Interviews

Iain McGill

Quell Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in engineered T-regulatory (Treg) cell therapies to treat autoimmune diseases, prevent organ transplant rejection, and restore immune balance.

Adam Elsesser

Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN) is a global medical device company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative technologies for the treatment of vascular and neurovascular blood clots.

Anton Oražem

Hydration is a different segment, often considered a lifestyle product rather than a strictly medical one. However, hydration's role in overall health has been increasingly recognized, and even pharmaceutical companies are now developing hydration products.

Alexis Bortoluzzi

Artificial intelligence is also making a significant impact. For example, AI helps us optimize blending processes for gelatin, similar to creating blended whiskeys. This ensures precise product specifications with minimal waste, improving both cost efficiency and sustainability.

Phillip Mills

Florian Schattenmann

The challenge with alternative proteins lies in solving a trifecta: taste, cost, and nutritional profile. Taste is paramount—if a product does not taste good, consumers will not return.

Reza Soltanzadeh

Many innovations in food science focus on premium markets, offering meals priced at $8 or $9 per serving—out of reach for most people.

Jessica Martinsson

SwedenBIO is Sweden's national non-profit association for the life science industry, representing over 300 companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical technology. It promotes industry growth by facilitating networking, building knowledge, and providing a strong voice for the sector.

Joseph Perekupka

Freespira is an at-home behavioral health treatment with FDA indications for PTSD and panic disorder symptoms. Its clinically validated solution combines a medical device with high-touch support to deliver symptom relief for the patient in 28 days.

Kendalle Burlin O’Connell

MassBio is a nonprofit organization that represents and supports the life sciences industry in Massachusetts, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth to improve health outcomes globally.