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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to episode 052 of Life Sciences 360.In this episode, of Life Sciences as we dive into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapeutics with Dr. Sam Clark, the Chief Executive Officer of Terran Biosciences. Dr. Clark shares his journey of founding Terran Biosciences, motivated by the need for better treatment options for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Discover how Terran Biosciences is leveraging a tech company structure to accelerate drug development, utilizing AI in imaging, and pioneering innovative prodrugs. Learn about the company’s groundbreaking work in developing psychedelics without hallucinations and their mission to make these therapies affordable and accessible to patients. Subscribe for more insightful conversations with leaders in the biotech and life sciences industries!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:12 - Dr. Sam Clark's Motivation and Background01:00 - Founding Terran Biosciences01:35 - Challenges in Psychiatric and Neurological Treatment Development02:55 - Innovating with a Tech Company Structure03:18 - Use of AI and Drug Development Strategies04:18 - Slow Translation of Research to Therapies05:50 - Development of New Prodrugs07:12 - Explanation of Prodrugs08:49 - Terran's Lead Assets for Psychotic Disorders10:16 - Creating Long-Acting Prodrugs12:16 - Addressing Regulatory Hurdles in Psychedelic Research14:20 - Pipeline Overview and Future Plans16:13 - Importance of Collaboration in Psychedelic Research17:58 - The Rise of Big Pharma Interest in Neuroscience20:14 - Addressing Stigma Around Psychedelics23:02 - Overcoming Regulatory Challenges26:31 - Trends in Psychedelic Funding31:48 - Making Medications More Accessible37:00 - Impact of Psychedelic Approvals on the Industry38:20 - Focus on Patient-Centric Approaches41:11 - Final Thoughts and Future AnnouncementsFollow Terran Biosciences on LinkedIn and X, and visit their website for the latest updates and announcements. -----Links:- [Terran Biosciences on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/terran/)- [Terran Biosciences on X](https://x.com/terranbio)- [Dr. Sam Clark on X](https://x.com/neonneurons)- [Terran Biosciences Website](https://terranbio.com)- [Tera XT Website](https://teraxt.com)For transcripts, check out the podcast website - www.lifesciencespod.com
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