Bio from the Bayou

What’s the secret to making the most of biotech conferences in 2025? In this episode, James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, unveil The BioPlanner, an all-new, free resource designed to help you navigate the complex world of biotech events. From niche scientific gatherings to large-scale industry conferences, discover how this tool can streamline your planning process, maximize your time, and connect you with the right opportunities. In this episode, you'll learn: How The BioPlanner solves the problem of finding and filtering biotech events. Unique features like personalized event filters, saving favorites, and submitting your own conferences. The vision for empowering the biotech community to collaborate, connect, and grow in 2025. Tune in to hear James and Elaine’s insights and explore how you can leverage The BioPlanner to amplify your business development strategy! Links: Check out The BioPlanner. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane University School of Medicine. Learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and follow the Tulane Medicine Digest. Connect with Alexis Ducote, PhD, and Ian McLachlan. Check out the Leaders in AI Summit. Check out the events where you can connect with Elaine and/or James. Email cso@tulane.edu (Business Development) or imclachlan@tulane.edu (Podcast) to submit your ideas! Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Are you an entrepreneur looking to secure funding and mentorship to grow your business? In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with John Roberts, Managing Partner at Boot64 Ventures, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana and beyond. John shares his journey from entrepreneur to investor, the role of Boot64 Ventures in supporting startups, and his advice for navigating the venture capital landscape in the Gulf South. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Boot64 Ventures is driving growth and innovation for Louisiana-based entrepreneurs. The hidden advantages and challenges of starting your business in the Gulf South. Practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding and mentorship in this dynamic ecosystem. Tune in for a deep dive into venture funding tailored to this unique and vibrant Gulf South region! Links: Connect with John Roberts and check out Boot64 Ventures. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out Moxey and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

What if AI could help you get the right treatment at the right time for your unique health needs? In this episode, host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, sits down with Veronique Bouchet, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at PrecisionLife, to discuss how AI is driving innovation in precision medicine. Together, they explore the challenges of tackling complex and chronic diseases, PrecisionLife’s unique AI-driven approach, and how these advancements are improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. In this episode, you’ll discover: How PrecisionLife’s platform addresses major challenges in complex and chronic disease management. The key differences between traditional drug development methods and AI-enabled strategies. Insights into the evolving role of a Chief Medical Officer in a tech-bio company. Tune in to learn how PrecisionLife is reshaping healthcare and making a real impact on patients' lives! Links: Connect with Veronique Bouchet, MBA, and learn more about PrecisionLife. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the Milken Institute, The Bullpen, and Chris Yochim. Learn about PrecisionLife’s work on ME/CFS Risk Factors and their partnership with Metrodora Institute. Check out the events PrecisionLife will be attending. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Curious about how Queensland, Australia’s biotech sector can help you uncover new opportunities for international collaboration and growth? In this episode, James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, speaks with Alita Singer, Investment Director at Trade and Investment Queensland in New York, and David Brown, Director of Research Partnerships and Corporate Innovation for North America. They discuss the unique role of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) in driving innovation, facilitating partnerships, and supporting biotech companies across Australia and the world. In this episode, you’ll learn: How TIQ helps Queensland biotech innovators access global markets and overcome international hurdles. Key similarities between Queensland and the Gulf South in areas like tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and regional health challenges. Why international collaborations are vital for advancing biotech, and how Queensland’s cost-effective clinical trials are attracting global partners. Tune in to discover how TIQ is creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration in biotech on a global scale! Links: Connect with Alita Singer and David Brown, and learn more about Trade and Investment Queensland. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out MTEC, The Bullpen, Sanofi, ResApp Health, Vaxxas, Gardasil, and The AAIH. Learn about the The University of Queensland’s partnerships with Ochsner Health and Emory University. Learn more about Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology. Check out our episode on T-Vant with Lisa Morici, PhD, and James McLachlan, PhD. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Got an idea for a healthcare app? Curious how AI can revolutionize patient care? In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Jim St. Clair from Health Universe, a groundbreaking platform designed to help developers and organizations create, deploy, and share AI-driven healthcare applications. Together, they discuss how Health Universe empowers clinicians, startups, and nonprofits to build impactful solutions, host hackathons, and bridge the gap between healthcare and technology. In this episode, you'll discover: How Health Universe simplifies app creation for clinicians and developers. The role of AI in improving rural health care and addressing clinician shortages. Key insights from Health Universe’s hackathons, including real-world apps like an open-source glucose monitoring tool. Tune in to learn how Health Universe is shaping the future of healthcare technology! Links: Connect with Jim St. Clair and check out Health Universe. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the panel from BIO on the BAYOU 2024: AI - A Collaborator to Advance Science & Health. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Do you ever feel like your message gets lost in translation when communicating your healthcare or biotech innovation with others? In this episode, guest host Carolyn Scofield, MPS, welcomes Ryan Lauth, Chief Strategy Officer of the 180 Group, to discuss strategies for impactful communication in the biotech and healthcare industries. Drawing on his extensive background in strategic communications and public speaking, Ryan shares insights on tailoring messages, engaging audiences, and creating memorable experiences. In this episode, you'll discover: Key strategies for overcoming common communication challenges in the life sciences sector. The importance of patient-centric communication and treating every audience member as a human being. How strategic storytelling and the “wow factor” enhance message retention and organizational culture. Tune in to learn how effective communication can drive success in biotech and healthcare! Links: Connect with Ryan Lauth and learn about The 180 Group. Connect with Carolyn Scofield, MPS, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the Fierce Pharma PR & Communications Summit. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Are you a woman in AI or someone eager to foster inclusivity in tech? In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Women and AI, a nonprofit and podcast dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable AI industry. Host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Reut Lazo, co-founder of Women and AI and thought leader in emerging AI technologies. Reut shares the origin story behind Women and AI, insights into addressing the gender gap in tech, and the strategies helping women take center stage in the AI industry. In this episode, you'll discover: How Women and AI started as an idea with friends and grew into a thriving community of over 12,000 members. Unique strategies to empower women in AI, including creating opportunities to build confidence and gain visibility. The importance of diverse voices in AI and how you can support inclusivity in the tech ecosystem. Tune in to learn how Women and AI is shaping a fairer, more diverse AI industry! Links: Connect with Reut Lazo, and learn about Women and AI and their podcast. Connect with co-founders Jenny Kay Pollock and Lana Dubinskiy. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Learn more about Convex, Mission Impact Academy, and the Bullpen. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Are you concerned about the future of women’s health in the Gulf South region? In this episode, Heddwen Brooks, PhD, and Ellen Palmintier, JD, RN, join host Sharon Courtney to highlight the upcoming EmpowerUS Gulf South Women’s Health Symposium (Dec. 12-13, 2024), where key opinion leaders will share groundbreaking perspectives on advancing women's health. From the latest innovations to challenges in the field, this episode unpacks the strategies and collaborations shaping the future of women’s health research. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the EmpowerUS Symposium highlights women's health challenges, from pre-eclampsia to menopause. The role of environmental and social determinants in shaping health outcomes in rural Gulf South communities. Insights into cutting-edge research on cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and alcohol use in women. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about advancing women's health and amplifying research in the Gulf South! Links: Attend the EmpowerUS Gulf South Women's Health Symposium on December 12-13, 2024. Connect with Heddwen Brooks, PhD, and Ellen Palmintier, JD, RN. Connect with Sharon Courtney, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Are you facing challenges in navigating the biotech funding landscape and building lasting relationships with investors and partners? In this episode, Ben Kromnick, Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Mercury, sits down with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, to share his expertise on how to successfully finance and scale biotech companies. He discusses the key stages of growth for biotech startups, from securing initial funding to building lasting relationships with investors. Ben also provides insight into Mercury’s approach to helping founders innovate, navigate financial challenges, and develop the infrastructure needed to succeed in the competitive biotech industry. In this episode, you'll discover: How biotech startups can strategically secure funding at various growth stages. The role of innovation, partnerships, and investor relations in scaling biotech companies. Key lessons from Mercury’s work with founders in the biotech and health tech sectors. Tune in to learn how Ben Kromnick and Mercury are shaping the future of biotech financing. Links: Connect with Ben Kromnick and learn more about Mercury. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the HITLAB Innovators Summit 2024, December 2-4. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Curious about the latest artificial intelligence (AI) advances transforming biotech and healthcare? In this episode, James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, dive into what they’re calling the "Autumn of AI." They cover highlights from recent AI-related events, discuss impactful innovations in protein design and neural networks, and talk about Key Opinion Leaders working to advance the role of AI in healthcare. From Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to practical applications in patient care, join us to explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of biotech. In this episode, you'll discover: Insights from the Alliance for AI in Healthcare’s recent annual meeting and the upcoming AI & Healthcare Design Lab. Perspectives on Nobel Prize-winning advancements in chemistry and physics, including breakthroughs in computational protein design and neural networks. Practical applications of AI tools in healthcare and marketing, including the evolving role of AI in drug discovery and diagnostics. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest AI-driven transformations in biotech and beyond! Links: Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Learn about The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Learn about the Tulane AI & Healthcare Design Lab. Learn about Women and AI and connect with Reut Lazo, Jenny Kay Pollock, and Lana Dubinskiy. Learn more about the Nobel Prize in ChemistryNobel Prize in Chemistry and the Nobel Prize in Physics. Check out Jasper AI, Chat GPT, and Claude AI. Connect with key opinion leaders Ashley Magargee, MBA, Ryan Hildebrand, MBA, Marc Sedam, MBA, RTTP, and Matthew Lungren, MD, MPH. Episodes of BIO from the BAYOU on Women and AI and Health Universe will be released soon! Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.