The Commons Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:13:18 -0400 https://wexfordscitech.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Commons yes b781947e-0ab9-5ba7-9ce5-a9934df4d066 Wexford Science & Technology episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Wexford Science & Technology https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fvv803zbccu75d8vp24p791pxj6k?.jpg The Commons How Arizona Built a Bioscience Economy at State Scale: A Conversation with Mary O'Reilly How Arizona Built a Bioscience Economy at State Scale: A Conversation with Mary O'Reilly When people talk about Arizona's emergence as a bioscience leader, the conversation often focuses on Phoenix. But the state's success story is much larger than any single city.

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha welcomes Mary O'Reilly of the Flinn Foundation for a discussion about the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap and the unique role it has played in advancing innovation and economic development across the entire state.

For more than two decades, the Roadmap has provided a shared framework for strengthening Arizona's bioscience sector through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships, talent development, research growth, and commercialization. Unlike many economic development initiatives that focus on a single metropolitan area, Arizona's approach has sought to connect assets and opportunities across the state, aligning universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers around a common vision.

In this conversation, O'Reilly explores how the Roadmap was developed, why it has endured through changing economic and political environments, and how it continues to serve as a catalyst for statewide collaboration. She discusses the measurable impact the strategy has had on research capacity, workforce development, startup formation, healthcare innovation, and Arizona's growing reputation as a center for bioscience and technology-driven growth.

The discussion also examines a broader question facing regions throughout the world: how can communities sustain a long-term innovation strategy that extends beyond individual projects, leaders, or election cycles?

As The Commons prepares to broadcast from the Arizona Pavilion at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, this episode offers an important perspective on the value of statewide thinking and the power of patient, coordinated leadership.

]]> When people talk about Arizona's emergence as a bioscience leader, the conversation often focuses on Phoenix. But the state's success story is much larger than any single city.

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha welcomes Mary O'Reilly of the Flinn Foundation for a discussion about the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap and the unique role it has played in advancing innovation and economic development across the entire state.

For more than two decades, the Roadmap has provided a shared framework for strengthening Arizona's bioscience sector through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships, talent development, research growth, and commercialization. Unlike many economic development initiatives that focus on a single metropolitan area, Arizona's approach has sought to connect assets and opportunities across the state, aligning universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers around a common vision.

In this conversation, O'Reilly explores how the Roadmap was developed, why it has endured through changing economic and political environments, and how it continues to serve as a catalyst for statewide collaboration. She discusses the measurable impact the strategy has had on research capacity, workforce development, startup formation, healthcare innovation, and Arizona's growing reputation as a center for bioscience and technology-driven growth.

The discussion also examines a broader question facing regions throughout the world: how can communities sustain a long-term innovation strategy that extends beyond individual projects, leaders, or election cycles?

As The Commons prepares to broadcast from the Arizona Pavilion at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, this episode offers an important perspective on the value of statewide thinking and the power of patient, coordinated leadership.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-19333781 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1995 5 8 full false Innovating by Design: Matt Ellsworth on Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap Innovating by Design: Matt Ellsworth on Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap What does it take to build a world-class bioscience ecosystem?

While many regions aspire to become centers of innovation, few have sustained a coordinated strategy long enough to produce transformative results. Arizona is one of the exceptions.

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha is joined by Matt Ellsworth, Chief Operating Officer of the Flinn Foundation, for a conversation about the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap—one of the nation's most enduring and influential regional innovation strategies.

Developed more than two decades ago, the Roadmap was created to help Arizona diversify its economy and strengthen its position in the life sciences. Since then, it has served as a guiding framework for collaboration among universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, philanthropies, and government partners across the state.

The results have been significant. Arizona has emerged as a growing center for bioscience research, commercialization, healthcare innovation, and talent development, with the Phoenix Bioscience Core becoming one of the most visible manifestations of that progress.

In this discussion, Ellsworth reflects on the origins of the Roadmap, the leadership and partnerships that have sustained it through multiple economic cycles, and the lessons learned from more than 20 years of ecosystem building. He also explores how the Roadmap continues to evolve in response to new opportunities in precision medicine, biotechnology, workforce development, and innovation-driven economic growth.

]]> What does it take to build a world-class bioscience ecosystem?

While many regions aspire to become centers of innovation, few have sustained a coordinated strategy long enough to produce transformative results. Arizona is one of the exceptions.

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha is joined by Matt Ellsworth, Chief Operating Officer of the Flinn Foundation, for a conversation about the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap—one of the nation's most enduring and influential regional innovation strategies.

Developed more than two decades ago, the Roadmap was created to help Arizona diversify its economy and strengthen its position in the life sciences. Since then, it has served as a guiding framework for collaboration among universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, philanthropies, and government partners across the state.

The results have been significant. Arizona has emerged as a growing center for bioscience research, commercialization, healthcare innovation, and talent development, with the Phoenix Bioscience Core becoming one of the most visible manifestations of that progress.

In this discussion, Ellsworth reflects on the origins of the Roadmap, the leadership and partnerships that have sustained it through multiple economic cycles, and the lessons learned from more than 20 years of ecosystem building. He also explores how the Roadmap continues to evolve in response to new opportunities in precision medicine, biotechnology, workforce development, and innovation-driven economic growth.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-19333256 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1950 5 7 full false How Breakthroughs Get Built: A Conversation with Steve Potts How Breakthroughs Get Built: A Conversation with Steve Potts In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha sits down with Steve Potts, CEO of Breakthru Medicine, to explore what it actually takes to turn scientific insight into life-changing therapies. With multiple FDA-approved drugs in his track record and a newly closed $60 million Series A, one of the largest early-stage financings in Phoenix’s bioscience ecosystem, Potts brings a rare perspective on building in a field defined by uncertainty, long timelines, and high stakes.

The conversation moves beyond the headlines to unpack the mechanics of innovation. Potts shares how experience, judgment, and data come together to identify which ideas have real potential, and which don’t. He explains Breakthru Medicine’s patient-first, tumor-agnostic approach, and the emerging science behind molecular glues, small molecules, and next-generation antibody-drug conjugates.

Osha and Potts also step back to examine the broader system: why so many therapies fail, how startups and large pharma play complementary roles, and why new geographies like Phoenix are becoming credible centers of biotech innovation.

At its core, this episode is about decision-making under uncertainty—how leaders place bets when the outcomes matter deeply and the answers aren’t clear. For anyone interested in the future of medicine, innovation, or building at the edge of what’s possible, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how breakthroughs actually get built.

]]> In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha sits down with Steve Potts, CEO of Breakthru Medicine, to explore what it actually takes to turn scientific insight into life-changing therapies. With multiple FDA-approved drugs in his track record and a newly closed $60 million Series A, one of the largest early-stage financings in Phoenix’s bioscience ecosystem, Potts brings a rare perspective on building in a field defined by uncertainty, long timelines, and high stakes.

The conversation moves beyond the headlines to unpack the mechanics of innovation. Potts shares how experience, judgment, and data come together to identify which ideas have real potential, and which don’t. He explains Breakthru Medicine’s patient-first, tumor-agnostic approach, and the emerging science behind molecular glues, small molecules, and next-generation antibody-drug conjugates.

Osha and Potts also step back to examine the broader system: why so many therapies fail, how startups and large pharma play complementary roles, and why new geographies like Phoenix are becoming credible centers of biotech innovation.

At its core, this episode is about decision-making under uncertainty—how leaders place bets when the outcomes matter deeply and the answers aren’t clear. For anyone interested in the future of medicine, innovation, or building at the edge of what’s possible, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how breakthroughs actually get built.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-19102419 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1942 5 6 full false A Platform For Discovery and Impact: A Conversation with John Swartley A Platform For Discovery and Impact: A Conversation with John Swartley What does it take to move ideas out of the laboratory and into the world, at meaningful scale, with purpose, and without losing the soul of academic discovery?

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha sits down with John Swarthy, Chief Innovation Officer of the University of Pennsylvania, to explore how Penn has spent the last two decades intentionally reshaping its approach to innovation, commercialization, and partnership.

Penn is widely recognized for breakthrough discoveries—from CAR-T cell therapy to the mRNA platform that enabled COVID-19 vaccines—but those successes did not happen overnight. As John explains, they are the result of sustained leadership, cultural change, and a deliberate shift away from a purely transactional model of “tech transfer” toward a deeply integrated, relationship-driven innovation enterprise.

The conversation explores why basic research remains essential even in an era of tightening federal funding and growing industry pressure for near-term results, and why translational research alone is never enough to deliver truly game-changing breakthroughs. John and Tom discuss how universities must balance curiosity-driven discovery with commercialization pathways, and why partnerships with industry, startups, and regional institutions are now central to that mission.

Listeners will also hear how Penn has leveraged reinvestment of licensing revenues under the Bayh-Dole framework to strengthen the entire research enterprise, support interdisciplinary institutes, and help catalyze an innovation district in West Philadelphia where academia, healthcare, startups, and global industry converge.

From mRNA platforms and interdisciplinary engineering-medicine collaborations to the role of talent, capital, and place, this episode offers a candid look at how one leading research university is navigating the future of innovation and what that future may demand from institutions everywhere.

If you’re interested in the evolving role of universities, the economics of innovation, or how ecosystems turn discovery into impact, this conversation offers rare insight from someone who has helped build the system from the inside.

]]> What does it take to move ideas out of the laboratory and into the world, at meaningful scale, with purpose, and without losing the soul of academic discovery?

In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha sits down with John Swarthy, Chief Innovation Officer of the University of Pennsylvania, to explore how Penn has spent the last two decades intentionally reshaping its approach to innovation, commercialization, and partnership.

Penn is widely recognized for breakthrough discoveries—from CAR-T cell therapy to the mRNA platform that enabled COVID-19 vaccines—but those successes did not happen overnight. As John explains, they are the result of sustained leadership, cultural change, and a deliberate shift away from a purely transactional model of “tech transfer” toward a deeply integrated, relationship-driven innovation enterprise.

The conversation explores why basic research remains essential even in an era of tightening federal funding and growing industry pressure for near-term results, and why translational research alone is never enough to deliver truly game-changing breakthroughs. John and Tom discuss how universities must balance curiosity-driven discovery with commercialization pathways, and why partnerships with industry, startups, and regional institutions are now central to that mission.

Listeners will also hear how Penn has leveraged reinvestment of licensing revenues under the Bayh-Dole framework to strengthen the entire research enterprise, support interdisciplinary institutes, and help catalyze an innovation district in West Philadelphia where academia, healthcare, startups, and global industry converge.

From mRNA platforms and interdisciplinary engineering-medicine collaborations to the role of talent, capital, and place, this episode offers a candid look at how one leading research university is navigating the future of innovation and what that future may demand from institutions everywhere.

If you’re interested in the evolving role of universities, the economics of innovation, or how ecosystems turn discovery into impact, this conversation offers rare insight from someone who has helped build the system from the inside.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-18488126 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2945 5 5 full false Creating Impact from Innovation - The Evolving Role of the University City Science Center: A Conversation with CEO, Tiffany Wilson Creating Impact from Innovation - The Evolving Role of the University City Science Center: A Conversation with CEO, Tiffany Wilson In this episode, University City Science Center CEO, Tiffany Wilson joins host Thomas Osha, to explore the changing role of intermediary organizations; the importance of translational science in a moment of accelerating discovery; the challenges of building a truly inclusive innovation ecosystem; and what the next decade holds for regions trying to compete on a global stage. It’s a discussion about leadership, but even more, it’s a discussion about intentionality: how we design the spaces, the programs, and the partnerships that make discovery matter.

]]> In this episode, University City Science Center CEO, Tiffany Wilson joins host Thomas Osha, to explore the changing role of intermediary organizations; the importance of translational science in a moment of accelerating discovery; the challenges of building a truly inclusive innovation ecosystem; and what the next decade holds for regions trying to compete on a global stage. It’s a discussion about leadership, but even more, it’s a discussion about intentionality: how we design the spaces, the programs, and the partnerships that make discovery matter.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-18287724 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1890 5 4 full false Prototyping Place: How Experimentation Shapes University City: A Conversation with Nate Hommel Prototyping Place: How Experimentation Shapes University City: A Conversation with Nate Hommel In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha talks with Nate Hommel, Director of Planning and Design at University City District (UCD) in Philadelphia — a place where experimentation, partnership, and humility redefine what public space can do.

Unlike most business improvement districts, UCD operates as a voluntary collaboration among universities, hospitals, developers, and neighbors within just two and a half square miles of West Philadelphia. It’s a compact but complex ecosystem — home to research towers and historic rowhomes, students and long-time residents, innovation and inequity — and it’s exactly that mix that fuels Nate’s approach to design.

Nate and his team see the city as a prototype, not a finished product. Through projects like The Porch at 30th Street Station and The Lawn at UCity Square, they test ideas with temporary materials — moveable furniture, container bleachers, and pop-up decks — to learn what truly works for the community before making anything permanent.

Thomas and Nate explore how iteration, listening, and trust can transform a construction site into a commons, a district into a community, and a set of buildings into a place of belonging. It’s a conversation about designing with, not for, and how the most vibrant cities grow not from grand plans, but from the everyday act of trying, learning, and doing better together.

]]> In this episode of The Commons, host Thomas Osha talks with Nate Hommel, Director of Planning and Design at University City District (UCD) in Philadelphia — a place where experimentation, partnership, and humility redefine what public space can do.

Unlike most business improvement districts, UCD operates as a voluntary collaboration among universities, hospitals, developers, and neighbors within just two and a half square miles of West Philadelphia. It’s a compact but complex ecosystem — home to research towers and historic rowhomes, students and long-time residents, innovation and inequity — and it’s exactly that mix that fuels Nate’s approach to design.

Nate and his team see the city as a prototype, not a finished product. Through projects like The Porch at 30th Street Station and The Lawn at UCity Square, they test ideas with temporary materials — moveable furniture, container bleachers, and pop-up decks — to learn what truly works for the community before making anything permanent.

Thomas and Nate explore how iteration, listening, and trust can transform a construction site into a commons, a district into a community, and a set of buildings into a place of belonging. It’s a conversation about designing with, not for, and how the most vibrant cities grow not from grand plans, but from the everyday act of trying, learning, and doing better together.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-18157180 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1845 5 3 full false Rewriting the Script for Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Cairns Rewriting the Script for Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Cairns In this episode of The Commons, host Tom Osha sits down with Dr. Charles Cairns, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the Drexel University College of Medicine, to explore how medicine is being reimagined — from how students are trained to how discoveries move from the lab to the bedside.

Dr. Cairns, a national leader in emergency medicine and medical research, shares how Drexel is pioneering new models of collaboration through partnerships with hospitals and regional campuses across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California. These initiatives are creating new opportunities for education, research, and care delivery — and positioning Drexel at the forefront of a rapidly evolving medical landscape.

Together, Tom and Dr. Cairns discuss the changing nature of medical education, the role of partnerships in driving innovation, and what it will take to prepare physicians not only to treat patients, but to lead in an era defined by technology, data, and discovery.

Whether you’re in healthcare, higher education, or simply curious about how medicine is adapting to the future, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how collaboration and innovation are shaping the next generation of care.

]]> In this episode of The Commons, host Tom Osha sits down with Dr. Charles Cairns, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the Drexel University College of Medicine, to explore how medicine is being reimagined — from how students are trained to how discoveries move from the lab to the bedside.

Dr. Cairns, a national leader in emergency medicine and medical research, shares how Drexel is pioneering new models of collaboration through partnerships with hospitals and regional campuses across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California. These initiatives are creating new opportunities for education, research, and care delivery — and positioning Drexel at the forefront of a rapidly evolving medical landscape.

Together, Tom and Dr. Cairns discuss the changing nature of medical education, the role of partnerships in driving innovation, and what it will take to prepare physicians not only to treat patients, but to lead in an era defined by technology, data, and discovery.

Whether you’re in healthcare, higher education, or simply curious about how medicine is adapting to the future, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how collaboration and innovation are shaping the next generation of care.

]]> Buzzsprout-18091918 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1550 5 2 full false From Dreaming to Doing: Making Work Worth Coming Back For. A Conversation with Matt Homann, President and CEO of Filament From Dreaming to Doing: Making Work Worth Coming Back For. A Conversation with Matt Homann, President and CEO of Filament Season 5 kicks off as host Tom Osha sits down with Matt Homann, President and CEO of Filament, to explore what really brings people back to the workplace—and how to make those interactions matter. Together they unpack the elements that drive meaningful collaboration, why most meetings fail, and how Filament’s “Dream, Debate, Decide, Do” framework helps teams turn conversation into action.

https://www.meetfilament.com/

Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-rewatchables


]]> Season 5 kicks off as host Tom Osha sits down with Matt Homann, President and CEO of Filament, to explore what really brings people back to the workplace—and how to make those interactions matter. Together they unpack the elements that drive meaningful collaboration, why most meetings fail, and how Filament’s “Dream, Debate, Decide, Do” framework helps teams turn conversation into action.

https://www.meetfilament.com/

Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-rewatchables


]]> Buzzsprout-18027617 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2246 5 1 full false Season 5 Trailer Season 5 Trailer We are midway through 2025, and today’s innovation landscape can be called anything but stable.

Universities are grappling with a combination of macro challenges— slashed research budgets, shrinking state support, punitive immigration policies and the arrival of the long-anticipated demographic cliff that’s forcing campuses across the country to rethink who they serve… and how.

Meanwhile, venture capital — once the fuel behind every big idea — has been sitting on the sidelines since 2021. Unless you’re building something in AI, the money isn’t flowing. 

Meanwhile, Big Pharma is staring down a patent cliff – over 70 drugs, each bringing in over $1 billion in revenue are coming off patent protection by 2030.

And, 4 years later, many return-to-office initiatives have failed — weakening the very cultural glue companies need to attract, retain, and inspire top talent, not to mention the impact that fewer workers have had on the vibrancy of city centers of all sizes.

In short, we are living through a period of transformation and turbulencenot seen in over 50 years.

And that’s exactly why The Commons is back for Season 5.

I'm your host, Thomas Osha, and this season, we’re diving headfirst into this uncertainty. 

We’ll talk with those who are building through the chaos. 

The researchers, founders, corporate executives, university leaders, artists and policy makers.

We’re bringing you into candid conversations with guests who lead by example and with purpose.

You’ll hear from Nobel-winning scientists and early-career researchers working on next-gen therapies and sustainable tech.
You’ll meet corporate innovation leaders who are betting big on partnerships with academia — and doing it differently.
Artists and designers will share how they’re reframing our understanding of place, memory, and culture in innovation spaces.
And we’ll sit down with policymakers, philanthropists, and university presidents who are fighting to ensure the innovation economy remains open, inclusive, and generative.

And through it all, we’ll ask the hard questions:
What does it take to sustain innovation in an age of scarcity?
How do we fund what matters — and turn ideas into impact?
And what new models can carry us forward — across academia, industry, and the civic commons?

Because now more than ever, we need bold thinking, shared insight, and collective action.

This season, we're not just highlighting what's broken — we're lifting up what works. And we’re inviting everyone — from lab bench to boardroom to our studio — and in many cases, bringing the studio to them.  The Commons will hit the road – visiting Knowledge Communities in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Phoenix, and Sacramento.

So join me for Season 5 of The Commons.

Let’s make the case — together — for why innovation still matters, and why the places that power it deserve our attention and investment.

 

]]> We are midway through 2025, and today’s innovation landscape can be called anything but stable.

Universities are grappling with a combination of macro challenges— slashed research budgets, shrinking state support, punitive immigration policies and the arrival of the long-anticipated demographic cliff that’s forcing campuses across the country to rethink who they serve… and how.

Meanwhile, venture capital — once the fuel behind every big idea — has been sitting on the sidelines since 2021. Unless you’re building something in AI, the money isn’t flowing. 

Meanwhile, Big Pharma is staring down a patent cliff – over 70 drugs, each bringing in over $1 billion in revenue are coming off patent protection by 2030.

And, 4 years later, many return-to-office initiatives have failed — weakening the very cultural glue companies need to attract, retain, and inspire top talent, not to mention the impact that fewer workers have had on the vibrancy of city centers of all sizes.

In short, we are living through a period of transformation and turbulencenot seen in over 50 years.

And that’s exactly why The Commons is back for Season 5.

I'm your host, Thomas Osha, and this season, we’re diving headfirst into this uncertainty. 

We’ll talk with those who are building through the chaos. 

The researchers, founders, corporate executives, university leaders, artists and policy makers.

We’re bringing you into candid conversations with guests who lead by example and with purpose.

You’ll hear from Nobel-winning scientists and early-career researchers working on next-gen therapies and sustainable tech.
You’ll meet corporate innovation leaders who are betting big on partnerships with academia — and doing it differently.
Artists and designers will share how they’re reframing our understanding of place, memory, and culture in innovation spaces.
And we’ll sit down with policymakers, philanthropists, and university presidents who are fighting to ensure the innovation economy remains open, inclusive, and generative.

And through it all, we’ll ask the hard questions:
What does it take to sustain innovation in an age of scarcity?
How do we fund what matters — and turn ideas into impact?
And what new models can carry us forward — across academia, industry, and the civic commons?

Because now more than ever, we need bold thinking, shared insight, and collective action.

This season, we're not just highlighting what's broken — we're lifting up what works. And we’re inviting everyone — from lab bench to boardroom to our studio — and in many cases, bringing the studio to them.  The Commons will hit the road – visiting Knowledge Communities in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Phoenix, and Sacramento.

So join me for Season 5 of The Commons.

Let’s make the case — together — for why innovation still matters, and why the places that power it deserve our attention and investment.

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-17617518 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 271 5 trailer false Unlocking the Future of Medicine: A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie of The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Unlocking the Future of Medicine: A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie of The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation Host, Thomas Osha, visits The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation and sits down with directors Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie.

Dr. Weissman's was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for  groundbreaking work that has fundamentally transformed our understanding of genetic science and has played a pivotal role in the development of mRNA vaccines, which have been instrumental in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic.

We discuss the science behind RNA innovations, explore what's next for this exciting field of medicine, and highlight the importance of serendipitous collisions in science.

https://rnainnovation.med.upenn.edu/

 

]]> Host, Thomas Osha, visits The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation and sits down with directors Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Jim Hoxie.

Dr. Weissman's was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for  groundbreaking work that has fundamentally transformed our understanding of genetic science and has played a pivotal role in the development of mRNA vaccines, which have been instrumental in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic.

We discuss the science behind RNA innovations, explore what's next for this exciting field of medicine, and highlight the importance of serendipitous collisions in science.

https://rnainnovation.med.upenn.edu/

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15434737 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1787 4 22 full false Talent for Today and Tomorrow: A Conversation with Career Expert Julie Bauke Talent for Today and Tomorrow: A Conversation with Career Expert Julie Bauke Host, Thomas Osha speaks with, Julie Bauke, one of the foremost authorities on the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the talent and career landscape.  Julie  has worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between during her more than 30 years as a career coach and talent expert. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.

Julie is a keen observer of generational trends in the workplace. As we navigate an era marked by rapid demographic shifts, we'll explore how these changes are reshaping the workforce landscape. From the influx of Millennials and Gen Z to the evolving roles of Boomers and Gen X, the interplay of these generations is creating both opportunities and challenges.

https://thebaukegroup.com/

]]> Host, Thomas Osha speaks with, Julie Bauke, one of the foremost authorities on the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the talent and career landscape.  Julie  has worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between during her more than 30 years as a career coach and talent expert. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.

Julie is a keen observer of generational trends in the workplace. As we navigate an era marked by rapid demographic shifts, we'll explore how these changes are reshaping the workforce landscape. From the influx of Millennials and Gen Z to the evolving roles of Boomers and Gen X, the interplay of these generations is creating both opportunities and challenges.

https://thebaukegroup.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15426594 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2246 4 21 full false Venture Capital Update: A Conversation with Illumina Ventures Partner, Mara Aspinall Venture Capital Update: A Conversation with Illumina Ventures Partner, Mara Aspinall Host, Thomas Osha sits down with Mara Aspinall, partner with Illumina Ventures to discuss the current state of venture capital in life sciences, Genomics 3.0, and other innovation topics.

This is the final "live" interview from the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.illuminaventures.com/

https://chs.asu.edu/degree-programs/biomedical-diagnostics

]]> Host, Thomas Osha sits down with Mara Aspinall, partner with Illumina Ventures to discuss the current state of venture capital in life sciences, Genomics 3.0, and other innovation topics.

This is the final "live" interview from the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.illuminaventures.com/

https://chs.asu.edu/degree-programs/biomedical-diagnostics

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15277028 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 881 4 20 full false Slamming Cancer: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of SLAM BioTherapeutics Slamming Cancer: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of SLAM BioTherapeutics Commons host, Thomas Osha, catches up with serial entrepreneur, Steve Potts, to discuss his latest venture, SLAM BioTherapeutics.  Slam Bio is developing a platform of first-in-class monoclonal antibody therapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancer, beginning with blood cancers. 

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://slambio.com/

]]> Commons host, Thomas Osha, catches up with serial entrepreneur, Steve Potts, to discuss his latest venture, SLAM BioTherapeutics.  Slam Bio is developing a platform of first-in-class monoclonal antibody therapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancer, beginning with blood cancers. 

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://slambio.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15266948 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400 608 4 19 full false Heritage: How Mayo Clinic's 160-Year Vision and Values Fuel Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovations: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lester and Dr. Rahul Pannala of Mayo Clinic Arizona Heritage: How Mayo Clinic's 160-Year Vision and Values Fuel Tomorrow's Healthcare Innovations: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lester and Dr. Rahul Pannala of Mayo Clinic Arizona Mayo Clinic’s mission is guided by an expression of the vision and intent of its founders,  to ensure that the values of respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation and stewardship are reflected in its attitude and behavior toward all patients, visitors and colleagues.

The Commons host, Thomas Osha, sits down with Dr. Rahul Pannala and Dr Steven Lester of Mayo Clinic Arizona to discuss these values, how they form the Three Shields of Patient Care, Education, and Research, and how they manifest themselves in current initiatives such as the Mayo/ASU MedTech Accelerator and the coming Discovery Oasis innovation hub.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona

]]> Mayo Clinic’s mission is guided by an expression of the vision and intent of its founders,  to ensure that the values of respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation and stewardship are reflected in its attitude and behavior toward all patients, visitors and colleagues.

The Commons host, Thomas Osha, sits down with Dr. Rahul Pannala and Dr Steven Lester of Mayo Clinic Arizona to discuss these values, how they form the Three Shields of Patient Care, Education, and Research, and how they manifest themselves in current initiatives such as the Mayo/ASU MedTech Accelerator and the coming Discovery Oasis innovation hub.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15250787 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 830 4 18 full false The Phoenix Bioscience Core: A Conversation with Scarlett Spring The Phoenix Bioscience Core: A Conversation with Scarlett Spring Host, Thomas Osha, catches up with Scarlett Spring, Executive Director of the Phoenix Bioscience Core for a discussion of its history, current exciting developments and impactful future.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is a 30-acre life sciences innovation district in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Home to the highest concentration of research scientists in the state, the PBC’s anchor institutions include Arizona’s three public research universities — Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona — leading genomics pioneers including the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope; the International Genomics Consortium; Exact Sciences; several of Phoenix’s major health care systems, such as Banner Health, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dignity Health and Valleywise Health; and a growing number of emerging life science companies.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://phoenixbiosciencecore.com/


]]> Host, Thomas Osha, catches up with Scarlett Spring, Executive Director of the Phoenix Bioscience Core for a discussion of its history, current exciting developments and impactful future.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is a 30-acre life sciences innovation district in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Home to the highest concentration of research scientists in the state, the PBC’s anchor institutions include Arizona’s three public research universities — Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona — leading genomics pioneers including the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope; the International Genomics Consortium; Exact Sciences; several of Phoenix’s major health care systems, such as Banner Health, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dignity Health and Valleywise Health; and a growing number of emerging life science companies.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://phoenixbiosciencecore.com/


]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15208403 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400 996 4 17 full false Phoenix Children's Hospital Genomics Lab: A Conversation with Stacey Metzler Phoenix Children's Hospital Genomics Lab: A Conversation with Stacey Metzler Host, Thomas Osha, chats with Stacey Metzler, from the Phoenix Children's Genomics Lab about the critical work they do to bring state-of-the art genomic testing to patients and their families. Genomic testing can be used across many specialties to diagnose and help guide treatment and management for patients affected with a variety of medical conditions.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/pathology-laboratory-medicine/programs-services/clinical-genomics-lab

]]> Host, Thomas Osha, chats with Stacey Metzler, from the Phoenix Children's Genomics Lab about the critical work they do to bring state-of-the art genomic testing to patients and their families. Genomic testing can be used across many specialties to diagnose and help guide treatment and management for patients affected with a variety of medical conditions.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/pathology-laboratory-medicine/programs-services/clinical-genomics-lab

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15208218 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400 882 4 16 full false Roddy Medical: A Conversation with Pat Deno Roddy Medical: A Conversation with Pat Deno Host, Thomas Osha, interviews, Pat Deno of RoddyMedical, a women-founded and operated company focused on developing innovative medical devices that improve clinical safety & patient outcomes. 

Its signature product, SecureMove®, has just been awarded the Audience Choice at Mayo Clinic | Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator.  SecureMove provides a new standard in medical line securement and is designed to vastly improve patient safety & mobility.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

 www.roddymedical.com

​

]]> Host, Thomas Osha, interviews, Pat Deno of RoddyMedical, a women-founded and operated company focused on developing innovative medical devices that improve clinical safety & patient outcomes. 

Its signature product, SecureMove®, has just been awarded the Audience Choice at Mayo Clinic | Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator.  SecureMove provides a new standard in medical line securement and is designed to vastly improve patient safety & mobility.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

 www.roddymedical.com

​

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15201759 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400 552 4 15 full false Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington Host, Thomas Osha, discusses workforce development, community engagement, and economic development with City of Phoenix Councilwoman, Kesha Hodge Washington.

Councilwoman Hodge Washington represents District 8 which includes the Phoenix Bioscience Core and several of the research and innovation assets within the City.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenix.gov/district8

]]> Host, Thomas Osha, discusses workforce development, community engagement, and economic development with City of Phoenix Councilwoman, Kesha Hodge Washington.

Councilwoman Hodge Washington represents District 8 which includes the Phoenix Bioscience Core and several of the research and innovation assets within the City.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenix.gov/district8

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15200886 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 691 4 14 full false Phoenix Is BIO: A Conversation with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Phoenix Is BIO: A Conversation with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Host Thomas Osha sits down with Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego, to discuss how far the City has come as a life sciences hub; the tremendous talent, resources, and quality-of-life it has to offer; and why it is a great destination to locate or expand a business.

The conversation took place in the City of Phoenix booth at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenix.gov/mayor

]]> Host Thomas Osha sits down with Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego, to discuss how far the City has come as a life sciences hub; the tremendous talent, resources, and quality-of-life it has to offer; and why it is a great destination to locate or expand a business.

The conversation took place in the City of Phoenix booth at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.phoenix.gov/mayor

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15199394 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 939 4 13 full false AZBio: A Conversation with Joan Koerber-Walker AZBio: A Conversation with Joan Koerber-Walker Arizona is home to one of the fastest growing life science industries in the U.S.  The Commons host, Thomas Osha, speaks with Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of AZBio.

As the statewide advocate and industry association for Arizona’s bioscience industry, AZBio provides the connections, resources, and leadership needed to keep the industry growing at an ever increasing rate. 

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.azbio.org/

]]> Arizona is home to one of the fastest growing life science industries in the U.S.  The Commons host, Thomas Osha, speaks with Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of AZBio.

As the statewide advocate and industry association for Arizona’s bioscience industry, AZBio provides the connections, resources, and leadership needed to keep the industry growing at an ever increasing rate. 

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

https://www.azbio.org/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15198804 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 829 4 12 full false Translational Sciences Inc: A Conversation with Dr. Guy Reed Translational Sciences Inc: A Conversation with Dr. Guy Reed Host, Thomas Osha, chats with Dr. Guy Reed, Dean Emeritus of the University of Arizona Medical School in Phoenix and now Chief Science Officer for Translational Sciences Inc.

Dr. Reed started Translational Sciences Inc as a platform for moving discoveries from his lab to the marketplace.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

]]> Host, Thomas Osha, chats with Dr. Guy Reed, Dean Emeritus of the University of Arizona Medical School in Phoenix and now Chief Science Officer for Translational Sciences Inc.

Dr. Reed started Translational Sciences Inc as a platform for moving discoveries from his lab to the marketplace.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15194031 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 683 4 11 full false Schott MiniFab: A Conversation with Spencer Perry and Ben Pricer Schott MiniFab: A Conversation with Spencer Perry and Ben Pricer Host Thomas Osha catches up with Ben Pricer and Spencer Perry of Schott MiniFab at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego, CA.

Schott MiniFab specializes in in vitro diagnostics and life science research tools, that support product developers in pursuit of diagnostic tools to improve patient care and the next generation of research tools that will accelerate our understanding of human diseases.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.
https://www.schott.com/en-gb/minifab?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMFAWWHg8mPXrxmAUZT-KELKI7o2QbXPsd4k7bVUeU-PU6vG9Zp_9koaAgHuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

]]> Host Thomas Osha catches up with Ben Pricer and Spencer Perry of Schott MiniFab at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego, CA.

Schott MiniFab specializes in in vitro diagnostics and life science research tools, that support product developers in pursuit of diagnostic tools to improve patient care and the next generation of research tools that will accelerate our understanding of human diseases.

The conversation took place at the BIO International Conference 2024 in San Diego June 4-6, 2024.
https://www.schott.com/en-gb/minifab?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMFAWWHg8mPXrxmAUZT-KELKI7o2QbXPsd4k7bVUeU-PU6vG9Zp_9koaAgHuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15193667 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 659 4 10 full false The Commons Live from BIO International 2024 The Commons Live from BIO International 2024 Welcome, everyone, to a series of special live episodes of The Commons broadcasting straight from the heart of the life sciences industry—the Bio International Convention 2024 in beautiful San Diego, California!

Over the course of the next three days, I’ll be sitting in the Phoenix, Arizona pavilion on the show floor and speaking with guests about the latest trends in biotech, hear about some of the amazing science happening across Phoenix, and even get a chance to chat with a few of the brilliant individuals who are making waves in the industry.

https://phoenixbiosciencecore.com/
https://www.investinphoenix.com/

]]> Welcome, everyone, to a series of special live episodes of The Commons broadcasting straight from the heart of the life sciences industry—the Bio International Convention 2024 in beautiful San Diego, California!

Over the course of the next three days, I’ll be sitting in the Phoenix, Arizona pavilion on the show floor and speaking with guests about the latest trends in biotech, hear about some of the amazing science happening across Phoenix, and even get a chance to chat with a few of the brilliant individuals who are making waves in the industry.

https://phoenixbiosciencecore.com/
https://www.investinphoenix.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15192871 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 124 4 9 full false Brotherly Brewers: Crafting Beer and Community in West Philly One Pint at a Time: A Conversation with Mengistu and Richard Koilor - Two Locals Brewing Brotherly Brewers: Crafting Beer and Community in West Philly One Pint at a Time: A Conversation with Mengistu and Richard Koilor - Two Locals Brewing Richard and Mengistu Koilor are two brothers from West Philadelphia who have transformed their passion for brewing into a beacon of hope for their community. Their brewery, aptly named "Two Locals," is more than just a place to enjoy a cold one. It’s a place where researchers, innovators, artists and others cluster and connect in Two Locals new taproom at 3675 Market Street, within uCity Square.

Richard and Mengistu started with a simple idea: to bring quality craft beer to their hometown. But their vision quickly expanded. They wanted to create jobs, support local suppliers, and provide a safe, welcoming space for people to gather. 

Their new brewery and taproom does just that and so much more.  Drop by any evening around happy hour and you are likely to meet everyone from a lab team in one of the many cell and gene therapy companies within uCity Square, to professors from Penn or Drexel, to West Philadelphia residents meeting old friends and making new ones.

https://www.twolocalsbrewing.com/

]]> Richard and Mengistu Koilor are two brothers from West Philadelphia who have transformed their passion for brewing into a beacon of hope for their community. Their brewery, aptly named "Two Locals," is more than just a place to enjoy a cold one. It’s a place where researchers, innovators, artists and others cluster and connect in Two Locals new taproom at 3675 Market Street, within uCity Square.

Richard and Mengistu started with a simple idea: to bring quality craft beer to their hometown. But their vision quickly expanded. They wanted to create jobs, support local suppliers, and provide a safe, welcoming space for people to gather. 

Their new brewery and taproom does just that and so much more.  Drop by any evening around happy hour and you are likely to meet everyone from a lab team in one of the many cell and gene therapy companies within uCity Square, to professors from Penn or Drexel, to West Philadelphia residents meeting old friends and making new ones.

https://www.twolocalsbrewing.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15170478 Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1302 4 8 full false Empathy in Action: Revolutionizing Cancer Care through Patient-Centric Innovations: A Conversation with Daniel Lunz - Previse Empathy in Action: Revolutionizing Cancer Care through Patient-Centric Innovations: A Conversation with Daniel Lunz - Previse Daniel Lunz, CEO of Previse is someone who understands the importance of service and supporting the patient in their care journey – because he has lived it, both as a veteran and as a patient himself.  

But, Previse can equip patients and physicians with the information needed to both avoid unnecessary procedures, yet fully monitor conditions, providing early detection if they develop into cancer.

https://previsedx.com/

]]> Daniel Lunz, CEO of Previse is someone who understands the importance of service and supporting the patient in their care journey – because he has lived it, both as a veteran and as a patient himself.  

But, Previse can equip patients and physicians with the information needed to both avoid unnecessary procedures, yet fully monitor conditions, providing early detection if they develop into cancer.

https://previsedx.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-15169977 Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1503 4 7 full false Transforming UTI Care: From Refugee to Revolution: A Conversation with Mustafa Al-Adhami - Astek Diagnostics Transforming UTI Care: From Refugee to Revolution: A Conversation with Mustafa Al-Adhami - Astek Diagnostics It is hard enough navigating the start-up world.  Imagine doing so as a refugee, fleeing the ravages of war in your homeland, to find opportunity in a foreign country.

My guest, Mustafa Al-Adhami, CEO of Astek Diagnostics, has done just that. 

His journey is one of courage and perseverance, navigating through adversity to forge a new path. But his story doesn't end there.

Determined to make a difference, he turned the traumatic experience of his grandfather into fuel for innovation. 

And now he has founded a groundbreaking company that's changing the landscape of urinary tract infection diagnosis and treatment.

https://astekdx.com/

]]> It is hard enough navigating the start-up world.  Imagine doing so as a refugee, fleeing the ravages of war in your homeland, to find opportunity in a foreign country.

My guest, Mustafa Al-Adhami, CEO of Astek Diagnostics, has done just that. 

His journey is one of courage and perseverance, navigating through adversity to forge a new path. But his story doesn't end there.

Determined to make a difference, he turned the traumatic experience of his grandfather into fuel for innovation. 

And now he has founded a groundbreaking company that's changing the landscape of urinary tract infection diagnosis and treatment.

https://astekdx.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14936615 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1330 4 6 full false Revolutionizing Reproductive Health: Empowering Women's Choices: A Conversation with Mary Beth Cicero - 3Daughters Revolutionizing Reproductive Health: Empowering Women's Choices: A Conversation with Mary Beth Cicero - 3Daughters Imagine a world where the outdated and often uncomfortable methods of contraception are replaced by a groundbreaking innovation that is safe, effective, and empowering. 

After years of research and development, the start-up – 3Daughters - has created a device that promises to offer women greater control over their reproductive choices, without the hassle and discomfort associated with traditional methods like the intrauterine device (IUD).

www.3daughtershealth.com

]]> Imagine a world where the outdated and often uncomfortable methods of contraception are replaced by a groundbreaking innovation that is safe, effective, and empowering. 

After years of research and development, the start-up – 3Daughters - has created a device that promises to offer women greater control over their reproductive choices, without the hassle and discomfort associated with traditional methods like the intrauterine device (IUD).

www.3daughtershealth.com

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14704193 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1139 4 5 full false The Curious Approach to Finding a Cancer Vaccine: A Conversation with Marco Chacon - Irazu Oncology The Curious Approach to Finding a Cancer Vaccine: A Conversation with Marco Chacon - Irazu Oncology Join me for a conversation with Marco Chacon, who leads a team of brilliant minds at Irazu Oncology , tirelessly working to develop a next-generation cancer vaccine platform. This platform holds the promise of providing novel treatment options for a broad range of patients, transforming the landscape of cancer care as we know it.

https://irazubio.com/

]]> Join me for a conversation with Marco Chacon, who leads a team of brilliant minds at Irazu Oncology , tirelessly working to develop a next-generation cancer vaccine platform. This platform holds the promise of providing novel treatment options for a broad range of patients, transforming the landscape of cancer care as we know it.

https://irazubio.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14643004 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1313 4 4 full false Keeping Your Eye on the Ball: A Conversation with Joe Cornella, Brew Master - Bocce Brewing Keeping Your Eye on the Ball: A Conversation with Joe Cornella, Brew Master - Bocce Brewing In honor of the Annual tradition of BockFest – one of the largest of which is in Cincinnati, I travelled to Gabby’s Cafe to spend a few hours with Joe Cornella, Head Brew Master to learn about Bocce Brewing, the microbrewing industry, the brewing process, and of course, to sample a few Bocce beers along the way.

https://boccebrewingcompany.com/
https://gabbyswyoming.com/

]]> In honor of the Annual tradition of BockFest – one of the largest of which is in Cincinnati, I travelled to Gabby’s Cafe to spend a few hours with Joe Cornella, Head Brew Master to learn about Bocce Brewing, the microbrewing industry, the brewing process, and of course, to sample a few Bocce beers along the way.

https://boccebrewingcompany.com/
https://gabbyswyoming.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14594525 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1473 4 3 full false Beautiful Cells: A Conversation with Elaine Haynes CEO of KaloCyte Beautiful Cells: A Conversation with Elaine Haynes CEO of KaloCyte Host, Thomas Osha sits down with KaloCyte’s CEO – Elaine Haynes in the company’s lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and UMB BioPark to discuss their groundbreaking bio-inspired artificial red blood cells and what’s next for this very interesting start-up.

For more information, visit: https://kalocyte.com/

]]> Host, Thomas Osha sits down with KaloCyte’s CEO – Elaine Haynes in the company’s lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and UMB BioPark to discuss their groundbreaking bio-inspired artificial red blood cells and what’s next for this very interesting start-up.

For more information, visit: https://kalocyte.com/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14582591 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1272 4 2 full false Seeding Innovation: A Conversation With George Davis - Wexford SciTech Venture Fund Seeding Innovation: A Conversation With George Davis - Wexford SciTech Venture Fund George Davis, Fund Manager of the Wexford SciTech Venture Fund visits with host Tom Osha about the state of seed funding in biotech and the role that firms who combine mission and return can play in helping move discoveries from university labs to becoming the start-up stars of tomorrow.

]]> George Davis, Fund Manager of the Wexford SciTech Venture Fund visits with host Tom Osha about the state of seed funding in biotech and the role that firms who combine mission and return can play in helping move discoveries from university labs to becoming the start-up stars of tomorrow.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14550597 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1758 4 1 full false Season 4 Teaser Season 4 Teaser I'm thrilled to announce that Season 4 of The Commons, kicks-off this week; your favorite podcast where curiosity meets creativity, and where you can find the most extraordinary people at work to improve the human condition.  We’ll be on location in labs, breweries, art studios, conference floors, downtowns, and even in front of a live audience.

]]> I'm thrilled to announce that Season 4 of The Commons, kicks-off this week; your favorite podcast where curiosity meets creativity, and where you can find the most extraordinary people at work to improve the human condition.  We’ll be on location in labs, breweries, art studios, conference floors, downtowns, and even in front of a live audience.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-14530296 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 172 4 0 trailer false Creating Communities of Innovation: A Conversation with Vicki Palmer Creating Communities of Innovation: A Conversation with Vicki Palmer Vicki Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) joins host, Tom Osha, to discuss AURP’s numerous programs designed to help leaders of university-centric innovation districts and research parks share best practices in partnerships, programs, and operations.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.aurp.net.

]]> Vicki Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) joins host, Tom Osha, to discuss AURP’s numerous programs designed to help leaders of university-centric innovation districts and research parks share best practices in partnerships, programs, and operations.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.aurp.net.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12338588 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 922 3 19 full false Creating Industry Partnerships that Enhance the Academic and Research Mission: A Conversation with Derek Newton Creating Industry Partnerships that Enhance the Academic and Research Mission: A Conversation with Derek Newton Derek Newton, Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship at theUniversity of Toronto speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the ingredients necessary to build successful partnerships between industry and U of T and the importance that talent and place play in such collaborations.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/partnerships/partnerships.

]]> Derek Newton, Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship at theUniversity of Toronto speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the ingredients necessary to build successful partnerships between industry and U of T and the importance that talent and place play in such collaborations.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/partnerships/partnerships.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12338570 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 932 3 18 full false Innovation at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology: A Conversation with Sean Flanigan Innovation at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology: A Conversation with Sean Flanigan Sean Flanigan, Director of Technology Transfer for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology speaks with host, Tom Osha, about KAUST’s research park strategy, including intellectual property management, research business development, and the strategic investment of resources in technology development.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://innovation.kaust.edu.sa/industry/park.

]]> Sean Flanigan, Director of Technology Transfer for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology speaks with host, Tom Osha, about KAUST’s research park strategy, including intellectual property management, research business development, and the strategic investment of resources in technology development.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://innovation.kaust.edu.sa/industry/park.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12338557 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 992 full false The University of Toronto's Four Corners Strategy: A Conversation with Josh Mitchell The University of Toronto's Four Corners Strategy: A Conversation with Josh Mitchell Josh Mitchell, former Managing Director Real Estate with the University of Toronto speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Uof T's new "Four Corners" strategy, which is focused on developing housing, innovation space, retail, and other income producing assets that contribute to the academic mission and provide a return to the University, as well as contribute to the vibrancy of the Toronto innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.utoronto.ca.

 

]]> Josh Mitchell, former Managing Director Real Estate with the University of Toronto speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Uof T's new "Four Corners" strategy, which is focused on developing housing, innovation space, retail, and other income producing assets that contribute to the academic mission and provide a return to the University, as well as contribute to the vibrancy of the Toronto innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.utoronto.ca.

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12338550 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 927 3 16 full false Georgia Tech Technology Square: A Conversation with Greg King Georgia Tech Technology Square: A Conversation with Greg King Greg King, Associate Vice President, Economic Development for Georgia Tech, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the importance of talent and corporate partnerships to the success of Technology Square and the growing Atlanta innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gatech.edu/tech-square.

]]> Greg King, Associate Vice President, Economic Development for Georgia Tech, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the importance of talent and corporate partnerships to the success of Technology Square and the growing Atlanta innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gatech.edu/tech-square.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12329627 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1004 3 15 full false Innovation Districts in Mid-Sized Cities: A Conversation with Phil Hockberger Innovation Districts in Mid-Sized Cities: A Conversation with Phil Hockberger Phil Hockberger, Consultant, Waymaker Group speaks with host, Tom Osha, about how mid-size cities can organize their anchors, resources and stakeholders to create innovation districts in often overlooked regions of the US.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.waymaker-group.com.

]]> Phil Hockberger, Consultant, Waymaker Group speaks with host, Tom Osha, about how mid-size cities can organize their anchors, resources and stakeholders to create innovation districts in often overlooked regions of the US.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.waymaker-group.com.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-12329411 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 936 3 14 full false Aggie Square: A Conversation with Mark Romney Aggie Square: A Conversation with Mark Romney Mark Romney, Chief Industry Alliance Officer of Aggie Square at UC Davis speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the progress of the development of Phase 1 and the importance of Aggie Square to the City of Sacramento as well as the University community.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://aggiesquare.ucdavis.edu.

]]> Mark Romney, Chief Industry Alliance Officer of Aggie Square at UC Davis speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the progress of the development of Phase 1 and the importance of Aggie Square to the City of Sacramento as well as the University community.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://aggiesquare.ucdavis.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11714755 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 816 3 13 full false Taking Innovation 'Outside the Gate': A Conversation with Joe Carley Taking Innovation 'Outside the Gate': A Conversation with Joe Carley Joe Carley, Director of Economic Development for Indiana University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about efforts to create an innovation district outside the gates of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane and the opportunity to create a place where companies and entrepreneurs can interact with the Navy, outside of the secure facility and lessons for anyone working with the military or national labs.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Crane/ or https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/naval-support-activity-crane

 

 

]]> Joe Carley, Director of Economic Development for Indiana University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about efforts to create an innovation district outside the gates of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane and the opportunity to create a place where companies and entrepreneurs can interact with the Navy, outside of the secure facility and lessons for anyone working with the military or national labs.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Crane/ or https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/naval-support-activity-crane

 

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11669509 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 864 3 12 full false The Mission Valley Innovation District: A Conversation with Hala Madanat The Mission Valley Innovation District: A Conversation with Hala Madanat Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research and Innovation, for San Diego State University, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about SDSU’s Mission Valley Innovation District and the critical innovation and community-serving activities that will emerge as the district is developed.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://missionvalley.sdsu.edu/explore/innovation-district

 

]]> Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research and Innovation, for San Diego State University, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about SDSU’s Mission Valley Innovation District and the critical innovation and community-serving activities that will emerge as the district is developed.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://missionvalley.sdsu.edu/explore/innovation-district

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11643039 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 836 3 11 full false The Importance of Talent: A Conversation with David Adams The Importance of Talent: A Conversation with David Adams David Adams, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and former Chief Innovation Officer of the University of Cincinnati, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the importance of talent attraction the innovation ecosystems of Ohio and Indiana.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.in.gov/dwd/ and https://innovation.uc.edu

]]> David Adams, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and former Chief Innovation Officer of the University of Cincinnati, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the importance of talent attraction the innovation ecosystems of Ohio and Indiana.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.in.gov/dwd/ and https://innovation.uc.edu

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11621035 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0400 910 3 10 full false Illinois Tech: A Conversation with Josh Siegel Illinois Tech: A Conversation with Josh Siegel Josh Siegel, Director, Real Estate, Administration, and University Technology Park for Illinois Tech, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the university – its architectural history and significance and the redevelopment of a historic building into an epicenter of innovation at the University Technology Park.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.iit.edu/utp

]]> Josh Siegel, Director, Real Estate, Administration, and University Technology Park for Illinois Tech, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the university – its architectural history and significance and the redevelopment of a historic building into an epicenter of innovation at the University Technology Park.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://www.iit.edu/utp

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11581166 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1030 3 9 full false The University of Illinois: A Conversation with Laura Bleill The University of Illinois: A Conversation with Laura Bleill Laura Bleill, Director of External Engagement for the University of Illinois Research Park, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the university – student focus and growth of the Research Park in Urbana-Champaign as well as the innovation ecosystem across Illinois.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://researchpark.illinois.edu

 

]]> Laura Bleill, Director of External Engagement for the University of Illinois Research Park, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the university – student focus and growth of the Research Park in Urbana-Champaign as well as the innovation ecosystem across Illinois.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: https://researchpark.illinois.edu

 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11567553 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1013 3 8 full false Virginia Tech: A Conversation with Jeff Johnson Virginia Tech: A Conversation with Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson, Director Tech Center Research Park at Virginia Tech speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Tech Center in Newport News and the intersections between entrepreneurial activity and the community as well as the innovation ecosystem in Hampton Roads, Virginia.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: http://innovateattechcenterva.com

]]> Jeff Johnson, Director Tech Center Research Park at Virginia Tech speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Tech Center in Newport News and the intersections between entrepreneurial activity and the community as well as the innovation ecosystem in Hampton Roads, Virginia.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit: http://innovateattechcenterva.com

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11481891 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1102 3 7 full false Tulane University: A Conversation with Kimberly Gramm Tulane University: A Conversation with Kimberly Gramm Kimberly Gramm, Chief Innovation & Entrepreneur Officer for Tulane University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Tulane Innovation Institute and the emerging innovation ecosystem in New Orleans.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information please visit: https://innovation.tulane.edu.

]]> Kimberly Gramm, Chief Innovation & Entrepreneur Officer for Tulane University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Tulane Innovation Institute and the emerging innovation ecosystem in New Orleans.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information please visit: https://innovation.tulane.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11470627 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 901 3 6 full false Oklahoma City Innovation District: A Conversation with Katy Boren Oklahoma City Innovation District: A Conversation with Katy Boren Katy Boren, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the innovation ecosystem in OKC and their growing innovation district.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://okcinnovation.com.

]]> Katy Boren, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the innovation ecosystem in OKC and their growing innovation district.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://okcinnovation.com.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11457864 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 994 full false NC State University: A Conversation with Leah Burton NC State University: A Conversation with Leah Burton Leah Burton, Director, Office of Partnerships at NC State University, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about NC State’s Innovation, the Centennial Campus, and her year as President of AURP.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.ncsu.edu/partnerships/ or https://www.ncsu.edu.

]]> Leah Burton, Director, Office of Partnerships at NC State University, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about NC State’s Innovation, the Centennial Campus, and her year as President of AURP.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.ncsu.edu/partnerships/ or https://www.ncsu.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11450563 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1096 3 4 full false Florida Atlantic University: A Conversation with Ryan Lilly Florida Atlantic University: A Conversation with Ryan Lilly Ryan Lilly, Global Ventures Program Manager, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Florida Atlantic University’s Research Park, Global Venture Companies, and the growing innovation ecosystem around Boca Raton, FL.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.research-park.org or https://www.fau.edu.

]]> Ryan Lilly, Global Ventures Program Manager, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Florida Atlantic University’s Research Park, Global Venture Companies, and the growing innovation ecosystem around Boca Raton, FL.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.research-park.org or https://www.fau.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11443575 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1001 3 3 full false The University of Cincinnati: A Conversation with Kaethe Beck The University of Cincinnati: A Conversation with Kaethe Beck Kaethe Beck, Associate Vice President of Operations in the Office of Innovation, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University of Cincinnati's impactful innovation spaces, including the 1819 Innovation Hub and the Digital Futures building.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://uc1819.com or https://innovation.uc.edu.

]]> Kaethe Beck, Associate Vice President of Operations in the Office of Innovation, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University of Cincinnati's impactful innovation spaces, including the 1819 Innovation Hub and the Digital Futures building.  

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://uc1819.com or https://innovation.uc.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11435596 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1249 3 2 full false Texas Tech University: A Conversation with Kay Tindle Texas Tech University: A Conversation with Kay Tindle Kay Tindle, Interim Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation and Assistant Vice President, Research Development, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Texas Tech University and The Innovation Hub and the importance Life Science, Agritech, and Energy to the Lubbock, TX innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/research-park

]]> Kay Tindle, Interim Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation and Assistant Vice President, Research Development, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Texas Tech University and The Innovation Hub and the importance Life Science, Agritech, and Energy to the Lubbock, TX innovation ecosystem.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2022 International Conference held in Toronto Sept 19 - 22.

For more information, please visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/research-park

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-11415114 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1059 3 1 full false Season 2 Episode 11: Understanding Regenerative Medicine - An Interview with Dr. Anthony Atala Season 2 Episode 11: Understanding Regenerative Medicine - An Interview with Dr. Anthony Atala The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is recognized as an international leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. 

Leading WFIRM is Dr. Tony Atala, whose research, innovation, and thought leadership have shaped the field of regenerative medicine for over two decades.

Physicians and scientists at WFIRM were the first in the world to engineer laboratory-grown organs that were successfully implanted into humans. Today, this interdisciplinary team that numbers about 400 is working to engineer more than 40 different replacement tissues and organs, and to develop healing cell therapies – all with the goal to cure, rather than merely treat, disease. 

Dr. Atala joins Thomas Osha, the host of The Commons, for a conversation highlighting the science, progress, and promise of regenerative medicine.  To learn more about WFIRM, please visit: https://school.wakehealth.edu/Research/Institutes-and-Centers/Wake-Forest-Institute-for-Regenerative-Medicine.

This is the first in a series of conversations with leading researchers around North America, exploring the breadth of research being conducted at leading Knowledge Communities.

]]> The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is recognized as an international leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. 

Leading WFIRM is Dr. Tony Atala, whose research, innovation, and thought leadership have shaped the field of regenerative medicine for over two decades.

Physicians and scientists at WFIRM were the first in the world to engineer laboratory-grown organs that were successfully implanted into humans. Today, this interdisciplinary team that numbers about 400 is working to engineer more than 40 different replacement tissues and organs, and to develop healing cell therapies – all with the goal to cure, rather than merely treat, disease. 

Dr. Atala joins Thomas Osha, the host of The Commons, for a conversation highlighting the science, progress, and promise of regenerative medicine.  To learn more about WFIRM, please visit: https://school.wakehealth.edu/Research/Institutes-and-Centers/Wake-Forest-Institute-for-Regenerative-Medicine.

This is the first in a series of conversations with leading researchers around North America, exploring the breadth of research being conducted at leading Knowledge Communities.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-10297138 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1987 2 11 full false Season 2 Episode 9: Association of University Research Parks - An Interview with Brian Darmody - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 9: Association of University Research Parks - An Interview with Brian Darmody - Live From AURP's International Conference Brian Darmody, CEO of the Association of University Research Parks  speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the 35 year history of the organization and the importance and impact of the Communities of Innovation represented by its members.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.aurp.net.

]]> Brian Darmody, CEO of the Association of University Research Parks  speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the 35 year history of the organization and the importance and impact of the Communities of Innovation represented by its members.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.aurp.net.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9835682 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1194 full false Season 2 Episode 8: University of Illinois - An Interview with Laura Frerichs - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 8: University of Illinois - An Interview with Laura Frerichs - Live From AURP's International Conference Laura Frerichs, Executive Director at the University of Illinois Research Park and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Economic Development, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University of Illinois' Research Park and the importance of student engagement in corporate innovation activities.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.researchpark.illinois.edu

]]> Laura Frerichs, Executive Director at the University of Illinois Research Park and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Economic Development, speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University of Illinois' Research Park and the importance of student engagement in corporate innovation activities.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.researchpark.illinois.edu

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9529099 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 969 2 8 full false Season 2 Episode 7: University of Utah - An Interview with Jonathon Bates - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 7: University of Utah - An Interview with Jonathon Bates - Live From AURP's International Conference Jonathon Bates, Executive Director for Real Estate Administration for the University of Utah, and this year's host for the AURP International Conference,  speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University, of Utah's innovation district strategy and the emerging innovation ecosystem in Salt Lake City.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.realestate.utah.edu.

]]> Jonathon Bates, Executive Director for Real Estate Administration for the University of Utah, and this year's host for the AURP International Conference,  speaks with host, Tom Osha, about The University, of Utah's innovation district strategy and the emerging innovation ecosystem in Salt Lake City.

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.realestate.utah.edu.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9461054 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 976 full false Season 2 Episode 6: University City Science Center - An Interview with Saul Behar - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 6: University City Science Center - An Interview with Saul Behar - Live From AURP's International Conference Saul Behar, General Counsel and Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives for the University City Science Center speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Four C's: Commercialize, Convene, Cultivate, and Capital and the history of the Science Center as the oldest urban research park in the country

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.sciencecenter.org and www.uCitySquare.com.

]]> Saul Behar, General Counsel and Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives for the University City Science Center speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Four C's: Commercialize, Convene, Cultivate, and Capital and the history of the Science Center as the oldest urban research park in the country

The interview was conducted during Day 3 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.sciencecenter.org and www.uCitySquare.com.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9440182 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1156 full false Season 2 Episode 5: University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub - An Interview with Jim Currie - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 5: University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub - An Interview with Jim Currie - Live From AURP's International Conference Jim Currie, Operations Director of the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the 1819 Innovation Hub, the Cincinnati Innovation District, and of course, Bearcats Football.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.uc1819.com and www.cincyid.com.

]]> Jim Currie, Operations Director of the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the 1819 Innovation Hub, the Cincinnati Innovation District, and of course, Bearcats Football.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.uc1819.com and www.cincyid.com.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9416554 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 993 2 5 full false Season 2 Episode 4: NC State Centennial Campus - An Interview with Leah Burton - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 4: NC State Centennial Campus - An Interview with Leah Burton - Live From AURP's International Conference Leah Burton, Director of Partnerships for NC State University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Centennial Campus, corporate partnerships and economic development.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.ncsu.edu/partnerships 

]]> Leah Burton, Director of Partnerships for NC State University speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the Centennial Campus, corporate partnerships and economic development.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.ncsu.edu/partnerships 

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9403755 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 983 2 4 full false Season 2 Episode 3: National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute - An Interview with Dr Stephen Farrow - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 3: National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute - An Interview with Dr Stephen Farrow - Live From AURP's International Conference Dr Stephen Farrow, Executive Director National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the mission of  NDORI and the desire to create an innovation district in Biloxi.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.ndori.org

]]> Dr Stephen Farrow, Executive Director National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the mission of  NDORI and the desire to create an innovation district in Biloxi.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.ndori.org

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9400103 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400 738 full false Season 2 Episode 2: The PIVOT Center - An Interview with Keith Marmer - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 2: The PIVOT Center - An Interview with Keith Marmer - Live From AURP's International Conference Keith Marmer, Chief Innovation & Economic Engagement Officer at the University of Utah speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the PIVOT Center, Lassonde Studios and university led economic development initiatives.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.pivotcenter.utah.edu and www.lassonde.utah.edu


]]> Keith Marmer, Chief Innovation & Economic Engagement Officer at the University of Utah speaks with host, Tom Osha, about the PIVOT Center, Lassonde Studios and university led economic development initiatives.

The interview was conducted during Day 2 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.pivotcenter.utah.edu and www.lassonde.utah.edu


]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9399837 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1167 2 2 full false Season 2 Episode 1: Aggie Square - An Interview with Mark Romney - Live From AURP's International Conference Season 2 Episode 1: Aggie Square - An Interview with Mark Romney - Live From AURP's International Conference Mark Romney, Chief Industry Alliance Officer at the University of California Davis speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Aggie Square, UC Davis' Innovation District in Sacramento.

The interview was conducted during Day 1 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.aggiesquare.ucdavis.edu


]]> Mark Romney, Chief Industry Alliance Officer at the University of California Davis speaks with host, Tom Osha, about Aggie Square, UC Davis' Innovation District in Sacramento.

The interview was conducted during Day 1 of the Association of University Research Parks 2021 International Conference held in Salt Lake City Oct 18 - 21.

For more information, please visit www.aggiesquare.ucdavis.edu


]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-9393385 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1089 2 1 full false Season 1 Episode 3: Design Thinking for Healthcare - An Interview with David McDonald Season 1 Episode 3: Design Thinking for Healthcare - An Interview with David McDonald David McDonald is a healthcare anthropologist and entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of LIFT a research and design agency focused on patient engagement and empowerment. His firm helps healthcare and life science companies better understand the people they seek to serve by approaching product marketing and patient education & empowerment through a human-centered lens. 

In June, he published his first book, What’s Their Story? Anthropology, Design Thinking, and the Rebirth of Healthcare Marketing. 

The value of a patient-centered approach to healthcare design and strategy is clear, yet many healthcare professionals lack a fundamental understanding of the principles that foster stakeholder understanding important to better outcomes, clinically and economically. In this book, David McDonald shares insights imperative to illuminating patient realities and designing impactful patient experiences. Without the concepts presented in this book, healthcare professionals genuinely interested in the human condition are flying blind. 

There has never been a better time to define context around what it means to advocate on behalf of the patient. In this timely book, McDonald illuminates the biopsychosocial model and tackles the value of design and anthropology in patient education and empowerment—bringing an important conversation to the forefront with fresh and compelling perspectives. You’ll learn a brief history of the patient-centered concept and begin to understand two important tools that fuel stakeholder understanding: anthropology and design thinking.

]]> David McDonald is a healthcare anthropologist and entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of LIFT a research and design agency focused on patient engagement and empowerment. His firm helps healthcare and life science companies better understand the people they seek to serve by approaching product marketing and patient education & empowerment through a human-centered lens. 

In June, he published his first book, What’s Their Story? Anthropology, Design Thinking, and the Rebirth of Healthcare Marketing. 

The value of a patient-centered approach to healthcare design and strategy is clear, yet many healthcare professionals lack a fundamental understanding of the principles that foster stakeholder understanding important to better outcomes, clinically and economically. In this book, David McDonald shares insights imperative to illuminating patient realities and designing impactful patient experiences. Without the concepts presented in this book, healthcare professionals genuinely interested in the human condition are flying blind. 

There has never been a better time to define context around what it means to advocate on behalf of the patient. In this timely book, McDonald illuminates the biopsychosocial model and tackles the value of design and anthropology in patient education and empowerment—bringing an important conversation to the forefront with fresh and compelling perspectives. You’ll learn a brief history of the patient-centered concept and begin to understand two important tools that fuel stakeholder understanding: anthropology and design thinking.

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-5465587 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1642 1 3 full false Season 1 Episode 2: Racial Equity and Real Estate with Kirk Sykes Season 1 Episode 2: Racial Equity and Real Estate with Kirk Sykes The Commons host Tom Osha and Wexford Science & Technology Chief Community Officer, Travis Sheridan, cover a wide range of questions regarding racial equity, social justice, and economic mobility with Kirk Sykes, Managing Director of Accordia Partners, LLC, a Boston based real estate investment and development company. 

Sykes is also a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston where he was instrumental in creating the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion. The conversation also explores opportunities and programs for making real estate development a more inclusive industry.




]]> The Commons host Tom Osha and Wexford Science & Technology Chief Community Officer, Travis Sheridan, cover a wide range of questions regarding racial equity, social justice, and economic mobility with Kirk Sykes, Managing Director of Accordia Partners, LLC, a Boston based real estate investment and development company. 

Sykes is also a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston where he was instrumental in creating the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion. The conversation also explores opportunities and programs for making real estate development a more inclusive industry.




]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4784102 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1830 1 2 full false Season 1 Bonus Episode: Great Talent Seeks Great Places: Conversations with Thomas Schumann, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation and Doug Woodruff, Wexford Science & Technology Season 1 Bonus Episode: Great Talent Seeks Great Places: Conversations with Thomas Schumann, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation and Doug Woodruff, Wexford Science & Technology As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Thomas Schumann, Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Gateway Community College, and Doug Woodruff, Senior Vice President and Western Region Executive, Wexford Science & Technology.

Additional Resources:

Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation
CEI LabForce

Wexford Science & Technology
850 N. 5th Street Brochure

]]> As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Thomas Schumann, Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Gateway Community College, and Doug Woodruff, Senior Vice President and Western Region Executive, Wexford Science & Technology.

Additional Resources:

Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation
CEI LabForce

Wexford Science & Technology
850 N. 5th Street Brochure

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4146614 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1696 full false Season 1 Bonus Episode: An Entrepreneur's View of Phoenix: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of Oncomyx Season 1 Bonus Episode: An Entrepreneur's View of Phoenix: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of Oncomyx As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Oncomyx Therapeutics CEO, Steve Potts.

Additional Resources:

Oncomyx Therapeutics

]]> As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Oncomyx Therapeutics CEO, Steve Potts.

Additional Resources:

Oncomyx Therapeutics

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4130036 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1216 full false Season 1 Bonus Episode: Arizona State University - An Engine for Innovation: A Conversation with ASU's Rick Naimark Season 1 Bonus Episode: Arizona State University - An Engine for Innovation: A Conversation with ASU's Rick Naimark As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Arizona State University's Rick Naimark, Associate Vice President for Program Development Planning.

Additional Resources:
Arizona State University
ASU Biodesign Institute

]]> As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Arizona State University's Rick Naimark, Associate Vice President for Program Development Planning.

Additional Resources:
Arizona State University
ASU Biodesign Institute

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4115201 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1432 full false Season 1 Bonus Episode: Phoenix is BIO: A Conversation with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego & Econ Dev Director, Christine Mackay Season 1 Bonus Episode: Phoenix is BIO: A Conversation with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego & Econ Dev Director, Christine Mackay As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego, and Community and Economic Development Director, Christine Mackay.

Additional Resources:


]]> As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Phoenix Mayor, Kate Gallego, and Community and Economic Development Director, Christine Mackay.

Additional Resources:


]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4101092 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1728 full false Season 1 Bonus Episode: Phoenix's Biosciences Ecosystem - A Conversation with Tammy McLeod, CEO Flinn Foundation Season 1 Bonus Episode: Phoenix's Biosciences Ecosystem - A Conversation with Tammy McLeod, CEO Flinn Foundation As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Tammy McLeod, CEO of the Flinn Foundation.

Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap:
https://flinn.org/bioscience/arizonas-bioscience-roadmap/progress/current-report/

]]> As part of the BIO International Conference taking place this week – as a virtual set of webinars and video meetings – The Commons interviewed several members of the Phoenix bio ecosystem to learn more about the research, resources, and opportunities taking place in this rapidly emerging life science and biotechnology ecosystem.

Here is the full interview with Tammy McLeod, CEO of the Flinn Foundation.

Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap:
https://flinn.org/bioscience/arizonas-bioscience-roadmap/progress/current-report/

]]> Wexford Science & Technology Buzzsprout-4085684 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1518 1 full true Season 1 Episode 1: The Role of Innovation Districts in Restarting the Economy with Julie Wagner Season 1 Episode 1: The Role of Innovation Districts in Restarting the Economy with Julie Wagner Tom Osha, senior vice president of innovation and economic development at Wexford Science & Technology speaks with guest, Julie Wagner, president of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts, on the roles of Innovation Districts in restarting the economy in the post-COVID world.

What is an Innovation District?
Innovation Districts are compact geographies of innovation primarily found in cities or urbanizing areas that are anchored by the immediateness of institutions such as universities and medical institutions, companies, start-ups, community spaces, and intermediaries such as accelerators and incubators. In addition to that, they are strengthened by a range of other kinds of mixed-uses such as housing, retail and an array of programming.

Innovation District Research

For additional information on the Global Institute on Innovation Districts and Julie Wagner visit www.giid.org.

]]> Tom Osha, senior vice president of innovation and economic development at Wexford Science & Technology speaks with guest, Julie Wagner, president of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts, on the roles of Innovation Districts in restarting the economy in the post-COVID world.

What is an Innovation District?
Innovation Districts are compact geographies of innovation primarily found in cities or urbanizing areas that are anchored by the immediateness of institutions such as universities and medical institutions, companies, start-ups, community spaces, and intermediaries such as accelerators and incubators. In addition to that, they are strengthened by a range of other kinds of mixed-uses such as housing, retail and an array of programming.

Innovation District Research

For additional information on the Global Institute on Innovation Districts and Julie Wagner visit www.giid.org.

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