#ChatsWithChaudhrey the Podcast

Hi everyone welcome to a very special #ChatsWithChaudhrey.I had the pleasure recently of talking to Dharmisha Stezaly who is a patient advocate, whose son Sebastian had Cell & Gene Therapy to treat his illness, and Professor Rajvinder Karda, Professor in Gene Therapy at The institute of Women’s Health UCL, and one of the Track Chairs of ELRIG's upcoming Cell and Gene Therapy Conference, where Dharmisha will be speaking on her and Sebastian's journey.”As a preview of the their talk and the event I sat down to learn more about Sebastian's story. I asked them…. ◉ 01:07 Dharmisha, please can you give viewers a quick background on yourself and your family?◉ 01:57 Rajvinder, can you give viewers your background and how you know Dharmisha?◉ 02:34 Dharmisha, what were the symptoms Sebastian had, and what was he diagnosed with?◉ 07:53 Rajvinder, for viewers not familiar with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1 can you tell us more about the illness, how common it is and what the common treatments are?◉ 09:27 Dharmisha, what care did Sebastian need?◉11:24 Dharmisha when did you hear about Gene Therapy as an treatment?◉14:35 Rajvinder In layman’s terms, can you please explain how the treatment works?◉ 16:46 Dharmisha, how easy and quick was it to get Great Ormand to start the treatment?◉ 20:14 Rajvinder, there anything you would like to add?◉ 22:39 Dharmisha, what was the time frame from diagnosis to treatment?◉ 23:19 Dharmisha, what challenges did you face navigating healthcare services?◉ 28:10 Rajvinder, what’s your view on Dharmisha has just said? ◉ 30:33 Dharmisha, what would have been the consequences if he hadn’t been treated?◉ 32:35 Dharmisha, I am sure everyone watching would like to know, how is Sebastian now?◉ 34:42 Rajvinder what other therapies are coming to help those with SMA? 🎞 Watch the interview here https://lnkd.in/egSPemgwDharmisha will be presenting on Day 1 at ELRIG Cell and Gene Therapy which runs on March 9th and 10th at Hinxton Hall Cambridge.If you have any questions or comments for Dharmisha or Rajvinder feel free to put them in the comments below.  See you in Hinxton on the 9th!#ELRIGCGT26 #RSKELRIGCGT26 #CGT #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy #RSKELRIG

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lijun recently to get her thoughts on what's been happening in  the Cell and Gene space over the past year and looking ahead to this year, we also talked about the differences between Cell and Gene therapy in China and the US.I asked Lijun.... ◉ 00:50 Hi Lijun, can you give viewers a quick introduction to CoJourney and your role and background? 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 2025 ◉ 02:09  How would you describe 2025 in one word◉ 03:47 How was 2025 for CoJourney and what were some of your highlights?◉ 06:05 What do you think were some of the challenges the #CellandGeneTherapy faced last year and how did the sector overcome them?◉ 09:48 What trends did you see emerge in 2025? ◉ 12:20 As a company with a footprint in both China and North America, how would you compare the two markets in terms of the #CGT space and what would you say are the main differences between them?◉ 14:38 What impact, if any has the Biosecure Act had on the two markets to date? 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 2026 ◉ 16:45 Following in from the last question, looking ahead to 2026, and I know you were at JP Morgan earlier this year, how do you think the markets will behave this year?◉ 20:45 What trends should we be looking out for in the CGT space in 2026?◉ 24:11 What can we expect to see from CoJourney this year?🎞 Watch the interview here https://lnkd.in/eKb5GzSjYou can meet Lijun and the CoJourney at ELRIG Cell and Gene Therapy event on 9th and 10th March in Hixton near Cambridge (The UK one!) as well as many other events globally.See you there!#RSKCoJourney #RSKCGT  #CGT #CELLandGeneTherapy

I caught up with Alaric Desmarchelier, Peptide BDM specialist from Almac Sciences last week as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts2526 interview series.We talked about Almac's new facilities, Radio Pharmaceuticals, Sustainable Chemistries, and more!I asked Alaric....2025 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬00:44 Quick intro Alaric and Almac Sciences and your role?01:59 Describe 2026 in one word02:24 How was 2025 for Almac Sciences – what were the highlights for you? 03:47 What were the common issues and challenges your customers come to you in 2025?05:07 What new developments did you see in 2025 that impacted the business?06:18 How much of an impact has AI and Machine Learning had and what expectations have customers have?08:07 Is there anything you would like to share with viewers about 2025 and Almac Sciences? 2026 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬08:58 Looking forward toward 2026, how positive are you for the year?10:15 What trends do you expect to see in 202612:09 Do Almac have facilities in the US?14:17 What can we expect from #AlmacSciences in 2026?15:52 Finally what’s your New Year message to the viewers?If have any questions or comments feel free to add them below.🎞️ Watch this episode here https://lnkd.in/eSQnH-EH#RSKRF2526 #RSKAlmacSciences #RSKAlamac #Peptides #SmallMolecules #RadipPharmaceuticals #PersonalisedMedicines

I was delighted to sit down with Philip Noone. CDir Executive Vice President Diagnostics at Biosynth as part of this years #ReflectionsandForecasts 2025/26 interview series, where I look back on the past year and look ahead to this.I asked Philip.......◉ 01:08 Who are Biosynth and what is your role?2025 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬◉ 02:12 What's been happening in Biosynth Diagnostics part of the business – what were the highlights for you? ◉ 06:06 Are there are other materials you are looking to develop other #recombinant alternatives to? ◉ 07:19 Tell more about some of the other developments at Biosynth in 2025?◉ 09:21 What are the main challenges your customers have faced in 2025?◉ 11:59 Are there major differences in the regulatory environments in the different geographic regions◉ 11:59 What were the main challenges your customers faced in 2025?◉ 14:39 How much of a impact has #Sustainability and #AI had in the #IVD and #Diagnostics sector?◉ 19:09 Is there anything other new developments you saw in 2025 that you would like to highlight to viewers?2026 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬◉ 21:56 Looking forward toward 2026, what are you thoughts in terms of how the market will be?◉  24:28 What trends do you expect to see in 2026?◉  27:10 What else can we expect from Biosynth in 2026?◉  29:56 Finally what’s your New Year message to viewers?What are your thoughts on what Philip has said. Agree? Disagree? Whatever your views we would love to hear from you. 🎞 You can WATCH the podcast interview here https://lnkd.in/eTrnwawm 💻 You can learn more about Biosynth  using the link below and get in touch with Philip directly via LinkedIn!#RSKRF2526  #RSKBiosynth #diagnostics #biosynth #infectiousdiseases #Biotech #IVD #diagnosticreagents 

I had the pleasure to sit down with Del, ELRIG chair of the board before the Christmas break to kick of my #ReflectionsandForecasts2526 interview series.I asked Del....◉ 00:58 Quick overview of ELRIG and your history with ELRIG?◉ 02:20 What is the role of Chair of the board and why you were happy to do it?𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 2025◉ 03:59 What have been some of the highlights for ELRIG this year?◉ 06:48 I understand #DrugDisovery was a record breaking year this year?◉ 07:39 You had your first event in the US this year. How did that go and what are your plans going forward?◉ 09:41 How do think the market has been in 2025 for the UK and Europe?◉ 12:10 What have seen as the hot topics in 2025 when putting together the event programs last year?𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 2026◉ 15:09 Looking ahead to 2026 what are your views from a macro level in terms of the Life Science sector in the UK and Europe?◉ 18:01 What do you think Start-Ups are not doing to attract investors? ◉ 21:10 Which technology trends apart from AI, and CGT which we discussed earlier people  should look out for?◉ 25:27 What can we expect from ELRIG for 2026?What are your thoughts on what Del said re 2025 and 2026? Agree? Disagree? we would love to get your views. 🎞 You can WATCH the podcast interview here https://lnkd.in/eAJz55qyYou can learn more about  ELRIG and all their upcoming events here https://elrig.org/#RSKELRIG #RSKRF2526 #RSKJan26 

I sat down last week with ScaleReady's Global Director Commercial Operations, Josh Ludwig to get thoughts on the past 12 months and get some predictions for 2023.I asked Josh...• How was Phacilitates Advanced Therapies Week? 00:492022 Reflections• Can you give me a quick overview of ScaleReady? 01:29• One word to describe 2022 and why? 02:53• What were some of ScaleReady's key achievements in 2022? 04:49• Looking back at 2022 what challenges did you see the sector face, and developments stood out for you? 07:56• Are there any areas you think the industry could improve? 10:282023 Forecasts• What are your predictions for the Life Sciences and BioPharma in 2023? 12:53• How will Sustainability and AI impact ATMP and Cell Therapy sector? 14:52• What can we expect from ScaleReady in 2023? 20:04• Will ScaleReady be looking for partners to cooperate with in 2023? 22:39• Finally, what last thoughts would you like to leave viewers with for 2023? 25:14🎞 WATCH the interview here https://lnkd.in/erpxwfUhFeel free to leave Josh any comments and questions below.You can meet Josh and the team at ScaleReady at numerous events throughout he year, including this months CAR-TCR Summit Europe at the Excel in London, and learn more at www.ScaleReady.com

I sat down with #CAI's VP Marketing and Consulting Services, David Shenberger and Chief Strategy Officer Alice Redmond to look back at 2022, and get some predictions for 2023We discussed #consolidationofassets and pipelines, #ATMPS, #RegulatoryFrameworks, #AI #Pharma4.0, #ChatGPT, #pharmapricing, #outsourcing and a lot more.I asked....2022 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 • Can you give me a quick overview of CAI? 00:43• One word to describe 2022 and why? 01:49• What were some of CAI key achievements in 2022? 03:00• Have clients expectations changed since the pandemic? 04:19• Looking back at 2022 what challenges did you see the sector face, and developments stood out for you? 06:00• Does the growth of ATMPS changed how they work with clients? 09:07• Are there any areas you think the industry could improve? 10:362023 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬• What are your predictions for the #LifeSciences, #Pharma and #BioPharma in 2023? 12:06• What developments and trends do you expect to see/predict for #PharmaManufacturing? 16:55• What can we expect CAI in 2023? 17:44• Finally, what last thoughts would you like to leave viewers with for 2023? 20:45🎞 WATCH the interview here https://lnkd.in/eMWuGXmFFeel free to leave any questions or comments for Alice or David below.You can learn more about CAI at www.cagents.com

I sat down with Jane Lyons, Country Manager, PharmaLex Ireland, and  European Co-Ordinator for Quality Management and Compliance, as part of my ongoing #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series.We covered a wide range of topics including#Hybridworking, #Onshoring, #BREXIT, #ATMPS, #AI, #Blockchain, #ANNEX1, #outsourcing and more.I asked her....2022 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 •   Can you give me a quick overview of #PharmaLex? 00:55•   One word to describe 2022 and why? 02:04•   What were some of #PharmalexIrelands key achievements in 2022? 03:10•    What has been client reactions to PharmaLex's continuing the hybrid working model 04:42•   Looking back at 2022 what challenges did you see the sector face, and developments stood out for you? 06:24•    How easy it for countries to onshore their #Pharma #API manufacturing? 07:52•    How much impact has BREXIT had on Pharma in the UK and Europe? 08:59•    Are there any areas you think the industry could improve? 10:37 2023 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬•   What are your predictions for the #LifeScience, #Pharma and #BioPharma in 2023? 12:16•  What developments and trends do you expect to see/predict in terms of regulation?  14:11•   What can we expect from Pharmalex Ireland in 2023? 16:19•   What is Janes view in terms of funding in the Pharma/ BioPharma in Europe in 2023? 17:25•  Finally, what last thoughts would you like to leave viewers with for 2023? 19:36🎞 You WATCH the interview here https://lnkd.in/e6bX49r2Please leave any questions or comments for Jane below. You can find out more about PharmaLex Ireland at https://lnkd.in/dt_Fi9VnYou can also reach out to Jane via LinkedIn and email her at [email protected]🎞 You can see Janes Reflections and Forecasts for last year here  https://lnkd.in/eGtP9gxz 

I had the pleasure of sitting down with #SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and the new SLAS president Jan Lichtenberg (also CEO of InSphero ) as part of my #ReflectionsandForecasts 2022/23 interview series recently.We had an in depth conversation where I asked them...2022 Reflections• Can you give me a quick overview of SLAS? 01:27• One word to describe 2022 and why? 02:06• What were some of SLAS’s achievements in 2022? 04:39• Looking back at 2022 what challenges did you see the sector face, and developments stood out for you? 07:45• Are there any areas you think the industry could improve? 10:412023 Forecasts• What are your predictions for Life Science/BioPharma/ Pharma in 2023? 12:30• What developments and trends do you expect to see/predict in Lab Automation? 17:04• What can we expect from SLAS in 2023? 20:40• Finally, what last thoughts would you like to leave viewers with for 2023? 24:06🎞 Y0ou WATCH  the interveiw here https://lnkd.in/eJT5NMnQIf you have any questions for Vicki or Jan re SLAS or Lab Automation, feel free to put them in the comments below.You can learn more about SLAS here at www.SLAS.org andLearn more about SLAS 2023 in San Diego Feb 25-March 1 here https://lnkd.in/eDCMeGbVSee you at #SLAS2023 in San Diego at the end of the month!!!

🎞 #ChatsWithChaudhrey The Podcast S6E001 #ReflectionsAndForecasts 2024/2025 E1Here's  my first #ReflectionandForecasts interview getting SLAS's CEO Vicki Loise and VP Philip Gribbon who is also Head of Discovery Research at Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (Fraunhofer ITMP) to give me their thoughts on 2024 and their predictions for 2025.I asked Vicki and Philip◾ Before we look back at 2024 Vickie would you mind giving viewers a quick overview of SLAS, who you are and what your mission is? 01:13◾ First question re 2024, Vickie, Philipp how would you describe 2024 in one word and why? 03:22◾ What have been some of the highlights for SLAS this year? 06:39◾ What challenges have SLAS and the industry faced this year? 09:47◾ What are some of the key trends you have seen emerge in the sector? 13:18 Looking ahead to 2025◾ On a macro level how positive are you with regards investment in the sector? 18:22◾ What challenges to you think the sector faces in the coming year? 22:22◾ Anything new in terms of innovation or trends we should be looking out for?25:12◾ What can we expect from SLAS in 2025? 29:18◾ Have #SLAS thought about doing events outside of North America and Europe 32:59◾ Finally, what is your message for viewers watching this for 2025? 34:39You can learn more and get you tickets below for;🎫 #SLASEurope2025 Hamburg May 20-22 https://lnkd.in/eR76kEY2 💻 Learn more about SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) here https://www.slas.org🎞 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel RSK Life Science Media here https://lnkd.in/gdthyRuwhere I host over 2000 interviews at shows & over zoom, with experts & companies across the Life Science Pharma value chain, from #drugdiscovery to #drugdelivery.🤝🏻 Check out my latest 2025 #LifeScience #Pharma, #BioPharma #CellandGeneThearpy Events here https://lnkd.in/eWcG-nmG#RSKRF2425 #RSKJan25 #RSKSLAS #RSKSLAS25 #LabAutomation #LabScreening #DrugDiscovery #SamplePrep