The Commons

Unlocking the Future of Medicine: A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie of The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation

Host, Thomas Osha, visits The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation and sits down with directors Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie. Dr. Weissman's was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for  groundbreaking work that has fundamentally transformed our understanding of genetic science and has played a pivotal role in the development of mRNA vaccines, which have been instrumental in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the science behind RNA innovations, explore what's next for this exciting field of medicine, and highlight the importance of serendipitous collisions in science. https://rnainnovation.med.upenn.edu/ [https://rnainnovation.med.upenn.edu/]

Talent for Today and Tomorrow: A Conversation with Career Expert Julie Bauke

Host, Thomas Osha speaks with, Julie Bauke, one of the foremost authorities on the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the talent and career landscape.  Julie  has worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between during her more than 30 years as a career coach and talent expert. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search. Julie is a keen observer of generational trends in the workplace. As we navigate an era marked by rapid demographic shifts, we'll explore how these changes are reshaping the workforce landscape. From the influx of Millennials and Gen Z to the evolving roles of Boomers and Gen X, the interplay of these generations is creating both opportunities and challenges. https://thebaukegroup.com/ [https://thebaukegroup.com/]

Venture Capital Update: A Conversation with Illumina Ventures Partner, Mara Aspinall

Host, Thomas Osha sits down with Mara Aspinall, partner with Illumina Ventures to discuss the current state of venture capital in life sciences, Genomics 3.0, and other innovation topics. This is the final "live" interview from the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024. https://www.illuminaventures.com/ [https://www.illuminaventures.com/] https://chs.asu.edu/degree-programs/biomedical-diagnostics [https://chs.asu.edu/degree-programs/biomedical-diagnostics]

Slamming Cancer: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of SLAM BioTherapeutics

Commons host, Thomas Osha, catches up with serial entrepreneur, Steve Potts, to discuss his latest venture, SLAM BioTherapeutics.  Slam Bio is developing a platform of first-in-class monoclonal antibody therapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancer, beginning with blood cancers.  The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024. https://slambio.com/ [https://slambio.com/]

Heritage: How Mayo Clinic's 160-Year Vision and Values Fuel Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovations: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lester and Dr. Rahul Pannala of Mayo Clinic Arizona

Mayo Clinic’s mission is guided by an expression of the vision and intent of its founders,  to ensure that the values of respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation and stewardship are reflected in its attitude and behavior toward all patients, visitors and colleagues. The Commons host, Thomas Osha, sits down with Dr. Rahul Pannala and Dr Steven Lester of Mayo Clinic Arizona to discuss these values, how they form the Three Shields of Patient Care, Education, and Research, and how they manifest themselves in current initiatives such as the Mayo/ASU MedTech Accelerator and the coming Discovery Oasis innovation hub. The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024. https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona [https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona]