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May 2026 | 
Podcast

Public Health Is Public Wealth: Dr. Michelle Williams on Why Prevention Pays 

What if we treated public health the way elite athletes and teams treat performance? Something to build, protect, and invest in. Today’s guest, Dr. Michelle Williams, reminds us that the systems that let people live longer, work safely, and raise their families, along with pursuing … Read more

April 2026 | 
Article

Where the Race Is Actually Being Won 

Biotech has always been an American strength. We built the science, seeded the capital markets, and set the regulatory standards that the rest of the world followed. That lead did not happen by accident, and it will not be maintained by assumption.  At our recent Russo Partners Board of … Read more


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April 2026 | 
Podcast

The New Dynamics of Hospitals: What Leaders Need to Know with Scott Becker

In this episode of the Russo Edge, Scott Becker, founder and publisher of Becker’s Healthcare, joins host Solomon Wilcots to … Read more

March 2026 | 
Article

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 … Read more

February 2026 | 
Podcast

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 … Read more

January 2026 | 
Podcast

AI, Data, and Venture Capital: Sahir Ali on Smarter Biotech Investing

In this episode of the Russo Edge podcast, Solomon speaks with Sahir Ali, scientist, entrepreneur, and the founder and solo … Read more

October 2025 | 
Podcast

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

October 2025 | 
Video

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

September 2025 | 
Podcast

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

August 2025 | 
Video

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

August 2025 | 
Podcast

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

July 2025 | 
Podcast

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

June 2025 | 
Podcast

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

May 2025 | 
Podcast

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

April 2025 | 
Podcast

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

March 2025 | 
Article

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

March 2025 | 
Article

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

March 2025 | 
Podcast

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

February 2025 | 
Podcast

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

January 2025 | 
Podcast

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

December 2024 | 
Podcast

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

November 2024 | 
Podcast

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

October 2024 | 
Article

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

October 2024 | 
Podcast

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

October 2024 | 
Podcast

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

September 2024 | 
Article

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

September 2024 | 
Podcast

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