BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Each week on BEaTS Research Radio at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, early-career scientists and investigators deep dive into the ever-changing, rapidly evolving world of Science in one-on-one conversations with some of the planet's most brilliant Scientists, breaking down the science in terms you can understand
BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Lost in Translation
In this episode titled “Lost in Translation”, we dive into the complex world of bringing cell therapies from the lab to human trials. With our guest Matthew Jeffers, author of a recent scoping review on this topic, we explore what regulators look for in promising cell therapies and why inconsistent guidelines can leave researchers unsure of their next steps. By summarizing expectations from various regulatory agencies worldwide, Jeffers et. al’s study offers a clearer blueprint for preclinical research, helping innovative treatments reach patients faster.
Learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/msjeffers
0:05 | Introduction
0:46 | Guest introduction
1:24 | Why should we research the regulatory application process?
3:05 | Reasons for the limited coordination between regulators, despite the existence of international health agencies.
5:50 | How regulatory systems shift during exceptional circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons that can be applied to improve the translation of future therapies.
9:34 | The importance of placing a greater emphasis on understanding the regulatory landscape as scientific researchers and students.
12:00 | Episode summary
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Hosts: Nicholas Lafond and Seb Parmasad
Post-production & Content generation: Chloé McAllister, Mila Schaffrath, Nicholas Lafond, and Seb Parmasad