Biotherapeutics CEO Emily English joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk to discuss the company's history, the path to her role, and the evolution of their technology

Monica Lopez, PhD of La Petite Noiseuse Productions joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk to discuss her background, Client Relationships, and Financing

UMD Associate VP of Corporate Engagement, Brian Darmody, joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk to discuss growth across the region, the battle for talent, and the upcoming AURP International Conference hosted in College Park

Virginia Bio CEO Jeff Gallagher joins BioTalk Host Rich Bendis to talk about accomplishments, challenges, and initiatives in his state and the BioHealth Capital Region.