Rethinking Solid Tumor Treatment

🎧 Welcome to another powerful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In episode 73, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Eisinger, a cancer biologist with over two decades of research experience, now CEO of the cutting-edge biotech startup SyzOnc.

🔹 About This Episode:
We explore Dr. Eisinger’s journey from leading a lab at UPenn to founding SyzOnc, a company focused on treating some of the most stubborn solid tumors like glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why solid tumors resist treatment and how SyzOnc is tackling the entire tumor ecosystem

• The scientific shift from academia to entrepreneurship

• The emotional and professional drive behind launching a biotech startup

• How SyzOnc is leveraging small molecule drugs, investor backing, and NCI funding to bring new treatments to life

🔹 Why Listen?
Whether you're in life sciences, an aspiring founder, or just love learning from innovators solving real-world problems—this conversation is packed with insight, mission, and momentum. 🚀

🔸 Connect with Dr. Eisinger:
🌐 Website: https://syzonc.com
📩 Email: karen.eisinger@syzonc.com

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