September 4th 2024 – This week we’re speaking with Carl Schubert of BioCache Lab Solutions based out of Mississauga, Ontario. BioCache exists to help hospitals manage and retain valuable biospecimens that hold insights into patients' health and disease progression, helping scientists with research. We’ll talk about the inception of BioCache, the importance of resilience and patience for entrepreneurs, and planning for things to take longer than expected.

BioCache Lab Solutions - biocache.com
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July 18th 2024 – Our guest today is Dr. Alison Smith who is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Roga Life based out of Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California. Alison and her co-founder Ami Lebendiker have created a wellness device that employs neural stimulation to reduce anxiety, stress and burnout.

Roga: rogalife.com
Roga Instagram: @roga.life
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July 11th 2024 – Joining us this week is Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of Launchit Solutions based in Hamilton, Ontario. Formerly known as LaunchIt Ventures, Launchit Solutions is a venture studio dedicated to commercializing healthcare innovations by bringing together a team of experienced professionals to support and empower innovators and entrepreneurs.

Launchit Solutions: launchitventures.com
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July 4th 2024 – Join us this week as we feature Stephanie Willerth, Co-Founder and CEO of Axolotl Biosciences, based in Victoria, BC. Stephanie and her team specialize in 3D tissue printing and developing bioinks for neural and cardiac tissues. We’ll delve into the potential applications of 3D tissue printing in personalized medicine, the growth of this innovative field, and Stephanie's advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses.

Axolotl Biosciences: axolotlbiosciences.com
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June 27th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Kevin Neil and Jean-François Millau from Tatum Bioscience in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Kevin and Jean-François are a part of a team that are ‘programming’ bacteria to turn them into cancer-fighting drugs and the work they are doing is cutting edge.

TATUM Bioscience: tatumbio.com
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June 20th 2024 – This week, we are excited to welcome Andrew Cordssen-David from HeadFirst, a company based in Kitchener, Ontario. Andrew and his team are pioneering the first-ever concussion detection system using a rapid test, akin to the Covid rapid tests.

HeadFirst: headfirstdx.com
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June 13th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Adam Forman of Synakis, based in Toronto, Ontario. Adam and his team are a part of Dr. Molly Shoichet's lab at the University of Toronto and are at the forefront of developing an innovative technology designed to significantly improve patient recovery following retinal detachment surgeries. This groundbreaking work has the potential to transform ophthalmic care and enhance the quality of life for countless individuals in Canada.

Synakis: synakis.ca
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June 6th 2024 – This week, we're deviating from our usual focus on promoting Canadian life science startups to speak with Ray Briscuso of AdvaMed about the MedTech Conference happening in Toronto from October 15th to 17th. The MedTech Conference is the world’s leading medical technology event, bringing together C-suite executives from around the globe. If you have a MedTech company in Canada, we encourage you to consider attending this event.

The MedTech Conference: themedtechconference.com
AdvaMed: advamed.org
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