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Innovative Collaborations in Biotech with Marissa Pettit Jones
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Welcome to Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Marissa Pettit Jones, the Director of Business Development at Genentech and co-founder of Nucleate. They discuss Marissa's fascinating journey from biomedical engineering at Yale to her strategic role at Genentech, bridging the gap between science and business. Marissa shares insights into Genentech's innovative approaches, the dynamic pace of biotech advancements, and the critical role of Nucleate in fostering the next generation of biotech leaders.
Marissa Pettit Jones is the Director of Business Development at Genentech, where she guides strategic business initiatives and partnerships. She is also the co-founder of Nucleate, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering biotech entrepreneurs. Marissa's unique background in biomedical engineering and strategy consulting provides her with a valuable perspective on the intersection of science and business.
Key Discussion Points:
Introduction to Genentech:
Genentech's role in developing treatments for various diseases.
The company's structure as part of the Roche Group.
Marissa's Career Path:
From studying biomedical engineering at Yale to strategic consulting at Bain.
Transition to business development in biotech and the founding of Nucleate.
Nucleate's Mission and Impact:
Overview of Nucleate as a student-run non-profit supporting biotech entrepreneurship.
Success stories and significant achievements, including the creation of 78 companies and over $310 million raised.
Challenges and Opportunities in Biotech:
Bridging the gap between research and market-ready innovations.
The importance of strategic partnerships and collaboration in advancing biotech solutions.
Innovative Therapeutic Advancements:
The evolution of CAR T therapies and their potential to transform cancer treatment.
The role of machine learning and data in accelerating drug discovery and development.
Ethical Considerations in Biotech:
The importance of maintaining ethical standards, especially in data usage and patient privacy.
Balancing rapid innovation with ethical responsibility.
Future of Biotech:
Exciting trends and potential breakthroughs in the next 5-10 years.
The continuous evolution of biotech entrepreneurship and the importance of lifelong learning.
Thank you for joining us on Research Renaissance. We appreciate Marissa's time and insights into the biotech industry's dynamic landscape. Keep exploring and advancing our understanding of the brain and its ailments. Until next time, onward and upward.
To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
35 episodes
Manage episode 435214008 series 3557210
Welcome to Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Marissa Pettit Jones, the Director of Business Development at Genentech and co-founder of Nucleate. They discuss Marissa's fascinating journey from biomedical engineering at Yale to her strategic role at Genentech, bridging the gap between science and business. Marissa shares insights into Genentech's innovative approaches, the dynamic pace of biotech advancements, and the critical role of Nucleate in fostering the next generation of biotech leaders.
Marissa Pettit Jones is the Director of Business Development at Genentech, where she guides strategic business initiatives and partnerships. She is also the co-founder of Nucleate, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering biotech entrepreneurs. Marissa's unique background in biomedical engineering and strategy consulting provides her with a valuable perspective on the intersection of science and business.
Key Discussion Points:
Introduction to Genentech:
Genentech's role in developing treatments for various diseases.
The company's structure as part of the Roche Group.
Marissa's Career Path:
From studying biomedical engineering at Yale to strategic consulting at Bain.
Transition to business development in biotech and the founding of Nucleate.
Nucleate's Mission and Impact:
Overview of Nucleate as a student-run non-profit supporting biotech entrepreneurship.
Success stories and significant achievements, including the creation of 78 companies and over $310 million raised.
Challenges and Opportunities in Biotech:
Bridging the gap between research and market-ready innovations.
The importance of strategic partnerships and collaboration in advancing biotech solutions.
Innovative Therapeutic Advancements:
The evolution of CAR T therapies and their potential to transform cancer treatment.
The role of machine learning and data in accelerating drug discovery and development.
Ethical Considerations in Biotech:
The importance of maintaining ethical standards, especially in data usage and patient privacy.
Balancing rapid innovation with ethical responsibility.
Future of Biotech:
Exciting trends and potential breakthroughs in the next 5-10 years.
The continuous evolution of biotech entrepreneurship and the importance of lifelong learning.
Thank you for joining us on Research Renaissance. We appreciate Marissa's time and insights into the biotech industry's dynamic landscape. Keep exploring and advancing our understanding of the brain and its ailments. Until next time, onward and upward.
To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
35 episodes
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