Space Pharma: The Next Frontier in Biotechnology | Dr. Katie King - CEO, BioOrbit

What if the next breakthrough cancer therapy can’t be manufactured on Earth at all?

In this episode, BioOrbit CEO Dr. Katie King explains how microgravity may unlock entirely new classes of medicines - from ultra-precise biologics to cancer therapies manufactured in orbit aboard future pharmaceutical factories in space.

Dr. Katie King, Ph.D is a scientist, entrepreneur, and space-tech innovator working at the intersection of biotechnology, nanomedicine, and orbital manufacturing.

Dr. King is the Co-Founder and CEO of BioOrbit ( https://www.bioorbit.space/ ), a pioneering company developing pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms in microgravity with the goal of revolutionizing cancer treatment. BioOrbit is focused on producing next-generation medicines in space - particularly highly structured biologics and crystallized therapeutics that may be difficult or impossible to manufacture optimally on Earth due to gravity-driven limitations. The company is preparing for a major in-orbit demonstration mission connected to the International Space Station and upcoming launch activity in 2026.

Dr. King earned her Ph.D. in Nanomedicine and Chemistry from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on self-assembling nanoparticle systems for biosensing and precision medicine applications in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Her work spans nanotechnology, drug delivery, materials science, and pharmaceutical engineering.

Beyond the lab, Dr. King has built a remarkably interdisciplinary career. She trained as an officer cadet with the Royal Air Force, interned with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on the Curiosity Rover’s Sample Analysis at Mars program, studied at the International Space University, and has become a leading advocate for using space technology to benefit humanity on Earth.

Dr. King is also a passionate science communicator and STEM advocate, serving as a Tech She Can Ambassador and helping inspire the next generation of women entering science and technology fields.

Dr. King has been recognized as an Everywoman in Tech Innovator Award winner and one of Codex World’s Top 50 Innovators - and today, she joins us to discuss one of the most fascinating frontiers in medicine: manufacturing pharmaceuticals in space.

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