How can human cells and tissues contribute to the development of next-generation therapies?

From a young age, Kim Noonan knew what she wanted in life — a career in science and a desire to help. When her mother succumbed to gastric cancer, it drove her even more to help people, especially cancer patients. Today, she’s at the forefront of a potentially game-changing development in cancer therapy — using bone marrow-infiltrating lymphocytes (MILs) designed to target and kill cancerous tumors of all shapes and sizes.

Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuan joins us for an in-depth look at research into Huntington’s disease.

One father’s quest to find a cure leads to a treatment pathway for others.

What if it was possible to speed up drug development without having to reinvent the wheel? By repurposing existing drugs, drug hunters are taking a giant step forward towards changing the future of drug discovery. Join our panel of drug hunters to hear how they reinvent previously approved drugs to get a head start towards treating patients.

Dr. David Fajgenbaum shares how repurposed drugs saved his life and their potential to save others, including COVID19 patients.

Our panel explores the vital role horseshoe crabs play in bacterial endotoxin testing and the ongoing battle to preserve the population.

How are 3D cell models changing our ability to create more effective therapies? Our panel of scientific experts discuss.

Dr. David Fischer joins our panel to discuss the evolution, application, and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.

In this brief recap, our hosts Gina Mullane and Chris Garcia discuss topics covered in our series on vaccines.

Dr. Sarah Gould returns to provide an update on the development of a vaccine for COVID-19 and what lies ahead.

Distinguished scientist Dr. Lauren Black discusses a “weight-of-evidence” approach to accelerated vaccine development and approvals.

Dr. Christina Satterwhite delves into the immune system and how vaccines target harmful pathogens. 

Dr. Sarah Gould explains how infectious disease spurred the discovery and subsequent evolution of vaccines.

Two sisters share their experience with clinical trials for cystic fibrosis.

A dual role in medical device gives hope to one unique patient.

Jake Glanville talks leadership and the COVID-19 fight.

Twins are forever connected in their fight against a rare disease.

Two students, a dorm room, and a “crazy idea” to help patients.

A personal transformation from veterinarian to rare disease advocate.

What we experience can leave a lasting impact on our lives. In Carina’s case, her father’s diagnosis changed her career forever. Hear the emotional story of her ongoing fight to honor his memory and help others battling this rare neurodegenerative disease.

Donnie Patterson is not just a pharmaceutical microbiologist. He’s also a victim of toxigenic mold, a growing problem in South Carolina schools. Hear how his story exposed an issue that led to his ongoing fight for tougher mold testing regulations.

Hear Julia Vitarello, Mila’s Mom, and Dr. Timothy Yu discuss their plans to help other children with rare disease.

Gina sits down with Julia Vitarello to talk about her daughter Mila, and the complicated journey leading to her initial diagnosis with a rare disease.

Meet our hosts Gina Mullane and Chris Garcia as they introduce Vital Science™, a brand new podcast that shares the personal stories of those impacted by life science. Subscribe so you don't miss us, starting October 2019.