Health Unchained Podcast Ep. 122: Decentralized Biobanking Marketplace with Caspar Barnes (CEO Aminochain)
Meet Casper Barnes, co-founder and CEO of AminoChain, discusses the intersection of biobanking and blockchain technology. Barnes, who has a background in economics, neuroscience, and biotech, shares insights on decentralized science (DeSci) and how his company aims to revolutionize the use of biosamples in preclinical research. They delve into the importance of transparency and patient consent, and how blockchain can address these issues. Barnes also talks about AminoChain's partnerships, tech stack, challenges, funding, and future goals. The podcast highlights the ethical implications, potential for increased research efficiency, and the importance of building trust in the healthcare system through technology.
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Timestamps
00:00 Meet Casper Barnes: Journey and Background
01:43 Understanding Decentralized Science (DeSci)
02:48 The Importance of Biobanking and Blockchain
03:33 Casper's Personal Story and Inspiration
06:27 Challenges in Biobanking and Consent Rates
09:57 AminoChain's Vision and Technology
15:42 Current Network and Recent Funding
22:42 Advice for Startups in the DeSci Space
24:24 Partnerships and Future Plans
26:30 Distributed Node Architecture and NFT Marketplace
27:51 Choosing the Right Blockchain: Polygon to Optimism
29:26 Future Collaborations and Industry Criticisms
30:39 Tokenization Concepts and Patent Law
39:30 Privacy Compliance and De-Identification Challenges
43:54 Long-Term Goals and Impact on Biomedical Research
46:18 Outlook for 2025 and Regulatory Changes
49:42 Personal Insights: Books and Physical Activity
50:53 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Key quote
'We want to build an entirely new on-chain bio economy... where patients can benefit directly from scientific research using their samples.'
Guest Links
Mentioned resources
- Ep. 108 - Jelani Clark
- The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz