Talking Precision Medicine

• Ian Simon | When following the science isn’t enough: risk, communication, and the future of biotechnology | TPM podcast #52

  In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Ian Simon, Head of Biotechnology at Aspis Intelligence. Ian’s path runs from grad school vaccine research at Yale to senior roles at the White House, HHS, NIH, the State Department, and the Office of Long Covid. We talk about de-risking young biotech companies, what Covid taught us about science and public health, and how new technologies like AI might change how we do science altogether. ⁠⁠⁠TPM E52 highlights >⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 52 links:Ian Simon on LinkedInAspis Intelligence

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• Michelle Chen | Using AI to derisk gene therapy and genetic medicine | TPM podcast #51

  In this episode Rafael sits down with Michelle Chen, President and CEO of Form Bio, a techbio company using AI to advance genome engineering and the development of genetic medicines. Michelle shares her zigzag journey from scientist to executive, how her team is tackling the biggest bottlenecks in gene therapy, and why AI has become essential in designing safer, more effective treatments. ⁠⁠TPM E51 highlights >⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 51 links:Michelle Chen on LinkedInForm Bio

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• Mike Rossi, ConcertAI | Real world data and artificial intelligence turn anecdote to evidence | TPM podcast #50

  Today I’m joined by Mike Rossi, Vice President of Translational Science and Multi-modal Real-World Evidence Solutions at ConcertAI. Mike has built a career at the intersection of genomics, data science, and oncology, helping to bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical practice. We talk about what real-world data really means, how it becomes actionable evidence, and what it takes to turn the messy reality of patient care into insight that changes lives.⁠⁠TPM E50 highlights >⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 50 links:Mike Rossi on LinkedInConcertAI

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• Mida Pezeshkian, Stema_cg | Launching products in healthcare: The most important framework is flexibility | TPM podcast #49

  Joining us on this episode is Mida Pezeshkian, an old colleague and friend. Mida’s career has spanned from the depths of stem cell science as a student to her current focus on product management in healthcare. We talk about what it really takes to launch products in this space, and how she helps customers bring truly transformational innovations to market.⁠⁠TPM E49 highlights >⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 49 links:Mida Pezeshkian on LinkedInSTEMA_cgThe Lab

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• Michael Montalto, Amgen | How to have the biggest impact on patients: a career of invention, innovation, and implementation | TPM podcast #48

  Today on the show, I’m joined by Michael Montalto, vice president of precision medicine at Amgen. Amgen is widely recognized as one of the most successful pharmaceutical companies in translating research and development into approved therapies. A key part of that success comes from their focus on precision medicine, and Mike brings a unique perspective from the forefront of that work.⁠⁠TPM E48 highlights >⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 48 links:AmgenMichael Montalto on LinkedInGenialis presents a poster at ISMB/ECCB 2025⁠

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