

323: Cannabinoids for weight loss, a cancelled ad comm, and the Fed lowers interest rates
Sep 19, 2024
Jared Holz, a biotech stock and startup analyst, dives into the implications of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts on the biotech industry. He discusses the innovative use of cannabinoids in obesity treatments and the caution required in drug development. The conversation also highlights the prestigious Lasker Awards for significant contributions to GLP-1 hormone research. Additionally, Holz examines the challenges within the biotech market, including investor sentiment and competition in the obesity sector.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Reflections from the Cantor Conference: Atmosphere and Networking
01:30 • 2min
Navigating Obesity Treatment Risks
03:42 • 4min
Lasker Awards and FDA Insights
08:11 • 8min
Innovating Cell Therapies with GC Therapeutics
16:24 • 4min
Biotech Ventures and Market Dynamics
20:16 • 15min