Episode 18: Scott Tenenbaum, Professor of Nanobioscience at SUNY Albany and CEO of sxRNA Technologies

22/09/2025 1h 1min Temporada 1 Episodio 18

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In this episode, host Dina Uzri speaks with Scott Tenenbaum,a Professor of Nanobioscience at the University at Albany - SUNY. Scott is also CEO of sxRNA Technologies, Inc., a SUNY spinout company that has engineered first-of-its-kind, RNA nanoswitches that enable targeted RNA therapies, unlocking a future of safer, more effective treatments. Scott shares his journey as an RNA biologist and academic entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of academia's relationship with industry, the complexities of the human genome, and the commercial applications of RNA nanoswitches. Scott also highlights the challenges of being a faculty entrepreneur, the resources available for academic startups, and offers valuable advice for researchers looking to commercialize their discoveries.  To learn more about Scott, his research, and sxRNA Technologies, check out the links below.- https://www.albany.edu/nanoscale-science-engineering/faculty/scott-tenenbaum- https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotttenenbaum/- https://www.sxrna.com/ Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA - Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester

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