Cambridge Gravity Encounters
Jan Venne, Claudia Smith, Emily James
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Welcome to Cambridge Gravity Encounters, the podcast where we talk with leaders in the life sciences in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship about the journeys that shaped their paths. We delve into pivotal childhood moments, career-defining risks, groundbreaking innovations, and the lessons that have guided them along the way.
From navigating transitions between sectors to driving transformative research, we uncover insights and advice for the next generation of life science innovators. Tune in to hear the stories that inspire and the ideas shaping the future of science.
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S1E18 Episode #17: Dr Mike Stubbington - CSO at CS Genetics
This week, we’re joined by Dr Mike Stubbington, whose work spans single-cell genomics across academia and industry. He was part of the founding team of the Human Cell Atlas at the Sanger Institute,…
S1E17 Episode #16: Tim Eisen - Professor of Medical Oncoloy at the University of Cambridge and Franchise Head of GU Oncology at Roche
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Professor Tim Eisen to Gravity Encounters. As a Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Cambridge and Franchise Head of GU Oncology at Roche, Tim’s career…
S1E16 Episode #15: Professor Sarah Teichmann - Professor of Stem Cell Medicine at the University of Cambridge and Co-founder of the Human Cell Atlas
Today, we’re excited to welcome Sarah Teichmann to Gravity Encounters. As Professor of Stem Cell Biology at the University of Cambridge and Vice President for Translational Research at GSK, Sarah has…
S1E15 Episode #14: Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith - Professor of Genetics at the University of Cambridge
In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith. Anne is a globally recognised expert in mammalian genetics and epigenetics, and currently holds the Arthur Balfour…
S1E14 Episode #13: Dr. Alan Rigby - CEO Epitopea
In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Alan Rigby to Gravity Encounters. With a career spanning academia, biotech, and drug discovery, Alan has made a significant impact on cancer research and…
S1E13 Episode #12: Professor Madeline Lancaster - Group Leader at the MRC LMB
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Madeline Lancaster, a leading expert in brain development and neuroscience. As a group leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Madeline has…
S1E12 Episode #11: Professor Allan Bradley - Founder and CEO of T-Therapeutics
Today, we’re excited to welcome Allan Bradley to Gravity Encounters. As the Founder and CEO of T-Therapeutics, Allan has had a profound impact on the fields of genomics, monoclonal antibody…
S1E11 Episode #10: Dr Alex Teng - Partner at Fifty Years
Warning: This podcast contains strong language. Today, we’re excited to welcome Alex Teng to Gravity Encounters. As a Partner at Fifty Years, Alex has forged a career at the intersection of science,…
S1E9 Episode #8: Dr Mark O'Connor - Chief Scientist, AstraZeneca Oncology R&D
Today, we’re joined by Mark O'Connor, a pioneer in the field of oncology R&D, whose work has significantly impacted the way we approach cancer treatment. With over 30 years of experience, our…
S1E10 Episode #9: Dr Michael Anstey - Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Today, we’re excited to welcome Michael Anstey to Gravity Encounters, Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital. With a career that bridges science, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, Mike has been…
S1E8 Episode #7: Dr Janette Thomas - CEO, Five Alarm Bio
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Janette Thomas whose journey took a fascinating path from the world of dance to the heart of science. Our guest started her career as a dancer but soon…
S1E7 Episode #6: Dr Simone Fishburn - Editor in Chief, BioCentury Inc.
Today, we to speak with Simone Fishburn, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at BioCentury. Simone provides strategic oversight of BioCentury's biopharma industry coverage. With a diverse career…
S1E6 Episode #5: Professor Cigall Kadoch - Co-founder of Foghorn Therapeutics, Harvard University
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Cigall Kadoch, a leading expert in chromatin and gene regulation. As a Professor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School and an…
S1E5 Episode #4: Professor Jennifer Doudna - Nobel Prize 2020, Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and a leader in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. As a professor at UC Berkeley and investigator at the Howard Hughes…
S1E4 Episode #3: Sir Paul Nurse - Nobel Prize 2001, Former Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute & President of the Royal Society
In this episode, we sit down with Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist and former President of the Royal Society, to explore his remarkable career, groundbreaking discoveries in cell…
S1E3 Episode #2: Lord Martin Rees - Astronomer Royal
In this episode, we sit down with Lord Martin Rees, the UK’s Astronomer Royal, to discuss his remarkable career, proudest achievements, and his early predictions of a global pandemic.Martin is a…
S1E2 Episode #1: Professor Sir Simon Baron Cohen - Director of the Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge
In this episode, we speak with Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, a world leader in autism research at the University of Cambridge. Simon discusses how taking risks and balancing boldness with caution…
S1E1 An introduction to Cambridge Gravity Encounters
In this episode, we introduce Cambridge Gravity Encounters.Hosts: Jan Venne, Emily James, Claudia Smith
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Cambridge Gravity Encounters has published 18 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Cambridge Gravity Encounters is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 44m.
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