On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Aric Jensen, Vice President Community and Adult Behavioral Health at Fraser.

As one of Minnesota’s leading providers of autism and mental health services, Fraser serves a population that is often overlooked – adults with autism. Aric talks about the unique challenges individuals with autism face as they transition from pediatric services into adulthood, how Fraser is helping to address those challenges, the power of being available for support, and more.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we present a recent webinar focused on how AI can improve patient engagement, enhance operational efficiency, and navigate key challenges like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and compliance.

Featuring Life Link III's Kolby Kolbet, MSN, RN, FACHE, CMTE, FAASTN and MentorMate's Josh Marquart.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re excited to welcome a remarkable leader as part of Mental Health Awareness Month—People Incorporated CEO Jill Wiedemann-West.

As the CEO of one of the largest non-profit mental healthcare providers in Minnesota, Jill has invaluable insight into the state of mental health access. In this conversation, she shares her thoughts on how technology is shaping broader access to mental health services, how to create care pathways that help people stay healthier, and how we can all work together to create sustainable solutions for healthcare in general.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Denny Royal, Head of Global Design at MentorMate. 

Denny shares his insight and expertise on many topics-du-jour including how to build digital tools that are ethical and inclusive, how AI is shifting delivery of care, where traditional models are falling short, and what it takes to build responsible, human-focused tech in a rapidly evolving space. 

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Lifecore Biomedical President and CEO Paul Josephs.

With more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Paul has seen the landscape transform in almost every way possible. In this conversation, he discusses how Lifecore Biomedical is responding to the ever-changing tariff situation, how the company is innovating in the CDMO space, what the future may hold, and much more.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Courtney Jones, Director of Commercial Development at Nu-Tek BioSciences.

As the only completely animal-free peptone manufacturing site in the United States, Nu-Tek BioSciences is paving the way for sustainable and effective drug development. Courtney dives into the work Nu-Tek BioSciences is doing, its new manufacturing facility in Austin, MN, and the future of innovation in the biotech space.

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It's not always easy to focus on the "why" of work when it's an early morning, dreary Minnesota day, or end of a particularly long week. 

But for Elizabeth Allen, CEO of Children's Cancer Research Fund, finding that why is always a bit easier. 

In her words, "These kids deserve the best of me, and I can really make a difference here. They deserve me to work hard."

In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Elizabeth about her own unfortunate link to cancer (her mother died to the illness when Elizabeth was just 18 years old) to her work at CCRF, funding gaps in childhood cancer research, and much more.

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Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit!

Ash Shehata is a highly experienced healthcare professional at the cutting edge of information technology (IT) advances in the sector. In a career spanning over 25 years, Ash has worked for some of the world’s leading IT and consulting firms, using technology to drive improvements such as telemedicine, e-commerce, membership systems, customer service and healthcare management.

In 2023, Ash was featured on the cover of Healthcare Everything representing KPMG as one of the top 10 most trusted consulting firms in the industry. He has also authored various thought leadership pieces such as Healthcare 2030, on the board agenda, the role of Gen AI in healthcare, reimaging the healthcare workforce, M&A trends, and cloud migration.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Will Geist, the President of the Protein Sciences Segment at Bio-Techne. 

Will talks about finding causes that have driven him throughout his career, the future of funding in the bio-tech space, how Bio-Techne is developing new and exciting innovations, and much more.

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Mitch Chepokas was a nine-year-old boy with Osteosarcoma, a gargantuan heart, and a dream to selflessly give to other families fighting their own childhood cancer battles. But Mitch knew he wouldn't be able to give for long, so he made a pinky swear promise with his dad to carry on that spirit of support long after he was gone.

And that's exactly what Pinky Swear Foundation has done ever since.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of  Pinky Swear Foundation, about the organization's dedication to support and giving, her path and purpose, and how you can help.

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