Life Science Success Bridging Science & Business: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions
In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Oliver Loson, a Vice President of Business Operations at Holoclara, Inc. who brings a wealth of experience in translating scientific discoveries from academia to commercial applications, with a background in neurosciences and a passion for developing innovative therapies that can improve human health.
00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:37 Meet Oliver Loson: From Academia to Business Operations
01:36 Oliver's Early Interest in Neuroscience
03:26 From Pre-Med to Research Enthusiast
06:20 Transitioning to Caltech and Technology Transfer
09:59 Startup Journey: Developing Next-Gen Cancer Therapies
13:31 Business Operations and Intellectual Property
20:56 Holoclara: Harnessing Host-Parasite Relationships
25:39 Current Projects and Future Goals
29:19 Switching Gears: From Analogies to Soccer
30:23 Innovative Approaches in Human Health
34:49 Challenges in the Biotech Industry
35:56 Leadership Insights and Advice
42:08 Inspiration and Concerns in Science
47:05 Excitement for the Future of Biotech
50:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts