Yale iGEM Podcast

#11 - Jaymin Patel: Harnessing Microbes, Navigating Biotech Startups, and Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry

Tune in to our latest episode of the Yale GEM Podcast, where we have an engaging conversation with Jaymin Patel, a talented scientist focusing on understanding complex microbial communities and their potential applications. With a PhD from Yale under the supervision of Dr. Farren Isaacs and Dr. Jason Crawford, and now continuing his research at Berkeley, Jaymin offers valuable insights into navigating the world of VC funding, founding a biotech startup, and overcoming challenges when pivoting and forming a team. We also delve into the problems faced when transitioning an idea from academia to industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of academia, biotechnology, and entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion!

#10 - Robert Kidd: Strain Engineering, Solugen, and Transition to Industry from Undergrad

Join us for an insightful conversation with Robert Kidd, a Scientist II at Solugen, on the latest episode of the Yale iGEM Podcast. We explore his experience transitioning from undergrad to industry, the skills he has found valuable in his career, and the amazing work he is doing with strain engineering and optimization. Don't miss this must-listen episode for any undergrads looking to make the transition to industry.

#9 - Dan Shapiro: Protein Nanowires, Temporal Compartmentalization in Cells, and the Nature of Biology Research

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dan Shapiro, a PhD candidate at Duke University's Chilkoti Lab and a Yale iGEM alumnus, as we explore the fascinating world of cellular biology research. Discover how Dan's work on protein nanowires and temporal compartmentalization in cells is paving the way for new discoveries and innovations in biomaterials and drug delivery. Plus, hear about his journey from undergraduate research to publishing a paper for Nature!

#8 - Darren Zhu: Thiel Fellowship, Startups, and iGEM

Darren Zhu is currently lead of atoms.org, a compay that intends to improve incentives in science by developing smart research contracts mediated by peer-to-peer review networks. He was previously awarded the Thiel Scholarship, and was part of Yale's first iGEM team.

#7 - Drew Klein: Green Chemistry, Enzymes, and Protein Engineering

Drew Klein is a green chemist with a vision for engineered biology to sustainably provide the food, fuel, and valuable chemicals for our global humanity. He has expertise in enzymology, plant natural products, chemical biology, protein engineering, metabolomics, functional genomics, and bioinformatics.