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Sounds of Science

Sounds of Science

Charles River

Sounds of Science is a monthly podcast about beginnings: how a molecule becomes a drug, how a rodent elucidates a disease pathway, how a horseshoe crab morphs into an infection fighter. The podcast is produced by Eureka, the scientific blog of Charles River, a contract research organization for drug discovery and development. Tune in and begin the journey.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sounds of Science episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sounds of Science for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Sounds of Science episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Sounds of Science - Ep. 81: Biomedical Engineering: The Future of Research?
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11/19/24 • 32 min

As researchers continue to look for new ways to test therapeutics in vitro, the field of biomedical engineering is offering new microphysiological systems that can reduce the need for animal models. Hear from Jeffrey Borenstein, Director of the Biomedical Engineering Centre at Draper, as he explains how it works, ways to expedite its access, and the benefits they will ultimately bring to patients.

Show Notes

The Coming of Age of Organ-on-a-Chip technology

Sounds of Science E76: Multi-Organ Chip Systems

Charles River Joins Consortium to Advance Organ-on-a-Chip Technology

Bold New Approached: The Future of Organoid Intelligence

Organoids Evolve from Academic Marvel to Industrial Tool

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 65: The New England Compounding Center Tragedy
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10/03/23 • 36 min

For this episode, I am joined by Charles River's Doug Botkin and Pure Microbiology's Abby Roth to discuss the 2012 NECC meningitis outbreak. Doug and Abby bring their background in microbiology to explain how it happened, and how we can prevent such tragedies in the future.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 50: COVID, Monkeypox, and Avian Flu: Viruses 2022
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07/05/22 • 20 min

I am joined by consulting physician Dr. Peter Matos, an expert on viral spread through his work at the U.S. Department of Defense Global Emerging Infection Surveillance and Response System, to discuss the various viruses making their way through the world as of now.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 43: Two Pioneers in HIV Activism and Research
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12/01/21 • 30 min

For World AIDS Day, I interviewed two pioneers in HIV/AIDS activism and research: Dr. Kenneth Mayer, Medical Research Director of Fenway Health and a professor of medicine, global health and population at Harvard; and Professor Gregg Gonsalves from the Yale School of Public Health. Ken has been part of AIDS research almost from the beginning, and Gregg is a passionate advocate for underrepresented patients. Both have devoted their careers to furthering HIV/AIDS awareness and public health responsiveness.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 70: Benjamin Oakes and the Promise of CRISPR
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03/05/24 • 28 min

This month I am joined by Benjamin Oakes, scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Scribe Therapeutics. He studied at UC Berkeley, working in the Doudna Lab and Savage Lab during the earliest days of CRISPR. We discuss his personal vision for the future of CRISPR, encouraging advances in the field, and the first ever drug approval for a CRISPR based therapy.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 69: Past and Future of Endotoxin Testing
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02/06/24 • 35 min

Norm Wainwright and Foster Jordan have been immersed in the field of limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) testing for decades, and have seen the progress and refinement of this crucial safety test. With the 20th anniversary of Charles River's Endosafe Cartridge and the recent introduction of recombinant alternatives, we look back at the past and future of endotoxin testing.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 68: Looking Ahead in 2024
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01/04/24 • 37 min

I am joined by four experts in their field to discuss what will be hot in rare diseases, drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and animal models in 2024.

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Sounds of Science - Ep. 67: A Rare Diagnosis

Ep. 67: A Rare Diagnosis

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12/05/23 • 17 min

Molly Dupre, a lab assistant at Charles River's Reno site, was recently diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Type B/ Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency. After years of waiting, doctor's visits, and tests, she could finally put a name to the condition that flared up after the birth of her son. But what came next? She joins me to tell her story.

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Senior Principal Scientific Advisor Stan Spence joins me to discuss off-target liability: what happens when a drug misses its target? What are the risks to the patient if the off-target effects aren't caught early? Has there ever been an example of an off-target effect being beneficial to the patient? Find out here!

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Sounds of Science - Introducing Vital Science

Introducing Vital Science

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10/15/19 • 1 min

Meet Gina Mullane and Chris Garcia, the hosts of Vital Science, a brand new podcast that shares the personal stories of those impacted by life science. Today, Gina and Chris are responsible for global marketing and sales operations, but they both began their careers in the lab. They've experienced the impact of life science from every angle, and use those experiences to tell the stories of patients, scientists, employees and advocates. Subscribe now and download the first episode on Tuesday, October 22nd!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Sounds of Science have?

Sounds of Science currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Sounds of Science cover?

The podcast is about Biotech, Research, Podcasts, Technology, Science and Pharmaceutical.

What is the most popular episode on Sounds of Science?

The episode title 'Ep. 68: Looking Ahead in 2024' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sounds of Science?

The average episode length on Sounds of Science is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sounds of Science released?

Episodes of Sounds of Science are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Sounds of Science?

The first episode of Sounds of Science was released on May 7, 2018.

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