BioTech IQ

In this episode of BioTech IQ, Ammon Rivera continues his exploration of Qualigen Therapeutics by interviewing the founder and CEO of the company Michael Porier. Michael discusses how Qualigen was started and the motivation behind the therapeutics pipeline. There are incredible developments underway for the company, and the turn of the market is hopefully on its way as well. Listen in on their discussion about the growth of Qualigen and what investors can look forward to as they continually develop drugs with a goal of turning cancer into a manageable disease instead of life-threatening one. Hear all about it and more of the company’s significant moves in the market by tuning in to this episode.

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Qualigen Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutic products to treat adult and pediatric patients with rare cancers. A leading name in the industry, they have decided to build a therapeutics pipeline within the last few years. In this first episode of a three-part series featuring top executives of Qualigen Therapeutics, Ammon interviews Amy Broidrick, the firm's President and Chief Strategy Officer. She shares what she brings to the table in the company's transition from a preclinical stage company to a brand new business venture. She also talks about her deep love for market research, her career's pivotal and most fulfilling moments, and how she deals with negativity.

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AI has gone so far as to potentially change drug development, and these developments have the potential to make a difference in people’s lives. On this episode of BioTech IQ, Ammon interviews Noam Solomon, the CEO of Immunai. Immunai is developing an AI platform that leverages big data, single cell multiomics, and machine learning to bridge the gap between casual immunology and translational disease biology. Their platform is mapping the human immune system at an unprecedented level of granularity, allowing them to identify the right targets to go after. In this interview, Noam shares his knowledge on reprogramming the immune system for better diagnosis and treatment. He shares his amazing team and how they make patient’s lives easier and meaningful. Tune in to learn more about immunotherapies!

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Social anxiety disorder is the third most common mental health disorder. Over 23 million Americans alone are affected by it. This disorder can continue to grow into depression and drug abuse, so it's very important to catch it early so it can be stopped.

But how can it be stopped? Shawn Singh, the CEO and Director of VistaGen Therapeutics, and his team are creating a nasal spray to help people with social anxiety disorder. Just like an inhaler for asthma, this nasal spray can do for social anxiety. Join Ammon Rivera as he talks to Shawn Singh about the PH94B nasal spray. Find out how it works and how far along they are in the process. If they get approved, VistaGen has the opportunity to be the first FDA-approved acute treatment for adults with social anxiety disorder. Discover how VistaGen is going beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression, and CNS disorders. 

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Companies in the biotech space are making contributions to help find a cure for cancer. Today’s guest is no exception. In today’s episode, Ammon Rivera sits down with Daniel Teper, Co-Founder and CEO of Cytovia Therapeutics, to talk about the unique technology they’re using to develop a treatment for cancer. Daniel discusses how they’ve developed three types of iPSC-Derived Natural Killer Cells and are now targeting unmet needs in treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). There is a lot of disruptive innovation coming from the biotech industry. Daniel also discusses how the field is dealing with worsening market conditions amidst recent news of a special purpose acquisition with Isleworth Healthcare Corporation. There’s much to learn from this episode, both in medicine and economics.

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On this episode of BioTech IQ Ammon talks with Co-Founder and CEO of Anima Biotech, Yochi Slonim. Yochi is a serial entrepreneur with experience building multiple successful companies before starting Co-Founding Anima. Anima Biotech is developing mRNA Lighting, a novel platform for the discovery of selective small molecule mRNA drugs and their mechanisms of action. Automated high scale phenotypic screening combining live biology with AI mRNA image analysis for the discovery of small molecule mRNA drugs and their mechanisms of action.

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Cell cycle biology is key to understanding cancer. You have to hit the cancer cells early before they become smart and adapt. There is a stage in the cell cycle called mitosis. This is where, if done right, can cause cancer cells to suicide. This is where the biotech company, Cyclacel comes in with all their research into the cell cycle of cancer. Join Ammon Rivera as he talks to Spiro Rombotis about some of Cyclacel's cell cycle therapies. Spiro is the CEO of Cyclacel. His mission is to use cell cycle biology to treat cancer and other serious diseases. Ammon and Spiro go over the use of Cyclin-dependent Kinase and its role in the cell cycle. Spiro also talks about Cyclacel's pipeline and drug candidates. They also go through discussion strategy, the drug approval process, and what it means to fail fast.

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Have you ever thought about having replacement parts for your body? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s now as real as the eyes you’re using to read this, thanks to cell-based therapy. Brian Culley is one of the leaders in this field. He is the CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics, a company developing treatments for multiple indications based on their proprietary cell-based therapy platform. Leveraging in-house manufacturing, they are attacking multiple indications from ophthalmology to immuno-oncology. In this episode, Brian joins Ammon Rivera to explain what their strategy is, where they are currently in the development process, and where they’re going from there.

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The biotech industry has been bombarded with disruptions in recent years, from a global pandemic to rising global tensions. How are they dealing with the supply chain issues and how else has it impacted the industry? In this episode, Ammon Rivera sits down with two-peat guest, Guillermo Morales, PhD, CEO of Innoventyx. Guillermo makes us privy to the issues brought on by COVID-19 and the geopolitical tensions such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He also discusses intellectual property in greater depth and why it’s important to act fast when patenting your product. Moving from Latin America to the United States, Guillermo also shares his experience learning and re-learning the science in both languages and how it impacts communication. Don’t miss out on their enlightening conversation by tuning in!

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In this episode of BioTech IQ host Ammon Rivera talks about the current state of the market with respect to recruiting. He also shares a real and recent experience highlighting the challenges of compensation and it role in landing the right individual for the job. 

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