

Few & Far Between: Conversations from the Front Lines of Drug Development
Chris O'Brien
Welcome to Few & Far Between! Chris O'Brien, CEO of Biorasi, is your host for Conversations from the Front Lines of Drug Development - from clinical research and policymakers to biotech innovators and industry leaders.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 45min
Episode 58: Jerry McLaughlin, CEO and Board Member at Life Biosciences
How does a biopharma background prepare you for the biotech playground?
Find out in our latest episode of the Biorasi Few & Far Between podcast! Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Jerry McLaughlin, CEO and Board Member at Life Biosciences, for an insightful discussion on cellular rejuvenation, working hand in hand with a board of directors, and knowing when to walk away from a clinical trial.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
Episode 57: Jim Brown, DVM, President and CEO of DURECT Corporation
Is the epigenome the "software" of the cell nucleus?
Find out in our latest episode of the Biorasi Few & Far Between podcast! Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Jim Brown, President and CEO of DURECT Corporation, for a conversation on the importance of a pharmacoeconomic strategy, developing new treatments for alcohol associated hepatitis, and moving beyond what a single individual can do in clinical research.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 39min
Episode 56, Part Two: Michael Tolentino, MD, Co-Founder and Head Scientific Consultant, Aviceda Therapeutics
How do experienced troubleshooters solve a difficult problem? By asking the right questions first!
Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Michael Tolentino, MD, Co-Founder and Head Scientific Consultant at Aviceda Therapeutics. Join host Chris O'Brien as he and Dr. Tolentino, explore the traits of top problem solvers, the power of communication, and how silos and "bad apples" can undermine today's biotechs.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 39min
Episode 55: Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO and Co-Founder at bioaccess®
How much do you know about clinical trials in Latin America? Take a deep dive with us as we explore the benefits and risks of running studies in this region.
In our latest episode of the Biorasi Few & Far Between podcast, host Chris O'Brien welcomes Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO and Co-Founder at bioaccess®. Tune in as we spotlight the advantages of running studies in #LATAM - from data quality to speed to approval.

May 28, 2025 • 45min
Episode 54, Part One: Michael Tolentino, MD, Co-Founder and Head Scientific Consultant, Aviceda Therapeutics
The challenge? Decoding the human immune system. Get ready to meet the top challenger on today's episode of the Biorasi Few & Far Between podcast.
Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Michael Tolentino, MD, Co-Founder and Head Scientific Consultant at Aviceda Therapeutics, to the podcast. Tune in to part one of this special two-part episode as we explore Michael's start in ophthalmology, groundbreaking treatments in intra-retinal therapy, and the importance of being a great communicator.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 51min
Episode 53: Frank David, Founder and Managing Director, Pharmagellan
How do mission, vision, and data analysis fit into today's biotech goals?
Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Frank David, Founder and Managing Director of Pharmagellan to the podcast. Tune in as we explore R&D strategy, de-risking tactics, and how to think about valuation.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 52min
Episode 52: Joshua Kresh, Emily Michiko Morris, and Mark Schultz, IPPI
How does a biotech balance great science with IP security to tell their story? Find out on today's episode of the Few & Far Between podcast!
Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Joshua Kresh, Emily Michiko Morris, and Mark Schultz from IPPI: The Intellectual Property Policy Institute. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the dos and don'ts of IP protection.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 55min
Episode 51: Dan Oliver, CEO and Founder, Rejuvenate Bio
How do you turn back the epigenetic clock for humans and their animal companions?
Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Dan Oliver, CEO and Founder of Rejuvenate Bio, to the podcast. Tune in as we take a deep dive into parallel clinical trials designed to address chronic, age-related diseases in people and their pets. Plus, we'll zoom in on the right corporate structure for biotech products and the benefits of brainstorming.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 52min
Epsiode 50: Jonathan Rigby, Chairman and CEO, Sernova
Now on the Few & Far Between podcast:
Did you know that one in ten people with Type 1 Diabetes (TD1) die from hypoglycemia? Today's guest, who has TD1, explains how he turned his passion for helping others into innovative treatments for diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Host Chris O'Brien welcomes Jonathan Rigby, Chairman and CEO at Sernova, to the podcast. Listen in as we spotlight Jonathan's 30-year industry journey, the development of implantable bio-hybrid organs, and how to plan for your first 30 days in a new biotech role.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 36min
Episode 49: Eileen Faucher, Principal and Founder, Brass Tacks Health
Today on the Biorasi Few & Far Between podcast:
What if you could read a story before its official release? Competitive intelligence gives you early access to information on emerging trends in clinical trials.
On today's episode, host Chris O'Brien welcomes Eileen Faucher. Eileen is the Principal and Founder of Brass Tacks Health, a company that provides insights that biotechs need to drive clinically-meaningful therapies.
Listen in to get the ROI on competitive intelligence, concise communications, and helping patients find relevant clinical trials.
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