The BioHub - by Avetix

Welcome to The BioHub, where the doors to the world of biotechnology swing wide open. Join your host, Max Brennan, a seasoned biotech recruiter, as he engages in thought-provoking conversations with the brightest minds in biotech. This podcast is your backstage pass to the insights, strategies, and stories that fuel success in the dynamic and ever-evolving biotech landscape.Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of biotechnology.Get ready for an immersive experience into the world of biotech with The BioHub.

The BioHub - by Avetix is a science podcast hosted by Max Brennan - Biotech HeadHunter, with 242 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Max Brennan - Biotech HeadHunter hosts The BioHub - by Avetix, a science show with 242 episodes published.

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  Episode 216 - Tom Ciulla - CEO Ikarovec

  Aug 17, 202620 min

  In this episode we meet Tom Ciulla, CEO of Ikarovec, one of the most exciting gene therapy biotechs in The UK and the ophthalmology scene more broadly. Ikarovec isn't Tom's first rodeo - playing a role in the rise of Iveric, Spark, Viridian, and Nanoscope - but as a first-time CEO, tune in to hear what excited him the most about Ikarovec's bicistronic platform, their plans for clinical trials in GA & RP, and the latest on their Series A.

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  Episode 215 - Nykode - Michael & Agnete - CEO & CSO

  Aug 13, 202637 minS2

  In this episode of The BioHub by Avetix , I’m joined by Michael Engsig , CEO of Nykode Therapeutics , and Agnete Fredriksen , Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer. Michael and Agnete share the story behind Nykode, how the company’s technology has evolved, and what they’ve learned from building a biotech around a novel approach to immunotherapy. We also discuss the balance between scientific ambition and commercial execution, the challenges of developing new cancer treatments, how the CEO and CSO roles work together, and where they see the future of cancer immunotherapy heading.

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  Episode 214 - David Crean - CBO at MediciNova

  Aug 10, 202633 min

  In this episode of The BioHub Podcast by Avetix, Ben sits down with Dr. David Crean, Chief Business Officer at MediciNova, to explore a career spanning biotechnology, investment, M&A and strategic partnering. The conversation explores David’s journey into biotech, how he evaluates opportunities and partnerships, and the decisions that shape the development of emerging therapeutics. We also discuss MediciNova’s work in neurological disease, including the development of MN-166 (ibudilast), and the challenges of advancing therapies in areas such as ALS and other complex CNS disorders. David also shares his perspective on business development in today’s biotech market, what makes an asset attractive to potential partners, how smaller companies can position themselves effectively, and how the relationship between science, financing and deal-making has evolved throughout his career.

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  Episode 215 - Kathleen Gallagher - CEO at Atrium Therapeutics

  Aug 10, 202638 min

  We were delighted to be joined by Kathleen Gallagher, CEO of Atrium Therapeutics. Kathleen has built a fascinating career across the biotech industry, with experience spanning corporate communications, investor relations, clinical development and executive leadership. Before founding Atrium, she spent time at companies including Merrimack Pharmaceuticals and Akcea Therapeutics, before joining Avidity Biosciences, where she ultimately became Chief Program Officer. At Avidity, Kathleen was closely involved in the company’s evolution and the development of its RNA therapeutics platform, including its work in myotonic dystrophy. The company’s journey ultimately culminated in its landmark acquisition by Novartis for up to $12 billion, one of the largest transactions in the biotech sector. Following that experience, Kathleen took on the CEO of Atrium Therapeutics. Atrium is developing targeted RNA therapies for genetically driven cardiovascular diseases, with the ambition of addressing serious rare diseases where patients currently have limited treatment options. Today, we’re going to talk about Kathleen’s journey through biotech, how her career evolved from communications and investor relations into drug development and ultimately the CEO role, what she learned from helping build Avidity, and what it was like to go through such a significant company transaction. We’ll also explore the opportunity in RNA therapeutics, the decision to start Atrium, what it takes to build a biotech from the ground up, and Kathleen’s perspective on leadership, culture and what makes an early-stage biotech successful.

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  Episode 213 - Fred Aslan - CEO Artiva Bio

  Aug 7, 202629 minS2

  In this episode of The BioHub by Avetix , I’m joined by Fred Aslan , President and CEO of Artiva Biotherapeutics . Fred shares his journey across venture capital, business development and biotech leadership, including his time at Venrock and Vividion, and how those experiences shaped the way he now leads Artiva. We discuss what it takes to build and scale a biotech, how investor experience changes the way you make decisions as a CEO, the opportunity for off-the-shelf cell therapies, and where Fred sees the future of the cell therapy space heading.

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