Ori Spotlight

Nov 25 2024 42 ep. 50 mins 6
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Ori Spotlight covers the latest in cell and gene therapy. Jason C. Foster, Ori Biotech CEO will be talking to leaders from across the industry to find out more about how we can break down the barriers and seize the opportunities to make sure that every patient has access to life-changing treatments. Connect with Ori Biotech to learn more about partnering to pioneer innovative technologies in CGT manufacturing that bring CGT products to market at commercial scale at decreased costs while increasing throughput and improving quality: www.oribiotech.com/connect

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Amritha Jaishankar: Advancing data integration and decentralized manufacturing for CGT access

Nov 25 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Amritha Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Cell and Gene Therapy Center at IQVIA, to discuss how data integration and decentralized manufacturing are reshaping access to advanced therapies. Amritha shares her insights on how to overcome systemic challenges in cell and gene therapy, including data silos, work

Boro Dropulić: Simplifying CAR-T workflows will break down barriers to patient access

Nov 05 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Boro Dropulić, CEO of Vector Biomed and Executive Director at Caring Cross. Boro shares his vision of how decentralized manufacturing, low-cost vector production, and open-source workflows can make cell and gene therapies more accessible worldwide. They also discuss the role of digital technologies, partnershi

Michael Krajewski: How does the Theory of Constraints apply to CGT manufacturing?

Oct 08 2024 69 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason Foster is joined by Michael Krajewski, Director at Stand Back and an expert in engineering and scaling operations. Michael, with his background in aeronautics, brings a unique perspective on the Theory of Constraints and its role in CGT manufacturing processes. Michael and Jason dive into the complex dynamics of bottlenecks and d

Carl Schoellhammer: viability is the crucial third pillar in CGT

Jun 25 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Jason C. Foster welcomes Carl Schoellhammer, Principal & Advanced Therapies Practice Lead at DeciBio, to discuss the importance of considering viability alongside safety and efficacy in cell and gene therapies (CGTs). Schoellhammer highlights the need for scalable and decentralized manufacturing approaches to ensure the commercial viability of these advanced t

Anshul Mangal: Unlocking scale, automation, digitalization, and standardization in CGT

Jun 04 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Anshul Mangal, President at Project Farma, to discuss the hurdles to scalable CGT development, the importance of early strategic planning, and the role of digitalization in improving efficiency and reducing costs. Together they also highlight the potential of distributed manufacturing and the evolution of regul

Omkar Kawalekar: technology will unlock scalability and patient access

May 14 2024 68 mins  
In this episode, Omkar Kawalekar of Deloitte's NextGenTherapies practice joins Ori CEO Jason C. Foster, to explore the significance of technology and strategic collaborations in overcoming manufacturing challenges and developing advanced therapies at scale. Their conversation covers key industry hurdles like supply chain optimization and the strategic planning necessary for b

Joe DePinto: Bridging growth and accessibility within CGTs

Apr 22 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Joe DePinto, head of Cell and Gene Advanced Therapies at McKesson, to discuss challenges and innovations in cell and gene therapy manufacturing and supply chains. Together they also highlight the importance of collaborative partnerships and digital innovations to enhance access and streamline processes within t

Matthew Hewitt: scalability is a collective problem

Mar 11 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Matthew Hewitt, Vice President and Technical Officer of Cell and Gene Therapy and Biologics at Charles River Laboratories, to discuss why industry collaboration is needed to experience the true impact of advanced therapies and develop them at a commercial scale. Together they also highlight the role of technolog

Adam Siebert & Jeff Holder: early investment in manufacturing is critical for CGT accessibility

Feb 19 2024 65 mins  
In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, host Jason C. Foster is joined by Jeff Holder and Adam Siebert from LEK Consulting, who offer an in-depth exploration of the evolving cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry. LEK Consulting, a global leader in strategic advisory, aims to address the critical challenges of scalability and commercial viability within the CGT sector. Jeff an

Jim Faulkner: Why unaffordable therapy success is worse than failure...

Jan 29 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of Ori Spotlight Podcast, we welcome Jim Faulkner, PhD, Independent Consultant at JDB BioConsulting and former SVP of Product Delivery at Autolus. Jim brings a wealth of experience from his remarkable career in biopharmaceutical development and his journey in the industry is marked by significant contributions, particularly in pioneering cell therapy at GSK. The e