Life Sphere: Win the Race Against Time
Listen in the first Tuesday of every month when we talk with Leaders in LifeSciences. Each episode of Life Sphere will feature a conversation with thought leaders across a range of skills and disciplines. The guest line-up for season one includes drug commercialization, scientists, marketing and PR, analytics, technologists, Acumen's own in-house experts and more. Through these conversations, Life Sphere will explore industry trends, must-have tools, careers, new skills, as well as (and most importantly!) demonstrate the impact life sciences has on each of us. Guests will share their unique take on the industry, including career advice, experiences, how to overcome hurdles, and more.
Episodes
21 episodes
Empowering Precision Medicine through Diversity and Technology
In this exciting episode of the Life Sphere Podcast, Kathy Brunner hosts Sandra Torres, a notable figure working at the crossroads of technology, science, and healthcare. With over 12 years of experience, Sandra shares her journey from academia...
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Science, Sustainability, and Global Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Alicja Santos
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, Kathleen Brunner welcomes guest, Dr. Alicja Santos, CEO of Polonium Foundation. Together they delve into the realms of sustainability, accessibility, healthcare, and global scientific collaboration. T...
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Life Sphere Look Back pt. 1
This week on the Life Sphere podcast, we take a look back at some of the remarkable guests we've had on the show. And while it's impossible to truly pick a favorite guest or segment, we've curated some stand out moments for you to enjoy. Each g...
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Breaking Boundaries: Empowering Women through Prosthetic Innovations with Dr. Sara Peterson
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, we take a look into the world of prosthetics with our esteemed guest, Dr. Sara Peterson. As the CEO and founder of Wise Women Parliament, Dr. Peterson is a true advocate, educator and certified prosth...
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Revolutionizing Life Science Decision-Making: The Power of Data, Technology, and Digital Transformation
In this episode of the Life Sphere Podcast, host Kathleen Brunner speaks with Michelle Johnson, the CEO of Metrum Research Group who has over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, marketing and business management. Their conversation ...
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Unlocking Success in Life Sciences: Building Diverse and Dynamic Organizations through Strategic Talent Acquisition
Join host Kathleen Brunner in a another episode of the Life Sphere Podcast as she engages in an enlightening conversation with Melissa Singer Weiss, Principal at Stevenson Search Partners. With nearly 15 years of experience in the Life Sciences...
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Accelerating Medicine: A Journey of Innovation and Impact with Elina Lavit
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, we are privileged to have Elina Lavit, VP of Business Development at OncoNano Medicine, as our guest. Elina brings over 19 years of leadership experience, having held pivotal roles in organ...
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Beyond the Lab: An Entrepreneurial Chemist's Journey from Idea to Product with Savanah L. Saldaña-Shumaker
Welcome to another episode of the Life Sphere podcast with Kathy Brunner. In this episode, we are delighted to have Savanah L. Saldaña-Shumaker, M.S., an accomplished NMR Chemist at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences...
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Compliance and Quality in Medical Devices: A Passionate Drive for Improved Patient Outcomes with Marnie Smith
On this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, host Kathleen Brunner talks with Marnie Smith, Senior Director of Quality at Network Partners, about her career journey from aspiring doctor to engineer and how it led her to work in the medical devic...
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Scientific Communications to Clinical Research: An Expert Perspective from Juliette Vandenbroucque
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, host Kathleen Brunner speaks with Juliette Vandenbroucque, a Senior Director of Business Development at a leading digital innovator in clinical research. With her extensive international experience sp...
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Discovery to Market: Navigating the Economic and Social Impact of Drug Development with Technological Innovation to Streamline R&D and Patient Access
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, we explore the economic and social impact of drug development and the potential solutions that technology can offer. Our guest, Dr. Dawn Bell, brings her extensive experience in buy and sell-side BD&a...
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Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Digital Transformation for Medical Devices: A Conversation with Quality and Regulatory Expert Divya Gowdar
In this installment of the Life Sphere podcast, Kathleen Brunner, the host, engages in a professional conversation with Divya Gowdar, a seasoned Quality and Regulatory Professional with a broad range of experience across multiple product portfo...
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Moving Forward: A Look Inside the Pharmaceutical Industry with Christina Aon
In this episode of the Life Sphere Podcast, host Kathleen Brunner interviews Christina Aon, an accomplished pharmaceutical professional. The discussion delves into Christina's illustrious career trajectory, tracing her roots in dietetics and tr...
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The High Cost of Pharmaceutical Development, The Importance of Quality and Innovation, and Supporting The next Generation
In this episode of the Life Sphere podcast, listen to Renee Stewart, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Levolta Pharmaceuticals, as she shares her journey and expertise in the life sciences industry. Renee oversees the pre-clinical small m...
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Biotechnology Development and a Look into Plant-made Biopharmaceuticals with Dr. Lynn Dickey
On this episode of Life Sphere we welcome guest Lynn Dickey, PhD. Lynn has an extensive background leading and managing research and development activities across functional groups in product and technology development with a focus on plant mad...
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Accelerating Therapies & Maintaining Patient Focus Using Data, Creativity & Clear Communication
Susan Stipa is the Executive Vice President of Public Relations at CG Life. She has a robust and varied career in Life Sciences that has included roles in areas such as engineering, finance, regulatory, manufacturing, healthcare and currently p...
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The Convergence of Real Estate and Life Sciences: Building the Pathways Between Business Owners and Crucial Real Estate Decisions, while Incorporating the Life Sciences.
Ina Sargen is a Senior Vice President at Colliers International. She has over 25 years of commercial real estate experience with a strong corporate client base through her landlord representation, tenant representation, and advisory service ass...
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A Fourth Industrial Revolution: Life Sciences Real Estate and Digital Transformation how a straight line is not always the best path with Nancy J Kelley JD, MPP
Nancy J Kelley, JD, is a nationally recognized executive who has driven key strategic initiatives in science and medicine for over 20 years. She has a deep understanding of the healthcare, life science and research fields and has in-dept...
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Building a World Class Biotech Hub with Audrey Greenberg
Audrey Greenberg is the Co-founder, Chief Business Officer and Board Member of The Center for Breakthrough Medicines. Audrey’s area of expertise is in capital structure, business formation, acquisitions, strategic planning and tactical executio...
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Talking Quality 4.0 at Interphex with Oxana Pickeral: President & CEO, Sparta Systems
Oxana K. Pickeral, Ph.D., MBA, is an accomplished technology executive with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and the life sciences, spanning from her work on the Human Genome Project to bioinformatics R&D and clinical trials innova...
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Bringing Innovation to patients through Launch Excellence with Digital Technology, Innovation, Real World Data a conversation with Hettie Stroebel Founder & CEO
Hettie is a former Merck & Co., Inc executive with 25+years’ experience in Life Sciences. Her focus is on global strategic marketing and commercialization creating value for patients, providers, and payers. She led seven product launches, a...
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