Science in Society

In this captivating episode of "Science in Society," hosts Drew and Liv dive into the fascinating world of chemistry, community, and entrepreneurship with their special guest, Jamie Shah. Jamie is not just any guest; she's the driving force behind Chem-Impex, a renowned family-owned chemical supply company. Join Drew, Liv, and Jamie as they unravel the intriguing story of Chem Impex, a business rooted in family, science, and innovation. Discover the challenges and triumphs of running a family...

Have you ever left a plastic water bottle in a car on a hot summer day and returned to notice it tasted different? Does opening your windows on a pleasant day really feel like a breath of fresh air? If either of these apply to you, you have firsthand experience with environmental toxins affecting your everyday life. This month, Drew & Liv have the privilege of chatting about all things environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors with Drs. Alison Neff & Vicki Mourikes. Throughout the...

If you are anything like Drew & Liv, you have – at least once – been exasperated with the constantly changing nutritional recommendations originating from largely observational and retrospective studies. Additionally, if you have ever wanted to optimize your nutrition to improve your energy, performance, or recovery, you know that the more accurate and personalized information you can gather, the better off you will be. In this episode, Drew & Liv sit down with Ari Tulla, co-founder &...

Have you, a loved one, or a close friend had a run-in with cancer at some point? Chances are that the answer is yes. The more involved you were in the treatment process, the more you can appreciate the relative imperfections of currently-available treatment options, though they are steadily improving. In this episode, Drew & Liv sit down with Dr. Kevin Parker, CEO and co-founder of Cartography Biosciences, who is at the forefront of developing personalized cancer treatment regimens. In th...

Did last month’s episode leave you wanting to learn more about the rapidly developing space of psychedelic compounds’ use in treating psychiatric conditions like Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and various addiction disorders? Drew & Liv had a feeling you would, so look no further than this episode, where they bring on Doug Drysdale, CEO of Cybin Inc., to discuss his company’s mission and progress in this space. Throughout this episode, you will learn how psilocybi...

Mental health has increasingly become the topic of discussion in recent years, and while we–as a society–have become better at recognizing the signs of mental health issues, have you ever wondered exactly what they are, how they are treated, and what happens if the tools available to us aren’t enough? You might be surprised to hear that–by some estimates–at least 30% of people diagnosed with depression are resistant to the current options we have. That’s where our guest, Dr. Charles Nemeroff,...

If you had to rank your favorite 3 superheroes, would Iron Man make your list? Have you ever wondered if there could one day be a real-life Tony Stark? This month’s guest, Pavle Jeremic, is trying to make that science fiction a reality. In this episode, you, along with Drew & Liv, will learn how Jeremic and his team at Aether plan to use chemistry, biology, engineering, and artificial intelligence to develop a toolkit of molecular assemblers capable of synthesizing any desired arrangement...

Did you know that there are over 100 types of hearing loss? Are you also aware that there exist exceptionally few therapeutic options for those affected by one of those conditions?This month, Drew & Liv had the privilege of bringing on one of the people leading the charge to develop new therapeutics for hearing and balance loss: Dr. Laurence Reid, CEO of Decibel Therapeutics. Dr. Reid provides a behind-the-scenes look at hearing restoration development and how single-cell genomics in a la...

What do the wheel, assembly line, electricity, fire, and CRISPR all have in common? Each of them gave humans the ability to access the next level of their respective fields, and this month Drew & Liv had the incredible opportunity to chat with Dr. Benjamin L. Oakes: one of the first people to work with CRISPR and see it grow to where it is today. In this episode, you will learn exactly what CRISPR is, how it revolutionized biological research, and how Scribe Therapeutics will take it to i...

Have you ever wondered how some of the brightest minds in medicine and science got their start? You are in luck because this month, Drew & Liv sit down with two budding, young professionals in the sciences to take a peek behind the curtain of their professional lives and their journey to where they are today. Tulsy Uthay, a second-year Ph.D. candidate, provides her perspective as to how her Ph.D. program provided her the best opportunity to pursue her interests in therapeutics development...