The Long Run with Luke Timmerman

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"The Long Run" Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, if he were alive, would appreciate biotech. Today’s scientific entrepreneurs must be ready for the “hazardous journey, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.” Today, the men and women who strive to apply science for the betterment of human health have a historic opportunity. They need stamina, and resilience, to achieve something meaningful. Biotech’s relationship with the society that sustains it has never been more tenuous. Join host Luke Timmerman for in-depth, thought-provoking conversations with biotech newsmakers pursuing these great opportunities of the 21st century.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 177 EPISODES

    4.7 from 107 ratings Listeners of The Long Run with Luke Timmerman that love the show mention: biotech, luke, drug, would love to see, development, science, industry, needs, questions, content, great podcast, world, listen, bio tech.


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    The Long Run with Luke Timmerman podcast is an exceptional show that delves into the world of biotech with remarkable depth and insight. Host Luke Timmerman puts in tremendous effort to cover important topics and bring on knowledgeable guests who are truly passionate about making a positive impact in the industry. For anyone interested in the biotech space, this podcast is an absolute must-listen.

    One of the best aspects of The Long Run is its ability to humanize the stories behind the science and technology. Especially during these challenging times, hearing about the resilience, determination, and achievements of individuals within the industry provides a wonderful source of inspiration. The human connection fostered through this podcast makes listeners feel a part of the biotech community even when physically apart. Additionally, Luke's interviewing skills are commendable as he expertly asks questions that make complex biotech topics understandable to those who may not be immersed in the field.

    While there are many great aspects to The Long Run, there are still some areas for improvement. One suggestion is to focus more on the origin story of companies and interviewees. This would provide a deeper understanding of how these organizations came to be and offer fascinating insights into their early development, which can be highly engaging for listeners. Furthermore, keeping questions short and minimizing leading questions would allow guests to share their perspectives more fully without being overshadowed by the host's own opinions or ideas.

    In conclusion, The Long Run with Luke Timmerman is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in or interested in the biotech industry. From its extensive knowledge base to its impressive network of sources, this podcast offers unparalleled insights into drug development processes while shedding light on the risks and challenges faced by those pushing scientific boundaries forward. Despite a few areas for improvement, this podcast fills a crucial need in providing insightful content that appeals to both laypeople and industry professionals alike.



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    Ep179: Ethan Weiss & Josh Lehrer on a New Idea for Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes

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    Marea Therapeutics CEO Josh Lehrer and CSO Ethan Weiss on a new angle of attack against cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

    Ep178: Peyton Greenside on ML-Guided Biologics Discovery

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    Peyton Greenside, co-founder and CEO of BigHat Biosciences, on machine-learning guided biologic drug discovery.

    Ep177: Kevin Parker on Finding Cancer Drug Targets

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    Kevin Parker, CEO of Cartography Biosciences, on finding new cancer drug targets.

    Ep176: David Roblin on Building a TechBio Company

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    David Roblin, CEO of London-based Relation Therapeutics, on building a techbio discovery company.

    Ep175: Andy Scharenberg on in vivo CAR-T cell therapies

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    Andy Scharenberg, CEO of Seattle-based Umoja Biopharma, on developing in vivo CAR-T cell therapies.

    Ep174: Najat Khan on the TechBio Movement

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    Najat Khan, chief R&D and chief commercial officer of Recursion, on using technology to improve drug discovery.

    Ep173: Robert Blum on Building a Fully Integrated Biopharma For Muscle Disorders

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    Robert Blum, CEO of South San Francisco-based Cytokinetics, on building a fully integrated biopharma to treat muscle disorders.

    Ep172: Mostafa Ronaghi on Studying Live Cells at Scale

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    Mostafa Ronaghi, co-founder and executive board member of Cellanome, on developing technology to look at live cells and cellular interactions at scale.

    Ep171: Ram Aiyar on RNA Editing Medicines

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    Ram Aiyar, CEO of Cambridge, Mass.-based Korro Bio, on RNA editing medicines.

    Ep170: David Schenkein on Investing in the Future of Biotech

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    Ep169: Kevin Fitzgerald on the Past & Future of RNAi Medicines

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    Leslie Williams, CEO of Boston-based hC Bioscience, on developing transfer RNA therapies.

    Ep166: Chris Garcia on Engineering Protein Drugs for Cancer, Autoimmunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 63:35


    Chris Garcia, professor at Stanford University and co-founder of several biotech startups, on using protein engineering to advance new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

    Ep165: Zach Hornby on Tackling Cancer Drug Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 62:45


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    Ep164: Ted Love and Alan Anderson on Raising the Bar for Sickle Cell Disease Patients

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    Ted Love, chairman of BIO, and Dr. Alan Anderson, executive director of Sickle Forward, on how to improve quality of life for sickle cell disease patients around the world.

    Ep163: Sarah Boyce on RNA Medicines for Muscle Diseases

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 68:19


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    Ep162: Sean McClain on AI for Biologic Drug Discovery

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    Sean McClain, CEO of Absci, on using AI to speed up biologic drug discovery.

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    Ep159: Jimi Olaghere on Being Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 67:22


    Jimi Olaghere is one of the first patients to have been functionally cured of sickle cell disease with a CRISPR gene-edited cell therapy.

    Ep158: David Younger and Randolph Lopez on SynBio & AI for Discovery of Biologics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 60:44


    David Younger and Randolph Lopez, co-founders of A-Alpha Bio, on using synthetic biology and AI to discover new biologic drugs.

    Ep157: Vineeta Agarwala of A16Z on Investing in AI for Drug Discovery

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    Vineeta Agarwala, general partner at A16Z's Bio & Health fund, on investing in AI for drug discovery.

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    David Liu, professor of chemistry at Harvard University and co-founder of multiple biotech companies, including Beam Therapeutics and Prime Medicine.

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    Ep153: Rick Young on Studying Gene Expression for Drug Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 61:43


    Rick Young, professor at MIT and co-founder of Syros Pharmaceuticals, CAMP4 Therapeutics, Omega Therapeutics, and Dewpoint Therapeutics, on studying gene expression for drug discovery.

    Ep152: Jens Eckstein on Investing in Healthy Aging

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    Ep151: Shelley Force Aldred and Nathan Trinklein on Bispecific Antibodies for Cancer

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    Shelley Force Aldred and Nathan Trinklein, co-founders of Rondo Therapeutics, on the opportunity with bispecific antibodies for cancer.

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    Jeff Jonker, CEO of San Diego-based Belharra Therapeutics, on the renaissance in small molecule drug discovery.

    Ep149: Nancy Stagliano on Precision Neuroscience

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    Diana Brainard, CEO of AlloVir, on leading the fight against infectious diseases.

    Ep147: Reid Huber on Investing in the Future of Medicine

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    Reid Huber, partner at Third Rock Ventures, on investing in the future of medicine.

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    Jeff Huber, co-founder and general partner at Triatomic Capital, on his career path in tech, and then biotech.

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    Colin Hill, co-founder and CEO of Aitia, on digging deep into biological datasets and finding new drug targets.

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    Ep135: John Maraganore on Developing a New Class of Medicine

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    John Maraganore, former founding CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, on his life in biotech and developing RNA interference as a new class of medicine.

    Ep134: Emile Nuwaysir on In Vivo Gene Editing Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 76:22


    Emile Nuwaysir, CEO of Boston-based Ensoma, on developing off-the-shelf in vivo gene editing therapies.

    Ep133: Catherine Stehman-Breen on Epigenetic Editing Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 70:33


    Catherine Stehman-Breen, CEO of Boston-based Chroma Medicine, on developing epigenetic editing therapies.

    Ep132: Eric Dobmeier on Treating Kidney Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 65:44


    Eric Dobmeier, CEO of Seattle-based Chinook Therapeutics, on new strategies for treating kidney diseases.

    Ep131: Ryan Watts on Neuroscience Drug R&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 65:32


    Ryan Watts, CEO of South San Francisco-based Denali Therapeutics, on neuroscience drug discovery and development.

    Ep130: David Hallal on a Life in Biotech & the Cell Therapy Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 69:29


    David Hallal, CEO of ElevateBio, on a long career in biotech and the coming 50-year opportunity in cell therapy and gene therapy.

    Ep129: Joanne Smith-Farrell on Engineered B-Cell Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 71:43


    Joanne Smith-Farrell, CEO of Cambridge, Mass.-based Be Biopharma, on Engineered B-Cell Therapies for Cancer & Rare Diseases.

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