Dr. Chirinjeev Kathuria, Dr. Jack Elias, and Dr. Jake Kurtis say they’re working to change the world through their work at Ocean Biomedical. 

In this awesome interview, they shared how they’re working with research universities to help them bring their treatments and innovations from bench to bedside, and why this work is so incredibly important.

They offer a new path for universities and principal investigators to each retain a 10% stake in the discovery, and allow for continued involvement of the principal investigator.

They’re already working on cutting-edge innovations in oncology, fibrotic disease, and infectious disease. 

Learn more about Ocean Biomedical:

https://www.oceanbiomedical.com

If you prefer podcasts, you can listen to the interview here:

Apple podcast link: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of/id1549592446  

I Heart podcast link:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-speaking-of-76708275/#  

Spotify podcast link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1g2LUGr0SzxbBmSHB3FHyL?si=PNO79sBOReGXQJu_CrsJEg

Topical time codes:

3:47 – Innovation at universities

6:11 – Innovations in oncology, infectious disease, and fibrotic diseases

8:39 – Incentives for universities 

9:51 – Evaluating new potential assets 

11:35 – Routes to market – Ocean vs. alternative routes

14:55 – Keeping the Principal Investigator involved

16:40 – Message to faculty at research institutions 

19:52 – Hope for the future of innovation

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