Originally Aired: July 19, 2023
Time: 9:00 am PT, 12:00 pm ET, 18:00 CET

Researchers in agricultural biology (AgBio) face incredible challenges. Not only is global food insecurity a growing concern, but the tremendous complexity of plant genomes and the large number of animals in breeding programs makes the research particularly arduous.

On this GEN Live, we’ll discuss how science, with a particular focus on genomics and data science, is playing a role in improving processes used in agriculture, breeding, and managing and improving populations.

 

A live Q&A session followed the presentations, offering a chance to pose questions to our expert panelists.

 

Originally Aired: May 17, 2023
Time: 9:00 am PT, 12:00 pm ET, 18:00 CET

In the field of aging research, the line between science and pseudoscience is blurry. Very blurry!

When the supplements, diets, and quasi cures promoted on Instagram are pushed aside, some impressive science underlying the antiaging industry can be revealed. But discerning what claims are scientifically sound is challenging. It requires skepticism, a well-trained scientific eye, and a deep dive into the data.

On this episode of GEN Live, we’ll have a lively discussion about aging. We’ll parse fact from fiction and explore what the science really says about the possibility of lifespan extension.

A live Q&A session followed the presentation, offering a chance to pose questions to our expert panelists.

Originally Aired: April 19, 2023
Time: 9:00 am PT, 12:00 pm ET, 17:00 CET

 

The synbio field, a key player in the bioeconomy, is taking on some of today’s biggest challenges—from developing and manufacturing sustainable materials to helping solve the climate crisis. What is some of the hottest synbio research right now and where is the industry going?

On this episode of GEN Live, John Cumbers, PhD, CEO of SynBioBeta and Shelby Newsad, PhD, Investor at the Venture Capital firm Compound, joined us for a broad discussion on the state of synbio—where the field is now and where it’s heading. We also previewed the SynBioBeta meeting in May in Oakland, CA—including agenda highlights, the most anticipated talks, and the companies most likely to be breaking big news!

 

Originally Aired: March 15, 2023
Time: 9:00 am PT, 12:00 pm ET, 17:00 CET

 

The organoid field has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. Although the field started over a decade ago, the pace of discovery has recently gained momentum. From neurobiology to cancer, organoids are uncovering biology that was previously unattainable using cell culture or mouse models and advancing the drug discovery process. And, while many agree that there are still challenges ahead (and a tendency to indulge in hype) the organoid field is on the verge of entering its heyday.

On this episode of GEN Live, we’ll have a broad discussion about organoids – where the field is now, recent advances, and the role organoids will play in future discoveries of basic biology and drug discovery.

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Originally Aired: January 18, 2023
Time: 8:00 am PT, 11:00 am ET, 17:00 CET

 

 

2022 saw a surge of interest and competition in the next-gen sequencing (NGS) industry, as established companies were joined by a hungry group of new platforms.

Today, researchers who sequence DNA have choices that they simply have not had before.

On this episode of GEN Live, we’ll talk about genomics—as a tool and as a field. Where is it now and what type of research is NGS enabling? We’ll also get into the crowded NGS market—considering the recent announcements of new technologies, instruments, and companies in this space. What will it take for the new companies to compete? We’ll also touch on other questions, such as: is long-read sequencing poised to overtake the utility of short reads?  

Host:
Julianna LeMieux, PhD

 

A live Q&A session followed the presentation, offering a chance to pose questions to our expert panelists.

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