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  • What role does 3D genomics have in drug discovery?

    In this episode I am joined by Hazel Jones, CEO of Enhanc3d Genomics, to find out more about this cutting-edge technology.

    Hazel is a dynamic and flexible senior leader with experience of oncology research, both in pharma/biotech and an academic/charity setting. Making her insights into the workings of not for profit and big pharma invaluable.

    We discuss her work at Enhanc3d Genomics and the role of 3D genomics in uncovering the regulatory elements of the genome. As well as its potential in identifying new drug targets and biomarkers. Hazel also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in the biotech industry and the importance of networking and collaboration to help projects succeed.

    Hazel has a wealth of knowledge not just in her specialism but how the whole industry works, so sit tight and get ready to learn!

    “We've made huge discoveries both in drugs and diagnosis through genomics.” – Hazel Jones


    You’ll hear about:

    01:13 - What do Enhanc3d Genomics do?

    05:16 - Hazel's experience in not for profit

    10:11 - Behind the scenes in big pharma

    15:53 - How promoters and enhancers work

    24:36 - Regulators and the potential for side effects

    31:59 - Hazel on raising money

    36:40 - Prevention rather than the cure

    37:51 - Hazel on Conexen

    Connect with Hazel:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joneshazel/
    Enhanc3d Genomics - https://enhanc3d-genomics.com/

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/
    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/
    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • What does it take to get a new drug to market?

    I have been involved in the drug industry for 35 years. I’ve worked for big pharma like GlaxoSmithkline, contract research organisations (CROs) like Charles River and IQVIA, and for several biotech and “virtual” drug companies. I’ve consulted for many more. I now run a laboratory instruments company that supplies crucial equipment used by thousands of labs in the biomedical research industry.

    In my career, there have been many changes due to advances in technology, testing practices and more. But the key principles remain the same - proving that the drug is safe, and that it works as intended.

    In this episode I give an overview of how we get from the idea in the laboratory to the medicine in the bathroom cabinet. From the methods used to find new molecules, to testing them and bringing them to market.

    I explain the importance of patenting new molecules and the challenges of testing and developing drugs. The episode preclinical testing, including why some animal testing is still necessary. I talk about clinical trials, the regulatory approval process, the post-approval surveillance process, and more.

    Overall, this short introduction provides a glimpse into the complex and costly journey of turning an idea into a medicine. A great primer for anyone who needs to interact with this industry professionally, or is just curious about science or medicine. As always, the content is broken down into digestible chunks.

    “1 in 10 new drugs that enter clinical development will make it into a medicine” – Mark Davison

    You’ll hear about:

    01:11 - When will it be a medicine?
    01:50 - A quick tour of how it works
    04:46 - Computer predictions and theoretical models
    08:02 - Figuring out if a molecule is unique
    11:42 - Reaching the point of testing the molecule
    13:19 - How am I going to give this medicine to patients?
    17:39 - The bar for success is high
    22:26 - Phase 3 studies
    26:43 - The patent clock
    28:49 - The post approval process


    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/
    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/
    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

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  • 1 in 2 of us will be affected by dementia in our lives.

    Something so prevalent without a cure requires novel approaches for diagnosis.

    In this episode I am joined by Professor Zoe Kourtzi, from the University of Cambridge. Zoe is an expert in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience and a pioneer in translating Artificial intelligence to brain and mental health.

    We discuss new approaches to diagnosing people at an earlier stage of dementia. She explains how her research combines brain sciences and computational sciences to understand how the brain works and what goes wrong in the case of disease.

    Zoe gives insights into how AI can be used to predict dementia and what this early diagnosis can mean for patients and medical practitioners alike. Her work has the potential to improve the efficiency and efficacy of trials and lead to earlier interventions and treatments.

    Something we will all benefit from.

    “These models are three times more precise than the current standard of care” – Zoe Kourtzi

    You’ll hear about:

    01:04 - What does Zoe's research cover?
    02:12 - Zoe's journey into science
    09:15 - The flexibility of post-graduate study
    10:17 - What an MRI can see in the brain
    12:33 - The different types of dementia
    14:49 - Life-style factors to help during warning signs
    15:29 - How AI is helping patients
    20:54 - The role ethnicity plays in dementia
    26:55 - The accuracy of the model
    31:08 - Handling the new population of diagnosed patients
    33:54 - Taking this forward as a business

    Follow Zoe:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-kourtzi-45b59b19a/
    Zoe’s work at Cambridge University - https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/staff/professor-zoe-kourtzi

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/
    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/
    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • Men’s fertility is falling and fast.

    In the last 50 years sperm counts are down by 60%. Yet this is still a topic that no one is really talking about.

    My guest in this episode, Lily Elsner, is the co-founder and CEO of Jack Fertility. They are trying to break the taboo with thier product, the world’s first postable sperm test kit.

    Lily discusses the importance of addressing male fertility and the lack of research in this area. We cover the gender imbalance in fertility support and the misconception that infertility is solely a woman's problem.

    We also discuss the reasons for the decline in sperm count over the years from environmental to lifestyle factors. Lily shares the origin story of Jack Fertility and the extensive research they conducted to understand the market and consumer needs. As well as problems they have had to overcome to keep sperm alive during transit.

    Solutions like Lily’s need to be found to this problem, otherwise what’s the alternative?

    “Sperm count is down 60% over the last 50 years” – Lily Elsner

    You’ll hear about:

    01:08 - What does Jack Fertility do?
    02:03 - The current state of infertility
    06:16 - Lily's co-founder story
    11:11 - Prevention vs the cure
    13:49 - Lily's biology background
    17:23 - Lily on male infertility
    23:05 - Cultural variations around the world
    26:41 - Overcoming problems of sending sperm
    33:45 - Integrating with the NHS
    38:34 - When will this be available?
    41:42 - How is funding going?

    Follow Lily:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelsner/
    Jack Fertility on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jack-fertility/
    Jack Fertility - https://www.jackfertility.co.uk/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackfertility/
    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jackfertility?lang=en

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • This edition of The Big Experiment is a little bit different to the usual format.

    I'm on the road visiting the famous University of Cambridge Judge Business School to talk to people at the Ignite program.

    It’s an intensive weeklong boot camp for early-stage founders, generally in tech and sometimes in biotech, but can be all sorts of different tech themes.

    Ignite is about business and risk, which are the core themes of the podcast. But it's a slightly different flavour to usual. Science is all about predicting the future. As a scientist, you already know something, but usually not everything about your area of study. And from that fuzzy picture, you try to predict what else might be true. Well, this hunch or hypothesis drives your next experiments. If you fail, you adjust your prediction and you test again. Entrepreneurs take the same leap.

    In this episode I interview volunteers, delegates and course leaders to find out more about how the Ignite program supports early-stage founders in science and in business.

    “Ignite gives entrepreneurs a safe but challenging space to develop their ideas.” – Anne Davidson

    You’ll hear about:

    01:33 Science, business, and risk

    03:00 Early-stage founders and their ideas at Ignite

    06:10 Intrapreneurship: Supporting entrepreneurial initiatives

    09:46 Delegates' impressions and takeaways from the Ignite program

    15:24 Pitching competition and the value of Ignite

    19:42 Approaching innovation and sustainability

    23:27 The role of mentors and volunteers in supporting delegates

    23:56 Creating a safe and challenging space for entrepreneurs

    27:37 Attracting a diverse range of delegates

    30:36 Effective communication and customer perspective

    33:18 Discovering roles within a startup

    37:38 Networking and knowledge exchange

    40:54 Anyone can learn and start a business

    Find out more about Ignite:

    https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/entrepreneurship/programmes/ignite/who-is-ignite-for/

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.

    Which is why this episode is very close to my heart. There are big life-altering challenges for the patient and their family in managing type 1 diabetes. With limitations to the current insulin therapies that make the work of my guest in the episode, Mike Teiler, all the more important.

    Mike is the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at LeviCure, a startup focused on new approaches to type 1 diabetes. In this episode we discuss the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. And explore the development of LeviCure's triple therapy, which combines three existing drugs to improve glycaemic control and potentially achieve remission in type 1 diabetes patients.

    A therapy that has shown promising results in both recent onset and established patients. We discuss the potential of repurposing existing drugs for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. As well as the funding required and the clinical trial process that will be undertaken to be able to launch the therapy.

    “Many of them completely stopped insulin injections.” – Mike Teiler

    You’ll hear about:

    01:10 - The difference between type & type 2 diabetes

    04:03 - The lifechanging nature of type 1 diabetes

    06:40 - The LeviCure story

    11:16 - The effect of weening people off of insulin

    15:08 - Oral drugs that could replace insulin

    18:48 - Disentangling the honeymoon effect

    20:15 - The effects on established patients

    25:02 - The pharmaceutical benefits of this therapy

    27:58 - The intellectual property perspective

    30:43 - The democratic nature of these new therapies

    34:15 - What are the clinical phases?

    41:08 - Making sure the therapies hit the target

    43:44 - The fundraising needed

    Follow Mike:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketeiler/

    LeviCure on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/levicure-ltd/

    LeviCure - https://www.levicure.com/

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • The challenges of scientific entrepreneurship don’t end when you get funding.

    In fact, a whole new set of challenges arise, from finding labs, to building your team and more.

    In this episode I talk to Dr. Kärt Tomberg, CEO and co-founder of ExpressionEdits. She is now at that exact moment, where she has just secured £10 million of funding. So, who better to talk us through the pitching process and how to be successful at it.

    Kärt discusses her journey into science from Estonia to Cambridge as well as her current work, where she is focusing on the importance of introns in gene expression to optimize protein production. She shares her experiences pitching to investors and why she actually enjoyed the process.

    She also talks about how ExpressionEdits are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize the placement of introns in artificial genes. As well as the next steps for the company now funding has been secured.

    “The vast majority of investors are not there to tell you how you should make your company” – Kärt Tomberg


    You’ll hear about:

    01:18 - Where does Kärt's love of science come from?

    02:11- Growing up in Estonia

    06:31 - What led Kärt to Cambridge?

    09:51- Kärt on co-founding expression edits

    17:45 - The mechanics behind Kärt's work

    20:36 - How is AI used within Kärt's work?

    25:16 - Therapeutics or tools

    27:36 - Kärt's recent fundraising success

    33:36 - How many pitches did Kärt have to make?

    37:14 - Problems you face after investment

    Follow Kärt:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombergk/

    ExpressionEdits on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/expressionedits/

    ExpressionEdits - https://www.expressionedits.com/


    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • Would you have the guts to pitch directly to the customer to sell your idea?

    You need to be prepared to hear no a lot, and learn from the experience to adapt for the next time, to get the yes you need.

    This was the reality faced by my guest in this episode, Ruchi Sharma, CEO & Founder of Stemnovate Limited. She used that customer-first approach and eventually got the funding needed to start her company that focuses on stem cell research.

    Ruchi’s work at Stemonovate creates a unique platform for targeted drug development. Through this work she has been able to reduce animal testing and improve experimental outcomes. Her latest focus is on developing treatments that can support children with the most challenging of medical conditions.

    Ruchi shares her reasons for leaving academia to focus on entrepreneurship and the challenges she faced to get there. She also talks about her upbringing in India and what started her passion for science.“I started pitching to pharmaceutical companies on my own” – Ruchi Sharma

    You’ll hear about:

    01:01 - An introduction to Stemnovate

    02:25 - Ruchi's life in India

    05:24 - Why are stem cells important in medicine?

    11:20 - Ruchi's experience at Cambridge

    12:45 - Why and how Ruchi was called by entrepreneurship

    20:08 - Why Ruchi had to bootstrap her work

    29:23 - The evolution of our genome

    30:48 - Picking commercial winners

    37:28 - Ethics and the challenges of stem cells

    40:03 - What's next for Stemnovate?

    Follow Ruchi:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sharma-b6aba018/

    Stemnovate - https://stemnovate.co.uk/


    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/ Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/


    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • It is a guilty secret that the pharma and biotech industry has a big carbon footprint. Single-use plastics are a huge problem. Sensitive experiments need clean, sterile labware. This has often meant using virgin plastic with little or no recycling or reuse. Innovative approaches are needed to reduce plastic consumption in the lab.

    How bad is bad? On average, cell biologists produce several kg of plastic waste, each, per day. These include pipettes, plastic trays for cell growth, various wrappers, membranes, packaging, etc. Formats and workflows have changed, as some tasks have been automated for robots, but the plastic products used in those processes haven't changed much in decades. The world can't keep making and incinerating single-use plastics, even for medical research.

    In this episode I am joined by someone who is looking for a better way, Dr Joel Eichmann, CEO and co-founder of Green Elephant Biotech. How can cell growth yields be improved by better growth vessel design, so that you can grow more cells with less plastic? How can fossil fuel use be minimised by using plant-derived plastics for the labware? Can we combine those approaches for a double win?


    How to turn these technical ideas into a growing, sustainable business that provides meaningful jobs and profits?

    We discuss all these challenges and more.


    “We can generate a carbon footprint reduction of about 90%” – Joel Eichmann

    You’ll hear about:


    01:56 – How Joel got to where he is today

    03:59 – The core question Joel was asking

    06:17 – Figuring out how to do things differently

    10:28 – Getting from the idea to the company

    16:06 – The benefits of using plant based materials

    24:31 – The traction Joel is getting with scientists

    28:09 – The life cycle of the products

    30:43 – The next stage of the business

    Follow Joel:


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-eichmann/

    Green Elephant Biotech - https://www.greenelephantbiotech.com/



    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • Imagine being able to internalise the pharmaceutical factory into the human.

    You could avoid the contamination risks and need for purification in biologic production.

    In this episode I am joined by Dr James Dooley who is doing just this with his work at Aila Biotech. James and his team developed technology to drive the production of immune-regulating biologics at the exact site of disease. Through precise spatial and temporal control over biologic expression, Aila Biotech can prevent neuroinflammatory damage in brain injury.

    James discusses his journey into science and how this work began. As well as the challenges that come with having to focus on the business, not just the science. He also reflects on what he might do differently if he were to start again.

    “We really think we can have a dramatic effect on people's quality of life long term” – James Dooley

    You’ll hear about:

    01:50 – James’ journey into science

    06:52 – James on drug delivery by adeno associated viruses

    13:26 - What's the specificity of infection?

    19:38 - Is there an invisible downside?

    23:32 – James on the challenges of focusing on the business

    28:47 – Will James be taking the therapy into the clinic?

    36:25 – Would James do anything differently next time?

    Follow James:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dooley-96b4a62a/

    Aila Biotech - https://www.ailabiotech.com/



    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • The global population is getting older and with that comes more disease.

    What if we could delay ageing as a way of treating those diseases?

    My guest in this episode is Janette Thomas, CEO of Five Alarm Bio Ltd., a drug discovery company focusing on novel approaches to anti-aging, with broad potential therapeutic applications.

    She discusses the applications of this approach and where the idea came from. She also shares how they put together the information to secure investors and the art of patenting the right drugs.

    Janette also gives insight into the challenges still facing the scientific industry in overcoming not just gender bias but inclusivity overall. She also suggests ways to encourage more women into STEM subjects.

    “Make sure that you challenge people when they haven't included others” - Janette Thomas

    You’ll hear about:

    1:10 – Janette’s inspiration to become a scientist

    08:40 - Gender bias in science and academia

    13:16 – Janette’s experiences in the Pharmaceutical industry

    17:26 – Why you need effective communication

    21:58 – Where the idea for Five Alarm Bio came from

    26:23 – Janette’s work on chronic wounds

    29:43 – Carving out your square of the universe

    32:36 – Working with CROs

    38:23 – Janette on managing her mental health

    Follow Janette:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janette-thomas-50a3766/

    Five Alarm Bio Ltd. on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/five-alarm-bio-limited/

    Five Alarm Bio website - http://www.fivealarm.bio/

    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • Imagine having to climb a mountain every day just to get to school. This was the childhood of my guest George Adjabeng.

    George Adjabeng grew up in Ghana, the son of subsistence farmers. He excelled at chemistry in school and college, and emigrated to the USA to pursue a pharmaceutical career before turning entrepreneur. His successful company Ecodyst is now giving back to Ghana by donating equipment to universities there.

    In this episode George shares his experiences from that life on the farm to building his own company. He discusses his lightbulb moment that created Ecodyst and how he bootstrapped and got to market quickly and the challenges he faced.

    George has revolutionised the way people use chemistry labs but has done so in his own way that stands out and brings a sense of nature into the lab environment.

    Listen in to find out how.


    “I grew up with no electricity or water.” - George


    You’ll hear about:

    01:03 - George’s early life in Ghana

    03:42 - From Ghana to Canada to US pharma industry

    08:59 – George’s career in the pharmaceutical industry

    16:36 – George’s innovative idea for Ecodyst

    20:12 - Overcoming funding and technical challenges

    25:13 - Bootstrapping a business with limited resources

    28:15 – How George has revolutionizing lab equipment

    34:03 - Drug discovery technology and global growth

    Follow George:

    George’s The Inspiring Story - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-subsistence-farming-global-impact-inspiring/

    George’s research - https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/George-M-Adjabeng-15755137

    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • What is the future of DNA and gene synthesis?

    Before the covid pandemic, nucleic acids were mostly research tools. Terms like mRNA vaccines (nucleic acids as clinical agents) were relatively unknown. But since then, RNA and DNA have been thrust into the limelight for both the public and investors alike. How will the field evolve?

    My guest in this episode, Steve Harvey, is working at the forefront of DNA synthesis, so who better to talk us through its evolution and future.

    Steve is the CEO of Camena Bioscience, where they focus on improving DNA and gene synthesis. This enables biotechnologists to use more accurate and pure starting points, so their results aren’t held back by limited tools.

    In this episode Steve discusses his career in laboratory research and the biotech space, from manual experiments in a classical wet lab environment through to the evolution of artificial intelligence. He also talks about the quality challenges faced within DNA and gene synthesis, and how Camena Bio addresses those.

    Steve is just as committed to his people as to his science. He discusses the challenge of scaling a biotech company while keeping that all important dynamic and accountable culture.

    You’ll hear about:

    00:56 - Biotechnology and DNA-based therapies

    07:29 – How AI is changing drug discoveries

    12:26 – Steve’s biotech experiences

    15:09 - DNA sequencing advancements and challenges

    20:50 – The problems with storing digital information in DNA

    29:47 – The evolution of DNA synthesis technology

    33:56 - Company culture and growth strategies

    38:57 - Scaling a biotech company with a dynamic culture

    Follow Steve:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-harvey-camenabio/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/camenabio

    Camena Bioscience - https://www.camenabio.com/


    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • What are the biggest challenges facing scientific innovation?

    The path from science ideation to business execution is not an easy one. You will eventually need to translate great ideas into well-positioned products or services, and bring investment into the business from what can be a complex ecosystem of stakeholders.

    Knowing how to overcome these challenges is key to any innovation’s success.

    In this episode I am joined by Dr Darrin Disley OBE. Darrin is a seasoned veteran of UK life sciences. He is currently CEO and investor in Mogrify Ltd, a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of in vivo reprogramming therapies that address chronic diseases of ageing, using a systematic direct cell conversion and maintenance platform powered by big-data.

    Before Mogrify, Darrin was CEO of Horizon Discovery, a discovery tools specialist, growing the company very quickly from start-up to UK AIM-listed PLC . We discuss his career journey, from school in London’s East End through life as a semi-professional footballer to how he became a successful, multi award-winning entrepreneur. He also discusses the challenges faced in commercialising scientific innovation and how to grow a business in the biotech industry.

    This is a fascinating masterclass for any aspiring entrepreneur, or anyone with an unconventional start to their scientific career. Darrin proves that whatever your starting point, with application (and some good fortune along the way) you can achieve your dreams.

    You’ll hear about:


    01:30 – Darren’s nonlinear journey of self-discovery

    05:07 – Darren’s life as a semi-pro footballer

    08:55 – Darren on being inspired by his teacher

    14:59 – From a PhD to entrepreneurship

    21:20 - Technology and drug discovery

    24:59 - Challenges in commercialising scientific innovation

    30:56 – Growth in the biotech industry

    41:13 - Building a successful biotech company

    48:42 – Challenges faced in public markets

    Follow Darrin:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinmdisley/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/DarrinMDisley

    Mogrify - https://mogrify.co.uk/

    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/

  • Welcome to The Big Experiment, where we explore the scientific business world, and find out how great ideas turn into great companies.

    I'm Mark Davison CEO of Grant Instruments, a scientific insurance (instruments) company based in Cambridge, UK. But I'm also a veteran of pharmaceutical and biotech roles from drug discovery, right through to medicine supply chains.

    Amazing science impacts our lives every day, but lab breakthroughs are just the first stage in a very long journey, we're going to go behind the scenes to look at the real people who turn new discoveries into business.

    Their personal stories are just as fascinating as a (the) science. And each week, I'll be inviting some great guests to share their career and their world, their triumphs and their failures.

    If you're a scientific entrepreneur, we'll give you some tips and tools to help you grow your business and avoid the traps. If you just love science and want to know more about how scientists and entrepreneurs work, you'll get plenty of human stories too.

    We'll be launching on Monday, the 18th of March. And If you enjoy the episodes remember to like, comment, review, share with your network and subscribe.


    Connect with Me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavison100/

    Grant Instruments: https://www.grantinstruments.com/

    Grant Instruments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grant-instruments-cambridge-ltd/