The Commons
Conversations featuring researchers, innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, community builders, and thought leaders who are improving the human condition in their own backyard and across the globe.
Season 4: Episodes Live from BIO International 2024
- Episode 10 Schott MiniFab: A Conversation with Spencer Perry and Ben Pricer
- Episode 11 Translational Sciences Inc: A Conversation with Dr. Guy Reed
- Episode 12 AZBio: A Conversation with Joan Koerber-Walker
- Episode 13 Phoenix Is BIO: A Conversation with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego
- Episode 14 A Conversation with Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington
- Episode 15 RoddyMedical: A Conversation with Pat Deno
- Episode 16 Phoenix Children’s Hospital Genomics Lab: A Conversation with Stacey Metzler
- Episode 17 Phoenix Bioscience Core: A Conversation with Scarlett Spring
- Episode 18 Heritage: How Mayo Clinic’s 160-Year Vision and Values Fuel Tomorrow’s Healthcare Innovations: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lester and Dr. Rahul Pannala of Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Episode 19 Slamming Cancer: A Conversation with Steve Potts, CEO of SLAM BioTherapeutics
- Episode 20 Illumina Ventures: A Conversation with Mara Aspinall
Season 4, Episode 8: Brotherly Brewers: Crafting Beer & Community in West Philly One Pint at a Time: A Conversation with Mengistu & Richard Koilor – Two Locals Brewing
Richard and Mengistu Koilor are two brothers from West Philadelphia who have transformed their passion for brewing into a beacon of hope for their community. Richard and Mengistu started with a simple idea: to bring quality craft beer to their hometown. But their vision quickly expanded. They wanted to create jobs, support local suppliers, and provide a safe, welcoming space for people to gather.
Season 4, Episode 7: Revolutionizing Cancer Care through Patient-Centric Innovations: A Conversation with Daniel Lunz – Previse
Daniel Lunz, CEO of Previse is someone who understands the importance of service and supporting the patient in their care journey – because he has lived it, both as a veteran and as a patient himself.
Season 4, Episode 6: Transforming UTI Care: From Refugee to Revolution: A Conversation with Mustafa Al-Adhami – Astek Diagnostics
It is hard enough navigating the start-up world. Imagine doing so as a refugee, fleeing the ravages of war in your homeland, to find opportunity in a foreign country. Mustafa Al-Adhami, CEO of Astek Diagnostics, has done just that. Hear how he turned the traumatic experience of his grandfather into fuel for innovation.
Season 4, Episode 5: Revolutionizing Reproductive Health: Empowering Women’s Choices: A Conversation with Mary Beth Cicero – 3Daughters
Imagine a world where the outdated and often uncomfortable methods of contraception are replaced by a groundbreaking innovation that is safe, effective, and empowering.
