How does one start and manage a licensed vaccine technology company? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alan Young, the founder and chief science officer of Medgene Labs, about his background and experience with comparative immunology and the development of the company's vaccine technology. He also discusses the necessity of providing practical solutions for producers and animal industries by applying their technology to solve problems in the industry and create effective vaccines for swine and other species.

Meet the guest: Dr. Alan Young

Experience:

• Current: Chief Technology Officer at Medgene Labs LLC; Assistant Director of the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
• Past: Technology Leader of Life Science at SD Innovation Partners

Background:

• Postdoctorate, Trauma Research and Neuroimmunology (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center)
• Ph.D., Immunology/Pathology (University of Toronto)

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