The Incubator #257 - 🔬At The Bench: When serendipity drives innovation
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Emin Maltepe shares his journey as a neonatologist and physician scientist, discussing the serendipitous events that shaped his research interests, particularly in hypoxia and drug development for neonatology. He reflects on the importance of mentorship, the challenges of drug development in pediatrics, and the MD-PhD pathway, providing insights into the complexities of balancing clinical practice with research. In this conversation, Emin Maltepe discusses his journey through the MD-PhD program and how it shaped his career in pediatric drug development. He highlights the significant challenges faced in developing therapeutics for pediatric populations, particularly preterm infants, and the lack of attention and funding in this area. Emin shares insights into his innovative approaches to drug and device development, including collaborations with global organizations and the importance of using appropriate animal models. He emphasizes the need for policy advocacy and business knowledge in the field of pediatric therapeutics, while also reflecting on the personal challenges and rewards of balancing family life with a demanding career.
Resources mentioned in episode:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.124.048264
https://journals.lww.com/shockjournal/fulltext/2024/07000/omx__a_novel_oxygen_delivery_biotherapeutic.14.aspx
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36653-9
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-021-00866-y
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2005924
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