Behind the Breakthroughs

Episodes

Mike Curtis: Pig Organs as a Bridge to Human Transplants

March 25, 2026

eGenesis CEO Mike Curtis discusses how CRISPR-edited pig organs are becoming a clinical reality, serving as a vital bridge to human transplants.

Markus Warmuth: Eliminating Pathogenic Proteins with Molecular Glue Degraders

March 11, 2026

CEO Markus Warmuth discusses how molecular glue degraders are unlocking

Alicia Zhou: The Dark Matter for Cancer Immunotherapy Translation

February 25, 2026

Alicia Zhou of CRI explains how nonprofits can act as the 'dark matter' of biotech, building foundational data infrastructure to unite and accelerate cancer immunotherapy.

Brad Ringeisen: CRISPR for Disease Elimination and Humanitarian Solutions

February 11, 2026

IGI's Brad Ringeisen discusses translating CRISPR from lab theory to humanitarian solutions, applying a DARPA-inspired model to complex diseases.

Organ Swaps and Mass Preventative Gene Therapy to Extend Lifespan

January 7, 2026

Investor Bojang Wang discusses funding radical longevity tech like organ printing and mass gene therapy, challenging the core philosophy of medicine.

Year In Review: My Personal Genomics Journey Redux

December 17, 2025

Host Jonathan Grinstein reviews his personal genomics tests & 2025's top precision medicine stories, from CRISPR advances to IVF controversies.