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Come along as we explore some of the world's most fundamental problems, and how a New Wave of innovative companies are dead set on solving them. New Wave weaves storytelling with fascinating science that is accessible to everyone, giving you insights into your health, the struggles of others, and the pioneering entrepreneurs behind it all.
You might be surprised to find out which tucked-away place is shaping the future of Life Sciences. Find out on New Wave.
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Recent Episodes
S4E5 Quiet Rebellion
Walk down the supplement aisle and you're faced with rows of promises, but who is proving them? This episode follows Nature's Way Canada's quiet rebellion: swapping hype for evidence, marketing for…
S4E4 The Key and the Lock
One in two of us will face cancer. This episode follows a Nova Scotian scientist who discovered ALDH1A3 and risked everything to try to turn it into a therapy. Episode breakdown &…
S4E3 Koi & Cannabis
What if the next medical cannabis breakthrough wasn't in a lab but in a basement with 3,000 koi? In this episode we trace how Aqualitas created an aquaponic ecosystem that caught the eye of a global…
S4E2 The Delivery Dilemma
In this episode of New Wave, we trace Dr. Abdullah "Dr. K" Kirumira's extraordinary path from 1970s Uganda to Windsor, Nova Scotia — and how his decades of cross-disciplinary biotech work produced…
S4E1 Frozen Diagnostics
A frozen vial, a lifesaving diagnosis: how a Nova Scotia company reimagined bleeding tests and changed outcomes worldwide. In this episode of New Wave we unpack how Precision Biologic turned a simple…
S3E4 The Surgical Precision of Sound
We've all heard of ultrasound, but what you likely haven't heard of is the mind bending sci-fi future of an established technology that's been in the works for decades. On this episode of New Wave,…
S3E3 Why Patient Outcomes Matter More Than Ever
Standardization reigns supreme in the world of science, but when it comes to drug development, a Nova Scotian company is challenging the status quo. Patient centred outcomes have been identified by…
S3E2 The Quiet Leaders in Muscular Dystrophy
Eric Hoffman's academic career began in the artistic arena of music, and ended at the bleeding edge of the genetic revolution. in 1987, he discovered the very first disease causing gene...the gene…
S3E1 The Vision Crisis Hiding Right Before Our Eyes
Our eyes evolved in sunlight, and sunlight is something we are exposed to less and less as our technological world puts us indoors and in front of screens more and more each day. Enter Coloursmith, a…
S2E8 Are We Close To Creating Organs From Scratch?
Every day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for an organ transplant. We're a great distance away from creating funtioning, complex organs from scratch, but it's a sci-fi future that…
S2E7 Can We Unite Lifespan & Healthspan?
Do you want to live past 75? If the answer to that question seems obvious, consider that the average human, at this point in time, will face a 16 year decline, beginning in their early 60s, until the…
S2E6 Will We Ever Shorten the Wait to See A Specialist?
If you've ever been referred to a medical specialist, you probably waited a very...long...time. Waiting to see specialists is a bottleneck in the Canadian healthcare system that is crippling it from…
S2E5 Can Shoulder Surgery Finally Offer the Best of Both Worlds?
Orthopaedic surgery has made leaps and bounds in the 20th and 21st centuries, but the surgical solutions for one of the most common shoulder injuries continues to fall short for patients who rely on…
S2E4 Rethinking What We Know About Liquid Nutrition
Are the two most dominate meal replacement drinks in the world...actually good for you? On this week's episode, we're diving into, Sperri, a purpose driven nutrition company from Nova Scotia, their…
S2E3 Could This Device Be the Key to Safer Hospital Stays?
Could a pocket-sized device revolutionize hospital safety? Imagine an IV that communicates with doctors, preventing potentially life-threatening errors. In this captivating episode of New Wave, we…
S2E2 How Science Makes Drugs More Effective and Accessible
What is polymorphism? And what does it have to do with a crucial HIV/AIDS treatment that pulled from the shelves in the late 90s, and a Nova Scotia company, Solid State Pharma, that is empowering…
S2E1 Are Compostable Pads the Future of Sustainable Menstruation?
Aruna revolution is a company that is changing the face of menstrual products across the globe. Every year in North America alone, 20 billion menstrual products end up in landfills, where they…
S2 Introducing New Wave Season 2 - Coming September 18th
Get ready for an exciting new season of New Wave, where we continue to explore the groundbreaking innovations emerging from Nova Scotia’s thriving life sciences sector. This season, we'll take you…
S1 A Conversation With James Robar
Hello! As we work hard behind the scenes to bring you Season 2 of New Wave, here's a bonus episode for you to devour in the meantime. This bonus episode is the full conversation between the host of…
S1E8 Investing In Life Sciences
At the heart of every industry sector is a very important thread. Where is the money?In the season finale of New Wave, we’re peeling back the curtain on an essential thread that weaves its way…
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New Wave has published 28 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
New Wave is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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