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March 2026

Navigating the New Normal in Biotech Policy

Biotech has never been an industry for the faint of heart, but the regulatory environment we are navigating today feels different. The forces shaping our industry, from policy upheaval and institutional erosion to a funding market that rewards the few and starves the many, are converging in ways that demand both attention and action.  About our Board … Read more

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February 2026

The First Venture Fund for Paralysis: SCI Ventures Founder Adrien Cohen

In this episode of the Russo Edge, Adrien Cohen, founder of SCI Ventures, joins host Solomon Wilcots for a conversation about building a global venture philanthropy fund designed to accelerate therapies for spinal cord injury. Adrian shares how his personal journey brought him into the SCI community, and why the most promising science too often … Read more


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October 2025

Behind the Byline: What Journalists Look for When Covering Biotech 

In this episode of The Russo Edge, two leading journalists pull back the curtain on how science becomes a headline. … Read more

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October 2025

Early Detection Matters: Insights into Alzheimer’s Treatments and Caregiving

In this episode of Conversations That Matter we’re talking about the latest in Alzheimer’s progress in diagnosis and treatments, support … Read more

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September 2025

Why Baby Guts Hold the Key: Dr. Stephanie Culler on the Power of the Microbiome 

What if the earliest chapters of lifelong health are written in the gut — before a child even reaches preschool? … Read more

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August 2025

Coya Therapeutics moves from IND clearance to Phase 2 in ALS research

In this episode of Conversations That Matters, Dr. Fred Grossman, President and Chief Medical Officer of Coya Therapeutics, a clinical … Read more

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August 2025

From Songwriter to Patient Champion: Dana Parish on Giving Millions a Voice 

What happens when a chart-topping songwriter is brought to her knees by a mysterious illness, and a healthcare system that … Read more

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July 2025

Driving Innovation in Wound Healing: Inside BioStem with Jason Matuszewski 

What happens when an engineer from professional motorsports applies that same precision and drive to regenerative medicine? On this episode … Read more

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June 2025

Rethinking Hydration with Microwearables: A Conversation with WearOptimo’s Mark Kendall 

What if hydration could be tracked as easily—and accurately—as your heart rate? On this episode of the Russo Edge Podcast, … Read more

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May 2025

Caregiving, Memory, and Hope: A Conversation with Novelist Muffy Walker 

When memory fades and caregiving becomes a daily reality, how do we hold onto hope? In this episode of the … Read more

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April 2025

Investor Ready: Sara Jane Demy on Connection, Capital, and CEO Conversations 

Sara Jane Demy, CEO and Founder of Demy-Colton, has spent more than two decades helping biotech CEOs get into the … Read more

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March 2025

Biotech’s Next Challenge—Pricing, Public Health, and Policy Engagement

In Part 1, I explored the forces shaping biotech today—from clinical trial diversity and capital market shifts to global competition … Read more

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March 2025

The Changing Biotech Landscape – Challenges, Innovation, and Policy

The biotech industry has long thrived at the intersection of science, policy, and capital markets, but that intersection today seems … Read more

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March 2025

The Intersection of Sports and Health: Football Icons Shaun O’Hara, Ed McCaffrey, and Alex Smith

Football Icons: Shaun O’Hara, Ed McCaffrey, and Alex Smith appear on the Russo Edge podcast from Radio Row on the … Read more

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February 2025

The Neuroscience Behind ALS Solutions: A Conversation with Dr. Shiran Zimri 

Dr. Shiran Zimri, Vice President of R&D at Neurosense Therapeutics, joins the Russo Edge Podcast and shares her journey as … Read more

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January 2025

From Research to Reality: Insights from Dr. Paul Wotton 

Dr. Paul Wotton, Executive Director of the Rice Biotech Launchpad and Managing Partner of RBL LLC, joins host Solomon Wilcots … Read more

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December 2024

Transforming Bone Marrow Transplants: Kevin Caldwell at Ossium Health 

Kevin Caldwell, CEO and co-founder of Ossium Health, joined the Russo Edge Podcast to share the groundbreaking work his company … Read more

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November 2024

From Lab to Boardroom: The Leadership Edge’s Gaylene Xanthopoulos on CEO Strategies for Life Science Leaders 

Gaylene Xanthopoulos, CEO and founder of The Leadership Edge, joins the Russo Edge Podcast to share her expertise on leading … Read more

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October 2024

Strategic Communications: The Lifeblood of Biotech Success

In the world of biotech, effective communications are more than just a tool—it’s a lifeline. Early-stage biotech companies often face … Read more

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October 2024

Biotech Horizons: Industry Evolution, Q4 Outlook, and Key Catalysts with Graig Suvannavejh 

Join Graig Suvannavejh, veteran biotech and biopharmaceutical analyst at Mizuho Securities, as he sits down with our host Solomon Wilcots, … Read more

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October 2024

Revolutionizing Medicine with Cell Therapy: A Conversation with Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics 

Can cell therapy provide a real solution for spinal cord injuries, as well as vision and hearing loss? In this … Read more

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September 2024

How media coverage helped shape the rise of biotech

In the world of biotech, communicating groundbreaking research has always been key to moving science forward. But let’s face it—while … Read more

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September 2024

Orthopedic Innovations: Dr. Scott Sigman’s Approach to Athlete and Patient Care 

Join Dr. Scott Sigman, renowned orthopedic surgeon with Spire Orthopedic Partners and host of The Ortho Show, as he sits … Read more