Season One Recap - Back of the Napkin

02/05/24 • 35 min

Back of the Napkin - Inspiring Stories from Biotech Pioneers

We are delighted to announce that Season 2 is on the horizon!

As we work to bring you more great conversations, let’s reflect on the most valuable discussions from a stand-out Season 1.

In this episode, we revisit essential topics like ideation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and the future of drug discovery.

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We are delighted to announce that Season 2 is on the horizon!

As we work to bring you more great conversations, let’s reflect on the most valuable discussions from a stand-out Season 1.

In this episode, we revisit essential topics like ideation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and the future of drug discovery.

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Previous Episode

Michelle Arkin: Stabilizing Protein-Protein Interactions for Therapeutic Applications

Michelle Arkin is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also a director of the Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC), a chemical biology and drug discovery center at UCSF. Michelle has extensive experience in the field of drug discovery and is working on new and complex challenges to demonstrate 'druggability' of new target classes. Michelle is also the cofounder of Ambagon Therapeutics who are building on the concepts of modulating protein-protein interactions to find new drugs that address unmet needs in cancer, metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration and infectious diseases.

Small Molecule Discovery Center: https://pharm.ucsf.edu/smdc

Arkin Lab: https://pharm.ucsf.edu/arkin

Next Episode

Laura L. Kiessling: Chemical Biology, Carbohydrates and Women in Science

Laura Kiessling is the Novartis Professor of Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this episode of Back of the Napkin, beginning in Laura's art-adorned office at MIT, the conversation explores her journey from a small Wisconsin town to the pinnacles of scientific research and education at MIT.

Laura's professional trajectory is a testament to her passion for science — from her top performance in a university chemistry class to her inspired transfer to MIT following a serendipitous spring break encounter with women doing amazing science in Boston. Her curiosity about the unknown and desire to push boundaries in chemistry led her to explore the intricate world of carbohydrates and their profound impact on diseases such as tuberculosis.

Laura has advised approximately 100 graduate students and postdoctorates and emphasizes that the essence of scientific progress is distilled not only through individual brilliance but also through the profound impact of community, collaboration, and mentorship. Laura is not only a proponent but a role model for women in science, advocating for equal representation, mentorship, and recognition. Her narrative is punctuated with instances where she challenged the norms and paved the way for others to follow.

Links:

Lessons in Chemistry Book: https://bit.ly/3wCnTGS

Publication - Glycan-costumed virus-like particles promote type 1 anti-tumor immunity: https://bit.ly/49UWxdr

Laura's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChemicalBiology