Vitals, Georgia Life Sciences' podcast series, developed in partnership with Cloudcast Media, highlights the dynamic and rapidly growing life sciences ecosystem in Georgia. It provides insights into the people, organizations, and innovations that are shaping the future of life sciences in the state. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in learning more about Georgia's role in the life sciences industry.
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🎙️ S2, E10 - Building the Future - Biotech Leadership & Global Impact
What does it take to build and sustain a biotechnology company over decades? In this episode of GLS Vitals, Georgia Life Sciences President & CEO, Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax, for an insightful conversation on leadership, vaccine innovation, biomanufacturing, capital formation, and the future of Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem. David reflects on his nearly five decades in healthcare and biotechnology leadership, sharing lessons learned from building companies, navigating industry shifts, and helping shape Georgia’s emergence as a nationally recognized life sciences hub. He also provides an inside look at GeoVax’s current focus on vaccine development, global health preparedness, and plans to establish advanced vaccine manufacturing capabilities in Georgia.
🎙️ S2, E9 - Building What Matters: Leadership, Manufacturing & Growth in Life Sciences
In this latest episode, Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with Bend Biosciences board member, Scott Rizzo, for an in-depth conversation on pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain resilience, workforce development, and the future of Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem. Scott shares insights from his extensive leadership career spanning pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, and CDMO growth, including Bend Bioscience’s recent expansion in Gainesville, Georgia.
🎙️ S2, E8 - Smart Capital Wins: Funding Strategy & Leadership In Life Sciences
In this episode of GLS Vitals, Maria Thacker Goethe, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Courtney Law, VP of Innovation Economy - Life Sciences with J.P. Morgan to explore how life sciences companies can successfully navigate today’s evolving funding environment. From venture capital and strategic investors to non-dilutive funding and venture debt, this discussion breaks down what “smart capital” really means and how founders can position their companies to attract it.
🎙️ S2, E7 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Dorothy Leone-Glasser Discusses Empowering Patients and Changing Healthcare Policy in Georgia
In this very robust and thought provoking episode of VITALS, Maria Thacker Goethe, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Dorothy Leone- Glasser, a registered nurse specialist in rheumatology and immunology, who shared her journey with systemic lupus, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and lifestyle changes.
🎙️ S2, E6 - Good Science Will Find Funding: Venture Lending, Exits, and Building Talent in Life Sciences
In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS, Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Scott McCarty, Managing Director of Sales, Origination, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Silicon Valley Bank, who discusses venture debt strategy, cautious optimism in today’s market cycle, robust biotech exits, and how executives can scale healthcare innovation, medtech, and health tech companies across Georgia and the broader Southeast ecosystem.
🎙️ S2, E5 - A Neutral Party in Cancer Care: Collaboration, Clinical Trials, and Quality of Life
In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS, Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Lynn Durham, President and CEO of Georgia Core, who discusses her journey from government and politics to leading a nonprofit focused on cancer care. Georgia Core, founded in 2003, aims to improve cancer care through research, education, and advocacy.
🎙️ S2, E4 - Homegrown Innovation: Microneedle Stamps for the Food Allergy Epidemic
In this incredible, timely, and informative episode of VITALS, Maria Thacker, the CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, interviews Dr. Samir Patel, President and CEO of Moonlight Therapeutics, who discusses the company's development of a micro-needle stamp for food allergy treatment.
🎙️ S2, E3 - Using AI to Augment and Accelerate Life Sciences Innovation
In this episode of the Vitals podcast, hear from Mike Walker, Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Digital Strategy, Microsoft.
🎙️ S2, E2 - Knowledge is Power in Optimizing the Funding Stack and Valuation
In this episode of the Vitals podcast, hear from David Crean, Venture Partner at 1004 Venture Partners.
🎙️ S2, E1 - The Biology Century: The Convergence of Public Health, Economic Growth, and National Security
John Crowley, President and CEO of BIO, shared his journey from business to biotech after his daughter Megan was diagnosed with Pompe Disease. He emphasized the importance of time in biotech, highlighting the transformation of cystic fibrosis treatment from a death sentence to a normal life expectancy.
