Bridging Science & Business: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions

05/07/2025 52 min
Bridging Science & Business: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions

Listen "Bridging Science & Business: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions"

Episode Synopsis

Send us a textIn this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Oliver Loson, a Vice President of Business Operations at Holoclara, Inc. who brings a wealth of experience in translating scientific discoveries from academia to commercial applications, with a background in neurosciences and a passion for developing innovative therapies that can improve human health.00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast00:37 Meet Oliver Loson: From Academia to Business Operations01:36 Oliver's Early Interest in Neuroscience03:26 From Pre-Med to Research Enthusiast06:20 Transitioning to Caltech and Technology Transfer09:59 Startup Journey: Developing Next-Gen Cancer Therapies13:31 Business Operations and Intellectual Property20:56 Holoclara: Harnessing Host-Parasite Relationships25:39 Current Projects and Future Goals29:19 Switching Gears: From Analogies to Soccer30:23 Innovative Approaches in Human Health34:49 Challenges in the Biotech Industry35:56 Leadership Insights and Advice42:08 Inspiration and Concerns in Science47:05 Excitement for the Future of Biotech50:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

More episodes of the podcast Life Science Success