
Zandy Forbes
President & CEO at Meira GTx, with a background in public markets healthcare investing and molecular genetics. She brings expertise in both business and science to building a biotech company.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 3min
Risk Mitigation With Meira GTx's Zandy Forbes, Ph.D.
Zandy Forbes, Ph.D., is the President & CEO of Meira GTx, blending her expertise in molecular genetics and healthcare investing. She shares insights on risk mitigation in biotech, drawing from her dynamic transition from investment banking to leading a gene therapy company. Forbes discusses the challenges of managing personal fears while navigating investment decisions, the significance of strategic planning, and her company’s advancements in innovative treatments for conditions like blindness. Her unique experiences blend science and finance in the high-stakes biotech landscape.

Jul 24, 2024 • 50min
Transforming Gene Therapy: Exclusive Insights from Zandy Forbes, President & CEO of MeiraGTx
Zandy Forbes, founder and CEO of MeiraGTx, discusses the evolution of gene therapy, manufacturing advancements, and the challenges and opportunities in the biotech sector. She highlights Meira's innovative approach to genetic medicines for non-inherited diseases, emphasizing strategies to navigate the complex landscape of biotech. The podcast explores controlling genes through oral pill dosing, optimizing capital efficiency, and diversifying disease areas with a technology-focused approach.