Will new advancements in biotech soon help us treat rare diseases? Immad and Raj explore this question with Nicole Paulk, Founder and CEO of Siren Biotechnology, who shares how viral gene therapy has the potential to cure a wide variety of illnesses. The conversation explores the biotech field at large, how viral gene therapy works, and what medical treatments will look like in the near future. Listen in for an engaging conversation about the impact this emerging technology may have on our healthcare experiences.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:27 - Viral Gene Therapy

00:11:17 - Universal Gene Therapy Concept

00:13:58 - Applications in Cancer Treatment and Common Diseases

00:16:17 - Development Challenges

00:19:46 - Insulin Production

00:21:13 - Viral Gene Therapy Industry

00:24:03 - FDA's Role in Gene Therapy Development

00:30:21 - Potential of Viral Gene Therapy

00:34:07 - Biotech Company Paths and Acquisitions

00:38:39 - Future of Cancer Treatment

00:42:33 - Futuristic Possibilities in Viral Gene Therapy