This week on the podcast, Lynnsey and Lauren are joined by Sara Howe and Morgan Coyner of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) for a powerful conversation about substance use treatment, patient brokering, and the importance of ethical care. We also dive into how APNC’s North Carolina Treatment Connection campaign is helping individuals and families identify reputable providers and avoid predatory practices. Tune in now for an inspiring episode on advocacy, recovery, and building resilient communities!

Ming-Wei Chen and Fangheng Zhou, the scientists behind RephImmune, join hosts Lynnsey and Matthew to discuss how their biotech startup is developing a next-generation cell therapy platform designed to overcome the limitations of CAR-T. With a focus on ovarian cancer, RephImmune’s RACE-T technology targets solid tumors by re-engineering immune cells to better locate, penetrate, and survive in the harsh tumor environment. Ming-Wei and Fangheng share their personal motivations, the science behind their approach, and how programs like SCbio DRIVE are helping them move closer to clinical trials. Tune in now!

Lynnsey and Matthew are joined by Neal Goodwin and Pawel Krysiak of Jaya Bio, a preclinical life sciences company developing gene therapies for genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases. They share how their team is using precision medicine to target specific mutations linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and frontotemporal dementia, aiming to arrest disease progression with a single dose. Our conversation explores how gene therapy works, what makes Jaya Bio’s approach different, and more. Tune in now!

This week, Lynnsey and Lauren are joined by Angela Adams, a leading voice in healthcare technology and the CEO of Inflo Health. Angela shares how Inflo Health is using AI to solve a critical gap in care: missed radiology follow-ups. With 60% of recommended additional imaging going unaddressed, Angela explains the financial, legal, and emotional costs of these missed opportunities and how Inflo’s automation platform helps hospitals close the loop. Tune in to hear Angela offer a compelling look at how smart technology can support providers and improve outcomes!